Master Meter ALLPU Allegro Pit Unit for water Guide d'installation
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Allegro Pit
Installation Guide
Category: Residential and Commercial Metering
Model number: ALLPU
Type: Installation Manual
Issue: Operation
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Master Meter, Inc. 101 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063 T: 817-842-8000 F: 817-842-8100 MasterMeter.com
1. Introduction
The Allegro Pit Unit for wáter meters provides two-way communication capabilitiblites over the Allegro RF
Network to transmit encoded wáter meter readings, alarms, and other related functions. The Allegro Pit Unit
is battery operated and utilizes an FCC licensed frequency within the 450-470Mhz band.
The following are the main features of the Allegro Pit Unit:
• Periodically transmission of the water meter readings (2 times per day)
• On request reads for last-time meter reads
• Alarm report & data logging
• Remote, over-the-air firmware upgrades
• Remote unit configurations
• Confirmation of network connectivity
2. General Information
• Read the instructions below before installing the unit.
• To prevent injury or damage, do not install, operate, or maintain the unit without following the instructions
in this guide.
• Store the unit in a cool, dry place.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unpacking and handling
• Carefully unpack the unit and inspect all contents for shipping damage before attempting to install. If any
indication of physical damage is found, immediately contact the responsible transportation service and
your local Master Meter representative.
• Avoid hard blows, jolts, or impact to the unit.
4. Transmitter Information
The User and the Installer should be aware that changes and modifications to the equipment not expressly
approved by Master Meter could void warranty and the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Professionally trained personnel should install the equipment.
The Allegro Pit Unit is equipped with an internal antenna/transmitter and 1) must be installed at a minimum
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons, and 2) must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
CAUTION
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Master Meter, Inc. 101 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063 T: 817-842-8000 F: 817-842-8100 MasterMeter.com
5. FCC and Industry Canada (IC) Class B Digital Device Notice
The digital portion of the transceiver has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
1.) Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.) Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3.) Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4.) Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
FCC and Industry Canada (IC) Interference Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de
licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage;
(2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est
susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
FCC and Industry Canada Radiation Hazard Warning
WARNING! To comply with FCC and IC RF exposure compliance requirements, the device should be
located at a distance of at least 20 cm from all persons during normal operation. The antennas used for
this product must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Le dispositif doit être placé à une distance d'au moins 20 cm à partir de toutes les personnes au cours de
son fonctionnement normal. Les antennes utilisées pour ce produit ne doivent pas être situés ou
exploités conjointement avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
The device meets the exemption from the routine evaluation limits in section 2.5 of RSS-102 and
compliance with RSS-102 RF exposure, users can obtain Canadian information on RF exposure and
compliance.
ATTENTION
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Master Meter, Inc. 101 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063 T: 817-842-8000 F: 817-842-8100 MasterMeter.com
6. Product Specifications
Figure 1) Specification Tables
RF Radio Characteristics
Operating Frequency
MHz
450-470,
License band
Transmitter output power
dBm
33
Channel Bandwidth
KHz
6.25
Dimensions
Body/Shaft Circumference
Inches
1.75”
Total Width
Inches
4”
Total Height
Inches
5.1”
Weight
Product Weight
Lbs
2.2
Environment
Pit installation, IP68, submerge depth
M
1.5
Submerge time (@0°, 25°, 40°C)
Hours
168
Temperature
Operating temperature range for basic operation (transmission of
last 12 reads, no data logger transmission)
°C
-20 to 65
Operating temperature range for data logger transmission
°C
-10 to 65
Storage temperature range
°C
-30 to 80
Humidity
Maximal humidity at temperature of 65 °C
%
95
Chemical exposure
Oliec acid + Hydraulic oils + Fuel+ Other Chemicals
Hours
72
Connector Types
Nicor, Bare Wire
Regulatory
UL, FCC, IC
Figure 2) Encoder Compatibility List
Master Meter
Elinx, AccuLinx Digital Encoders All Sizes
Sensus
ICE, Ipearl, Accustream Digital Encoders All Sizes
Mueller
Mueller Translator Register All Sizes
Neptune
ARB II – VI Encoded Registers
Figure 3) LED Indicator Behavior
Mode
Details
LED
Magnet sensing
LED should indicate in case of magnet sensing
5 seconds slow blinks
(1sec on / 1 sec off)
Fast mode
Indication when unit enters to fast mode
5 seconds fast blinks
(0.5Sec on / 05sec off)
Magnet release
Indication for magnet release, 8 seconds after magnet
sensing
1 blink, 2 seconds duration
Install mode no parent
After magnet removal when unit enters to install mode
and no parent acquirement
5 seconds slow blinks
(1sec on / 1 sec off)
Install mode after parent
acquirement
Unit acquired a parent, and it still in install mode
2 seconds fast blinks
(0.5Sec on / 05sec off)
Normal mode
Device is associated to a parent, got configuration from
Command center.
5 seconds fast blinks
(0.5Sec on / 05sec off)
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Master Meter, Inc. 101 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063 T: 817-842-8000 F: 817-842-8100 MasterMeter.com
7. Installation Requirements
Step 1)
Remove the Meter Pit Lid
Step 2)
Remove threaded locking mechanism
Step 3)
Pass the cable through the Lid hole and install the Allegro Pit Unit into the Pit lid. If mounting
brackets are available beneath the meter pit lid, the unit may alternatively be installed in this
manner.
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Master Meter, Inc. 101 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063 T: 817-842-8000 F: 817-842-8100 MasterMeter.com
Step 4)
Fasten the unit to the meter pit lid using the threaded locking mechanism
Step 5)
Attach the Allegro Pit Unit to the encoded water meter using the appropriate Nicor or Bare Wire
connections
Step 6)
Activate the Allegro Pit Unit using a magnet or Allegro Activator tool
Step 7)
Verify Status using the LED Indicators located at the bottom of the unit’s neck
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