KCHAR5002Utility Meter RF Transceiver

Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide Models AR5001 & AR5002 iiSensus Metering Systems Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide Copyright © 2006 Sensus Metering Systems. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of Sensus Metering Systems. Sensus Metering Systems, the Sensus logo, AR5000, ...???... are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sensus Metering Systems. Components of the TouchRead System are protected under U.S. patents 3,748,654; 4,132,981; 4,652,877; 4,758,836 and other pending. Sensus cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may be the result of your use of this information including direct, indirect, special, or consequential damages. There are no warranties extended or granted by this document. Refer to separate Sensus warranty documents for product warranty coverage and specifics. Sensus Metering Systems, 8601 Six Forks Road – Suite 300, Raleigh, NC 27615. 919-845-4000. FCC noticeThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sensus Metering Systems could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Sensus AR5000 User’s Guideiii Contents Chapter 1: About the AR5000 Device Care & Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Use the Hand-Held Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Turn the Device ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 About the Key Controls / Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5 About the Meter Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7 How to Carry & Hold the AR5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8 Configuring the AR5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9 Link the AR5000 to a TouchRead Device (SmartGun/AutoGun) . . . . . 1-9 Change the Display Font & Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11 Adjust the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13 View the Battery Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14 View the Current HHD ID & User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15 View the Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16 Set Up & Use the Communication Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Connect the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Mount the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20 Place the AR5000 in the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21 Charge the AR5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Charge the AR5000 in the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22 Charge the AR5000 using the Wall Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Contact Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27 Chapter 2: Collect Meter Data Start Collecting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2 Select A Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 Alter Route Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 ivSensus Metering Systems Chapter: Contents Manage Reading Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7 About Meter Read Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8 Resolve Readings That Don’t Match the Displayed Location . . . . . . . .2-9 Resolve a Non-Route Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10 Resolve Reading Malfunctions and Bad Reads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12 Enter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 Enter Manual Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14 Enter TouchRead Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16 Enter RadioRead Readings (AR5002 only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18 Enter Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19 Mark Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20 Answer Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21 Add New Meters to Route . . . . . . . . .…

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tel: 650-726-1263 fax: 650-726-1252 [email protected] Thomas N. Cokenias EMC &Radio Approvals Test & Consulting Services for Commercial, Military, International Compliance P.O. Box 1086 El Granada, CA 94018 Compliance Certification Services 11 June 2006 561F Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Attention: Application Examiner Reviewing Engineer Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Inc. FCC ID: KCH5002 15.249 compliant 902-928 MHz RF transceiver with DSSS receiver Model Nos.: AR5001, AR5002 Re: Model Differences To whom it may concern, Both referenced models contain the same15.249 transceiver. Model AR5002 includes a direct sequence spread spectrum receiver (subject to Declaration of Conformity) and a transmitter module operating under 101.139(e) of the Rules, which states that certification or verification is not required for portable transmitters operating with peak output power not greater than 250 mW (24 dBm). Model AR5001 is of identical construction except that the Part 101 section of the radio board is not included. If you have questions or need further information please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, THOMAS N. COKENIAS EMC Consultant Agent for Sensus Metering Systems Inc.

tel: 650-726-1263 fax: 650-726-1252 [email protected] Thomas N. Cokenias EMC &Radio Approvals Test & Consulting Services for Commercial, Military, International Compliance P.O. Box 1086 El Granada, CA 94018 Compliance Certification Services 11 June 2006 561F Monterey Road Morgan Hill, CA 95037 Attention: Application Examiner Reviewing Engineer Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Inc. FCC ID: KCH5002 15.249 compliant 902-928 MHz RF transceiver with DSSS receiver To whom it may concern, Request is hereby submitted, per 0.457 and 0.459 of the Rules, on behalf of my client Sensus Metering Systems Inc. to withhold from public review certain portions of the application for equipment certification for the referenced FCC identifier. In particular, the following sections of the application and report are requested to be kept confidential: Block Diagrams Schematic Operational Description Rationale for request for confidentiality: Sensus has invested considerable time and materials in research and development to produce the referenced product. Disclosure of the confidential portions of this application to competitors would give them competitive advantage in developing similar products. If you have questions or need further information, please contact the undersigned. Sincerely, THOMAS N. COKENIAS EMC Consultant Agent for Sensus Metering Systems Inc.

Sensus Metering Systems 120 mW Licensed 952 MHz Hand-Held Transceiver with 902-928 MHz Low Power Transceiver Product Photographs – External Views Front View Rear View Top View Location of RF module and antenna connector

Nelson Nameplate Company 323 663 3971 2800 Casitas Avenue Fax: 323 661 6578 Los Angeles, California www.nelsonusa.com 90039-2942 PROOF APPROVAL FORM COMPANY NAME: DATE: ATTENTION: FROM: ADDRESS: Production Control Ext. 232 P.O. #: PHONE: P/N: FAX: REV.: DATE E-MAIL SENT: OUR JOB #: Your immediate attention is required in the handling of this form. Our scheduling allows only day(s) for your approval. Please sign and date this form where indicated below and either e-mail this completed form to us at [email protected] or fax it to us at (323) 661-6578. Material: Adhesive: Serialized: Yes No Start at to Blanks Nelson would like you to clarify the following: Proof is approved as is Proof is not approved, and is to be corrected as follows: Revised proof is required Revised proof is not required Note: There may be an additional charge for revisions from the original specifications or prints. SIGNED: TITLE: Type/Print: Date: This transmission includes sheet(s) of FO-QUA-027 12/17/02 Front of divider 2 3.198 .858 FCC LOGO HAS BEEN ADDED TO Part AR5002. PAGE 2 OF 2 SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS06/09/06 AR5001, AR50020379698 Sensus Metering Systems Inc. FCC ID: KCHAR5002 IC: 2220A-AR5002 Model Nos: AR5001, AR5002 ID Label Location ID Label location

Sensus Metering Systems AR5002 - 120 mW Licensed 952 MHz Hand-Held Transceiver with 902-928 MHz Low Power Transceiver Product Photographs – Internal Views Sensus Metering Systems Inc. FCC ID: KCHAR5002 Model No.: AR5001 - 902-928 MHz Low Power Transceiver only Internal Photographs

Sensus Metering Systems FCC ID: KCHAR5002 06PR034LPLTX IC: 2220A-AR5002 page1 Test Report for Unlicensed Low Power Transmitter Description of device: LPL radio (see below) operating in 902-928 MHz ISM Band The Sensus Model AR5002 is a handheld portable PC ruggedized for industrial and commercial applications. The Handheld PC has a Type II PCMCIA slot in which an RF Transceiver card is installed at factory. The PCMCIA RF card connects to a separate dielectric antenna which is mounted internally to the AR5002 expansion pod via coaxial cable. It is not visible from the outside. The AR5002 has two RF transceivers, one is known as the RIU (Radio Interrogate Unit) and the other is known as the LPL (low Power Link). The AR5001 has only the LPL radio, the components for the RIU radio are not installed on the circuit board. The AR5002 RIU transmitter operates under Part 101 of the Rules but is exempt from certification per 101.139(e) because output peak output power is less than 250mW. FCC Applicable Rule Parts: 15.205, 15.207, 15.249 Applicant: Sensus Metering Systems Inc. 450 N. Gallatin Avenue P.O. Box 487 Uniontown, PA 15401 FCC ID: KCHAR5002 Brand name: Sensus Metering Systems Model Nos.: AR5001, AR5002 IC: 2220A-AR5002 TEST REQUIREMENTS The referenced device is subject to certification under Part 2 of FCC Rules. The specific emissions limits and test requirements are found in Part 15 of FCC Rules. In addition to the device specific requirements listed in 15.249 (re-printed below), the following Part 15 requirements are universal to all unlicensed transmitters and would also apply: 15.19 Labeling requirements 15.20 Accessories 15.21 Information to user 15.31 Measurement standards 15.33 Frequency range of measurements 15.35 Measurement detector functions and bandwidths 15.109 Radiated Emissions (unintentional radiators) Sensus Metering Systems FCC ID: KCHAR5002 06PR034LPLTX IC: 2220A-AR5002 page2 15.203 Antenna requirement 15.204 External radio frequency power amplifiers and antenna modifications. 15.205 Restricted bands of operation. 15.207 Conducted limits 15.209 Radiated emission limits, general requirements. REVISION INFORMATION AND ATTESTATION OF RESULTS Report No: 06PR034LPLTX REV No. Description Revised By: Date - Original Submission T. Cokenias 2 June 06 Test Requirement: FCC Part 15 Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems FCC ID: KCHAR5002 Brand name: Sensus Metering Systems Model Nos.: AR5001, AR5002 IC: 2220A-AR5002 FCC ID: KCHAR5002 meets all FCC requirements for a device of this type. THOMAS N. COKENIAS 2 June 2006 EMC and Radio Regulatory Consultant Agent for Sensus Metering Systems Sensus Metering Systems FCC ID: KCHAR5002 06PR034LPLTX IC: 2220A-AR5002 page3 15.205 Restricted bands of operation. Only spurious emissions are permitted in any of the frequency bands listed below: The field strength of emissions appearing within these frequency bands shall not exceed the limits shown in Section 15.209. MHz MHz MHz GHz 0.090 - 0.110 10.495 - 0.505 2.1735 - 2.1905 4.125 - 4.128 4.17725 - 4.17775 4.20725 - 4.20775 6.215 - 6.218 6.26775 - 6.26825 6.31175 - 6.31225 8.291 - 8.294 8.362 - 8.366 8.37625 - 8.38675 8.41425 - 8.41475 12.29 - 12.293 12.51975 - 12.52025 12.57675 - 12.57725 13.36 - 13.41 16.42 - 16.423 16.69475 - 16.69525 16.80425 - 16.80475 25.5 - 25.67 37.5 - 38.25 73 - 74.6 74.8 - 75.2 108 - 121.94 123 - 138 149.9 - 150.05 156.52475 - 156.52525 156.7 - 156.9 162.0125 - 167.17 167.72 - 173.2 240 - 285 322 - 335.4 399.9 - 410 608 - 614 960 - 1240 1300 - 1427 1435 - 1626.5 1645.5 - 1646.5 1660 - 1710 1718.8 - 1722.2 2200 - 2300 2310 - 2390 2483.5 - 2500 2655 - 2900 3260 - 3267 3332 - 3339 3345.8 - 3358 3600 - 4400 4.5 - 5.15 5.35 - 5.46 7.25 - 7.75 8.025 - 8.5 9.0 - 9.2 9.3 - 9.5 10.6 - 12.7 13.25 - 13.4 14.47 - 14.5 15.35 - 16.2 17.7 - 21.4 22.01 - 23.12 23.6 - 24.0 31.2 - 31.8 36.43 - 36.5 15.109 Radiated emission limits, general requirements. Except as provided elsewhere in this paragraph the emissions from an in tentional radiator shall no t exceed the field strength levels specified in the following table: Frequency (MHz) Field Strength uV/m Measurement distance, m 0.009 - 0.490 0.490 - 1.705 1.705 - 30.0 30 - 88 88 - 216 216 - 960 Above 960 2400/F(kHz) 24000/F( 30 100 ** 150 ** 200 ** 500 300 30 30 3 3 3 3 ** Excep t as provided in paragraph (g), fundamen tal emissions from in tentional radiators operating under this Section shall no t be located in the frequency bands 54-72 MHz, 76-88 MHz, 174-216 MHz or 470-806 MHz. Sensus Metering Systems FCC ID: KCHAR5002 06PR034LPLTX IC: 2220A-AR5002 page4 Test Set-up Diagram EUT Battery pack (Radiated tests) Lab power supply (conducted tests) Laptop to initialize EUT settings Sensus Metering Systems FCC ID: KCHAR5002 06PR034LPLTX IC: 2220A-AR5002 page5 TEST EQUIPMENT LIST Name of EquipmentManufacturerModel No.Serial No.Due Date Antenna, Horn 1 ~ 18 GHzETS3117293014/22/06 Preamplifier, 1 ~ 26.5 GHzAgilent / HP8449B3008A003698/17/06 Spectrum Analyzer 3 Hz ~ 44 GHzAgilent / HPE4446AUS4251026610/19/06 1.5 GHz HPFMicroTronics002 Sensus Metering Systems FCC ID: KCHAR5002 06PR034LPLTX IC: 2220A-AR5002 page6 15.249 Operation within the bands 902 - 928 MHz, 2400 - 2483.5 MHz, 5725 - 5875 MHz, and 24.0 - 24.25 GHz. The field strength of emissions from intentional radiators operated within these frequency bands shall comply with the following table. Emissions radiated outside of the specified frequency bands, except for harmonics, shall be at tenuated by at least 50 dB below the level of the fundamental or to the general radiated emission limits in Section 15.209, whichever is t he lesser at tenuation. Fundamental Frequency Field Strength, fundamen tal emission at 3 meters Field Strength, harmonics and spurious emissions at 3m 902-928 MHz 50,000 uV/m (94 dBuV/m) 500 uV/m (54 dBuV/m) 2400 - 2483.5 MHz 50,000 uV/m (94 dBuV/m) 500 uV/m (54 dBuV/m) 5725-5875 MHz 50,000 uV/m (94 dBuV/m) 500 uV/m (54 dBuV/m) 24.0 - 24.25 GHz 250,000uV/m (104 dBuV/m) 250…

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Sensus Metering Systems Inc. FCC ID: KCHAR5002 IC: 2220A-AR5002 Test Set-up Photographs Radiated emissions above 1 GHz Radiated emissions below 1 GHz Antenna port conducted emissions (RIU transmitter only) Frequency Stability v Temperature (RIU TX only)