User Manual

Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Coupling Antenna Installation Guide
Landis+Gyr Confidential Information 98-1245 Rev AF 7
Gridstream RF Enhanced FOCUS AX/AX-SD Mounting Procedure
This procedure supports the L+G FOCUS AX meter.
 NOTE: The RF Coupling Antenna should be mounted within 5 mm (0.25") of the indicated location
to achieve specified performance.
1. Clean the meter cover where the flex antenna will be installed. Wipe the cover mounting area
with an alcohol wipe and let the area dry for one minute before proceeding with the installation.
2. Peel the paper backing off of the adhesive tape (b
ottom of coupling antenna).
3. Firmly press the center of the antenna to the bottom (6 o’clock position
) of the meter while
aligning the upper edge of the antenna 1.2 cm below the inner plastic a shown in Figure 2.
Figure 2. Installation On FOCUS AX/AX-SD Meters
4. Wrap the cable tie through and over antenna guides, and around the meter. Thread the cable tie
into the mating end of itself.
Figure 3. Antenna Guides
5. Ensure that the cable tie is evenly placed over the antenna and cinch tight.
6. Install the remote antenna at the location indicated by the link assessment performed. If a link
ass
essment tool is not available, select a location that provides the best line of sight to the nearest
collector.
7. Once installed to the ante
nna, wrap the connector using cold flow tape. Tape should be wrapped
tightly and in a continuous manner. The tape should cover the cable one inch past the end of the
connector.
8. Secure the
cable to the side of the structure using appropriate hardware for the building
construction.
Draft 9/25/2015