User's Manual

Home Area Network Guide 15
CHAPTER
3
I NSTALLATION
This chapter provides details about setting up the Aclara HAN. Follow the
procedure in the order listed to ensure every the installation step is completed.
Prerequisites
Aclara personnel will help search the RCE into TNS, however there are steps that
must be performed prior to Aclara’s arrival. If, at any time, you would like to
speak with an Aclara representative about these instructions, please contact Aclara
Customer Care at [phone] or [e-mail].
1. Upon receipt of the HAN product groups, Meter Shop personnel should
acquaint themselves with the interaction of the components by performing
functions such as:
• Messaging -
• Pricing -
• Load Control -
• Retrieve Meter Data -
• Retrieve Interval Data -
Please refer to the Meter Shop Test Tool chapter on page 19 for details on setting
up and using the MSTT with the HAN devices.
2. The TNS patch must be installed prior to equipment installation.
3. The programmable thermostats must be installed and working prior to
Aclara setup.
4. The locations chosen by the utility must provide access to the interior of the
house at the time of installation.
5. Installers should be equipped with a GPS receiver. This will facilitate the
installation and search-in procedure.
These steps are described in more detail in the following sections.
TNS Patch
Follow these steps to install the HAN TNS patch.