RXN1207R2SSLR2 Utility Radio Transceiver

TRANSPARENT TECHNOLOGIES R2 Utility Mobile Transceiver Operations Manual Transparent Technologies, Inc 5665 Airport Blvd Boulder, CO 80301 720-406-1294 Disclaimer In no event shall Transparent Technologies be liable for any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages or other damages including without limitation loss of profits, loss of revenue, loss of data, loss of use of the product or any associated equipment, downtime, and user’s time associated with the use of this product, the resale hardware or its software. Use of Hardware In no event shall Transparent Technologies be liable for damages resulting from the use of its hardware or the malfunction of that hardware. Specifications for the hardware are subject to change at any time without notice. Copyrights /Trademarks Transparent Technologies reserves the names T2, M2 and UDA. Version R2 Version RevGc November 2007 R2 Utility Mobile Transceiver Operations Manual OVERVIEW 1 INSTALLATION & CABLING 2 ANTENNA 3 OPERATION 4 APPENDIX 5 1 1 R2 Utility Radio Transmitter The R2 Utility Mobile Transceiver is a compact, powerful transceiver used within the G2 AMR System. The R2 unit provides the ability for high-performance meter reading of the M2 endpoint radios. The R2 unit also provides the two- way capability for remote mobile configuration and datalogging of the M2 endpoint radios. Basic Specifications Transmission: Spread Spectrum Regulatory: FCC 15.247 Temperature: -40°F to 158°F (-40°C to +70°C) Submersion: Splash-proof OVERVIEW Housing: Anodized Aluminum Interface: USB 2.0 port Power: Std Vehicle 12Vdc Antenna: Omni-directional Magnetic-mount 2 1 2 1 1 2 Installation R2 Installation The R2 is designed to be temporarily or permanently mounted within a utility vehicle for the meter reading and customer service functions. The unit is small (roughly 6”x3”) and can be installed easily in a utility vehicle. Recommended placement for the R2 is in the vehicle console or on protected location on floorboard. Note: Avoid installing the R2 unit on the dashboard or other position of direct sunlight. Excessive heat from direct sunlight can cause decreased performance. Power Cable The R2 unit will have connection for the vehicle power supply. This connection is a DC power plug that is designed for a vehicle lighter outlet or DC outlet. The power cable is fused with a 1A slow-blow fuse. The cable is coiled allowing for extension up to 3 feet. INSTALLATION & CABLING USB Cable to Laptop The R2 connects to the G2 laptop via a standard USB cable (type A connector at the laptop, type B at the R2). The laptop will require the correct USB serial driver installed before operation. Check with T2 Customer Service for assistance. Antenna Installation The R2’s antenna is a omni-directional whip antenna with a magnetic mount base. The antenna connects to the base via a standard N-type connector. The base connects to the R2 via an RP-TNC (threaded) connector. The antenna’s cable and connection is critical to the performance of the system. The user should always take care to ensure the cable is not crimped, bent or damaged at the point of exit from the vehicle. Also, the user should take care in threading the antenna onto the base and the base into the R2 unit. 2 2 Connection Diagram 1 3 Antenna The antenna supplied by Transparent Technologies is an FCC-approved model. The user should always utilize this authorized antenna with the R2 Utility Mobile Transceiver. The connections between the antenna and the base (N-type connector) and the base and the R2 unit (RP-TNC connector) must be clean and fully seated for optimum performance. The coax cable from the base to the R2 unit must also be maintained in good condition. The user should refrain from kinking this cable in the vehicle door or window. Contact T2 immediately if the antenna or base is damaged to arrange a replacement. T2 can also provide permanent- mount antenna bases. ANTENNA Antenna Magnetic Antenna Base With RP-TNC connector 1 4 The R2 does not require any user interaction to operate. Applying power to the R2 unit will initiate its operations. Basic Indicators The R2 unit has two basic physical indicators which are LEDs on the front panel of the R2 unit. Power Indicator This LED should be a constant GREEN when power is supplied to the R2 unit. The first step in any troubleshooting of the R2 should be to check this indicator. RF Traffic This amber LED should flicker on/off when the R2 is in proximity to any M2 endpoint radios. This LED shows the RF traffic and will indicate if there is a problem with the antenna/base or if there is a frequency configuration problem. Manual Reset Button The R2 unit has a manual reset button which cycles power and resets the R2 microcontroller. This is not a normal operation and should only be performed when directed by T2 Customer Service. OPERATIONS 2 4 G2 Laptop Interaction The R2 is linked to the G2 laptop system with the USB cable. This connection provides the path for the serial data coming from the R2 into the G2 software. Transceiver Status In addition to the data, the R2 also provides a “heartbeat” (a consistent data indicator) to the G2 software. This heartbeat notifies the G2 software that the R2 is operational. The G2 software indicates this status on the Activity Window. GREEN indicates the R2 is operational, while RED indicates a data or power problem Software Reset If the R2 status indicator shows RED, the user should first check the power and USB cables. The user can also place the windows cursor directly over the indicator to see a more detailed status. If the user clicks on the indicator, a command box will appear allowing the user to Restart the serial port or to view the active communication. When performing these commands, the user should be aware that the restart could take a few minutes to complete and that this could cause the Windows OS to lock up if there is a physical or driver problem with the USB port. 1 A FCC Information Information to user. …

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EMC EMISSIONS - TEST REPORT (Full) Test Report No. 3140351DEN-003 Issue Date: Wed 12/December/2007 Model / Serial No. MN: R2 /SN: Rev. C Product Type Utility meter transceiver Client Transparent Technologies Manufacturer Transparent Technologies License holder Transparent Technologies 5665 Airport Blvd. Address Boulder, CO 80303 Test Criteria Applied FCC CFR47 Part 15.247 IC RSS-210 issue 7 Test Result PASS Test Project Number References 3140351 Total Pages Including Appendices: 39 Title 47 CFR 15: RADIO FREQUENCY DEVICES Low-power License-exempt Radio Communication Devices (All Frequency Bands): Category I Equipment Tested By : Mike Spataro Reviewed By : Robert Cresswell REVISION SUMMARY - The following changes have been made to this Report: Rev. Revision Statement Author Revision Date Initial Release of Document See above See above This report is for the exclusive use of Intertek's Client and is provided pursuant to the agreement between Intertek and its Client. Intertek's responsibility and liability are limited to the terms and conditions of the agreement. Intertek assumes no liability to any party, other than to the Client in accordance with the agreement, for any loss, expense or damage occasioned by the use of this report. Only the Client is authorized to copy or distribute this report and then only in its entirety. Any use of the Intertek name or one of its marks for the sale or advertisement of the tested material, product or service must first be approved in writing by Intertek. The observations and test results in this report are relevant only to the sample tested. This report by itself does not imply that the material, product, or service is or has ever been under an Intertek certification program. Lab Code:200264-0 The entity logos above are for reference only and may not apply to this test report. Project File: 3140351 Page 2 of 39 Intertek ETL Semko 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999 Fax: 303 449 6160 Rev.No 1 D I R E C T O R Y Documentation Page(s) Test report 1 - 39 Directory 2 Test Regulations 3 General Remarks 4 - 5 Modification sheet 6 Test-setup Photographs 7 - 9 Appendix A Test Data Sheets and Test Equipment Used 10 - 33 Appendix B Test Plan/Constructional Data Form 34 Appendix C Measurement Protocol/Test Procedures 35 - 39 STATEMENT OF MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY The data and results referenced in this document are true and accurate. The measurement uncertainty for Conducted Emissions in the frequency range of 150kHz – 30MHz is calculated to be ±2.30dB and for Radiated Emissions is calculated to be ±3.60dB in the frequency range of 30MHz – 200MHz and ±3.38dB in the frequency range of 200MHz – 1000MHz. EUT Received Date: 10-Dec-2007 Testing Start Date: 10-Dec-2007 Testing End Date: 11-Dec-2007 Project File: 3140351 Page 3 of 39 Intertek ETL Semko 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999 Fax: 303 449 6160 Rev.No 1 The tests were performed according to following regulations : 1. FCC CFR47 Part 15 subpart C 2. FCC CFR47 Part 15 subpart B 3. IC RSS-210e Issue 7 2007 4. IC RSS-GEN Issue 2 2007 5. ICES-003 Emission Test Results: Conducted Emissions, Powerline 15.207 - NA Test Result Minimum limit margin 0.0 dB at 0.0 MHz Remarks: EUT is 12VDC automotive powered Radiated Emissions 15.209/15.109 - PASS Test Result Minimum limit margin -0.8 dB at 495.27 MHz Remarks: 6dB Bandwidth 15.247 (a)(2) - PASS Remarks: Peak Output Power 15.247 (b)(3) - PASS Test Result Minimum limit margin -16.7 dB at 902.99 MHz Remarks: Low Channel Radiated Emissions 15.205/15.247(d) - PASS Test Result Minimum limit margin -6.2 dB at 2781.00 MHz Remarks: High Channel Power Spectral Density 15.247 (e) - PASS Test Result Minimum limit margin -0.72 dB at 902.76 MHz Remarks: Low Channel Project File: 3140351 Page 4 of 39 Intertek ETL Semko 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999 Fax: 303 449 6160 Rev.No 1 GENERAL REMARKS: The following remarks are to be considered as “where applicable“ and are taken into account while completing any FCC/IC/ETSI radio tests at Intertek, ETL Semko. Testing was performed in 3 different orthogonal axis to determine the worst case emissions from the device. The worst case emissions measurements are shown in this report. FCC CFR47 Part 15.31: Measurement Standards: In any case where the device is powered off a battery, a fresh battery was used during test. In cases where the device is powered off an AC supply, voltage was varied per Part 15.31 to find worst case emissions. FCC CFR47 Part 15.35: Measurement Detector Functions and Bandwidths: FCC Part 15.35 was utilized when performing the measurements within this report. Whenever possible the approved test procedures specified in FCC KDB 558074 for DTS devices was used for testing. Sample: Production Prototype See RFQ Modifications required to pass : None Test Specification Deviations: Additions to or Exclusions from: None Project File: 3140351 Page 5 of 39 Intertek ETL Semko 5541 Central Avenue, Suite 110 Boulder, Colorado 80301 Voice: 303 786 7999 Fax: 303 449 6160 Rev.No 1 Required Information In Accordance to FCC CFR 47 Part 2.1033: Rule Part 11, 15 & 18 Devices Other Rule Part Devices Description Comments 2.1033(b)(1) 2.1033(c)(1) Manu. Contact See Page 1 of this report 2.1033(b)(2) 2.1033(c)(2) FCC Identifier Attached as Exhibit 2.1033(b)(3) 2.1033(c)(3) Users Manual to include Operating, installation Attached as Exhibit 2.1033(c)(4) Emissions Designator per 2. Attached as Exhibit 2.1033(c)(5) Frequency Range Not Applicable to Part 15 Devcies 2.1033(c)(6) Power range and controls Not Applicable to Part 15 Devcies 2.1033(c)(7) Maximum power ouput rating Not Applicable to Part 15 Devcies 2.1033(c)(8) DC Voltage and Current suplying final RF stages Not Applicable to Part 15 Devcies 2.1033(b)(3) 2.1033(c)(9) Tune –up procedure Please refer to the users manual for applicability 2.1033(b)(4&5) 2.1033(c)(10) Complete Circuit …

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