Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities Instruction Manual

ORION® Fixed Network (SE) II Network Gateway Transceiver
2. If there is a connection, the backhaul antenna bracket and antenna can remain connected to the gateway. Remote
installation is not required for the backhaul antenna.
If there is no connection, remove the backhaul antenna bracket from the gateway.
There are two locknuts holding the backhaul antenna mounting bracket on the backplate. Remove those to
separate the antenna bracket and backhaul antenna from the backplate.
3. Move the antenna bracket with the backhaul antenna to the nearest outdoor location and test again.
4. If there is a connection, mount the backhaul
antenna bracket.
If there is still no connection to the gateway, move
the antenna bracket and backhaul antenna to the
highest location available, up to 100 feet away from
the gateway enclosure. Additional cable may be
required.
5. Mount the backhaul antenna bracket using either
V-block mounting hardware or Band-IT banding,
depending on the structure.
OTE:N The antenna can be inverted as shown in
Figure 58 for easier mounting. For complete
information, see "Backhaul Antenna Bracket"
on page 13.
Figure 58: Inverted backhaul antenna bracket
6. Prepare the cable and connector per manufacturer's instructions and connect to the Type N male connector at the
bottom of the backhaul antenna.
OTE:N A lightning arrestor is recommended for all remote antenna installations. See "Lightning Arrestors" on page
26 for additional information.
7. Collect the required VSWR readings after the
antenna is installed in its nal location. Record the
information on the form provided by Badger Meter.
See "Required Antenna Tests" on page 36.
8. Connect the backhaul antenna to the Type N female
connector on the gateway enclosure (marked
”Backhaul Antenna Only”).
The backhaul antenna cable can be connected
directly to the enclosure.
If needed, a 3-foot coaxial cable with Type N male
connectors (67628-001) can be used to transition
from the backhaul antenna connector to the Type N
female connector on the enclosure.
Figure 59: Backhaul Antenna connector
9. Complete the ORION Fixed Network II Gateway Installation Form and send the completed form to Badger Meter with
any attachments. The three-page form starts on page 43.
The remote backhaul antenna connection is complete.
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