Sensus Metering Systems 100A OMNI Communicator User Manual Manual

Sensus Metering Systems Inc. OMNI Communicator Manual

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: SDB100A IC: 2220A-100A FCC Rule Part: 15.209 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 09-0031 - 15C Manufacturer: Sensus Metering Systems, Inc. Model: 100A Users Manual
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Warning: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Sensus Metering Systems could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.NOTE: This equipment 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 an 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.This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal operating conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.The term “IC:” before the radio certification number only signifies that Industry Canada technical specifications were met.This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations. 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.Cet appareillage numérique de la classe B répond à toutes les exigences de l’interférence canadienne causant des règlements d’équipement. L’opération est sujette aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) ce dispositif peut ne pas causer l’interférence nocive, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter n’importe quelle interférence reçue, y compris l’interférence qui peut causer l’opération peu désirée.
Table of Contents iUniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000Table of Contents1 Overview of UniPro ............................................................................................................ 1-12 Hardware Setup.................................................................................................................. 2-12.1 Attaching the Hardware ............................................................................................................2-12.2 Setting the COM Port ................................................................................................................2-13 Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register....................................................................... 3-14 Setting Meter Defaults ....................................................................................................... 4-14.1 Defaults Screen ........................................................................................................................ 4-14.2 Setting Turbo2e/OMNI Defaults ................................................................................................4-24.3 Setting ICE Defaults ..................................................................................................................4-74.4 Setting Miscellaneous Defaults ............................................................................................... 4-125 Data Log.............................................................................................................................. 5-16 Reports................................................................................................................................ 6-16.1 Opening a Report ......................................................................................................................6-16.2 Printing a Report .......................................................................................................................6-27 Error Log............................................................................................................................. 7-17.1 Viewing and Acknowledging Errors ..........................................................................................7-1
Overview of UniPro 1-1UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400001 Overview of UniProThe UniPro application programs, logs data from, and tests T2/C2/F2meters. Versions of the software have been created for both a laptop PC and the Sensus AR5000 Handheld/AutoRead.A separate hardware interface device (communicator 100A) allows the meter to be read, etc. using the laptop’s USB port and the AR5000’s serial port.Figure 1-1shows the basic screen for the UniPro software. Figure 1-1: Screen Layout for UniProCommand Bar: Contains the commands to open the various program elements. Program Area: Displays the program elements. Meter Status: Green indicates the meter is properly linked; red indicates the meter is not properly linked. Progress Bar: When data is read from the meter, the progress bar indicates the progress of the transfer. Exit Program Button: Select the Exit button to end the program.
Hardware Setup 2-1UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400002 Hardware Setup2.1 Attaching the Hardware1. Attach the USB connector from the OMNI Communicator 100A to any available USB port on your laptop. 2. Check your Device Manager to determine the USB port’s Com Port designation. 3. Select Start→Control Panel→System→Hardware Tab→Device Manager. The Device Manager window looks similar to the one shown in Figure 2-1.Figure 2-1: Typical Device Manager Window4. Select Ports in the list and note the USB Serial Port COM assignment (COM8 in the illustration). 2.2 Setting the COM Port1. Double-click on the UniPro icon on your desktop. The UniPro Program Wizard screen is displayed (see Figure 2-2).
Hardware Setup 2-2UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000Figure 2-2: Selecting Help2. Click Help in the Menu Bar.The Help/Communications Port screen is displayed as shown in Figure 2-3.Figure 2-3: Help/Connection Screen3. In the lower left corner, in the Connection partition, select the proper COM port from Step 4 of Section 2.2.4. Click Program Wizard to return to the Program Wizard screen.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-1UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400003 Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register1. From the Program Wizard screen, click the OK button to the right of Perform Programming.The system displays the Programming Wizard: Meter Type screen. The Programmable ID identifies the particular meter to the data retrieval system.2. Select from three options:• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Programmable ID.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-2UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Programmable ID.• Type in a new ID in the New Programmable ID field.3. Click the OK button to display the Programmable Text screen. Programmable Text is used in the data retrieval system as XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX.4. Select from three options:• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Programmable Text.• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Programmable Text.• Type in new text in the New field.5. Click:•Back to return to the Programmable ID screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.•OK to accept the Programmable Text and display the Reading Digits screen.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-3UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Reading Digits screen allows you to set the number of digits that are displayed on the register and the units of measure for the reading. The window lists the Default settings and the Current settings; the Resolution sections automatically calculate the resulting AMR and Total display resolutions for the settings. 6. Select from three options:• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Reading Digits.• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Reading Digits.• Select a New set of reading digits by clicking the first and last digits of the range you wish to display. For example to display the least significant four digits click the 4 box, then the 2 box. The selected digits will display a white background and the unselected digits will display a gray background. 7. Select a Units of Measure from the drop-down list.8. Click:• Back to return to the Programmable Text screen.• Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.• OK to accept the Reading Digits and display the Reading Mode screen.If you do not make one of the above selections, the system will automatically use the Default settings.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-4UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000With a Normal Reading String, the data stream from the register contains the meter reading and the Meter ID only. With an Extended Reading string, the data stream includes information such as the manufacturer fields and meter/register specific data.9. Select from three options:• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Reading Mode.• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Reading Mode.• Use the drop-down list in the New field to select either the Normal or Extend Reading String.10. Click:•Back to return to the Reading Digits screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.•OK to accept the Reading String and display the Pulse Output screen.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-5UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Pulse Output determines the decimal place that a pulse represents in the pulse output. The screen displays the Default and Current settings with the Units of Measure and Resolution for each. 11. Select from three options:• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Pulse Output.• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Pulse Output.• Select a New Pulse Output by clicking on the decimal place that you want a pulse to represent.12. Click:•Back to return to the Reading Mode screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.•OK to accept the Pulse Output and display the Display Mode screen.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-6UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Display Mode screen determines whether the display will show the Total or AMR output. The Total display will always show the full eight digits of the reading. The AMR output will display the output of the AMR register, selected in the Reading Digits screen.13. Select from three options:• Click the Use Default button to select the Default Display Mode.• Click the Use Current button to select the Current Display Mode.• Use the drop-down list in the New field to select either the Total or AMR Display Mode.14. Click:• Back to return to the Pulse Output screen.• Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.• OK to accept the Display Mode and display the Summary screen.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-7UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Summary screen shows the selections made in Steps 2 to 13. 15. Click:•Back to return to the Display Mode screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.•OK to accept the data as shown and program the register.If you accept the data in Step 14, the system displays the Additional Meter Programming screen.16. Click:•Yes to program another meter with the same settings.
Programming an OMNI T2/C2/F2 Register 3-8UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000•No to discontinue programming and go the end screen (skip to Step 17).17. Click:•Back to return to the Additional Meter Programming screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Program Wizard screen.•OK to program another meter with the same settings.The Finished screen indicates that the register programming is complete. 18. Click OK to acknowledge the screen and return to the Program Wizard screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-1UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400004 Setting Meter Defaults4.1 Defaults ScreenFrom the Program Wizard screen:Click Defaults in the command bar to open the Default Options list.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-2UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400004.2 Setting Turbo2e/OMNI DefaultsFrom the Defaults screen:1. Click Turbo2e in the option list, then click OK.The system displays the Programmable ID screen.2. Check the box to use the Factory ID as the default Programmable ID.Uncheck the box to enter your own Programmable ID.3. Click:•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Programmable Text default screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-3UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000.4. Enter the text you wish to serve as the default Programmable Text. 5. Click:•Back to return to the Programmable ID screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Reading Digits default screen.The Reading Digits sets the number of digits that are displayed on the register and the units of measure for the reading.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-4UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400006. Select a default set of reading digits by clicking the first and last digits of the range you wish to display. For example, to display the least significant four digits, click the 4 box then the 2 box. The selected digits will display a white background and the unselected digits will display a gray background.7. Select the Units of Measure from the drop-down list.8. Click:•Back to return to the Programmable Text screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Reading Mode default screen.9. From the drop-down list, select Normal or Extended Reading String as the default Reading Mode.10. Click:•Back to return to the Reading Digits screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Pulse Output default screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-5UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Pulse Output determines the decimal place that a pulse represents in the pulse output.11. Select the decimal place for the default Pulse Output.12. Click:•Back to return to the Reading Mode screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Display Mode default screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-6UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Display Mode determines whether the display will show the Total or AMR output. The Total display will always show the full eight digits of the reading. The AMR output will display the output of the AMR register, selected in the Reading Digits screen.13. From the drop-down list, select AMR or Total as the default Display Mode.14. Click:•Back to return to the Pulse Output screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Summary screen.15. Click: •Back to return to the Display Mode screen.•Cancel to reject all defaults and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to accept the data as shown and save the defaults.If click OK in Step 14, the system displays the Defaults Finished screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-7UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-4000016. Click OK to return to the Default Options screen.4.3 Setting ICE DefaultsFrom the Defaults screen:1. Click ICE in the option list, then click OK.The system displays the Programmable ID screen.2. Check the box to use the Factory ID as the default Programmable ID.Uncheck the box to enter your own Programmable ID.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-8UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400003. Click:•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Programmable Text default screen.4. Enter the text you wish to serve as the default Programmable Text. 5. Click:•Back to return to the Programmable ID screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Reading Digits default screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-9UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Reading Digits sets the number of digits that are displayed on the register and the units of measure for the reading. 6. Select a default set of reading digits by clicking the first and last digits of the range you wish to display. For example, to display the least significant four digits, click the 4 box then the 2 box. The selected digits will display a white background and the unselected digits will display a gray background.7. Click:•Back to return to the Programmable Text screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Reading Parameters default screen.8. In the Reading Multiplier box, enter a default multiplier from -99 to 99. 9. In the Reading Unit drop-down, select a default unit.10. Click:•Back to return to the Reading Digits screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Reading Mode default screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-10UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-4000011. From the drop-down list, select Normal, Extended, or Fixed Reading String as the default Reading Mode. 12. Click:•Back to return to the Reading Parameters screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Summary screen.13. Click: •Back to return to the Reading Mode screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-11UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000•Cancel to reject all defaults and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to accept the data as shown, save the defaults.If click OK in Step 13, the system displays the Defaults Finished screen.14. Click OK to return to the Default Options screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-12UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400004.4 Setting Miscellaneous DefaultsFrom the Defaults screen:1. Click Miscellaneous in the option list, then click OK.The system displays the Programmable ID screen.2. Enter your company name in the Company Name box. 3. Click:•Back to return to the Default Options screen.•Cancel to stop programming and return to the Default Options screen.•OK to display the Finished screen.
Setting Meter Defaults 4-13UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400004. Click OK to return to the Default Options screen.
Data Log 5-1UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400005 Data Log1. Open UniPro or navigate to the Program Wizard screen:2. Select Data Log in the command bar to open the Data Log Controls screen:3. Use the drop down list calendars to select a Start Date and End Date for the data read from the register. The register retains up to 30 days of data. The default dates are the current date for the End Date and 30 days before the end date for the Start Date. The software will only accept a start date if it contains data. If the register contains less than 30 days, a popup window will appear to suggest the start date.
Data Log 5-2UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400004. Click the Read Meter button.The Data Transfer Progress bar shows the data transfer progress.5. When the data transfer bar clears, select the Graph tab to view the data graph. The graph charts Consumption, Minimum Flow, and Maximum Flow for the period defined in Step 3. The default time scale is Month. You can zoom in to a time scale of Week or Day by left-clicking on the graph or by selecting from the Time Scale drop down list. You can zoom out the time scale by right-clicking on the graph. You can also click on Flow or Consumption on the left of the Graph Controls to view or not view the respective graph data. 6. Click the Tabular tab to view the data in table form.
Data Log 5-3UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000The Tabular view lists the Date, Time, Minimum Flow, Maximum Flow, and Consumption by hour for the period defined in Step 3. The Statistics box to the right of the table lists the Maximum Flow, Minimum Flow, and Total Consumption, and calculates the Average Flow and Average Consumption for the period.
Reports 6-1UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400006 ReportsThree report types are available: Meter Programming, Data Logging, and Accuracy Testing. You can view the reports on your screen and you can print them.6.1 Opening a Report1. Click Reports in the command bar.The system shows the Reports screen.
Reports 6-2UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400002. In the Available Reports section, select the type of report you want from the drop down list. 3. Click the Open File button.A standard Windows Open dialog box opens. 4. Select the appropriate register type, ICE or Turbo and click the Open button.The window presents the directory of stored reports. The reports are listed by the Programmable ID and the date and time that the report was stored. For example, a data log listed as 06230138_2007112680834 opens a report for meter ID 06230138 stored on 11/26/2007 at 8:08:34 a.m.5. Select the date of the report you wish to view and click the Open button.The screen shows the report you selected.The following illustration shows a typical Data Log report. 6. Use the scroll bars to view the remainder of the Data Log.6.2 Printing a ReportTo print the report you are viewing:1. Click the Page Setup… button to review the default printer’s page settings, such as orientation, margins, etc.2. Click the Print Preview… button to review the appearance of the report.3. Click the Print… button to open the Print dialog for your default printer.
Error Log 7-1UniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-400007Error LogThe Error Log displays UniPro operational errors and faults, and Omni register error codes. 7.1 Viewing and Acknowledging ErrorsTo view the Error Log screen, select Error Log in the command bar.The top section of the Error Log screen displays the operational errors that have occurred. These includeErrorIDShortDescriptionLongDescriptionCategory1Exception occurredA fatal error has occurred. Please contact 2factory or service personnel.2License Expiration WarningThe license is about to expire. Please obtain a 1new license file.3Communication TimeoutFailed to connect or communicate with the meter.14License ErrorInvalid license. Please obtain a new license file.25A non-fatal error has occurredA non-fatal error has occurred16There is no data to retrieve from the data log.There is no data to retrieve from the data log.17The connected meter does not support the Data The connected meter does not support the Data 1Log featureLog feature.8The connected meter does not support this The connected meter does not support this 1feature.feature.
IndexUniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000IndexAacknowledging errors 7-1available reports 6-2CCOM portassignment 2-1setting 2-1command bar 1-1company namemiscellaneous default 4-12Ddata log 5-1graph tab 5-2reading meter 5-2report 6-2selecting dates 5-1tabular tab 5-3dates, selecting data log 5-1default options 4-1defaultscompany name 4-12ICE programmable text 4-8ICE reading digits 4-9ICE reading mode 4-10ICE reading parameters 4-9ICE summary 4-10miscellaneous 4-7, 4-12Turbo2e/OMNI 4-2Turbo2e/OMNI display mode 4-6Turbo2e/OMNI programmable ID 4-2Turbo2e/OMNI programmable text 4-3Turbo2e/OMNI pulse output 4-5Turbo2e/OMNI reading digits 4-3Turbo2e/OMNI reading mode 4-4Turbo2e/OMNI summary 4-6Device Manager 2-1display mode 3-6Turbo2e/OMNI default 4-6Eerror log 7-1acknowledging 7-1viewing 7-1exit 1-1Ggraph tab 5-2Hhardwareattaching 2-1help screen 2-1IICE defaults 4-7programmable text 4-8reading digits 4-9reading mode 4-10reading parameters 4-9summary 4-10Llayout, screen 1-1Mmeter defaultssetting 4-1meter status 1-1meter type 3-1meter, reading 5-2miscellaneous defaults 4-12company name 4-12Ooptions screen, defaults 4-1overview 1-1Pprinting reports 6-2program area 1-1programmable IDTurbo2e/OMNI default 4-2programmable text 3-2ICE default 4-8Turbo2e/OMNI default 4-3programmingdisplay mode 3-6meter type 3-1programmable text 3-2pulse output 3-5reading digits 3-3reading mode 3-4summary 3-7progress bar 1-1pulse output 3-5Turbo2e/OMNI default 4-5
IndexUniPro/OMNI Communicator Model 100A WRMTM-40000Rreading digits 3-3ICE default 4-9Turbo2e/OMNI default 4-3reading mode 3-4ICE default 4-10Turbo2e/OMNI default 4-4reading parametersICE default 4-9reportsavailable types 6-2data log 6-2opening 6-1printing 6-2Sscreen layout 1-1command bar 1-1exit 1-1meter status 1-1program area 1-1progress bar 1-1setting COM port 2-1setting ICE defaults 4-7setting meter defaults 4-1setting miscellaneous defaults 4-12setting Turbo2e/OMNI defaults 4-2setup, hardware 2-1software overview 1-1summary 3-7ICE default 4-10Turbo2e/OMNI defaults 4-6TT2/C2/F2 registerdefault options 4-1display mode 3-6meter defaults 4-1meter type 3-1programmable text 3-2programming 3-1pulse output 3-5reading digits 3-3reading mode 3-4summary 3-7Turbo2e/OMNI defaults 4-2tabsdata log, graph 5-2data log, tabular 5-3tabular tab 5-3Turbo2e/OMNI defaults 4-2display mode 4-6programmable ID 4-2programmable text 4-3pulse output 4-5reading digits 4-3reading mode 4-4summary 4-6UUSB port 2-1Vviewing error log 7-1

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