User Manual

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
EnergyAxis Gas Module ― User Guide Page 1
Elster Integrated Solutions • Draft Rev A Nov. 2007
Chapter One
Introduction
The EnergyAxis Gas Module is the heart of Elster Integrated
Solutions’ portfolio of products for automated metering infrastructure
(AMI).
About this Document
The EnergyAxis Gas Module User Guide provides instructions for
installing and troubleshooting transponders. It also includes an
overview of both AMI in general and EnergyAxis technology in
particular.
Actual procedures are covered in two sets of chapters. One is set
for direct mounted transponders (transponders connected directly to
the meter index) and the other set is for remote-mounted
transponders (transponders mounted some distance away from the
meter index):
• Chapters 3 and 4 discuss the installation, operation and
programming of direct-mounted transponders. These are
typically used for residential applications with 1ft and 2 ft
meters.
• Chapters 5 and 6 cover installation, operation and programming
of remote-mounted transponders. These are typically used for
commercial applications with 5 ft and 10 ft meters.
Audience
This document is designed for utility industry installers and
supervisory staff. In order to establish appropriate levels of detail for
the material, this document assumes the following:
 The user is proficient in installing and EnergyAxis transponders
and possesses all the skills necessary to conduct meter
installation reading meters of the type currently compatible with
and reading by conventional means.
 The user has little or no prior expertise in the EnergyAxis AMI
technology.
 The user is familiar with common data entry devices and
techniques.
 The user will receive (or has received) instructions for operation
of an appropriate EnergyAxis programmer elsewhere (in a
separate document or training program).