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Gridstream RF Coupling Antenna Installation Guide Landis+Gyr
6 98-1245 Rev AF Landis+Gyr Confidential Information
General Installation Guidelines
Determine the optimum location for Gridstream Remote antenna installation. This will vary
depending on the location of the meter. In general, the antenna should be:
• Installed as close to line
of sight with a Gridstream RF network equipment as is possible.
• Mounted
so that it is at least four inches from the nearest structure.
• Mounted so
that a meter box cover, if the endpoint is enclosed in one, can be removed
without interference from the remoted antenna.
• For inside-premise installations, Grid
stream Remote antennas may be mounted in the
proximity of an available window, or may need to be routed to the outside if the signal
strength is insufficient.
• Mounte
d so that the antenna connector is OUTSIDE the meter box. A 1-inch hole should be
drilled in the meter box so that the connector can be fed through the box. Use the appropriate
mounting bracket to mount the antenna external to the meter box.
• Mounted
so that any length of additional cable is minimized. The best practice for maximum
cable length is to not exceed line loss (refer to cable manufactures line loss chart) vs. gain of
antenna, the RF link loss by use of passive antenna can be excluded from the line loss
calculation.
It is the responsibility of local installation organizations to ensure t
hat local wiring codes and
requirements are met, including the application of a safety ground, when required.
 NOTE: This device and the supplied installation components are UV-resistant.
A CAUTION: You can only use a 5dBi Whip Antenna that is consistent with the characteristics of
106119-00. To avoid violation of the FCC grant for these meters, do not use any other type of
antenna.
Draft 9/25/2015