User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- ContentsTable of Contents
- Itron Mobile Radio Compliance
- 1 Introduction
- 2 About Your Itron Mobile Radio
- 3 Daily Operation
- 4 LED Status Indicators
- 5 Communication Ports
- 6 Carrying the Portable Itron Mobile Radio
- 7 Installing the IMR-FT
- 8 Maintaining your Itron Mobile Radio
- 9 Storing Your Radio
- 10 Battery Basics
- 11 Safety
- 12 Troubleshooting
- 13 Optimizing Bluetooth® Performance
- 14 Itron Mobile Radio Capabilities and Limitations
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Missing contact element in the whip.
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Loose or damaged coax cable at the antenna base.
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Missing or damaged O-ring gasket.
2. Use a good contact cleaner to clean the area if oxidation or corrosion is found. Follow with
a good conductive protectant. Contact Itron Support Services if you need assistance.
Cleaning the Antenna
Regular cleaning is recommended to maintain both the performance and the appearance of
your omni-directional RF antenna.
Clean the antenna in the same manner as your vehicle. Apply a quality car wax to the antenna
and base to help protect the finish and extend the life of the antenna.
Note: Before taking the vehicle through an automatic car wash that might damage the
antenna, Itron recommends that you remove the antenna whip from the permanent mount
or the magnetic mount and antenna from the vehicle.
Replacing the Antenna Gasket
Inspect the gasket regularly to verify that it is intact, free from debris, and properly seals the
antenna and base. To maintain the integrity and performance of the antenna, Itron
recommends that you replace the gasket located in the antenna base minimally once a year.
For more information about ordering the gasket, log onto Itron Access or contact Itron Support
Services at 1.877.487.6602.
1. Turn the antenna base counter-clockwise to remove it from the mount.
2. Remove the gasket from the base.
3. Place a new gasket on the base and push it firmly into place.
4. Ensure that the gasket is level with the antenna base to prevent pinching when the
antenna is reconnected.
5. Reconnect the antenna to the mount by turning it clockwise until it is firmly seated on the
base.
Replacing the Mobile Vehicle Antenna Cable
Itron recommends changing the antenna cable once a year. For more information about
ordering the antenna cable, log onto Itron Access or contact Itron Support Services at
1.877.487.6602.
1. Unscrew the antenna cable from the IMR-FT.
2. Unscrew the antenna cable from the antenna base.
3. Attach the new antenna cable to the antenna base.
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Itron Mobile Radio User Guide Chapter 8 Maintaining your Itron Mobile Radio