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Commercial & Industrial Gas Meter IMU Interface Operational/Installation and Specification Manual Innovatec AxisPathTM Network 2001 Innovatec Communications LLC Copyright 13000 West Silver Spring Drive Butler, Wisconsin 53007 Phone: 262-783-0200 Fax: 262-783-0205 Internet: www.innovatec.com Note The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. The device may not cause harmful interferences. 2. The device must accept any interferences received, including interferences that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Innovatec Communications LLC could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Confidentiality Statement: The information, graphics, and materials in this document are confidential and proprietary. Document Revision Number: 1.0.1 Contents______________________________________________ Preface. iv Organization of Manual iv Documentation Conventions iv PART I C&I Gas Interface Theory and Installation . Chapter 1 Theory of Operation 1-1 C&I Gas Interface Purpose. 1-1 Functionality 1-1 Components. 1-1 Chapter 2 Specifications 2-1 Chapter 3 Installation and Initialization.. 3-1 Introduction. 3-1 Safety Information... 3-1 Installation Procedures. 3-2 Equipment Needs 3-2 Download Work Orders from the Utility Network. 3-2 Before Installation 3-3 C&I Gas Interface End-Point Device Installation... 3-4 Complete and Close the Task.. 3-9 After Installation 3-10 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4-1 Preface_______________________________________________ Organization of Manual This manual is divided in the following manner:

C&I Gas Meter Interface Theory and Installation, provides information specific to the IMU end-point device. Theory of Operation, containing a basic overview of the Innovatec AxisPathTM network and how the C&I Gas Meter Interface end-point device functions within the network. Installation and Initialization, containing step-by-step IMU end-point device installation and initialization instructions. Troubleshooting, containing IMU-specific system troubleshooting information. Document Conventions This document uses a number of conventions designed to help communicate specific information. These conventions include the following:

Danger, Warning, and Caution:

DANGER!

Danger messages alert you to situations that will cause personal injury or death if you do not follow the instructions correctly. WARNING!

Warnings alert you to situations that may potentially cause personal injury or death if you do not follow the directions correctly. CAUTION Cautions alert you to situations that may result in damage to the hardware or software if you do not follow the instructions correctly. Chapter 1___________________________________________________ Theory of Operation C&I Gas Meter Interface Purpose The C&I Gas Meter Interface is a programmable end-point device, designed to replace or supplement a customers existing mechanical utility meter index. Using a magnetic pulse output adapter to interface to the meter output, it can be installed on a variety of meter brands. The C&I Gas Meter Interface end-point device allows for accurate, near-real-time customer utility use information, which can be read from a remote location. Functionality Components The C&I Gas Meter Interface end-point device performs two basic functions:

Gathering and recording customer utility use information directly at the metering point. Sending and receiving messages to and from the utility company computer system such as:

- Utility use, status, alarm data, and similar information.

- Data requests, configuration, and verification messages. C&I Gas Meter Interface end-point devices communicate with the utility company computer system using a combination of Local Area Networks (LAN), AxisGateTM nodes, and a Wide Area Network (WAN). C&I Gas Meter Interfaces are Innovatec end-point devices, containing two primary components: a digital processor and a radio transceiver. The digital processor within the end-point device gathers and records utility use data at the metering point. Every time the meter drive rotates, pulses are recorded by the digital processor. The pulses are converted into utility use data, and this data is stored until readings are requested from the utility. Each C&I Gas Meter Interface also contains a 900MHz two-way radio frequency (RF) transceiver. This radio provides communication between the end-point device, and an AxisGateTM node. Depending upon the communication distance involved, and Innovatec relay might be used between the end-point device and the node, to extend RF communications. This RF connection between the end-point device and the node, possibly through a relay, is a Local Area Network

(LAN). AxisGateTM nodes then communicate with the rest of the AxisPathTM network using a Wide Area Network (WAN). This communication allows C&I Gas Meter Interfaces to transmit use data to the utility, or to receive requests or programming instructions from the utility, or from a technician or installer using a Field Service Unit attached to a laptop computer. See Innovatec publication 98-00004 (System Summary) for a more detailed explanation of communications on the Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN). Chapter 2_____________________________________________ Technical Specifications Full Two-way 900 MHz spread-spectrum communications between the IMU and the utility 17 channels allow frequency coordination in dense applications with minimal interference Software programmable configuration and control profiles 3.6-volt lithium-based long life battery pack C&I Gas Meter Interface Features First/Final Reading Direct sequence spread-spectrum communication improves security Unique serial number and assignable PIN Autonomous tamper alarms Virtual Shut-off capabilities Run-away meter detection Customer Selectable Billing Dates Data and Intelligence Stored in the Meter Item Physical dimensions Weight Power supply Output power Sensitivity Channels Frequency range Modulation Base data rate Compliance Interface Antenna type Enclosure Temperature range Specification 6.67L X 4.76W X 2.19H 2.7 lbs.

(3) 3.6 volt D-cell lithium-based battery pack

>27 dBm

>40 dBm SINAD 17 (spaced at 1.5 MHz) 902 to 928 MHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum 62.5 KB / second FCC Part 15, Class C RF LAN Internal Lexan NEMA 4X Enclosure

-40 to +85 C Chapter 3_____________________________________________ Installation and Initialization Introduction This section includes a set of detailed procedures for installation, configuration, and testing. CAUTION Read and study the following safety information before you proceed with installation. In addition, cautions and warnings appear within procedures and throughout the test, where appropriate, to remind you of any related safety information. Safety Information Observe the following safety guidelines. Careful planning of every job is essential. Nothing should be taken for granted. Do not take chances!

Read and follow all approved policies and procedures provided by your employer associated with the procedures in this manual. Keep the work area clean and dry. Cluttered work areas cause accidents and injuries. Provide good lighting in the work area. You cannot work safely if you cannot see what you are doing. Select the right tool for the job. Use tools properly. Keep tools in good working order. Report unsafe conditions or defective equipment to your immediate supervisor. Handle materials carefully. Lift and carry properly. Keep unauthorized people out of the work area. Be especially cautious of children, who tend to be drawn to work activity. Innovatec Communications LLC assumes no liability for the customers failure to follow these safety guidelines. Equipment Needs This section lists, and briefly describes, the various pieces of equipment required for C&I Gas Meter Interface end-point device installation, initialization, and testing processes. Laptop computer-Runs the FSA software, which stores and retrieves work order information, and configures and tests installed C&I Gas Meter Interfaces. Field Service Unit-900 MHz two-way radio frequency (RF) transceiver, allowing communication with an IMU for initialization. Before Installation Field Service Unit Set-Up The Field Service Unit is a 900 MHz two-way radio frequency (RF) transceiver, used for configuring and testing Innovatec devices. After arriving at the customer site, activate and test the Field Service Unit as follows:

CAUTION DO NOT turn the Field Service Unit ON if the antenna is not installed. Damage to the Field Service Unit will result. 1. Plug the Field Service Unit connection cord into the serial port of the laptop computer. 2. Plug a 9 VDC / 500 mA power supply into the Field Service Unit power socket. CAUTION Using anything other than a 9 VDC /

500 mA power source may damage the Field Service Unit. 3. Turn on the Field Service Unit. An indicator light will shine if the Field Service Unit power supply is functioning correctly. Installation Procedure 1. Remove index register from C&I gas meter. For American, Rockwell and Sprague meters, remove the index register and replace with the Pulsimatic pulse output register or the RioTronics index register with pulse output. For a Roots meter interface, attach the appropriately modified register head with pulse output to the meter before installing the pulse output pickup device. 2. Attach the Innovatec C&I Gas Meter Interface (p/n 1620-05001) to a surrounding fixture to the gas meter. Fixturing locations can include the meter piping, meter fixturing brackets or surrounding structures. 3. Attach the cable assembly from the Pulsimatic or RioTronics pulse output generator to the Innovatec C&I Gas Meter Interface (p/n 1620-05001). The cable assembly attaches with a push and twist lock for the weather-resistant seal. Start the Field Service Application Note See Innovatec publication 98-00001 (Field Service Application Users Guide) for a more detailed explanation of FSA operation. 1. Turn on the laptop computer. 2. Launch the FSA software. No error messages will display if the connection between the computer and the Field Service Unit is working. 3. Log in to the Field Service Application. Install the Pulse Output Interface Device For American/Sprague and Rockwell meters, interface with either the Pulsimatic pulse output adapter or the RioTronics adapter. Install the Pulsimatic unit in line with the index register and upon installation of the unit, replace the index register on top of the Pulsimatic. Install the RioTronics-enabled index register in place of the existing index register. For Dresser Industries Roots meters, please follow the instructions for installation of the RioTronics Interface module. Install the Innovatec C&I Gas Meter Interface radio device to the surrounding structure which can include the meter piping, meter fixtures/supports or some adjacent structure to the meter. Connect the meter pulse output device to the C&I Gas Meter Interface by using the weather-

resistant cable assembly from the pulse output device. Setup the Radio for Communication through the Gateway Chapter 4_____________________________________________ Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting the C&I Gas Meter Interface Problem Possible Solution C&I Gas Meter Interface fails to respond to the Field Service Application (FSA). C&I GMI end-point device ID mis -match RF channel mis -match Replace C&I GMI end-point device Table 3-2 Troubleshooting the Laptop Computer/Field Service Unit Problem Possible Solution Laptop computer does not power up Charge/replace battery Laptop computer does not start up properly and/or the Field Service Application cannot be found. Field Service Unit does not power up Contact System Administrator Check power source and power circuit connections. Table 3-3 Troubleshooting the Field Service Application (FSA) Problem Possible Solution Error message displays when Field Service Application (FSA) starts up. Check field service unit connection.