2 Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender Installation and User Guide D R AF T 5. 14 .
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FCC and Industry Canada Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 FCC Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Landis+Gyr Import the Meter Manufacturer File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Generating the Import Installation File (IIF) - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Create an Import Installation File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Importing the IIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Introduction and Overview Overview D R AF T 5. 14 .2 01 2 The Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender is a 600mW radio transceiver operating in the 902-928 MHz unlicensed ISM band in conjunction with other Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF radios. It is designed to extend the range of the network in rural environments, where the distance between neighboring endpoints is too great for them to communicate reliably. Figure 1 - 1.
Chapter 1 - Introduction and Overview Landis+Gyr 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.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 1 - Introduction and Overview ateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante. Le présent émetteur radio (5294A-NG6R2S4) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance requise pour chaque type d'antenne.
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2 Installation For All Installations Proper planning and thorough preparation are critical to successful installation of the Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender (Extender). 01 2 Safety Overview .2 Prior to starting the installation process, you must develop and launch an installer safety training plan for initial, refresher and ongoing safety training. Ensure that installers receive appropriate initial and refresher training to meet their specific safety-related responsibilities.
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr Extender Installation Overview The final guidelines provided by the utility or municipality determine where the Extender can be installed. It is the installer’s responsibility to know and follow the utility or municipality guidelines before installing the Extender. The utility provides installation information for every Extender to be installed, such as: • Street address or Latitude/Longitude of site location.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Installation Table 2-1. Extender Installation Components Description Part Number Qty Antenna-Whip 106119-000 1 Cable Assembly, AC Power, UME, 10', #10AWG Solid 19-1196 1 Series IV Mesh Extender 26-1903 1 45-1216 1 Antenna-Whip 106119-000 1 Series IV Mesh Extender 26-1903 1 45-1098 1 101983-025 2 22-0421 2 Washer, Spring Lock, ID .26", SS 22-1147 2 Washer, ID .266", OD .563" X .
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr Attach Extender to Standard Mounting Bracket 1. Install the Extender to the mounting bracket in the orientation as shown in Figure 2 - 1: • Insert screw (A), with a spring washer (B) and a flat washer (C) in the center hole of each side of the Extender and align to the pem nuts in the mounting bracket (D). A D 5. 14 .2 01 2 B C AF T Figure 2 - 1. Attach Extender to the Mounting Bracket D R 2. Insert the plug of the AC cable (E) into the AC socket (F).
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Installation NOTE: Be sure to push the plug all the way in and feel a click to lock the AC cable. 3. Insert and tighten two UV stable tie wraps (G) to attach the AC cable, while making sure the cable is straight and not twisted up or down relative to its mating connector. AF T 5. 14 .2 01 2 G D R Figure 2 - 3.
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr Grounding (Optional) If a ground wire is required for your installation, a 6 AWG solid copper wire is recommended. 1. Install a 6 AWG solid copper wire ground connector (A) by tightening the screw (B). 2. Insert the grounding wire (C) through the ground connector and into the small hole in the enclosure (D). 3. Insert and tighten the screw (E) to fix the wire as shown. 4. Tighten the set screw (F) on the ground connector. .2 01 2 D E 5.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Installation • Volt meter • 5/8” DA bolt with two nuts and washers • Miscellaneous hardware as required for installation and grounding Wood Pole Installation Procedure The following procedure details Extender installation on a standard wood utility pole. Ensure that required tools and materials are on hand and available. 1. Mount the Extender and grounding components, if required, to the mounting bracket with the hardware provided. 2.
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr 5. 14 .2 01 2 6. Attach the wires from the Extender to the screws on the terminal blocks inside the power disconnect box. Provide enough tension relief and a drip loop on the power cable below the power disconnnect box. • AF T Figure 2 - 6. Sample Power Disconnect Option For any cables in an assembly, allow some slack to rest below metal parts. The slack is called a “drip loop”.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Installation 8. Securely hand tighten the included antenna on the antenna mounting connector of the Extender. If the Extender is mounted upside down (antenna up), always inspect and verify the presence of an O-ring on the antenna base. The O-ring is included with the antenna. Verify that the Oring has no physical deformities that could compromise the water tight seal at the base of the antenna.
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr 10. Secure power cable to pole as needed. NOTE: While securing the power cable to the pole, care must be taken to NOT DAMAGE the outer jacket of the power cable. A nick in the outer jacket will allow water to migrate inside the power disconnect switch and flood it. Provide enough tension relief and a drip loop for the power cable. 11. Energize the Extender by moving the power disconnect to the ON (closed) position in the installed power disconnect box.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Installation A 2 B 01 Figure 2 - 8. Steel Pole Mount 3. Hold the Extender and mounting brackets in place and tighten band clamps. The Extender may be mounted with either an Up or Down antenna orientation to obtain the best communication path for your location. .2 • 14 4. Mount the optional power disconnect box on the pole with stainless steel band and brackets or non-corrosive bolts to tapped holes, according to local codes and best practices.
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr 9. Connect the grounding wire, if required, to the pole ground or neutral ground as local code allows. If no ground wire is present, install a 8’ by 5/8” copper clad steel ground rod and connect with the proper clamp. Attach the ground wire to the pole with the proper staples and standard spacing. A. Be sure to avoid right angle or sharp bends in routing the ground wire. B. Bond this ground wire to the power neutral if local rules require. D R AF T 5. 14 .
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Installation Streetlight Arm Mount Installation VERIFY this street light has power 24/7 and is NOT remotely switched. Mount Extender to Streetlight Bracket The following procedure details Extender installation on a standard steetlight arm. Ensure that required tools and materials are on hand and available. 1. Attach the Extender to the streetlight mounting bracket. A.
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr Mount on Streetlight Arm The Extender may be mounted with either an Up or Down antenna orientation to obtain the best communication path for your location. 1. Attach the Extender to the streetlight arm. A. Place the V-Bolt (A) over the streetlight arm and through the holes in the streetlight bracket. B. Hold Extender in position and place washers (B) and nuts (C) on the threaded ends of the bolts and torque to 45 +/- 5 lbs. C.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Installation 5. Re-install the photocell in the same manner. 6. Using UV stable tie wraps, secure the power cable to the light head. Landis+Gyr recommends that tie wraps be the steroid version - about 1/2” to 3/4” wide and very thick. • While securing the power cable to the streetlight arm, care must be taken to NOT DAMAGE the outer jacket of the power cable. A nick in the outer jacket will allow water to migrate inside the Extender or the adapter.
Chapter 2 - Installation Landis+Gyr Grounding (Optional) If a ground wire is required for your installation, a 6 AWG solid copper wire is recommended. 1. Install a 6 AWG solid copper wire ground connector (A) by tightening the screw (B). 2. Insert the grounding wire (C) through the ground connector and into the small hole in the enclosure (D). 3. Insert and tighten the screw (E) to fix the wire as shown. 4. Tighten the set screw (F) on the ground connector. D 01 2 E 14 .2 C AF T 5.
3 RadioShop and Endpoint Testing Manager (ETM) Configuration Using RadioShop 2 Wireless Configuration 01 RadioShop 5.3 (or later), may be used for network configuration of the Extender. .2 After the Extender has been installed, you may use a computer to connect to a local head-end radio (IWR), which will then be used to communicate with the Extender over the air. 14 For further assistance on how to connect to your local head-end radio, please refer to the latest RadioShop user's manual. 5.
Chapter 3 - RadioShop and Endpoint Testing Manager (ETM) Landis+Gyr 4. Once connected, the local radio's LAN address will appear on the list at the top left-hand side of the screen, and a radio configuration report will be displayed in the main window. 2 Figure 3 - 2. Local Radio LAN Address NOTE: In the example above, the Network Id of the Local Radio is 450. It must be changed to 670 to be able to communicate with a new Extender.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - RadioShop and Endpoint Testing Manager (ETM) Figure 3 - 4. Network ID 670 14 .2 01 2 4. The Final Confirmation window will open. Click Next. Figure 3 - 5. Final Confirmation Window D R AF T 5. 5. A confirmation message verifies that the new Network ID has been assigned to the radio. Click Finish to return to RadioShop. Figure 3 - 6. Click Finish to Finalize Configuration 6. RadioShop will reboot your Local Radio and run another Radio Configuration Report. 7.
Chapter 3 - RadioShop and Endpoint Testing Manager (ETM) Landis+Gyr 1. Make sure your local radio is highlighted on the Nodes Pane. 2. Click Generate WAN Nodes Report. 3. From RadioShop home click Utilities > Radio > Discover Neighbors. Figure 3 - 8. Discovering Neighbors 14 .2 01 2 4. Once discovered, the Extender’s LAN Address will show up on the Nodes pane. 5. Figure 3 - 9. Extender Added to Nodes Pane AF T 5.
4 Extender Configuration in Command Center Overview Similar to endpoints, Extenders will auto-register to Command Center. After the Extender has been installed, it will attempt to auto register. For the Extender auto registration to complete successfully, the following prerequisites must be observed. Correct Network ID must be coded into the Extender • The Extender must be in Operational Mode • The Extender must be loaded with Firmware version 4.0a .
Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center Landis+Gyr 2. Click the CSV Template link. 3. Select Save and designate the file location. 4. Open up the saved .CSV file with Microsoft Excel. 5. Fill in the columns with the appropriate data. Each row in the document represents one Extender (or Endpoint) and should only contain data related to that specific unit. Required fields are Customer Number and AMR Serial Number. 6. Click the Save button and close your file.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center Create an Import Installation File Following is the procedure to create An Import Installation File. 1. From Command Center home, select Operations > Import > Import Installation File. 01 2 The Import Installation File window will open. 2. Click the CSV Template link. .2 Figure 4 - 3. Import Installation Window 14 3. Select Save and designate the file location. 4. Open up the saved .CSV file with Microsoft Excel. Table 4-1.
Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center Landis+Gyr Table 4-1. Installed Meter Number* AlphaNum (20) Meter number of the new meter being installed. This meter must exist in Command Center prior to importing the Import Installation File. Must parse to Decimal format Installed Endpoint Serial Number* Decimal (9) The serial number of the new meter being installed. Note: Endpoint serial numbers must be converted from Hex to Decimal.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center 4. Click Save to upload the file. 5. The Extender described in the IIF should now appear in Command Center. The Extender should display the data entered for it and have the status 'Installed'. Time Zone In order to report readings time correctly, the Extender must be programmed with the appropriate time zone.
Landis+Gyr .2 01 2 Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center 14 Figure 4 - 6. Time Zone List AF T Extender Management 5. 3. Note the correct Time Zone Value for your IIF. The RF Mesh Endpoint Information screen will also provide information about the Extenders and Mesh Extenders in the utility’s RF Mesh system. This screen summarizes information about a selected Extender and provides an interface for sending commands to the Extender.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center 14 .2 01 2 4. Click the Details link. The Gridstream RF Endpoint Information Screen will open for the Extender, shown in Figure 4 - 8 5. Figure 4 - 8. Gridstream RF Endpoint Information The following information is displayed: Status. Displays the current status of the Extender. Select the View History link to see the Status Changes window. • Model. Displays the model type. • Collector.
Landis+Gyr 14 .2 01 2 Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center Figure 4 - 9. General Settings Tab 5. The General Settings tab displays current Extender settings. Data displayed includes: Latest Signal Quality. N/A • Latest Phase. N/A • Initial Programming. Indicates the date the Extender was originally programmed and deployed in the field. • Last Programming. Displays the last date the Extender was programmed. • Last Good Packet.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center Manage Tab The Manage screen, allows the user to issue commands to the current Extender, as well as, view commands previously issued. The following commands may be issued to the Extender: Ping. This command returns a basic response from the Extender. This command is useful in determining if communication is available to the Extender via the mesh network. • Get Network Stats. The Get Network Stats command response.
Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center Landis+Gyr History Tab 14 .2 01 2 The History Tab, shown in Figure 4 - 12, provides a list of the events and errors that have been logged by this Extender. 5. Figure 4 - 12. Extender History tab Remove Extender from Command Center AF T This function allows the user to remove a deployed Extender from service. The removed Extender can either be put back into inventory or archived. 1. From Command Center, select Operations > Endpoints.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Extender Configuration in Command Center Figure 4 - 14. Remove Endpoint From Service 5. Enter Removed Electric Meter Information: A. Enter the Final kWh Reading. N/A. 2 B. Enter the Final Reading Date. N/A. 01 C. Enter Removed Endpoint Information. Select a reason for the removal from the drop down list box. .2 D. Awaiting Redeployment. This option will transition the endpoint to Inventory status. 14 E. Permanently Remove From Service. This option will archive the endpoint.
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5 Product Specifications Series IV Mesh Extender Specifications Voltage Transmitter Frequency (MHz) 01 AF T Frequency Deviation Referenced to Antenna Input, CW conducted power at the N connector +27.5 dBm 5. f0 Specification .2 902-928 RF Output, Typical Frequency Range Condition 14 RF Output, Minimum 120-277 VAC 2 Electrical D Data Rates R Receiver Frequency Stability 902.2~927.9 MHz +/- 4.95 to +/-57.6 kHz, depending on data rate Output Impedance Frequency Stability +29.
Chapter 5 - Product Specifications Landis+Gyr General Environmental Outdoor, rain-protected, sunlight-exposed Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85C Storage Temperature Range -40 to +85C Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Size 8.75 x 7 x 2.25 inches, typical Weight 2.8 lbs., typical Enclosure Material/Type Aluminum/NEMA-4 Color Gray Mounting Options Wood pole, Metal pole, Streetlight arm Environmental 01 2 Mechanical Technical Support 14 .
