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Installing on a Pedestal

Installing the IMR-FT in the Mounting Jacket

Removing the IMR-FT from the Mounting Jacket

Maintaining your Itron Mobile Radio

Cleaning the Radio Case

Installing a Replacement Battery

Servicing the IMR-FT Charge Base

Removing the IMR-FT Charge Base

Replacing the Charge Base Antenna Cable

Servicing the IMR-FT External Antenna

Inspecting the Antenna Connectors and Cables

Inspecting the Antenna Base and Whip

Cleaning the Antenna

Replacing the Antenna Gasket

Replacing the Antenna Cable

Storing Your Radio

Battery Basics

Battery Best Practices List

Safety

AC Power Adapter

Troubleshooting

Issue and Solution Table

Radio Readings Tips

Optimizing Bluetooth® Performance

Pairing Bluetooth for Itron Mobile for FCS Users

Pairing Bluetooth in Windows

To Pair Bluetooth in Windows

Itron Mobile Radio Capabilities and Limitations

01 September 2020

815-0410-00

Itron Mobile Radio User Guide

Table of Contents

Summary of Contents for IMR

Page 1: ...Itron Mobile Radio User Guide IMR 2 1 USER GUIDE knowledge to shape your future...

Page 2: ...ly bound in writing Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron Inc All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademark...

Page 3: ...e 16 5 Communication Ports 17 6 Carrying the Portable Itron Mobile Radio 18 7 Installing the IMR FT 19 External Vehicle Antenna Specifications 19 Antenna Parts 20 Installing the Antenna 21 Selecting a...

Page 4: ...rs and Cables 36 Inspecting the Antenna Base and Whip 36 Cleaning the Antenna 37 Replacing the Antenna Gasket 37 Replacing the Antenna Cable 38 9 Storing Your Radio 39 10 Battery Basics 40 Battery Bes...

Page 5: ...s 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...

Page 6: ...t These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scie...

Page 7: ...the body as described in the user s guide is 1 21 W kg IMRC While there may be differences between the SAR levels of various Itron Mobile Radio models and at various positions they all meet the govern...

Page 8: ...and attributed to the IMR in a generic sense Key differences in models will be described and attributed to either the portable IMR or the mobile IMR FT Feature List Each Itron Mobile Radio is equippe...

Page 9: ...se with handheld and laptop computers running the Itron Mobile for FCS app Itron Mobile Radio Quick Reference Guide TDC 1720 xxx Itron Mobile Radio Compliance Statement IMR 2 1 815 0411 00 01 Septembe...

Page 10: ...components listed in the following tables If any are missing contact Itron Support Services immediately For the portable IMR an optional Radio Carrying Kit is available for order separately The Radio...

Page 11: ...with the following items Itron Mobile Radio with attached charge base External antenna 26 5 inch antenna whip Antenna vehicle mount with cable Antenna mount with attached cable Available as a permane...

Page 12: ...ation Itron Mobile Radio Quick Reference Guide Itron Mobile Radio Compliance Statement Table 3 continued 01 September 2020 815 0410 00 12 Itron Mobile Radio User Guide Chapter 2 About Your Itron Mobil...

Page 13: ...t in a vehicle in bright sunlight Extended exposure to warm temperature extremes can result in permanent reduction in available energy from the battery pack Exit all external applications at the end o...

Page 14: ...n the radio off Turn on while using external power The radio is always on when using external power When a portable IMR is connected to an energy source with the USB cable pressing the button turns th...

Page 15: ...ns for displaying different states Solid LED is on continuously Flash LED turns off and on at a constant interval Power Indicator LED Table The following table describes the LED colors and patterns fo...

Page 16: ...se If the white LED never turns off while the IMR is connected to power the battery is likely bad and must be replaced This will need to be done approximately every 300 to 500 charge cycles See Instal...

Page 17: ...or cable connection In addition the radio is equipped with an internal port for wireless Bluetooth communications If communication is in place through Bluetooth attaching the USB cable only provides p...

Page 18: ...adio comfortably while walking or driving As a safety feature the clips are designed to break away if the radio snags or becomes caught releasing the wearer and reducing the likelihood of injury The r...

Page 19: ...n The mobile IMR system is designed to operate with the external vehicle antenna listed here Antennas not listed here are strictly prohibited for use with this system The required antenna impedance is...

Page 20: ...d either a permanent or a magnetic mount The whip antenna base is compatible with either mount The antenna mount is attached to the proper coaxial cable and the connector required by the IMR FT Whip A...

Page 21: ...hicle The manufacturer s instructions which ship with the antenna components are summarized in the following procedures Itron recommends consulting the antenna manufacturer s instructions in addition...

Page 22: ...ne at the antenna base should be at least three feet for best performance Ideally the ground plane should be a minimum of three times the wavelength being received For example a 900 MHz signal having...

Page 23: ...the surface of the vehicle around the antenna mount body 8 Ensure that the gasket is properly set in the antenna base 9 Thread the antenna base onto the mount body making sure not to cross thread the...

Page 24: ...y affect system performance 7 When removing the antenna hold the antenna at the bottom of its base and tilt the antenna mount to release the magnetic force Do not pull on the coaxial cable to release...

Page 25: ...permanent installation Leave enough slack in the cable to work with it and so it is not stressed during use Caution Do not route the cable where it can become abraded or damaged such as under the carp...

Page 26: ...ting to a spare fuse location in the vehicle fuse block that has a rating of five amps If no spare fuse location is available a five amp inline fuse must be spliced into the positive side of the cable...

Page 27: ...seatbelt This allows for easy temporary installation of the IMR FT in the vehicle and easy removal Figure 2 Cable Retaining Flap Figure 2 shows the Velcro cable retaining flap on the side of the Moun...

Page 28: ...ehicle in several ways Two orientations of the mounting plate on the Mounting Jacket are shown below Vertical Mounting Plate Horizontal Mounting Plate Eight holes in a rectangle are arranged in the un...

Page 29: ...it to a shoulder belt may allow the IMR FT to swing unrestrained causing a potential hazard Caution When the IMR FT is installed on a lap seat belt do not place other items on top of the IMR FT or its...

Page 30: ...Ensure the IMR FT is securely enclosed in the Mounting Jacket and tighten the straps if necessary 3 After installing the IMR FT in the Mounting Jacket plug the micro USB cable into the IMR FT and sec...

Page 31: ...cable from the bottom of the IMR FT 2 Unplug the micro USB cable and open the Velcro cable retaining flap 3 Disengage the plastic side release buckles on the Mounting Jacket and remove the IMR FT 01...

Page 32: ...ling or replacing the battery make sure to follow the provided instructions to maintain water tightness Use the rubber flap to protect the radio s USB port in dusty conditions Protect the antenna and...

Page 33: ...own 6 Insert the new battery into the compartment Make sure the battery label is facing the ridges on the radio case Make sure the wires are along the same side as the connector Make sure the removal...

Page 34: ...cle at the end of each day you will need to replace the antenna cable connector about every 2 5 years Important Servicing the charge base should only be done indoors at a clean location with the radio...

Page 35: ...f the new antenna cable into the charge base ensuring that the washers and jam nut are added in the correct order Tighten the jam nut to 26 to 30 inch pounds of torque 5 Carefully attach the small con...

Page 36: ...ctors will lead to decreased reading performance and transmitter failures due to high reflected power 1 Create a regular maintenance schedule and inspect the following Coax cables Ensure the cable is...

Page 37: ...life of the antenna Note Before taking the vehicle through an automatic car wash that might damage the antenna Itron recommends that you remove the antenna whip from the permanent mount or the magneti...

Page 38: ...Access or contact Itron Support Services at 1 877 487 6602 1 Unscrew the antenna cable from the IMR FT 2 Unscrew the antenna cable from the antenna base 3 Attach the new antenna cable to the antenna b...

Page 39: ...ery pack to fully charge For information about charging status see LED Status Indicators on page 15 If you are storing the Itron Mobile Radio for an extended period of time you should let it remain ch...

Page 40: ...d par le constructeur Mettre au rebut les batteries usag es conform ment aux instructions du fabricant Charge the radio s battery to 100 percent capacity before using it Complete charging takes about...

Page 41: ...arge If an IMR has been left in a hot vehicle above 104 F 40 C allow the vehicle and the IMR to cool down before powering the IMR on Shallow or partial discharge and charge cycles are preferred rather...

Page 42: ...ck Do not attempt to operate or adjust the IMR FT while driving AC Power Adapter Follow these instructions to help ensure your safety and extend the life of the adapter Use the adapter indoors only Av...

Page 43: ...Do not try to use the AC adapter to power any other equipment Avoid use in dusty damp or contaminated environments 01 September 2020 815 0410 00 43 Itron Mobile Radio User Guide Chapter 11 Safety...

Page 44: ...e of providing sufficient current for charging Try a different AC outlet If the previous troubleshooting suggestions do not solve the issue replace the battery Radio does not remain on or battery does...

Page 45: ...nsider the following factors when collecting data Absorption Conductive material such as steel metallic pipe and siding and tree leaves and branches absorb more of a radio signal than concrete bricks...

Page 46: ...hown for your Itron Mobile Radio There will be one entry for Bluetooth Low Energy BLE and one for Bluetooth Classic There is no indication of which entry is which version of Bluetooth For this reason...

Page 47: ...dio appears 6 Select the Services tab 7 Verify that the Serial port is selected This must be selected for the radio to connect If the Serial port check box is not selected select it and click OK 8 Clo...

Page 48: ...If your radio is not listed click the Refresh button 01 September 2020 815 0410 00 48 Itron Mobile Radio User Guide Chapter 13 Optimizing Bluetooth Performance...

Page 49: ...FCC 952 MHz 959 850 MHz Transmit frequency ISM 908 MHz 923 8 MHz Antenna type Internal Antenna portable IMR models Internal directional antenna with maximum gain perpendicular to the front face of the...

Page 50: ...Maximum transmitter power 10 5 dBm IMR built in antenna type integral chip 01 September 2020 815 0410 00 50 Itron Mobile Radio User Guide Chapter 14 Itron Mobile Radio Capabilities and Limitations...

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