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DRAFT 8-27-2015 FCC Compliance 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.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration This document provides an overview of the material and steps required to integrate an Aclara Synergize™ RF Network endpoint module with a new or existing GE I-210 meter. Components Needed • Antenna • Meter • Bridge • Bridge Screws • RF board • Antenna holder • Bushings/Stand-offs • Bushing/stand-off screws I-210 Integration 2 1. Put on an ESD strap. 2. Remove the meter cover.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 3. Remove the top of the meter by squeezing the pair of clips on each side of the meter. 4.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration 4 5. Remove the red remote disconnect wire from the metal clip on the meter base. 6. Remove the black remote disconnect wire from the metal clip on the meter base.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 7. Attach the longer red and black remote disconnect wires as shown in the following image. 8. Verify the GE-supplied bridge is properly positioned on the meter base.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration 9. NOTE If the meter has the remote disconnect option, carefully pull the remote disconnect wire underneath the bridge so it can be properly routed in Step 12. 10. 6 Secure the bridge to the meter base using the two screws. Remove the backing from the antenna.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 11. NOTE Affix the antenna to the antenna holder. When applying the antenna, maximum bond strength can be obtained by thoroughly cleaning and drying the surface of the antenna holder with isopropyl alcohol. For applications such as this, it is important to use reagent grade solvents. Common household materials, such as rubbing alcohol, frequently contain oils to minimize the drying affect on skin, and can interfere with the performance of a pressure-sensitive adhesive.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration 12. NOTE 8 Place the antenna holder over the posts on the bridge. If the meter has the Remote Disconnect option, make sure the Remote Disconnect wire is routed between the bridge and the antenna holder.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 13. Install the RF board over the bridge posts. 14. Place the bushings/standoffs over the bridge posts.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration NOTE 10 15. Secure the bushings using the two screws. 16. Connect the antenna wire to the connector on the RF board. It is not required, but a Plug Insertion Tool (HRS U.FL-LP-IN) is available for mating U.FL series plugs and receptacles.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 17. NOTE Align the 12 pin connector on the under-side of the meter top to the connector on the RF board. If the meter has the remote disconnect option, align the connector on the remote disconnect wire to the connector on the underside of the meter top.
DRAFT 8-27-2015 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Meter Integration 18. Press the top of the meter into place. Ensure the retaining tabs lock in place. 19. Place the MAC ID label above the LCD and place the FCC label below the LCD as shown in the following image. MAC ID Label FCC Label 20. 12 Reinstall the meter cover.
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DRAFT 8-27-2015 APPENDIX A: FORM & MODULE P/NS CHAPTER0 Only the GE I-210 (JV103X677) meter forms listed below are qualified to be integrated with the Aclara Synergize™ RF Network module.
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DRAFT 8-27-2015 APPENDIX B: WIRING DIAGRAMS CHAPTER0 6 6 3 6 3 6 6 6 3 3 6 3 Synergize™ RF Network GE I-210 Integration Manual 17
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Synergize™ RF Network Endpoint Module Electrical Specifications Parameter Input Voltage Rating 4.
