Chapter 5: Pit
R900 cellular endpoint Wall and Pit MIU Installation and Maintenance
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R900 cellular endpoint Pit Installation
The following section describes how to install a single R900 cellular endpoint in a pit location. The
Pit endpoint can be purchased in two formfactors:
• R900 cellular endpoint pit w/internal antenna
• R900 cellular endpoint pit w/external antenna
Be sure to select the appropriate version based on the recommendations in “Site Selection” on
page 24.
Installing the R900 cellular endpoint - Pit w/internal antenna
Follow this procedure to install the pit endpoint
1. Remove the pit lid.
2. Connect the endpoint to the meter/register using the appropriate 3-wire connection
type (see “installing the Scotchlok™ connectors” on page # for more details on
splicing)
3. Using a magnet, swipe clockwise around the top left corner of the endpoint, starting at the middle
of the endpoint’s longer side and ending at the middle of the short side.
4. To test the connection to the meter/register and the cellular connection, follow the steps in the
section “Testing the Installation” on page 20.
5. Insert the flange tube through the 1-3/4inch hole in the meter pit lid.