User's Manual

Appendix E Antenna Line Sweeps Procedure
86 TDC-0971-011 CCU 100 and Repeater 100 Installation Guide
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Load Test: Performed with test equipment connected to bottom of coax, and precision 50
Ohm load terminated at top of the jumper. The purpose of this test to verify the coax
meets the manufacturer’s specifications.
Load Test Parameters
Sweep Range: 902 - 928 MHz
Markers: M1 -Peak R/L
Passing is determined by the manufacturer’s specifications for the type of coax being
tested. Results should be as good as or better than the manufacturer’s specification.
DTF Test: Performed with test equipment connected to bottom of coax, and top of the
coax with a 50 ohm Load Test device attached. The purpose of this test is to confirm the
line length of the coax as well as verify each connection point location / distance.
DTF Test Parameters
Sweep Range: 902 - 928 MHz
Markers : M1 – Peak
Understanding Party Responsibilities
This section outlines how Itron's role differs from the supplier's role in conducting the
Antenna Line Sweeps procedure.
Itron’s Responsibilities
Itron is responsible for the following aspects of the test:
• Physical verification of all network device installations, to confirm the supplier’s
quality of the installation work. The supplier should expect that representatives from
both Itron and the customer will be on site at several installations of each type of
network device (if not more), to ensure the installations meet the Itron and customer
quality and design requirements.
• Physical attendance at all remote antenna coax sweeps testing and final punch-walk
inspections. Itron will communicate any supplier workmanship concerns, to the
supplier, as soon as physically possible.
• Validation of the functionality of each Itron TCU 100, CCU 100, and Repeater 100
device, once the supplier has completed an installation and the devices are turned on.
Supplier’s Responsibilities
The supplier is responsible for the following aspects of the test:
• Performing the physical work required to install the Itron network devices, in
accordance with the Itron provided documentation and training, including site
grounding.
• Installing, where required, proper weatherproofing and grounding to ensure safe
operation of equipment.