Radio Range of the MLOG Controller
TDC-0796-001 MLOG Controller User Guide
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Battery Charging Indicator/Percent of Battery Charge Indicator
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Battery Charging Indicator
The MLOG Controller has a rechargeable battery. It takes up to 6 hours to fully charge
(or recharge) the battery. While the battery is recharging, the battery charging
indicator flashes in sequence as the darkened box moves from right to left (spending
approximately two seconds in each box).
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Percent of Battery Charge Indicator
The MLOG Controller displays the percent of charge remaining in the battery when
the unit is in use or not being charged. The battery charge indicator displays the charge
remaining as shown below:
Fully charged or >90%
75% charge remaining
50% charge remaining
25% charge remaining
10% charge remaining
MLOG Power Management:
MLOG Radio-Logger's battery life can be increased by
selecting the number of days a MLOG Radio-Logger keeps its radio switched
OFF
. The
MLOG Power Management setting can only be changed from the original programming
settings by Itron. Contact Itron for more information about MLOG Power Management.
Radio Range of the MLOG Controller
The Controller's radio range is dependent on field conditions. Range varies from 50 to 800
feet (or more.) The principal factors affecting range are:
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Orientation of the MLOG Radio-Logger's antenna to the Controller - Itron
recommends mounting the MLOG Radio-Logger Leak Detection Sensor in a vertical
orientation to keep the antenna directed in an upright position.
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Location - mounting MLOG Radio-Loggers in pits with metal lids will reduce radio
range.
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MLOG Radio-Logger's altitude - if the MLOG Radio-Logger's antenna is at grade or
above ground level, radio range will be significantly increased.
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MLOG Controller's antenna altitude - a roof-mounted vehicle antenna (available from
Itron) will increase overall radio range.
