User's Manual

1–18 Sensus Metering Systems
Chapter 1: About the AR5000
Set Up & Use the Communication Stand
The communication stand serves two functions for the
AR5000. First, the stand provides a connection that the office
staff uses to transfer and synchronize files between the
AR5000 and an office computer. Second, the stand charges
the AR5000’s battery.
AR5000 Communication Stand Typically, office staff are the only people involved in
transferring and synchronizing information on the office PCs
and the AR5000. You should only need to verify that the
system battery is properly charged (see
Charge the AR5000
on page 1-22).
This section provides information on how to connect the
communication stand and is divided under the following
headings:
•
Connect the Stand on page 1-18 - How to connect the
communication stand to AC power and an office PC.
•
Mount the Stand on page 1-20 - How to mount a
communication stand on a wall.
•
Place the AR5000 in the Stand on page 1-21 - How to
verify that the stand is operating properly.
 Connect the Stand
When you first setup the communication stand, you need to
make three cable connections - AC power, PC communication,
and communication to another stand. Once you have setup
and successfully connected the communication stand(s), you
only need to place the AR5000 into the stand to have it