User's Manual

EkaNet Pulse Node Hardware
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5.1 Overview
The EkaNet pulse node is an external device that provides up to four dry contact
closure pulse inputs. The node can interface to multiple meters with pulse
outputs and provides an easy and reliable way to enable meters to form a
wireless mesh network.
EkaNet pulse nodes are available for indoor or outdoor installations.
This section describes the procedures to integrate an EkaNet Pulse node with a
meter.
5.1.1 EkaNet Pulse Node Features
EkaNet Pulse nodes:
• operate in 915 MHz license-free bands
• perform automatic time synchronization
• provide real-time access to interval data
• contain local non-volatile data storage
• provide full wireless routing capability
Each EkaNet Pulse node is uniquely identified with a serial number. This
number is displayed on the label and is contained on the bar code. In addition,
the number is also embedded in the node’s software. This serial number is the
number displayed on the Field Tool and Network Manager to identify the node.
During installation, it is important to note the Eka Serial Number and the serial
number of the meter in which it is installed in order to map billing data from the
Eka serial number to the meter serial number at the database.