analog input survey instrument point (sipa)
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1. E 1 iii Freie 21 BET Ta een eter ER En 2 2 Figure Mountimg DiIMenSiOnS 3 3 3 2 BCU Cover it cata 3 6 Figure 3 3 Diagram of the Input Output B ard en ae rain an 3 7 Figure 34 ECI Terminal 3 9 Fig re 3 5 Telephone Interf ce 3 10 Figure 4 1 Mercury Serial Cable Interface Board 4 3 Telephone Interface Board tisna da 5 2 Pla 2 Figure 2 Connections to located a Hazardous 3 Figure E 3 View Of the MTL Barrier ae E 4 List of Tables Table s 1 LED 3 12 Table B 1 ECI Specification Summary ee kl B 1 Table C 1 ECI Alarm Feature SUTIN Way 2 iv CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO THE MANUAL SCOPE OF MANUAL This manual explains how to install the Metretek Analog Input Survey Instrument Point SIPA Please take a minute to familiarize yourself with the manual s contents as described below Chapter One Introduction to the Manual Following the chapter2. A 2 arena RE heine A 2 FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence A 2 FCC Rules Section 68 108 Incidence of senken 2 FCC Rules Section 68 110 Compatibility of the Telephone Network and Terminal ves besa ead bp dan A 3 FCC Rules Section 68 216 Repair of Registered Terminal Equipment and Registered Protechve Cir Uitry A 3 FCC Rules Section 68 218 b Instruction to User zen ai A 3 FCC Rules Section 15 818 Class A Computing Device Information to A 4 CDOC EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONG cccsssssssesssssssssssssssessesssseseseseees A 5 APPENDIX SIPA SPECIFICATIONS ensemble 1 1 EXTERNAL ACARM INPU TS ics E r a 1 FIRMWARE GENERA PEI AIGA RMS 2 APPENDIX D TELEPHONE CABLE ASSEMBLY wcsicsistesisccasssocorossisscsvesscassrestescenssiocsessiisscsscsvossseesse D 1 MATERIAL AND TOOLS REQUIRED gt D 1 CABLE ASSEMBEY INSTRUCTIONS D 2 APPENDIX LIGHTENING PROTECTION WITH STATION
3. Supplied Metretek Ren 2 1 Materials Supplied by Metretek 2 2 Materials Provided by Customer salzen auskennen 2 2 T ols Reguired ana a Be an Ra 2 2 PREPARE FOR FIELD INSTALLATION u 2 2 3 GATEIERSITEINFORMATION us ae 2 3 2 3 Unpack and Inspeet3lPA au 2 3 Verify Telephone Line Installations us a RE en 2 4 Battery Voltage 2 4 Unpack and Check Lithium Batteries s a apelin ate aaa 2 4 Unpack and Check Lead Acid Battery Voltage sans ea nn 2 5 Check Battery Galton abel Dates 4 28 na 2 5 Storage Of Lithium 2 6 PROGRAM CONFIGURATION PROM essen ee einen 2 6 Installed and Programmed PROMS ea u RB 2 6 Uninstalled and Programmed PROMS nu KEN RES 2 7 Table of Contents Continued KYZBARRIER a nl 2 7 VERIFY TELEPHONEB EINE nen 3 1 CHAPTER THREE INSTALLATION OF THE 1 3 1 MOUNT EQU PM N 3 3 INSTALL HUBBLE CONNECTOR air edelstahl 3 4 INSTALL CONFIGURATION 3 5 ATTACH COVER PLA TEn ee eu eine nun 3 8 INSTABLCABLEES SH aa 3 8 Attach Inpur Cables as se
4. a label is placed on the top of each battery carton defining the following The date that the batteries in the box were last checked at Metretek The date that you should check each stored battery s open circuit voltage 2 4 Figure 2 2 is example of the battery label THE ENCLOSED BATTERIES WERE CHECKED ON 09 30 91 CHECK 01 30 92 RECOMMENDED STORAGE TEMPERATURE 20 OR LESS Check Guidelines Enclosed Figure 2 2 Typical Battery Carton Label Storage of Lithium Batteries If the batteries are to be stored for more than two months before installation the batteries in the units should be placed in an area with an ambient temperature of approximately 68 degrees F 20 degrees C maximum Lithium batteries build up a passivation layer during storage that limits the battery s output voltage under pulse loads such as placing a call until this layer is burned off by use The 36K ohm resistor that was shipped attached to the battery pack provides sufficient current drain to the battery to prevent passivation layer formation The resistor is a 25 watt resistor This 36K ohm resistor must be removed when the battery is attached to a SIPA and placed in service Once the battery is in service the passivation layer will not form due to the constant current drain If a battery is taken out of service the resistor should be replaced for storage This storage method consumes a very small percentage of the battery s
5. byte and bit position in the message transmitted to the central computer as shown below The names of the alarms specifically CUSTOMER ALARMS 1 and 2 plus the names for the four KYZ ALARMS may be changed to any 1 to 20 character name desired by the user However the positions to which these alarm functions are assigned to the bits in the data message and they cannot be modified by the user because the computer is programmed to recognize the reported data by its bit location in the data message EXTERNAL ALARM INPUTS Activation of any of the following external alarm inputs causes the SIPA to call the central computer immediately and report the following e ALARM 1 or 2 customer specified alarms activated by closing the circuit e TAMPER indicates that the tamper circuit has been activated A door switch that is normally closed has been opened FIRMWARE GENERATED ALARMS Each SIPA has the following firmware generated alarms of these alarms only the LOW FEASIBILITY HIGH FEASIBILITY and KYZ INPUT FAILURE ALARMS can be masked at the central computer e QUEUE 75 FULL The remote module warns that it has filled 75 percent of its data storage space in its external random access memory RAM and this data has not been transmitted to the central computer consequently the call is being made to relay data before it is overwritten e KYZ1INPUT FAILURE One of the four customer data input circuits has shorted opened or malf
6. descriptions given below you ll find a list of abbreviated terms and references concerning warranty FCC and CDOC requirements Chapter Two Pre Installation Review this chapter before installing the SIPA in the field Equipment materials and tools lists are provided Equipment setup is also explained Chapter Three Installation of the SIPA Follow the instructions given in this chapter to install the SIPA in the field Chapter Four On Site Troubleshooting This chapter explains possible sources of communication or power problems Chapter Five Maintenance This chapter covers battery life and replacement Chapter Six Return Equipment Procedure Should you need to return equipment follow the procedures described in this chapter LIST OF ABBREVIATED TERMS Abbreviated terms used in this manual are spelled out below AIS Advanced Instruction System Unit Identification Number AWG American Wire Gauge 1 1 MINI AMP Metretek Mini Amplifier Speaker SIPA Metretek Analog Input Survey Instrument Point REFERENCE DOCUMENTS This section contains information about the SIPA warranty Federal Communications Commission FCC notification Canadian Department of Communications CDOC and Canadian Safety Approval CSA requirements The SIPA module meets or exceeds FCC regulations CDOC and CSA requirements as follows e FCC Rules and Regulations Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices FCC Rules and Regulations Part 6
7. equipment perform the following steps 1 Gather Site Information 2 Inspect Equipment 3 Program Configuration PROM GATHER SITE INFORMATION Compile a list of the following information for each SIPA you plan to install e Phone number of the central computer e Customer s address meter location The Metretek AIS number assigned to the The SIPA s enclosure serial number 4 Utility s account billing number INSPECT EQUIPMENT This section covers the following inspection procedures e Unpack and inspect SIPA e Verify telephone line installation Unpack and check batteries voltages Unpack and Inspect SIPA Steps below explain how to unpack and inspect the SIPA 1 Open one end of the carton containing the SIPA and slide it out 2 Inspect the SIPA for damage If damage is detected make a note of the damage and record the affected SIPA s serial number Then contact Metretek s Customer Service department at 1 800 327 8559 Ifno damage is detected continue with the next step 3 Return the SIPA to its shipping carton to protect it during transportation 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 for each SIPA you receive Verify Telephone Line Installation Verify that a telephone line has been installed at each SIPA installation site Battery Voltage Depending on the configuration of the SIPA that you ordered you will either have lithium batteries or lead acid batteries Directions are provided below to
8. permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be in stalled using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some situations Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment or equipment malfunctions may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system if present are connected together This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas CAUTION Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves but should contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician as appropriate NOTE The Load Number LN assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device to prevent overloading The termination on a loop may consist of any combination of device
9. to hold the batteries in place 2 Remove the load resistor from the battery pack If a resistor is not on the battery pack a passivation layer could exist and will affect initial battery output voltage Refer to Chapter Two Storage of Batteries which discusses how to burn off a passivation layer 3 Connect the wire from the each lithium battery pack to battery connectors J2 J3 J9 and J10 on the SIPA board The SIPA board shown in Figure 3 3 shows the location of the battery connectors 4 Once the SIPA is powered up the SIPA s GREEN FIRMWARE MONITOR indicator should light solid indicating that RAM and diagnostic tests are running If the tests are completed successfully the FIRMWARE MONITOR indicator will blink at a 1 Hz rate The unit will then attempt to call the central computer Table 3 1 describes the SIPA s LED indicators When the K to Z contact closure occurs the indicator lights When the K to Y contact closure occurs the Y indicator lights GOOD CALL If the previous call is successful the GOOD CALL indicator lights When c4 in process the indicator turns off If the call is successfully completed the indicator lights again FIRMWARE MONITOR If the system is operating properly the FIRMWARE MONITOR blinks at 1 H4 TABLE 3 1 LED FUNCTIONS The status LEDs function when the SIPA s LED switch is activated by a magnet or when the SIPA detects a TAMPER alarm enclosure door open The LED magnetic switch loca
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11. 8 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network Canadian DOC CS 03 Issue 6 Standard for Terminal Equipment Systems Network Protection Devices and Connection Arrangements e Canadian Safety Approval Warranty Information A warranty is provided for Metretek products Appendix A details this warranty FCC Required Notification The rules and regulations of the Federal Communications Commission FCC specify that the manufacturer grantee must notify customers who use FCC registered equipment of certain provisions of Part 15 Radio Frequency Devices and Part 68 Connection of Terminal Equipment to the Telephone Network of the FCC Rules and Regulations Appendix A contains excerpts from these FCC Rules CDOC Equipment Attachment Limitations The Canadian Department of Communications CDOC label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements Refer to Appendix A for CDOC limitations 1 2 CHAPTER TWO PRE INSTALLATION In this chapter you will verify that you have the proper equipment materials and tools to install the SIPA Please review this section before going to the field MATERIALS EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS Before installing your SIPA verify that you have the materials equipment and tools listed in this section Equipment and materials supplied by Metretek are listed first followed by mate
12. A Connect 1800 ohm resistor between ANAl and RTN 1 The ANA 1 LED should change from switching on and off every four seconds to four times a second Repeat this step for inputs 2 and 3 as needed Record the problem on the checklist in Chapter Six and return it with the unit to Metretek for repair if any of the above steps failed TROUBLESHOOTING THE ALARM CIRCUITRY If a problem with the alarm circuitry is suspected perform the following Attach a functional telephone line to the SIPA and apply power to the SIPA Wait for the SIPA to complete its self test and place a call to the central computer Test the TAMPER alarm input by connecting the TPR terminal to the TPR terminal for 2 seconds The SIPA should go off hook and report a TAMPER DETECT alarm Test the CUSTOMER ALARM inputs as follows 1 Connect the ALM C terminal to the ALM 1 terminal for 2 seconds The unit should go off hook and report CUSTOMER ALARM 1 2 Connect the ALM C terminal to the ALM 2 terminal for 2 seconds The unit should go off hook and report a CUSTOMER ALARM 2 TEST the MAGNETIC SWITCH alarm input by placing a magnet close to the CALL label on the upper right corner of the SIPA for 2 seconds The unit should go off hook and report a MAGNETIC SWITCH alarm NOTE If the SIPA is in retry mode because an alarm has been sensed the only way to override the alarm s retry call is to use a magnet and the SIPA s internal magnetic switch to force the S
13. IPA to place another call 4 2 Record the problem the checklist in Chapter Six and return it with the unit to Metretek for repair if any of the above steps failed TROUBLESHOOTING A SIPA THAT WILL NOT CALL IN NOTE If the SIPA is in retry mode because of an overdue call situation or an alarm has been sensed the only way to override the alarm s retry call is to use a magnet and the SIPA s internal magnetic switch to force the SIPA to place a call Verify that the phone line is functional by disconnecting the phone line from the SIPA and plugging it into one side of the miniamp and check for a dial tone This procedure allows the testing of the telephone cable as well as the telephone line itself A DVM should also be used to check for a functional telephone line A good line will have an on hook voltage of approximately 50 volts dc across the TIP and RING lines RED and GREEN wires respectively and an off hook voltage of less than 15 volts de Use ohmmeter to verify that Fuses F1 and F2 are not open The fuses are located beneath the telephone interface shield plate where the phone wires terminate on the PC board NOTE No more than 30 seconds can elapse between the time that the SIPA dials the last digit in phone number and the time that it connects with the central computer s SMOD otherwise the SIPA will time out and hang up before the call is completed SYNCHRONIZING A METER READING To synchronize the data
14. Manual No 900185 Revision B March 31 2000 ANALOG INPUT SURVEY INSTRUMENT POINT SIPA INSTALLATION AND CHECKOUT MANUAL FOR GAS UTILITIES METRETEK COPYRIGHT 1991 Metretek Incorporated All rights to this document domestic and international are reserved by Metretek Incorporated No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Metretek Incorporated Requests for permission to reproduce or distribute this manual should be addressed to PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT METRETEK INCORPORATED 300 NORTH DRIVE MELBOURNE FL 32934 The trademark AIS is registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office Table of Contents CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION TO THE 0 1 1 SCOPE OF MANUAL Adidas ei ahi nna eae 1 1 LIS LOR ABBREVIATED TERMS hehe 1 2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ante ee 1 2 Warranty Informationen 1 2 A Sa 1 2 CDOC Equipment Attachment Limitations cscs nee a a 1 2 52545 ae 2 1 MATERIALS EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS zu ea 2 1
15. PROM s notch aligns with the outline on the PC board Press the PROM down until it s firmly seated in the IC socket Figure 3 3 Diagram of the SIPA s Input Output Board ATTACH COVER PLATE 1 Attach the SIPA shield plate 2 Screw the four phillips screws into the corners of the SIPA shield plate 3 Press the telephone interface board gently into place Make sure that the rectangular connector contacts the SIPA board securely Screw the three phillips screws into the telephone interface board Insert the telephone cable through the extra hubble connector parts in the following order the end cap the compression fitting and the rubber grommet Route the telephone cable through the threaded coupler attached to the SIPA Plug the telephone cable into the SIPA s telephone interface board 3 3 INSTALL CABLES The cables needed are listed below KYZ input cables Alarm cables Analog input cables Grounding cable 1 Insert the cables through the extra hubble connector parts in the following order the end cap the compression fitting and the rubber grommet 2 Feed the cables through the threaded coupler attached to the SIPA 3 Attach No 6 terminal lugs to the ends of each of the input cables and the alarm cables optional Do not attach a terminal lug to the grounding cable Attach Input Cables The input cables can be attached to the terminal strip in either of four ways a Form C a Form A Voltage Mode or current Mod
16. able assembly from the crimping tool and pull gently on the plug to make sure it is firmly attached to the cable Cut off the amount of telephone cable required to extend between the SIPA and its telephone receptacle plus two feet Attach the appropriate modular plug for your service area on the raw end of the cable by repeating steps 1 through 6 You should then have a telephone extension cable with modular plugs on each end This cable is ready to connect the SIPA to the telephone receptacle APPENDIX E LIGHTENING PROTECTION WITH STATION PROTECTOR Under normal conditions the SIPA is protected from lightning on the telephone line by the station protector provided by the telephone company However the telephone company TELCO provided ground quite often becomes unreliable and provides little or no protection from lightning strikes on the telephone line The electric power ground or multi prong ground MPG on the other hand is reliable since the power line neutral is connected to the ground If lightning strikes the phone line and the TELCO ground is not operative the lightning surge will try to conduct itself through the SIPA to the inputs To help protect the SIPA from this lightning problem Metretek provides an additional station protector This protector should be mounted as close to the MPG as possible and connected to the AC power system s ground MGP not the TELCO ground Figure E 1 illustrates the positioning of th
17. being reported with the actual meter reading displayed at the customer s meter a person at the customer installation site should perform the following Initiate a call either use a magnet to activate the SIPA s MAGNETIC CALL SWITCH alarm or open the unit s door to activate its TAMPER alarm Read the index of the meter or corrector being monitored as the unit is making the call and write down the index value and the time the reading is taken Verify the call was good by checking the GOOD CALL LED the LED MAGNETIC SWITCH will have to be activated Call the computer operator to report the meter reading observed if the call was good CHAPTER FIVE MAINTENANCE Your Metretek SIPA requires little maintenance To ensure proper operation of the SIPA follow the guidelines for battery replacement given below BATTERY The SIPA operates on a four lithium battery packs Lithium batteries should be replaced when a low battery alarm occurs The table below shows approximate battery life and the approximate life remaining after a low battery alarm is received Battery Type Battery Life Battery Replacement 4 Lithium Batteries Approx 1 years Approx 3 months Battery Replacement the battery life remaining after low battery alarm is received 5 1 5 CHAPTER SIX RETURN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE If you should encounter a problem with the sipa refer to Chapter Five On Site Troubleshooting If the problem can t be remedie
18. communication fails either the SIPA or the modem will transmit 3 or 4 inquiry tones that are spaced apart in an effort to reestablish communication Unit calls excessively State the alarms that caused unit to have excessive calls Input failure descriptions KYZ Input 1 ANA 2 3 FIRMWARE MONITOR not blinking or LEDs are in an abnormal state Other please be specific Visual Inspection Please enclose this checklist with the ECI being returned to Metretek Incorporated 300 North Drive Melbourne FL 32934 6 2 APPENDIX REFERENCE DOCUMENTS WARRANTY INFORMATION The seller warrants its hardware to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal and proper use for a period of 12 months from the date the hardware is shipped from Metretek Incorporated The seller s sole liability and the buyer s sole remedy for any breach of the foregoing provision is at the seller s option the timely no charge repair or replacement of any defective hardware or part that Metretek inspects and finds reasonable evidence that a defect in material or workmanship exists The buyer shall provide the labor required to remove the defective hardware and install its replacement at no charge to the seller The equipment will be shipped to the seller at the buyer s expense The replacement or repaired equipment will be shipped to the buyer at the seller s expense Warranty claims to be honored under this warranty must be mad
19. d return the SIPA to Metretek using the return equipment procedure given below RETURN EQUIPMENT PROCEDURE To return equipment to Metretek please follow the procedure below 1 Contact Metretek s Customer Service Department at 1 800 327 8559 and obtain a Return Authorization RA number 2 Complete the checklist on the next page 3 Return the completed checklist and equipment to Metretek using your company s standard procedures SIPA FAILURE CHECKLIST Customer No AIS No Serial No Reported By Date SIPA Removed Location Last Call Date and Time Please circle the number and or letter at which the unit failed 1 Communications a Initiation of alarm call scheduled call or after passing a magnet over the unit s magnetic switch b SIPA goes off hook dial tone 5 seconds c SIPA dials central computer s telephone number d SIPA s call rings central computer e Computer answers with a carrier signal f SIPA immediately transmits status data block to central computer g Pause while central computer is processing SIPA s status data block h Central transmits command message to SIPA If central requests SIPA s data SIPA immediately transmits data block s to central Central hangs up hangs up NOTES If call from was successful the GOOD CALL indicator will light e If call was not successful the GOOD indicator will not light and the SIPA will be in its retry mode e If
20. e Figure 7 3 shows the terminal strip Figure 3 4 SIPA Terminal Strip Form C KYZ 3 wire Attach the KYZ input to K1 Y1 and 71 on the terminal strip K1 is always ground or common Form A 2 wire Attach the input to K1 and Y1 on the terminal strip K1 is always ground or common Voltage Mode Attach the first transducer power input to SW PWR1 Attach the transducer ground or common to Attach the transducer output to You can have two additional inputs attach the inputs as listed above to the second and third channels e Current Mode Attach the first transducer connection to ANA1 Attach the transducer connection to RTN1 You can have two additional inputs attach the inputs as listed above to the second and third channels Attach Alarm Cables There are three alarm hookups on the terminal strip Alarm 1 Alarm 2 and Tamper e Alarm 1 Alarm 1 is a normally open alarm input and can be wired for a customer specified alarm The ground wire must be connected to Alarm C on the terminal strip Alarm 2 Alarm 2 is a normally open alarm input and can be wired for a customer specified alarm The ground wire must be connected to Alarm C on the terminal strip e Tamper is a normally closed alarm input and is usually prewired from the factory as a tamper alarm and is connected to the magnetic switch found on the enclosure side wall Attach Grounding Cable To attach the grounding cab
21. e Metretek provided station protector Figure E 2 illustrates the positioning of the Metretek provided station protector along with the TELCO provided protector Figure E 1 SIPA Installation with Metretek Provided Station Protector Figure E 2 SIPA Installation with Metretek Provided Station Protectors and TELCO Provided Station Protectors For your convenience a data sheet is enclosed which describes a model 325 1 station protector 5 Index A Abbreviated terms 1 2 Advanced instruction system 1 2 AIS 1 2 Alarm 1 3 10 Alarm 2 3 10 American wire gauge 1 2 Analog test switch 3 15 AWG 1 2 B Battery Caution recharge 2 4 Life 5 1 Maintenance 5 1 Passivation layer 2 6 Replacement 5 1 Resistor 2 6 Storage 2 6 Cables install Alarm cables 3 10 Grounding 3 11 Input cables 3 9 Calibration of the SIPA 3 15 CDOC equipment attachment limitations A 5 Configuration PROM Install 3 5 Program 2 6 Connect power 3 12 Cover plate attach 3 8 Cover plate SIPA 3 6 Current mode 3 10 Customer inputs B 3 E Enclosure B 2 Equipment Inspect 2 3 Mount 3 3 Supplied 2 1 Unpack 2 3 F FCC required notifications A 2 Form A 2 wire 3 9 Form KYZ 3 wire 3 9 H Hardware alarms B 4 Hubble connector install 3 4 I Intrinsic safety barriers 2 7 K KYZ barrier 2 7 L LED functions 3 12 Load number A 5 M Maintenance batteries 5 1 Materials Provided by customer 2 2 Provid
22. e promptly Such claims shall specify the nature and details of the claim the date that the cause of the claim was first observed and the affected equipment s unit serial number Defective equipment shall not be returned to the seller s factory without prior authorization from the seller A copy of the claim s documentation must be attached to the defective equipment and sent to the seller s manufacturing facility Defective components replaced under this warranty shall become the property of the seller The seller makes no representation or warranty other than those set forth in this agreement THE WARRANTY STATED HEREIN IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE SUCH WARRANTY CONSTITUTES THE ONLY WARRANTY MADE BY THE SELLER WITH RESPECT TO THIS AGREEMENT THE EQUIPMENT UNITS OR THE SERVICES TO BE SUPPLIED HEREBY THE SELLER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND This warranty will not extend to equipment subjected to accident to misuse or to alterations repair not made and documented in writing by Metretek FCC REQUIRED NOTIFICATIONS The Federal Communication Commission FCC requires that the following statements be listed for this equipment FCC Rules Section 68 104 Means of Connection The following paragraph is excerpted from Section 68 104 a Exc
23. ed by Metretek 2 2 MINI AMP 1 2 Mini amplifier speaker 1 2 Mount equipment 3 3 Mounting dimensions 3 3 Operating environment B 2 P Passivation layer 2 6 Power 1 Power connect AC power 3 13 Lithium batteries 3 12 R Reference documents CDOC equipment attachment limitations A 5 FCC required notification A 2 Warranty information 1 Return authorization RA number 6 1 Return equipment procedure 6 1 Ring detect jumper verify 3 11 5 SIPA 1 2 SIPA alarms C 1 Site information 2 3 Specifications Customer inputs B 3 Enclosure B 2 Hardware alarms B 4 Operating environment B 2 Power 1 Telephone interface B 2 Storage of batteries 2 6 T Tamper 3 10 Telephone cable Assembly D 1 Verification 3 1 Telephone interface B 2 Telephone interface board 3 11 Terminal strip SIPA 3 9 1 2 telephone station protector Earth ground 3 1 Telephone cables 3 1 Wiring 3 1 Tools 2 2 U Unit identification number 1 2 Unpack battery 2 4 Unpack SIPA 2 3 Voltage mode 3 10 WwW Warranty information 1
24. elephone company s receptacle and the SIPA s telephone cable jack The material required to build these cables is available from either Metretek or Radio Shack Parts numbers are provided below Metretek Radio Shack Archer Stock No Catalog No Material Description 6145 0091 278 366 Telephone cable modular type 4 conductor 100 feet roll 5935 0128 279 384 Telephone modular connectors 10 package RJ 11C connectors 279 388 Crimping tool CABLE ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS Instructions for assembling a telephone line extension cable are given below 1 If the end of the telephone cable is not straight cut off one end of the wire so that it is straight and can be inserted in the modular telephone plug Insert this straight end of the telephone cable into the center of the crimping tool until the cable runs into the stop in the back of the cutting blade Squeeze down on the crimper s handles until the stop at the center of the handle engages Pull back on the cable The cable should pull free easily and have the insulation stripped from its interior wires Place an RJ 11C modular plug in the connector shaped slot in the side of the crimping tool Slide the cable end as far into the connector plug as possible The bottom of the crimping tool has a slot that allows you to see how far the cable is pushed into the plug Squeeze the crimping tool s handles until the stop in the middle of the tool engages 6 7 Remove the c
25. ept for telephone company provided ringers and except as provided in Paragraph c all connections to the telephone network shall be made through the standard Plugs and standard telephone company provided jacks or equivalent described in Subpart F in such a manner as to allow for easy and immediate disconnection of the terminal equipment Standard jacks shall be so arranged that if the plug connected thereto is withdrawn no interference to the operation of equipment at the customer s premises which remains connected to the telephone network shall occur by reason of such withdrawal Standard Data Jacks The standard data jacks with which the FCC registered model s of the equipment covered in this technical manual will connect are listed and briefly described in this manual FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number The FCC registration number and ringer equivalence number are contained on the label on the registered equipment FCC Rules Section 68 108 Incidence of Harm The following paragraph has been excerpted from Section 68 108 Should terminal equipment or protective circuitry cause harm to the telephone network the telephone company shall where practicable notify the customer that temporary discontinuance of service may be required however where prior notice is not practicable the telephone company many temporarily discontinue service forthwith if such action is reasonable in the circumstances In case of such te
26. equipment and registered protective circuitry shall be accomplished only by the manufacturer or assembler thereof or by their authorized agent however routine repairs may be performed by a user in accordance with the instruction manual if the applicant certifies that such routine repairs will not result in noncompliance with the rules and regulations in Subpart D of this Part FCC Rules Section 68 218 b Instruction to User The following paragraphs have been excerpted from Section 68 218 b 2 registered terminal equipment or protective circuitry may not be used with party lines or coin lines 3 when trouble is experienced the customer shall disconnect the registered equipment from the telephone line to determine if the registered equipment is malfunctioning and the use of such equipment shall be discontinued until the problem has been corrected A 3 FCC Rules Section 15 818 Class Computing Device Information to User The FCC requires that the user of all Class A equipment be provided with the following notice as defined in Section 15 818 WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause interference to radio communications It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protect
27. expected life for each year of storage However it permits the battery to be installed without any pretreatment A battery stored for two years under these circumstances will still maintain 90 of its original capacity If a battery pack has been in storage for a long period of time without a 36K ohm resistor attached a passivation layer could have formed To ensure proper operation of the battery this layer must be burned off Follow the steps below to burn off the passivation layer Measure the voltage of the battery with a 51 ohm resistor placed across its terminals If the voltage is less than 3 3 volts dc leave the 51 ohm resistor across the battery terminals for 30 minutes This will burn off the passivation layer so that the battery will function properly e If after 30 minutes the battery voltage is less than 3 3 volts dc the battery is defective and should not be used in an SIPA 2 5 PROGRAM CONFIGURATION PROM The SIPA configuration PROM may be shipped to you in one of three ways e Installed and Programmed e Uninstalled and Programmed Uninstalled and Unprogrammed Installed and Programmed PROMs If the configuration PROM is programmed and installed in the SIPA the SIPA can be installed in the field A programmed PROM will have a label on it with the AIS number Uninstalled and Programmed PROMs A programmed PROM will have a label on it with the AIS number Since the configuration PROM is not installed installatio
28. he SIPA Figure 3 1 SIPA Mounting Dimensions INSTALL HUBBLE CONNECTOR The hubble connector is usually shipped connected to the SIPA upside down Listed below are the directions to install the hubble connectors 1 2 Open the door of the enclosure Remove and disassemble the hubble connectors from the inside of the bottom of the SIPA Insert the smaller end of the threaded coupler through the hole in the bottom of the SIPA Screw the lock nut on the small end of the threaded coupler with the ridges on the lock nut pointed down Turn the lock nut until the threaded coupler is held securely in place Save the other three parts of the hubble connector They will be installed later INSTALL CONFIGURATION PROM Steps for installing the configuration PROM in the SIPA board are given below 1 2 4 Unplug the telephone cable from the SIPA telephone interface board Remove the telephone interface board by removing the three screws shown in Figure 3 2 Retain these screws for later use Remove the shield plate to gain access to the SIPA board by removing the four screws shown in Figure 3 2 Retain these screws for later use Figure 3 2 SIPA Cover Plate Locate U16 in the upper left hand corner on the SIPA board Refer to Figure 3 3 to determine the location 5 6 CAUTION Do not touch the other components on the PC board Install the configuration PROM in the IC socket at location U16 such that the
29. ility limit For example if the SIPA detects and reports a HIGH FEASIBILITY alarm on Input 1 it will not generate another HIGH FEASIBILITY alarm on Input 1 until consumption has either 1 returned to the acceptable range for one interval or 2 fallen below the LOW FEASIBILITY alarm limit for one interval The high feasibility limit low feasibility limit and the alarm mask are downloaded from the central computer The SIPA can be programmed for different high and low feasibility limits for each of the SIPA s four data inputs The central computer also has the capability to enable disable the feasibility checking each time it communicates with the SIPA LOW DAILY CONSUMPTION HIGH DAILY CONSUMPTION The SIPA can be enabled to call the central computer with an alarm when the daily consumption for the KYZ input is above a high limit or below a low limit Once a day at the daily consumption hour the SIPA checks if an immediate call to the central computer to report the LOW DAILY CONSUMPTION alarm If the alarm is masked the alarm will be reported on the next scheduled call or the next unmasked alarm call The HIGH DAILY CONSUMPTION alarm will be set if at any time during the 24 hour period the data input s consumption equals the preprogrammed high limit If the alarm is not masked the SIPA will trigger an immediate call to the central computer to report the HIGH DAILY CONSUMPTION alarm If the alarm is masked the alarm will be reported on the next
30. in a suitable location Wiring of the station protector is shown below Connect one end of the 12 AWG earth ground wire to the center terminal on the protector Appendix F provides a data sheet detailing the TII Telephone Station Protector Connect the other end of the earth ground wire to a solid earth ground in conformance with national and local electrical code regulations Route the telephone cables from the telephone company connector and the SIPA through the bottom of the station protector Connect the red wires from both of the telephone cables to the left screw inside the station protector Connect the green wires from both of the telephone cables to the right screw inside the station protector 3 1 8 Plug a telephone into the RJ 11C receptacle 9 Check for a dial tone This procedure will test the telephone cable and the telephone line e If no dial tone is detected a problem exists with the telephone line which must be repaired before continuing the SIPA installation process e Ifa dial tone is detected continue with the next step 10 Dial the telephone number assigned to the Metretek central computer 11 Listen to the telephone receiver to verify that the computer answers the call and responds with a tone burst 12 Hang up the telephone test set MOUNT EQUIPMENT Attach the SIPA to a wall or pipe near the meter Refer to Figure 3 1 which shows the measurement youwill need to mount t
31. ion against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient the receiving antenna e Relocate the computer with respect to the receiver e Move the computer away from the receiver Plug the computer into a different outlet so that computer and receiver on different branch circuits If necessary the user should consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for additional suggestions Instructions on the operation installation maintenance and testing of the registered equipment are contained in sections of this manual A 4 CDOC EQUIPMENT ATTACHMENT LIMITATIONS NOTICE The Canadian Department of Communications CDOC label identifies certified equipment This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operational and safety requirements The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user s satisfaction Before installing this equipment users should ensure that it is
32. ion of J1 Connect the red wire to the positive terminal Connect the black wire to the negative terminal Verify that the power supply plug from the AC power board is connected to J2 or J3 on the Analog SIP board Figure 3 8 shows the location of the battery connectors J2 and J3 Figure 3 8 AC Powered Analog SIP Prewired Alarm Cables Alarm 1 Alarm 2 and Alarm C have been prewired by Metretek These wires run from the AC power board to the terminal strip on the Analog SIP board Verify that the wires are connected properly Red wire Alm 1 AC off e White wire Alm 2 AC on e Black wire Alm Common Disconnect Power If you need to disconnect the power for any reason unplug the battery plug from J3 or J2 on the Analog SIP board CALIBRATION OF THE SIPA The SIPA can be used to calibrate the data transmitter attached to each of the three SIPA inputs This is possible if the data transmitter can be stimulated with the full range of the input For examples e 100 psi for a 0 to 100 psi pressure data transmitter Resistor could be connected to the input of a RTD transmitter to give 0 100 readings When the analog test switch is closed one of the three analog channels will be sampled approximately twice a second The corresponding analog channel LED will light when the input is within range 3 8 Therefore the zero and full scale for the data transmitter be adju
33. le follow the steps below 1 Loosen the grounding screw Refer to Figure 3 2 to determine the location of the grounding screws 2 Form the 12 AWG grounding cable to fit around the grounding screw as shown below 3 Attach the 12 AWG grounding cable to the grounding screw 4 Tighten the screw to secure the wire 5 Connect the opposite end of the grounding lead to a true earth ground having a resistance of less than one ohm with respect to earth 3 5 VERIFY RING DETECT JUMPER The Ring Detect option allows the SIPA to answer incoming calls from the Metretek computer system If you ordered ring detect capabilities on your SIPA verify that jumper JP1 is installed on the telephone interface board which is shown in Figure 3 5 e To enable ring detect place a jumper over 1 on the telephone interface board To disable ring detect remove the jumper JP1 from the telephone interface board Figure 3 5 Telephone Interface Board Two alternative sources of power for this unit are four lithium batteries or ac power witha lead acid backup battery This section explains where to attach the batteries to the SIPA board Install Lithium Batteries To install the lithium batteries in the SIPA follow the steps below 1 Install the four lithium battery packs into the compartment on the SIPA s enclosure door The batteries should be installed vertically with the wires at the top as illustrated in Figure 2 1 Tighten the screws on the cover
34. mporary discontinuance the telephone company shall 1 promptly notify the customer of such temporary discontinuance 2 afford the customer the opportunity to correct the situation which gave rise to the temporary discontinuance and 3 inform the customer of the right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to the procedures set forth in Subpart E of this Part A 2 FCC Rules Section 68 110 Compatibility of the Telephone Network and Terminal Equipment The following paragraph has been excerpted from Section 68 110 b Changes in Telephone Company Facilities Equipment Operations or Procedures The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities equipment operations or procedures where such action is reasonably required in the operation of its business and is not inconsistent with the rules and regulations in this Part If such changes can be reasonably expected to render any customer s terminal equipment incompatible with telephone company communications facilities or require modifications or alterations of such terminal equipment or otherwise materially affect is use or performance the customer shall be given adequate notice in writing to allow the customer an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service FCC Rules Section 68 216 Repair of Registered Terminal Equipment and Registered Protective Circuitry The following paragraph has been excerpted from Section 68 216 Repair of registered terminal
35. n directions will be provided later in this manual Uninstalled and Unprogrammed PROMs If the configuration PROM is not programmed there are two ways to program your PROM Ifyou have purchased a Metretek Programmer please refer to manual 900203 Metretek Programmer Hardware and Software User manual e Ifyou have purchased a Curtis Nammer Programmer please refer to manual 600017 Programming a SIP Configuration PROM Using a Curtis PR5200B Universal Nammer KYZ BARRIER The SIPA is not classified as being intrinsically safe If the SIPA is to monitor analog output in a hazardous area follow you company s policy for hazardous location installations Metretek offers a KYZ Barrier that can be used for hazardous location installations Refer to Metretek Manual No 900104 Multichannel KYZ Barrier Installation manual before installing the SIPA in the field CHAPTER THREE INSTALLATION OF THE SIPA This section explains how to install the SIPA in the field Before continuing make sure you ve completed the pre installation steps in Chapter Two Refer to Appendix B for the SIPA specifications and Appendix C for Alarm Configurations VERIFY TELEPHONE LINE Before installing the SIPA you should verify that the telephone line is functional by following the steps listed below 1 Install the RJ 11C telephone receptacle outside any hazardous location if it has not been installed Mount the TII Telephone Station Protector
36. nsfers from the Y to the Z contact or for Form A data inputs verify the Y indicator flashes during data collection When ANALOG channel 1 2 3 are active the ANA 1 LED 2 LED and ANA 3 LED will blink at the following rate 0 25 of full scale once every 4 seconds 26 50 of full scale once per second 51 75 of full scale four times per second 76 100 of full scale sixteen times per second 3 9 If any of the indicator lights fail to light refer to Chapter 4 Onsite Troubleshooting 6 If using KYZ input to record meter reading place a telephone call to the office and report the meter reading values to the computer operator The computer operator must enter these values in the current index readings in the AIS Information Display Maintenance program Note these values can be hand carried back to the office CLOSE THE SIPA To close the SIPA perform the following steps 1 Attach the extra hubble parts the rubber grommet the compression fitting and the end cap 2 Close and latch the door of the SIPA 3 Padlock the SIPA and attach a security seal optional 3 10 CHAPTER FOUR ON SITE TROUBLESHOOTING If your SIPA does not operate properly please review the troubleshooting procedures given below If you are still unable to correct the problem contact Metretek s Customer Service Department FIRMWARE MONITOR MALFUNCTION If the FIRMWARE MONITOR light fails to light or begin to blink at
37. ohms and with snap action electrically dry 1200 counts minute max 600 counts minute max 40 msec dwell time min Line resistance plus contact resistance must be lt 200 Ohms 10 msec max Table 1 SIPA Specification Summary Continued Parameter Specification Customer analog input arrangements Number Inputs Accuracy Bit resolution Standard hardware alarms Contact input arrangement TAMPER alarm ALARMS 1 and 2 Maximum contact resistance Alarm state Contact input wetting supply Wetting voltage per input Wetting current per input Connections B 4 Either 1 5 volt or 4 20 mA loop hardware configuration 1 2 or 3 available via hardware configuration 4 20 mA current loop is wet by 2 30 volt supply during sample interval 1 5 volt inputs are 100K ohm load 25 20 C 50 10 bits 1 part in 1024 0 1 Form B normally closed transition to open causes an alarm Form A normally open transition to closed causes an alarm Line resistance plus contact resistance must be lt 200 ohms Must be active for gt 40 ms 3 to 5 volts nominal 175 microamperes nominal All inputs to the SIPA module are made via the 17 position terminal block that requires No 6 binder head screws 5 APPENDIX SIPA ALARMS The SIPA can have a maximum of 9 alarms these alarms are generated either by the SIPA hardware or SIPA firmware Each of the SIPA s alarms are assigned a specific
38. rials and tools that you must provide Figure 2 1 shows an illustration of the SIPA Figure 2 1 ECI Layout Equipment Supplied by Metretek e Metretek e hubble connector Materials Supplied by Metretek Configuration PROM Programmed or Unprogrammed Four lithium battery packs e station protector Telephone cable If required assembly instructions and materials list are provided Appendix C Materials Provided by Customer e Data input cable insulated No 20 AWG stranded cable Alpha 35463 Metretek Part No 6145 0100 Jumper cable insulated No 20 AWG single stranded cable Metretek Part No 22222222222 e Grounding cable insulated No 12 AWG solid green No 6 terminal lugs A lock or security seal optional Tools Required A Metretek miniamp Metretek Part No 2008 0005B 001 A General National No 350 2 magnet with 4 Ib pull or equivalent A No 6 binder head screwdriver for terminal block A No 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire strippers and cutters capable of stripping an 18 20 AWG wire An integrated circuit IC extraction tool or a screwdriver with a 1 8 inch blade for use in removal of the configuration PROM A multimeter Telephone handset with telephone cable 3 5 feet Lug crimping tool optional RJ 11 plug installation tool AMP Inc No 1 231652 0 or Radio Shack No 64 410 optional PREPARE FOR FIELD INSTALLATION Before going to the field to install your
39. s subject only to the re quirement that the total of the Load Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 100 An alphabetic suffix is also specified in the Load Number for the appropriate ringing type A or B if applicable For example LN 20 A designates a Load Number of 20 and an A type ringer ATTENTION The SIPA module does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the CDOC A 5 5 APPENDIX SIPA SPECIFICATIONS The SIPA is packaged in a National Electrical Manufacturer s Association NEMA oil tight dust free fiberglass enclosure The NEMA 4 enclosure has a quick release JIC clamp SIPA specifications are summarized below in Table B 1 Table B 1 SIPA Specification Summary Parameter Specification Power Lithium Battery 4 required Voltage 3 6 volts Capacity 30 ampere hours nominal Termination 4 position locking connector Storage Temperature for optimum battery life 68 degrees F 20 degrees C Lead Acid Battery Voltage 4 0 volts de Capacity 30 ampere hour nominal Termination 4 position spade terminal connector Storage temperature for optimum battery life 68 degrees F 20 degrees C AC Power 24 VAC 10 VA required Table 1 SIPA Specification Summary Continued Parameter Specification Operating Environment Temperature Range Lithium battery Lead Acid battery Relative humidi
40. scheduled call or the next unmasked alarm call The daily consumption hour the hour at which the low limit is checked the low daily consumption limit the high daily consumption limit and the alarm mask are downloaded from the central computer If the SIPA is dc powered it must derive its time base from an internal microprocessor crystal Consequently a SIPA may be required to call more often to avoid CLOCK RESYNCHRONIZATION alarms If any SIPA alarm function is activated the SIPA will immediately call the central computer to report the problem regardless of when its next scheduled reporting time is For example when the SIPA has a magnetic proximity switch installed and attached to the SIPA s TAMPER alarm input the SIPA will call the central computer whenever the module s door is opened Consequently the utility is notified of any unauthorized entry and the possibility of data corruption If the SIPA s data is being collected via a portable reader the SIPA can set the bit that states its queue is 75 percent full however the SIPA cannot call to report the situation Also if the data is collected via an MPR the CALL RETRY alarm has no meaning 5 APPENDIX TELEPHONE CABLE ASSEMBLY This appendix provides a list of materials and instructions for assembling a telephone cable MATERIAL AND TOOLS REQUIRED An appropriately terminated telephone cable according to the service area must be used to connect the t
41. sted Connect the minimum input Adjust the zero adjustment until the LED just goes off Connect the maximum input to the data transmitter e Adjust the span adjustment unit the LED just goes off After one channel s data transmitter is calibrated the next one may be calibrated by either activating the ANALOG TEST switches or activating the magnetic CALL SWITCH VERIFY OPERATION OF SIPA To verify that the SIPA is operating a communication call must be initiated 1 2 Verify that the phone cable is hooked into the SIPA telephone interface board Activate the magnetic switch labeled CALL located on the outside of the enclosure A magnet is required to activate this switch Figure 3 3 shows the location of the magnetic switch on the SIPA board Listen to the call with the telephone test set optional Verify that the GOOD CALL indicator located on the SIPA board illuminates in approximately 15 to 30 seconds This will show that the call just made was successfully received by the computer If the GOOD CALL indicator does not light refer to Chapter 4 Onsite Troubleshooting If the GOOD CALL indicator does light read the meter dials and write down these values as sell as the time the meter read was taken Verify that the KYZ data input is functioning properly by observing the following while data is being collected For KYZ data inputs the Y and Z indicators light alternately as the contact closure tra
42. ted in the lower right corner of the SIPA lights the LEDs for one minute for each second that the switch is held closed by a magnet up to a maximum of four minutes The unit lights the LEDs for four minutes when it detects a TAMPER alarm Install AC Power with Lead Acid Battery To install the lithium batteries in the SIPA follow the steps below 1 Connect the AC power cable to the 120 to 24 volt step down transformer On the first sample transformer in Figure 3 6 connect AC power to L1 and L2 On the second sample transformer connect AC power to AC and AC CAUTION The 120 to 24 volt step down transformer is for indoor use only To prevent fire or electrical shock connect directly to a grounding receptacle 3 prong Figure 3 6 120 to 24 Volt Step Down Transformer 2 Run the AC power cable through the hubble connector 3 Connect the AC power cable to the terminal strip on the power board The terminal strip is shown in Figure 3 7 Figure 3 7 AC Power Board 4 Remove the screws holding the battery shield plate as shown in Figure 3 8 3 7 5 Mount the lead acid battery with its terminals on top lead acid battery is 4 volts at 10 amp hours Verify that the battery is 4 2 volts or greater before installing If the battery is under 4 2 volts and under warranty contact customer service to order a replacement 6 Connect the wires from J1 on the AC power board to the battery Refer to Figure 3 6 for the exact locat
43. the 1 Hz rate after the self test check the following e Verify that SIPA lithium battery has an open circuit voltage of 3 6 vdc or greater with a DVM NOTE If the battery voltage is low replace it e Disconnect the batteries from the unit from J2 3 19 or 10 Remove the SIPA s telephone interface board and shield plate e Verify that all socketed parts on the printed circuit board are seated and oriented properly Replace the unit s shield plate and telephone interface board e Record the problem on the checklist in Chapter Six and return it with the unit to Metretek for repair if any of the above steps failed TROUBLESHOOTING THE KYZ INPUT CIRCUITRY If a problem with the KYZ circuitry is suspected follow the steps listed below e Remove input power and detach all input wires form the SIPA s terminal block TB1 e Apply power to the SIPA and wait until the GREEN FIRMWARE MONITOR LED inside the SIPA begins to blink NOTE During this test you may need to activate the unit s LED MAGNETIC SWITCH to re enable the SIPA s status indicator LEDs 4 1 Check the input as follows 1 Connect Terminal K to Y and verify that the Y indicator turns ON 2 Connect Terminal K to Z and verify that the Z indicator turns ON Voltage Mode SIPA Connect a 240K ohm resistor between SW PWR 1 and ANA 1 The ANA 1 LED should change from switching on and off every four seconds to four times a second Current Mode SIP
44. ty range Maximum rate of temperature change Enclosure Height Width Depth Weight Telephone interface requirements FCC Registration No Ringer equivalence CDOC Certification No Load Number Dialing 1 addressing Pulse dialing mode Dial rate Percent break Interdigit interval Dialing digits Pause mode 22 to 150 degrees F 30 to 65 degrees C 22 to 130 degrees F 30 to 65 degrees C 10 to 98 percent noncondensing 2 degrees F minute 1 1 degrees minute 11 31 inches 28 73 cm 8 75 inches 22 23 cm 5 50 inches 14 00 cm 12 00 pounds 5 40 kg BK585U 10435 MD E 0 2B 764 2945 A 22 10 pulses second 63 percent nominal 800 ms 31 maximum Programmable Table 1 SIPA Specification Summary Continued Parameter Specification mode Deviation from standard tone Dial rate Interdigit interval Dialing digits Pause mode Communication signals Output level Modem sensitivity Telephone connector Customer inputs Customer counting input arrangements Number Form C Form A Input rate Form KYZ Form A Time closed Maximum contact resistance Contact bounce B 3 73 percent maximum 3 3 digits second 150 ms 31 maximum Programmable Less than 9 dBm fixed 40 dBm minimum 4 conductor modular telephone assembly with USOC RJ 11C terminations KYZ Form C or Form a mercury wet with a maximum line resistance of 200
45. unctioned e MAGNETIC SWITCH This alarm occurs when the module s magnetic switch is being used to check the SIPA s callback capability e CALL RETRY This alarm occurs if the module s previous call was unsuccessful e UNIT RESET This alarm always occurs when SIPA is initially installed and or a program interruption is detected LOW BATTERY battery is nearing a discharged condition the battery needs replacement or the battery s connections required replacement The SIPA checks its battery voltage at the end of a call LOW FEASIBILITY HIGH FEASIBILITY ON A TIME TAGGED INTERVAL The SIPA unit can be enabled to call the central computer when the time tagged interval is not within an acceptable feasibility range If the value is below the low limit at the end of an interval the SIPA will set the LOW FEASIBILITY alarm for that particular input If the value is above the high limit at the end of an interval the SIPA will set the HIGH FEASIBILITY alarm for that particular input The SIPA will immediately attempt to call the central computer unless that input s feasibility alarm is masked If the alarm is masked the alarm will be reported at the next scheduled call or the next unmasked alarm call If the SIPA has detected and reported a feasibility alarm the SIPA will not generate the same alarm until the value for that particular input has either returned to the normal range for one interval or has violated the opposite feasib
46. unpack and check the battery voltage for each type of battery Unpack and Check Lithium Batteries Each lithium battery in the storage carton should be checked by the label date as described below 1 Remove each lithium battery from the storage carton 2 Remove the storage resistor from the end of the battery 3 Check the battery s open circuit voltage using a dc voltmeter 2 3 3 6 volts dc or greater No further action is required The battery is capable of supplying the SIPA with the required voltage 3 59 volts dc or less Dispose of the lithium battery properly If your unit is under warranty contact Metretek s Customer Service Department for replacement batteries CAUTION Do not recharge the lithium batteries 4 Return the usable lithium batteries to their storage carton Unpack and Check Lead Acid Battery Voltage Each lead acid battery in the storage carton should be checked by the label date as described below 1 Remove each lead acid battery from the storage carton 2 Check the battery s open circuit voltage using a dc voltmeter 4 2 volts dc or greater No further action is required The battery is capable of supplying the SIPA with the required voltage 4 19 volts dc or less Recharge the battery with a battery charger Do not overcharge the battery 3 Return the usable lead acid batteries to their storage carton Check Battery Carton Label Dates When batteries are shipped separately
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