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Gridstream RF Coupling Antenna Installation Guide Landis+Gyr
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Gridstream RF Enhanced Elster A3 Mounting Procedure
This procedure supports the L+G Elster A3RALNQ meter.
 NOTE: The passive 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 area with an
alcohol wipe and let the area dry 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 onto the meter
housing at the 1:00 o’clock position of
the meter while positioning the upper edge of the antenna 2.5 cm below the to surface of the
meter cover.
Align the antenna center point at the 1:00 position (Texture change in plastic)
with the upper edge of the antenna 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top surface of
the meter cover
Figure 8. Installation On Elster A3 Meters
4. Wrap the cable tie over and through the antenna guides, and around the meter. Thread the cable
tie into the mating end of itself.
Figure 9. Antenna Guides
Draft 9/25/2015