User Manual

VRT DIRECT GAS-METER TRANSPONDER OVERVIEW CHAPTER 3
Page 6 EnergyAxis Gas Module ― User Guide
Elster Integrated Solutions • Draft A Nov. 2007
EnergyAxis Direct Gas-meter Transponder and
Components
The EnergyAxis Direct Gas-meter Transponder is available for three
types of meters. The transponder has a high impact plastic housing
with rubber gasket and it includes the following components:
• RF transmitter
• RF receiver
• Tamper switch
• Transmit and receive antennas
• Battery
• Electronic components
The meter’s existing index and index cover are attached to the
EnergyAxis gas-meter transponder during installation.
The index cover is not
shipped with the standard transponder, but
may be purchased separately, if needed. (See page 16)
Identifying the Components
To determine the transponder type for each meter, refer to the photo
on the previous page.
Each shipment of transponders includes all of the hardware
necessary to successfully install a transponder onto a meter. This
hardware includes index screws to attach the index to the
transponder, three or four longer bolts to attach the
transponder/index assembly to the meter, two vandal plugs, and an
index cover gasket as shown in the photos below. Index covers are
sold separately.
This hardware can also be purchased separately.
Type A hardware
Type R & R415 hardware
Type S hardware