Next Century RR4-TR Quick start guide

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RR4-TR Remote Reader
With Integrated NextCentury Transceiver (Radio)
Operation and Installation Guide
1| Product Overview
The NextCentury RR4-TR Remote Reader is an advanced meter
reading solution which provides a high visibility remote display of
one or two utility meters.
The Remote Reader has an attractive consumer design, making it
an ideal solution for apartment or commercial metering. The
utility and unit of measure are clearly displayed, ensuring an
accurate interpretation of the read. It is NTEP certified and can
be used to meet tenant meter read requirements.
In addition to displaying the meter read, the RR4-TR Remote
Reader operates as a wireless transceiver end-point, transmitting
meter read data to the NextCentury cloud platform.
The Remote Reader utilizes Dual Meter+™ technology, making
this single model compatible with virtually all modern encoded
and pulse-output utility meters, including water, electric, gas, and
thermal meter models.
2| Technical Specifications
2.1 – Certifications
FCC: 2AB8I-RR4 IC: 20949-RR4
NTEP: 20-012 IP-Rating: IP66
2.2 – Wireless
● Two-way NextCentury RF Connect™
● 902-928 MHz Unlicensed Band
2.3 – Dual Meter+™
● Any combination of two encoded or pulse-out meters
● Or, single meter pulse-in and pulse-out
2.4 – Wireless Configuration
● Direct Connect or Cloud configure (see section 6)
● Pre-programming available
2.5 – Battery
● Preinstalled, field replaceable CR18505
● Up to *10-year battery life
*Note: 10-year battery life calculated and tested at typical operating
temperatures between 60ºF-90ºF and a 6-hr device check-in.
Achieved battery life can be greater or less than 10 years depending
on the meter type(s), system configuration, and lifetime operating
temperature.
2.6 – Dimensions:
● Display unit and mounting plate: 5.7” x 4.6” x 1.7”
(145mm x 117mm x 44mm)
● Mounting holes center-to-center: 3.5” (88.4 mm)
● Compatible with a standard single gang wall-box
2.7 – Operation Environment:
● -20°C to 60°C (-4°F to 140°F )
● Indoor or Outdoor (IP 66, non-submersible)
3| Meter Compatibility
The NextCentury Remote Reader integrates Dual Meter+™
technology, allowing for compatibility with virtually all modern
meter outputs.
3.1 – Pulse Output Meters
● Passive pulse sensing (including reed switch, solid-
state relay, contact relay, open-drain types)
● Active voltage sensing (max. 16 VDC)
3.2 – Encoded Output Meters
● Neptune (including ProRead, ECoder, and ProCoder
register models)
● Sensus UI-1203 (includes most meter models from
Sensus, Hersey, Mueller, Master Meter, Badger,
Kamstrup, Elster, Metron-Farnier, and Zenner)
● Elster/AMCO K-Frame (includes most meter models
from Elster, AMCO, ABB and Kent)
● GWF ECO (Unico, Unico2coder)

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4| Packaging Contents
A - RR4-TR Remote Reader
E - Box Mount Screws #6-32
B - Mounting Plate
F - Wire Security Assembly
C - Sheetrock Anchors
G - Activation Magnet (one per
case)
D- Wall Mount Screws #6-20
5| In-Field Installation
5.1 – Detach from Mounting Plate
● Pull down the security tab, the Remote Reader can
then be pulled off the mounting plate.
● Slide the security tab back to its original position
when installation is complete.
DO NOT open the Remote Reader unless replacement of the
battery is necessary (approx. every 10 years). It is not necessary
to disassemble/open a Remote Reader during installation.
5.2 – Mounting Plate Installation
● Hold the mounting plate at the desired height and use
the integrated level to straighten
● Use a pencil to mark holes for pre-drilling
● Pre-drill using a 7/32” (5.5mm) drill bit
● Insert plastic anchors and attach the mounting plate
with a PH-1 screwdriver and the two screws (fig. 4-D)
5.3 – Wall Box (optional)
● Pass the meter wire(s) through the mounting plate
access holes
● Use a PH-1 screwdriver and the two screws (fig. 4-E)
to attach the mounting plate
5.4 – Meter Wiring
The Remote Reader can be connected to one or two meters. Use
Meter 1 (left 3 terminals) and Meter 2 (right 3 terminals) to
connect meters to the Remote Reader’s mounting plate.
● Strip meter wire ends to 3/16” (5 mm)
● Insert the wire ends into the terminal block and
tighten securely using a PH-1 screwdriver
5.5 – Meter Wiring Diagram
5.6 – Tamper Evident Seal
● The Security Wire Seal (figure 4-F) can be used
according to your installation specifications.
6| Configuration Programming Methods
6.1 – Direct Connect Using Mobile Device
Using the NCSS Mobile App, your Android or iOS mobile device
can communicate directly with the Remote Reader in order to
set the configuration (see section 7).

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6.2 – Cloud Configuration
The Remote Reader can also receive a configuration that has
been programmed on the NextCentury website. This method
can be used when a cloud-connected Gateway and Repeaters
have already been installed (see section 8).
6.3 – Magnet Activation
Device activation is performed by swiping a magnet past the
right side of the Remote Reader.
● The Remote Reader will now be available to Direct
Connect to your mobile device (see section 7)
● The Remote Reader will check-in to a programmed
Gateway (see section 8)
A magnet is moved past the activation zone highlighted above.
7| Direct Connect Configuration
7.1 –Mobile App
The NCSS Mobile App allows technicians to connect wirelessly
to the Remote Reader to set the configuration. This includes:
• Configuring for the meter’s unit of measure and
multiplier
• Selecting the utility type
• Entering an initial meter read (pulse meters)
• Clearing a tamper alert
7.2 –Download
The NextCentury Submetering Solutions “NCSS” Mobile App
can be found on the Google Play or App Store.
7.2 – Direct Connect Tool
The Direct Connect tool allows your mobile device to
communicate directly with the Remote Reader.
● Log in to the mobile app and navigate to the Direct
Connect tool
● Swipe a magnet past the Remote Reader’s activation
zone – a gear icon will appear on the display
● The Remote Reader will appear on the app and can be
selected in order to configure
The Remote Reader is selected on the mobile app and configuration changes
can then be made.
8| Cloud Configuration
8.1 – Website Management
The NextCentury website facilitates the cloud management of
equipment installed at a property. Equipment including the
Gateway, Repeaters, and the Remote Readers are programmed
on the web interface as a part of installation.
Visit support.nextcenturymeters.com for additional information
regarding property setup.
8.2 – Programming
● Program the Remote Reader on the website with the
applicable meter configuration.
● The cloud-connected Gateway will send this
configuration to the Remote Reader when it next
checks in.
8.3 – Initiating Wireless Check-In
● A wireless check-in is initiated using a magnet within
the magnetic activation zone
● The Remote Reader will blink green indicating it
received a response from the Gateway
● If configuration changes were made using the website,
they will now be applied by the Remote Reader
8.4 – LED Indicator
The LED indicator provides feedback to easily check the status of
the RR4-TR.
Checking In (red)
Meter 1 Pulse (blue)
Response Received (green)
Meter 2 Pulse (purple)

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9| LCD Display
9.1 – LCD Options
9.2 – Meter Display Views
The Remote Reader will cycle through the following views at a 5-
10 second interval (as applicable to its configuration).
Meter 1
• Meter read, utility, unit of measure (UoM)
• Meter read, UoM, serial number (encoded)
Meter 2
• Meter read, utility, UoM
• Meter read, UoM, serial number (encoded)
9.3 – Event Count
The Remote Reader maintains a lifetime count of all
configuration change instances.
The event count is displayed every 5th meter view (previous
section). Example: displays as “Event 0001”.
9.4 – Alerts
The Remote Reader displays an icon for active alerts. Freeze,
leak, and low battery alerts are cleared automatically when the
alert condition is no longer true.
Note: Tamper Alerts must be cleared manually using the mobile
app (see section 7).
Tamper Alert: device has been removed
from mounting plate
Leak or Freeze Alert: a leak or freezing
temperatures currently detected
Low Battery Alert: replacement needed
(less than 4-6 months remaining)
9.5 – Radio Signal-Strength
An RF indicator icon will appear immediately after the Remote
Reader checks in. This indicator provides quick feedback to a
technician of network signal strength.
Radio Indicator
Displays 1-3 bars based on the
most recent check-in.
9.6 – Utility Types
The configured utility type is shown on the bottom left of the
display.
• All Water
• Cold Water
• Hot Water
• Commercial Water
• Gas
• Electric
9.7 – Units of Measure
The configured unit of measure is shown on the bottom right of
the display.
• gallons (water)
• liters (water)
• cubic feet (water, gas)
• cubic yards (water, gas)
• cubic meters (water, gas)
• kWh (electric)
• Wh (electric)
• BTU (thermal)
10| Television and Radio Interference
NOTE: 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 particular 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.
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by
Company Name may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and
operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your
body.
As per 47 CFR §15.19
(All other devices shall bear the following statement in a conspicuous
location on the device:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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As per 47 CFR §15.21
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or
unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. In
cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than paper, such
as on a computer disk or over the Internet, the information required by
this section may be included in the manual in that alternative form,
provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the capability to
access information in that form.
ISED Statement
This radio transmitter (identify the device by certification number) has been
approved by Industry Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below
with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in
this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type,
are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Immediately following the above notice, the manufacturer shall provide
a list of all antenna types approved for use with the transmitter,
indicating the maximum permissible antenna gain (in dBi).
8.4 User Manual Notice for Licence-Exempt Radio Apparatus
User manuals for license-exempt radio apparatus shall contain the
following text, or an equivalent notice that shall be displayed in a
conspicuous location, either in the user manual or on the device, or both:
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development
Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. 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.
Cet appareil est conforme aux flux RSS exemptés de licence
d'Innovation, Science et Développement économique Canada.
L'opération est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférence; et
(2) Cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris les
interférences susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable
de l'appareil.
ISEDC Radiation Exposure Statement
[English] Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with
the IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
[French] Énoncé d'exposition aux rayonnements: Cet équipement est
conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ioniques RSS-102
Pour un environnement incontrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et
utilisé avec un Distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre
corps.
10| Warranty/Disclaimer Scope of
Warranty
NextCentury warrants that all communication equipment manufactured
by NextCentury will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use and in accordance with NextCentury’s documented
installation and operating procedures for a period of three (3) years from
the date of manufacture.
Products not manufactured by NextCentury, including without
limitation, accessories, attachments, meters, or batteries used in
conjunction with NextCentury equipment are warranted, if at all, only
by the original manufacturer. NextCentury’s warranties do not include
replacement of batteries used to power NextCentury products.
Limits of Liability
This warranty only applies to Read Management System components
produced by NextCentury, and does not cover any products which have
been damaged by misconduct, negligence, vandalism, acts of God,
excessive operating conditions, or unauthorized attachments or
modifications. This warranty will be null and void if products are placed in
non-recommended installation application/fashion, or are converted,
altered, or treated by other than NextCentury recommended procedures
and instructions, or are read by equipment not approved by NextCentury.
NextCentury’s liability and customer’s exclusive remedy under this
warranty is expressly limited to repair or replacement of the product at
NextCentury’s option, and is conditioned upon the customer returning
the product(s) to the location designated by NextCentury within the
warranty periods or limits stated herein, and pre-paying the freight costs
both to and from specified location. In no event shall NextCentury be
liable for costs or expenses associated with the removal or installation of
products under this warranty.
NextCentury shall have no liability or responsibility to the purchaser or
any third party for any loss, cost, expense, damage, or liability, whether
direct or indirect, or for special, incidental, indirect, or consequential
damages of any kind, regardless of whether such liability is based on
breach of contract, tort, strict liability, breach of warranties, or otherwise,
and even if advised of the likelihood of such damages. Incidental and
consequential damages include, but are not limited to, lost revenue, loss
of profits, data, business, or goodwill. In addition, damages resulting from
negligence on the part of the customer, including, but not limited to, the
care and maintenance of NextCentury products or damages resulting
from negligence regarding periodic testing of the product’s performance,
are not covered under this guarantee.
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS NOT EXPRESSLY APPROVED BY
NEXTCENTURY MAY VOID THIS WARRANTY AND THE USER’S
AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AVAILABLE TO THE PURCHASER AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, GUARANTEES, OR REMEDIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR
ORAL, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ALL OF WHICH NEXTCENTURY HEREBY
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS.
Due to updated regulations and product improvements, NextCentury
Submetering Systems, LLC reserves the right to change the product
specifications without notice.
11| Additional Resources
For additional resources, please visit:
products.nextcenturymeters.com/rr4-tr
Product Support:
Phone: [phone]
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