User's Manual

Site Selection
Installation and operation in moderate temperatures increase reliability and product life. See
“Environmental Conditions” on page 4. Follow these guidelines when selecting a location to install the
Integrated E-Coder R900 MIU:
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The Integrated E-Coder R900 MIU must be installed in a vertical and upright position
The selected location should be clear of all obstructions
Avoid installing the MIU behind metal fences or walls
Some items may not apply to your specific installation or the list may not contain all required
tools or materials
Always follow your company’s safety practices and installation guidelines when installing an Integrated E-
Coder R900 MIU. Never perform an installation during a lightning storm or under excessively wet
conditions.
Installing the E-Coder)R900 Basement Version MIU
The steps for installation with pictures will need to be added here.
Testing the Installation
To test the installation, complete the following steps.
1 Power up the handheld unit (HH) test device and start the testing programs provided.
2 When the Integrated E-Coder R900 MIU is installed correctly, its ID number(s) and a meter reading(s)
appear on the display of the HH. Verify the correct meter reading(s) by comparing it to the meter’s dial. If
the readings are the same, proceed to the next section.
To avoid RF signal saturation of the HH, do one of the following:
Position yourself at least two to three feet from the Integrated E-Coder R900 MIU
Remove the antenna from the HH
3 If a meter reading does not appear on the HH’s display, or the meter reading in the HH’s display is not
the same as the reading on the meter’s dial:
Make sure battery is properly seated correctly
Reactivate the LCD by applying a light source to the light sensor
Test the installation again
4 Verify that the requirements of the site work order have been met and that you have recorded all
information.
5 Clean up the installation site before leaving.
13 Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Replacing the MIU Battery (E-Coder)R900 Basement Version)
Follow these steps to change-out the basement version Integrated E-Coder R900 MIU’s external battery
assembly:
Removing the Battery Assembly:
1. Remove the tamper nail by using a small flat blade screwdriver and hammer. The blade of the
screwdriver needs to be 1/8” to 3/16” wide.
2. Place the end of the screwdriver in the center of the tamper nail as shown in Figure .
3. Use the hammer to drive the screwdriver through the head of the tamper nail. The head of the
tamper nail will shear off and the body of the tamper nail will fall out underneath the battery.