User Manual

Gridstream RF Coupling Antenna Installation Guide Landis+Gyr
10 98-1245 Rev AF Landis+Gyr Confidential Information
Gridstream RF Enhanced Integrated FOCUS AX/AX-SD Mounting
Procedure
This procedure supports the L+G FOCUS AX, L+G FOCUS RXAX, L+G FOCUS AXR, and L+G
FOCUS RXR meters.
 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 5 o’clock position
of the meter while positioning
the upper edge of the antenna 0.5 cm below the inner plastic cover as shown in Figure 6.
Figure 6. Installation On FOCUS Integrated 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 7. 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.
Draft 9/25/2015