User's Manual

Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Hardware
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Mechanical
Weight: 31 g (1.1 oz.)
Dimensions: 76 x 76 mm.
(3
x 3 in.)
Network Specifications
No hard limitation on number of meters per Gateway (actual number of meters per
Gateway depends on network performance requirements)
Full peer-to-peer communication
Fully self-configuring
Automatic routing
No network address management required
Automatic network acquisition
Automatic time synchronization of all nodes in the network
128 bit authentication/encryption
Operating Conditions
Environmental -40°C to +70°C
5 - 95% non-condensing humidity
Power Supply Internal to meter
Power Consumption 0.6 Watt typical