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PN3Y72572-1Residential Metering Transponder

Aclara Power-Line Systems Inc.
Residential Metering Transponder - FCC ID PN3Y72572-1 - Aclara Power-Line Systems Inc.
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Application Details

Equipment Class
DXT - Part 15 Low Power Transceiver, Rx Verified
Date of Grant
Sep 12, 2007
Application Purpose
Original Equipment
Date of Application
Sep 12, 2007
Equipment Note
Residential Metering Transponder
Frequency Range
902.60000000 - 927.50000000
Company
Aclara Power-Line Systems Inc.
Country
United States

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Users Manual

UNIVERSAL METERING TRANSPONDER FOR kV2c METER USER GUIDE Y 10577-TUM REV C Universal Metering Transponder for kV2c™ Meter User Guide( Y10577-TUM Rev C) Proprietary Notice Information contained in this document is private to Distribution Control Systems, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri (DCSI). This information may not be published, reproduced, or otherwise disseminated without the express written authorization of DCSI. Any software or firmware described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license. Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by DCSI. DCSI assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software on equipment that is not supplied by DCSI. TWACS, the TWACS logo, and the DCSI logo are registered trademarks of Distribution Control Systems, Inc., St. Louis, Mo. All other registered trademarks are property of their respective owners. TWACS® Two-Way Automatic Communication System, a product of Distribution Control Systems, Inc. Confidential and Proprietary Copyright 2006, 2007. All Rights Reserved. Universal Metering Transponder for kV2c™ Meter User Guidei Figures and Tablesiii Chapter 1: Introduction1 Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Product Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Let Us Know How We’re Doing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 TWACS System Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chapter 2: Functional Description9 Time Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Daylight Saving Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Universal Metering Transponder (UMT-C-KV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Functional Description of the UMT-C-KV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Primary Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Data Retrieval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Loss of Power Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 AC Input Voltage Tolerance Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Outage Duration Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Power Down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Power Reliability Indices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Energy and Demand Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Total Consumption Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Meter Constants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Demand Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Interval Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Additional Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Configuration Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Installation With Instrument Transformers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Tamper Detection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Reverse Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 No Consumption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Voltage Agility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Voltage Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 EMTR-3-KV Interface (Multiport Capability) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 On-Request Reads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Temperature Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Historical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 480 Volt Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Calibration Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 TWACS Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Type and Model Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Voltage Transformer (VT) Connected Meter/Transponder . . . . . . . . . . 31 Verification of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Table of Contents iiUniversal Metering Transponder for kV2c™ Meter User Guide Table of Contents Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Thermal Limit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Changing the Sequence Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting35 Performing Remote Analysis (TNS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Performing Remote Analysis (TWACS NG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Field Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Meter Shop Test System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Chapter 4: Specifications41 Electrical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Compliance Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Environmental Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Additional Regulatory Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Acronyms45 Glossary47 Index51 Universal Metering Transponder for kV2c™ Meter User Guideiii Figure 1.1TWACS system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Figure 2.1UMT-C-KV module assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Figure 2.2View of UMT-C…

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Cover Letter(s)

BACL-NF013-C FCC Confidential Authorization Date: September 5, 2007 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSIONS Authorization and Evaluation Division 7435 Oakland Mills Road Columbia, MD 21046 Subject: Confidentiality Request regarding application for certification of FCC ID: PN3Y72572-1 In accordance with Sections 0.457 and 0.459 of the Commission’s Rules, Distribution Control Systems hereby requests permanent confidential treatment of information accompanying this application as outlined below: • Schematics • Block Diagram • User’s manual The above materials contain proprietary and confidential information not customarily released to the public. The public disclosure of these materials provides unjustified benefits to its competitors in the market. Sincerely, Joseph Strzelecki Radiometrics Midwest Corporation Authorized Agent for Distribution Control Systems, Inc. 945 Hornet Drive Hazelwood, MO 63042

External Photos

Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] External EUT Photographs

ID Label/Location Info

Drawing of Label Photograph Showing Placement of Label on EUT

Internal Photos

Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Internal EUT Photographs Photograph of RF PCB Component Side Photograph of RF PCB Foil Side Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Photograph of Y73100-305 Component Side Photograph of Y73100-305 Foil Side Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Photographs of EUT Cover Removed Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Photograph of XX Component Side Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Photograph of XX Foil Side

Test Report

Radiometrics Midwest Corporation Page 1 of 14 Electromagnetic Compatibility Test Report Tests Performed on a DCSI Wireless Meter Reading System, Model Y72572-1 Radiometrics Document RP-6121 Product Detail: IC: 7100A-Y72572-1 FCC ID: PN3Y72572-1 Equipment type: 902.6 to 927.5 MHz Transceiver for Meter Reading. Test Standards: US CFR Title 47, Chapter I, FCC Part 15 Subpart C FCC Part 15 CFR Title 47: 2002 Industry Canada RSS-210, Issue 7 as required for Category I Equipment This report concerns: Original Grant FCC Part 15.249 RSS-210 A2.9 Tests Performed For: Test Facility: DCSI 945 Hornet Dr. Hazelwood, MO 63042 Phone: (314) 895-6505 Radiometrics Midwest Corporation 12 East Devonwood Romeoville, IL 60446 Phone: (815) 293-0772 e-mail: [email protected] Test Date(s): (Month-Day-Year) May 9 to August 7, 2007 Document RP-6015 Revisions: Rev. Issue Date Affected Pages Revised By 0 August 30, 2007 RADIOMETRICS MIDWEST CORPORATION - EMC Test Report Equipment Tested (Company, Model, Product Name): Document No.: Page: DCSI, Y72572-1 / EMTR-3 KV, UHF Transmitter RP-6121 2 of 28 Table of Contents 1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA ................................................................................................................... 3 2 TEST SUMMARY AND RESULTS .....................................................................................................3 2.1 RF Exposure Compliance Requirements ..................................................................................... 3 3 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS .................................................................................... 3 3.1 EUT Description ........................................................................................................................... 3 4 TESTED SYSTEM DETAILS .............................................................................................................. 4 4.1 Tested System Configuration ....................................................................................................... 4 4.2 Special Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 4 4.3 Equipment Modifications .............................................................................................................. 4 5 TEST SPECIFICATIONS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS.................................................................. 5 6 RADIOMETRICS’ TEST FACILITIES .................................................................................................5 7 DEVIATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE TEST SPECIFICATIONS......................................... 6 8 CERTIFICATION ................................................................................................................................ 6 9 TEST EQUIPMENT TABLE ................................................................................................................ 6 10 TEST SECTIONS ............................................................................................................................. 7 10.1 AC Conducted Emissions; Section 15.207................................................................................. 7 Figure 1. Conducted Emissions Test Setup.................................................................................... 9 10.2 Radiated Emissions.................................................................................................................... 9 10.2.1 Radiated Emissions Field Strength Sample Calculation.................................................... 10 Figure 2. Drawing of Radiated Emissions Setup .......................................................................... 11 10.2.2 Spurious Radiated Emissions Test Results ....................................................................... 12 Notice: This report must not be reproduced (except in full) without the written approval of Radiometrics Midwest Corporation. RADIOMETRICS MIDWEST CORPORATION - EMC Test Report Equipment Tested (Company, Model, Product Name): Document No.: Page: DCSI, Y72572-1 / EMTR-3 KV, UHF Transmitter RP-6121 3 of 28 1 ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Equipment Under Test: A DCSI, Wireless Meter Reading System Model: Y72572-1 The EMTR has a Serial Number: 13478096 This will be referred to as the EUT in this Report Date EUT Received at Radiometrics: (Month-Day-Year) Test Date(s): (Month-Day-Year) August 2, 2007 August 9 thru 15, 2007 Test Report Written By: Test Witnessed By: Joseph Strzelecki Senior EMC Engineer Not witnessed by personnel from DCSI Radiometrics’ Personnel Responsible for Test: Test Report Approved By Joseph Strzelecki Senior EMC Engineer NARTE EMC-000877-NE Chris W. Carlson Director of Engineering NARTE EMC-000921-NE 2 TEST SUMMARY AND RESULTS The EUT (Equipment Under Test) is a Wireless Meter Reading System, Model Y72572-1, manufactured by DCSI. The detailed test results are presented in a separate section. The following is a summary of the test results. Environmental Phenomena Frequency Range FCC Section RSS-210 Section Test Result Radiated Emissions (Spurious & Fundamental) 30-9300 MHz 15.249 Annex 7 Pass AC Conducted Emissions 0.15-30 MHz 15.249 6.6 Pass 2.1 RF Exposure Compliance Requirements Since the power output is less than 1 mW, the EUT meets the FCC requirement for RF exposure and it is exempt from RSS-102. There are no power level adjustments and the antenna is permanently attached as a PCB trace. 3 EQUIPMENT UNDER TEST (EUT) DETAILS 3.1 EUT Description The EUT is a Wireless Meter Reading System, Model Y72572-1, manufactured by DCSI. The EUT was in good working condition during the tests, with no known defects. RADIOMETRICS MIDWEST CORPORATION - EMC Test Report Equipment Tested (Company, Model, Product Name): Document No.: Page: DCSI, Y72572-1 / EMTR-3 KV, UHF Transmitter RP-6121 4 of 28 The Antenna has a gain of less than 2 dBi. 4 TESTED SYSTEM DETAILS 4.1 Tested System Configuration The system wa…

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Test Setup Photos

Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Test Setup Photographs Photographs of Radiated Emissions Test Setup Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Photograph of Conducted Emissions Test Setup Authorized Agent: Radiometrics Midwest Corporation (815) 293-0772 – [email protected] Photograph of Bandwidth Test Setup

Contact Information

Applicant

Chris Sutton(Principal Compliance Engineer)
[email protected]314-895-8075Fax: 314-895-6545

Test Firm

Radiometrics Midwest Corp.Joseph Strzelecki
[email protected]8152930772Fax: 8152930820

Technical Specifications

#Rule PartsFrequency RangePower Output
115C902.6 MHz - 927.5 MHz-
Confidentiality
Long Term

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