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900 MHz Belt Clip Radio Features 

 

900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User’s Guide 

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Proprietary and Confidential

 

 

 

 

COMM 

The

 COMM

 LED indicates the radio’s Bluetooth connectivity status.  

 

Bluetooth status 

LED indicator 

On and waiting to 

connect 

Double-flashes blue every two seconds 

On and connected 

Single-flashes blue every two seconds  

USB Connection 

Flashes red every two seconds 

 

 

LINK 

The 

LINK

 LED indicates radio activity. 

 

 Radio activity 

LED status indicator 

Radio off 

Unlit 

Radio enabled, no 

actvity 

Unlit 

Radio activity indicated  Flashing yellow light 

 

 

Summary of Contents for BCR900

Page 1: ...900 MHz Belt Clip Radio User s Guide 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio...

Page 2: ...wo conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cuse undesired operation To comply with FCC requi...

Page 3: ...teur par Industrie Canada Dans le but de r duire les risques de brouillage radio lectrique l intention des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance i...

Page 4: ...mined at the highest certified power level the actual SAR level of the 900 MHz BCR while operating can be well below the maximum level This is because the 900 MHz BCR is designed to operate at multipl...

Page 5: ...ED Status Indicators 10 POWER LED 10 COMM 11 LINK 11 USB Communication Port 12 Antenna Types 13 Chapter 4 Mounting the 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio 15 Chapter 5 Maintaining Your 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio 17...

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Page 7: ...Endpoint Link Pro Field Service Representative s Guide TDC 0735 xxx Endpoint Link Endpoint Programming Guide TDC 0744 xxx Endpoint Link Installation Guide TDC 0758 xxx Service Link Field Service Repr...

Page 8: ...s critical that you pay strict attention to Warning notes read the information carefully and heed the advice and or instructions Tip This type of note provides the user with extra hints tips to make a...

Page 9: ...e data collection software running on FC200 and FC300 series handhelds and laptop computers It is used for reading programming and maintenance of Itron endpoints Because of its size and mounting optio...

Page 10: ...you have all of the components listed here If any are missing contact Itron Support Services immediately Charge the BCR s battery to 100 percent capacity this takes about three and a half hours befor...

Page 11: ...ng a maximum gain of 5 0 dBi Antennas having a gain greater than 5 0 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this device The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms Use only Itron approved accessories...

Page 12: ...he socket in the top of the battery compartment 3 Insert the battery into the compartment carefully tucking the wires into the space above the battery 4 Replace the compartment cover and fasten it in...

Page 13: ...FF button see 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio Features on page 9 The POWER LED shines green for two seconds to indicate the power is on and then it flashes to indicate the battery s power level see Conserving...

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Page 15: ...h An ON OFF button 1 see Turning the 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio On and Off on page 7 Three LED status indicators 2 on top of the unit A dual function USB communication port 3 on the bottom Also shown her...

Page 16: ...cates the power status of the BCR s battery pack Power status LED indicator On charging Double flashes green every two seconds On fully charged Shines steady green Off charging Flashes red and green a...

Page 17: ...s Bluetooth status LED indicator On and waiting to connect Double flashes blue every two seconds On and connected Single flashes blue every two seconds USB Connection Flashes red every two seconds LIN...

Page 18: ...dio is equipped with an internal port for wireless Bluetooth communications Note When you connect the BCR to a PC the computer s Windows operating system may prompt you to install an updated driver fo...

Page 19: ...an six feet 1 8 meters away Unity Vertical Omni 50 ohms 2 inch antenna OEM 0718 001 optional Car window glass mount antenna Use with Reverse gender SMA male to female adapter part number OEM 0719 001...

Page 20: ...s list having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type are strictly prohibited for use with this device Le pr sent metteur radio IC 864A BCR900 a t approuv par Industrie Canada pou...

Page 21: ...r the radio comfortably while walking or driving As a safety feature the clip is designed to break away if the radio snags or becomes caught releasing the wearer and reducing the likelihood of injury...

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Page 23: ...r subject it to severe impacts Warning Use the dust cover to protect the BCR s USB port in dusty conditions To insure a good seal make sure the arrow on the cap aligns with the arrow at the top of the...

Page 24: ...ar le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Charge the BCR s battery to 100 percent capacity this takes about three and a half hours before usin...

Page 25: ...an environment that is 32 F 0 C or less To check the battery s power level 1 Make sure the BCR is turned off completely 2 Press the ON OFF button for less than one second see 900 MHz Belt Clip Radio...

Page 26: ...or 2 on the opposite end to your PC s USB port When the BCR is connected to a PC through its USB cable but not drawing power through its cradle see To charge the battery through the cradle following t...

Page 27: ...rge the battery through the cradle 1 Plug one end of the AC adapter into the corresponding socket in the back of the the cradle Caution Use only an Itron approved AC adapter with a 12 volt 3 5 amp inp...

Page 28: ...etooth communication is disabled Replacing the Charging Cradle s Contact Pins If the contact pins on the charging cradle become bent or broken you can easily replace them Use your fingers or a pair of...

Page 29: ...t in storage Upon removal from storage the battery pack requires additional charging Note Remove the BCR s battery before storing the device for periods longer than two weeks Daily Operation Itron rec...

Page 30: ...0 C and above 113 F 45 C to protect the lithium ion batteries Conserve battery pack energy when possible to maximize battery life during daily use Shallow or partial discharge and charge cycles are p...

Page 31: ...r muscles tense for long periods Change tasks often to avoid prolonged muscle strain Support the radio while using it Take frequent short breaks Use these breaks to exercise the muscles in your hands...

Page 32: ...t contains no user serviceable parts Do not try to open or modify it Usage in Hazardous Locations This device is suitable for use in Class 1 Division 2 Groups A B C D locations It should only be used...

Page 33: ...onfidential Warning Explosion Hazard Substitution of components may impair suitability for Class 1 Division 2 locations Avertissement Risque d Explosion La substitution de composants peut rendre ce ma...

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Page 35: ...e s contact pins for damage and make sure they touch the contacts on the bottom of the BCR when you place the device in the cradle Replace the pins if they are damaged see Replacing the Charging Cradl...

Page 36: ...computer keep the following points in mind Bluetooth communication works best when the communicating devices have a line of sight orientation that is when you have an unobstructed view from one devic...

Page 37: ...the way the Bluetooth communication protocol works communicating devices must be closer to each other when they first establish communication than they must be to maintain the connection afterwards If...

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Page 39: ...ration Check ERT function Keyed transmit lasting between 1 25 and 7 seconds initiated on demand from operator Duration is dependent on the success of the communications event with the endpoint Receive...

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