W I R E L E S S S U B M E T E R I N G
The FA5570 is a sophisticated repeater that receives, decodes, and re-transmits signals from TapWatch submetering transmit-
ters. It acts as a "range extender" for any decodable TapWatch transmission. The FA5570 is intended for quick and easy indoor installation by professional technicians. (Kits are available for outdoor installation.) Product Description Specifications Housing dimensions: 6.38" x 3.60" x 1.10"
Weight: 6.9 oz. Power requirement: 14 VA
(Optional) Backup battery: 12VD Low voltage threshold: 10.5-11.5VDC Receiver type:
frequency-hopping spread spectrum Operating frequency: 902-928 MHz Operating Environment:
-20 to 145F (-29 to 63C), up to 95% relative humidity
(non-condensing) AC PO W ER B A C K U P P O W ER D EC O D IN G RE P EAT IN G N O T A C T IVE
AC PO W ER B AC K U P P O W ER D EC O D IN G REP EATIN G N O T A C TIVE
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Repeater Registration into the TapWatch2 Software and DCC FA5570 repeaters should be registered to report status to the TapWatch system. The system will then be able to monitor the repeater. Detailed instructions are in the TapWatch2 Users Manual, part number 03253. Following is a brief description of the registration procedure. Registering a Repeater in TapWatch2:
1. 2. 3. 4. From the Edit Repeater screen, click on "Add" button. "Add a Repeater" screen opens. Enter the description of repeater location. Enter the description of the repeater location. Register repeater. It is recommended that repeaters are registered to provide diagnostic information. New repeater will appear under Repeaters tab. OK saves and exits screen. Cancel exits screen without saving. Operation Power supply: A 14VAC transformer is provided with the FA5570. Backup battery: An optional 1.2AH 12VDC battery (not included) can be mounted outside the FA5570 hous-
ing. This is typically not used in submetering applications. Low voltage detection: The repeater will report low voltage if the supply voltage (either primary or backup) drops into a preset range.
AC power failure will not be reported directlythe TapWatch system will detect inactivity if repeater power is off for the duration of the supervision period. Supervision: Once every 5 minutes, the repeater sends a check-in transmission to the receiver. The repeater will be declared inactive if no check-ins are received before the expiration of the supervision period. Test mode: Pressing the Test button will cause the repeater to transmit its current status until the button is released. Note: Repeaters do not show a "Test" state. Status will be displayed as "OK", "Low Battery" or "Inactive". LIT-FA5570-INSTALL LIT-FA5570-INSTALL 2 2 02775.fm 11/01/2001 02775.fm 11/01/2001 Mounting repeaters:
Installation
Unless directed by the system designer, do not mount repeaters on metal sur-
faces or inside metal enclosures, or where sheet metal ductwork, wire mesh screens, etc., might block transmissions.
Outdoor installations require a weatherproof enclosure. (Available separately.)
The FA5570 housing has an inside knockout to permit wires from power sources to be brought into the housing from behind the unit.
The FA5570 also has a removable shutter to permit wires to enter the housing from the side of the unit. Wiring knockout Mounting holes
(4 places) Wiring shutter Power Supply:
The FA5570 transformer requires an unswitched 120VAC power outlet.
The transformer case should be secured to the electrical outlet to prevent acci-
dental unplugging.
AC power requirement of repeater: 14VAC transformer (included).
Backup power requirement (optional): 12VDC.
Recommended wire requirements: 2-conductor 20AWG (or larger) stranded tinned copper with PVC insulation rated to 300 volts @ 80. (Belden #8205, for example.) Maximum recommended wire length between transformer and repeater: 100 meters (328 feet). Measure voltage at repeater on long wire runs.(Source: Tech Note #1053.)
Wire runs should be hidden, stapled or protected by conduit.
Recommended power supply is 200mA, or 20VA at 14VAC. AC Transformer Backup battery
(optional) Not used AC AC B+
B-
OUT RESET GND AC BATTERY DECODE TRANSMIT NOT ACTIVE TEST NOTE: These components are not use in Version 1.41 (and earlier) TapWatch software. Functionality reserved for future versions. Test Button Reset Button RESET LIT-FA5570-INSTALL LIT-FA5570-INSTALL 3 3 02775.fm 11/01/2001 02775.fm 11/01/2001
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