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Gridstream RF Coupling Antenna Installation Guide Landis+Gyr
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Gridstream RF Enhanced Elster REXU Mounting Procedure
This procedure supports the TBD 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 7:00 o’clock position of
the meter while positioning the lower edge of the antenna 2.5 cm below the surface of the
meter cover.
7:00 o’clock will be 240 degrees if you use 3 o’clock as a reference, as
shown
in Figure 10.
Align the antenna center point at the 7:00 position with the lower edge of the
antenna 2.5 cm (1 inch) below the top surface of the meter cover
Figure 10. Installation On Elster REXU 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 11. 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