User's Manual

A3 ALPHA Meter/Collector
Product Guide July 2004
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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. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Move the receiving equipment farther away from the A3 ALPHA meter/
collector.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Industry Canada Statement
The term “IC” before the certification/registration number only signifies that the
Industry Canada technical specifications were met.
Technical
Specifications
Appendix E, “Technical Specifications,” of the A3 ALPHA Meter Technical Man-
ual (TM42-2190) lists the meter specifications for an A3 ALPHA meter. When the
A3 ALPHA meter is operating as a collector, the operating range for a Form 35S
meter is different than the specifications listed in TM42-2190.
Operating Ranges
Chapter 1, “Internal Telephone Modem,” of the Elster Electricity Modems prod-
uct guide (PG42-1006B or later) lists the specifications for the ITM3 option
board.
Voltage Nameplate nominal range Operating range
Form 35S 120 V to 240 V 96 V to 288 V
All other forms 120 V to 480 V 96 V to 528 V