Inovonics DCC5800 User Manual

Introduction, Dcc installation instructions

Data Concentrator and Communicator

Installation Guide

Introduction

The Data Concentrator and Communicator (DCC) is installed at the submetering site’s head-end
location to collect data from the transmitters using either the FA403 or the EN6540 receiver. It
can communicate with the billing service using a modem, or with an onsite technician’s computer
using a serial port. This allows the service technician to easily make changes to the site
information in the DCC, as well as to perform site data entry, data retrieval and trouble-shooting.

Inovonics Contact Information

If you have any problems with this installation, contact Inovonics techical support:

• E-mail: [email protected]
• Phone: (800) 782-2709

DCC Installation Instructions

Note:

Use the DCC Installation Diagram on page 3 with these instructions to install the Data
Concentrator and Communicator.

Using the anchors and screws provided, mount the receiver in a building where the

temperature will remain within 32° to 140°F (0° to 60°C), non-condensing.

• Typically, the higher the receiver is mounted, the better the RF reception. The receiver is

generally mounted at a height of six to seven feet.

• Mount the receiver in a location removed from metal. Metal objects (duct work, wire mesh

screens, boxes) will reduce RF range.

• Mount the receiver in a location where it will be accessible for future maintenance.

Caution:

Neither the receiver or the DCC should ever be installed at floor level.

Using the anchors and screws provided, mount the DCC within 100 feet of the receiver, in a

location near phone lines and a standard 120 VAC wall outlet.

Connect the receiver to the DCC using 4-conductor, 22 gauge, unshielded wire with a

maximum length of 100 feet.