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V. 101717
TR-201 TRANSCEIVER
Operation and Installation Manual
1|Product Review
The NextCentury TR-201 (Transceiver) is an easy to use, full-feature
device developed to remotely collect meter reads. It can be
connected to either a passive or active pulse-output meter. A
Transceiver can send/receive recorded data to/from a GW-301
Gateway, and comes with a replaceable lithium battery. The TR-201
Transceiver has the longest range in its class with easy to understand
LED light indicators. Indicators allow for immediate verification of
transmission delivery during setup/maintenance.
1.1
- TR-201 Hardware
Figure 1
TR-201 Hardware
A
Battery
B
Tamper Button
C
Test Button
D
Degson Connector (Blue)
E
Signal Status LED
F
Mounting Plate
G
Plastic Release Tab
2|Specifications
2.1 - Dimensions:
•
74.7mm x 40.3mm x 29.1mm
•
2.9in x 1.6in x 1.1in
2.2 - Operation enviorment:
•
-28C to 60C
•
-20F to 140F
•
Up to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
•
Must be installed in an indoor environment
2.3 Certifications:
•
FCC: 2A8BI-TR-20-214
•
IC: 20949-TR20214
2.4 Typical battery life:
•
6 years average
Note:
Typical battery life assumes constant operating temperatures are
between 70°F and 90°F. Battery life may be reduced with operation outside of
this range.
3|Installations and Setup
3.1 - Connect Transceiver to Meter
Connect a Transceiver to a meter as follows:
1.
Open the Transceiver plastics by pressing in on the plastic
release tab (Figure 1-G) while lifting away the cover.
2.
Remove the Degson Connector (Figure 1-D) from the
Transceiver board by pulling up on it.
3.
Insert the stripped colored wire ends from the meter into
the two-terminal Degson Connector. If a Degson
Connector is already present, ensure the wires are
seated/fastened firmly in place.
4.
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to tighten the screws that
secure wires to the Degson Connector.
5.
Place the Degson Connector back onto the Transceiver
board as shown in Figure 2.
Note:
If connected to an active pulse meter that has a polarity pulse output,
the positive (+) wire should be placed in the Degson Connector, so when the
Degson Connector is placed on the Transceiver board, the positive wire is
aligned with the (+) indicator on the board.
Figure 2
Connect Transciever to Meter
A
Wire Slot
B
Degson Connector (Blue)
3.2 - Mount the Transceiver
Each Trasnceiver comes with a mounting plate and can be installed in
one of three different ways
.
1.
NextCentury’s M201C and M201CH meters have a
mounting plate that can be attached to them. Simply slide
the Transceiver onto the mounting plate. When using this
method, the Transceiver mounting plate (Figure 1-F) can be
discarded.
2.
Remove the 3M double-sided protective cover and place
the Transceiver mounting plate (Figure 1-F) on a clean wall.
3.
Use the mounting screws and anchors to secure the
Transceiver mounting plate (Figure 1-F) to the wall.
Note:
Ensure the wiring enters through the wire slot (Figure 2-A), allowing the
top Transceiver plastic cover to be closed completely.
