User's Manual

2.4 GHz Communications Option Board
Installation Guide
Elster Integrated Solutions, LLC 12/3/2008
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Raleigh, NC 27610
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3. 2.4 GHZ COMMUNICATIONS OPTION BOARD DESCRIPTION
The 2.4 GHz Communications Option Board is part of a demand response system that
communicates with home thermostats and other devices that are part of the utilities industry.
When installed into an electric utilities meter, the 2.4 GHz Communications Option Board is
capable of communicating in an automated meter reading (AMR) system via the interface
connector.
4. ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY DESCRIPTION
4.1. SPECIFICATIONS
The 2.4 GHz Communications Option Board is an intentional radiator and is classified as a
Part 15.247 device. The critical specifications of the 2.4 GHz Communications Option Board
are listed in the following table:
Frequency Band 2405 – 2465 MHz
Classification DSS
Maximum Output Power 0.080W (+19 dBm)
Channel Spacing 5 MHz
Channel 6 dB Bandwidth 1.5 MHz
Number of Channels 13
Modulation O-QPSK
Power Supply 18VDC Nom.
Current Draw 40mA@18V