PIT Unit X Allegro Cellular Meter's Cutting User Guide

The Allegro cellular PIT Unit X is a battery-operated radio
module designed for automated water meter reading. It can read
water consumption data from residential and commercial water meters
equipped with an Encoder or Solid-State Register, using CAT-M
cellular / LoRaWAN radio for relaying the data to the utility.

Electrical Characteristics

Typical Antenna Gain: 0dBi
LTE Cat-M1, Power Class 3 (Pout = 23dBm)

Typical Sensitivity TIS = -100dBm
Typical TRP = +20dBm

Software-based radio supporting extra bands for worldwide
operation (B2, 4, 12)

Functional Description

The Allegro Cellular PIT Unit X module acts as a battery
endpoint for automated water meter reading. It records water
consumption data from an Encoder register, stores the data in its
internal log, and transmits the data via radio on a daily basis.
The transmitted data includes detailed information such as
Consumption, Flow, and Meter Alarms.

Installation

Remove PIT lid (refer to Figure 3).
Install the PIT booster Module into the Pit Lid (refer to
Figure 4).

Connect PIT Unit X module cable to the water meter inside the
Pit-Set, ensuring both arrows are aligned in front of each other
and tight together (refer to Figure 5).

Note: The PIT Unit X module may come with a
variety of cables and plugs. If using bare wires, connect them
according to the meter manufacturer’s guidance.

FAQ

Q: What should I do if the device is not transmitting
data?

A: Check the connections between the PIT Unit X module and the
water meter. Ensure proper alignment and tight connection. Also,
verify that the device has adequate battery power.

Q: Can the PIT Unit X module be used with any type of water
meter?

A: The PIT Unit X is designed to work with water meters equipped
with an Encoder or Solid-State Register for accurate data
reading.

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Allegro Cellular PIT Unit X User Guide
FCC ID: 2A7AA-CM2R1PIT4G IC: 28664-CM2R1PIT4G Model: PIT Unit X Contains FCC ID: P27-TPM540
Publication: 10060026, Rev 05 © Arad Technologies LTD 2022 | Proprietary + Confidential

CAUTION
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. The User and the Installer should be aware that changes and modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by Master Meter could void warranty and the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Professionally trained personnel should install the equipment.
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to normally provide minimum separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
ATTENTION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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: — Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. — Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. — Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. — Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent Isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d’Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d’un type et d’un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l’émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l’intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d’antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l’intensitè nècessaire à l’établissement d’une communication satisfaisante.
Le dispositif doit être placé à une distance d’au moins 20 cm à partir de toutes les personnes au cours de son fonctionnement normal. Les antennes utilisées pour ce produit ne doivent pas être situés ou exploités conjointement avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
– This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. – Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Introduction
The Allegro cellular PIT Unit X, is a battery-operated radio module designed for automated water meter reading. The Allegro cellular is capable of reading water consumption data from residential and commercial water meters equipped with an Encoder or Solid-State Register. It uses CAT-M cellular / LoRaWAN radio for relaying water consumption data to the utility.
Figure 1 Allegro Cellular PIT Unit X Module

Electrical Characteristics
Battery: · Battery type: D size Lithium-Thionyl Chloride · Nominal voltage: 3.6 V · Capacity: 19Ah
DC Characteristics: · Operating voltage range: 3.0 V 3.6 V · Typical Sleep Current: 10 uA
Radio Characteristics: · RF/Antenna (Cellular and LoRaWAN):
o Typical Antenna Gain: 0dBi o LTE Cat-M1, Power Class 3 (Pout = 23dBm) o Typical Sensitivity TIS = -100dBm o Typical TRP = +20dBm o Software based radio allowing support of extra bands for worldwide operation (B2,
4, 12)
· RF / Antenna BLE
o Typical Antenna Gain: 2.5dBi o Typical TRP = +6dBm o Typical Sensitivity TIS = -96dBm o Tx/Rx supporting: Bluetooth® 5.4 specification, IEEE 802.15.4-2011
· SIM Interface: eSIM · Protocol Stack Cat-M1:
o 3GPP Rel. 13 o Half-duplex o Channel bandwidth 1.4MHz o LTE carrier bandwidth 1.4 / 3 / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 MHz o Up to 375kbit/s uplink, 300 kbit/s downlink o Extended Coverage Mode A o PSM (Power Save Mode) o I-DRX (Idle Mode Discontinuous Reception) o C-DRX (Connected Mode Discontinuous Reception) o Idle mode mobility o Connected mode mobility o eDRX (Extended Discontinuous Reception) · Protocol Stack LoRaWAN: o US915 RF Region (ISM) o Based on LoRaWAN 1.0.3 and up o Class A,C

Functional Description
The Allegro Cellular PIT Unit X module is a battery endpoint for the application of automatic water meter reading. The primary function of the module is to record consumption of a water meter from an Encoder register. The Allegro unit stored the meter reading in internal log and push the data via the radio on daily bases. The standard working mode transmit daily 24-hourly meter reads which include high detailed information like Consumption, Flow, Meter Alarms …
Figure 2 Operation setup illustration.

Installation
1. Remove PIT lid, Figure 3.
Figure 3 2. Install the PIT booster Module into the Pit Lid, Figure 4.
Figure 4

3. Connect PIT Unit X module cable to water meter inside the Pit-Set, make sure both arrows located in front of each other and tight together, Figure 5.
Figure 5
Pay attention! PIT Unit X module may come with a variety of cables, plugs, in case of bare wire connect the wires according to Meter manufacturer guidance

4. Place magnet on PIT Unit X module bottoms as illustrated
5. The LED will indicate (Figure 6) process as described below. 6. When magnet is sensed LED blinks several times slowly.
Figure 6 7. When LED start to blink fast (~after 10 seconds) magnet should be removed. 8. After PIT Booster Module was magnet activated, it will automatically be ready
to transmit based on production schedule configuration.

9. Close the Pit Lid

Documents / Resources

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References

User Manual

PIT Unit X Allegro Cellular Meter’s Cutting User Guide

PIT Unit X Allegro Cellular Meter’s Cutting

Specifications

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction