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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 is an NTEP
certified remote display for water, electric, and gas applications.
The Remote Reader has an attractive consumer design, making it
an ideal solution for apartment and remote metering. The utility
and unit of measure are clearly displayed, ensuring an accurate
interpretation of the read.
In addition to displaying the meter read, the RR4-TR Remote
Reader operates as a wireless transceiver end-point to transmit
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,
run-time, and thermal meter models.
2| Technical Specifications
2.1 – Certifications
FCC: 2AB8I-RR4 IC: 20949-RR4
NTEP: 20-012 IP-Rating: Tested to IP65
2.2 – Wireless
● NextCentury two-way Communications Radio
● 902-928 MHz Unlicensed Band
2.3 – Dual Meter+™
● Any combination of two encoded or pulse-output
meters
● Pulse output configuration capable
2.4 – Configuration Methods
● A Cloud-connected GW301 Gateway or a DC301
Direct Connect device (sold separately) is required to
change the RR4-TR configuration.
● Pre-programming available.
2.5 – Battery
● Preinstalled, field replaceable ER18505
● Up to *10-year battery life
*Note: 10-year average battery life calculated and tested at typical
operating temperatures between 70ºF-90ºF. Battery life may be
reduced when operated outside of this range.
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 )
● Should be installed in an indoor, dry environment
● Outdoor Ratings: (coming soon)
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)
4| Packaging Contents
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