A capsule containing a powdered food substance which can be extracted by passing water through it to make a beverage comprises a body comprising a lower wall and a lateral wall, and a lid fixed to the body. A splice holder is mounted to the first face of the cradle base and defines a plurality of fiber optic splice slots positioned over the depression. The method is characterized by: receiving, at a radio frequency integrated circuit, prior to a transmission of at least one transmission burst of the sequence, information representative of the timing of the transmission of the at least one transmission burst; and generating timing signals, by the radio frequency integrated circuit that implement the transmission schedule. In addition, the outsole has a ground-engaging surface positioned at a first elevation. The temporary connect connects the prongs of the connector to the load leads of the meter cabinet, but isolates the connector and load prongs from the line leads. A flow-through path is bounded by the corresponding connecting channels and the valve together with the upper side of the piston.