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CCU 100 and Repeater 100 Installation Guide 15
Proprietary and Confidential
Antenna Sweep Test
After remote antenna installation perform an antenna system sweep test and verify that
VSWR (voltage standing wave ratio) does not exceed 1.5:1. For more information, see
Perform an Antenna Sweep Test on page 62.
Caution All coaxial cable used to connect an antenna to the CCU/Repeater must be
properly grounded at the top and bottom of the coaxial line. Additionally, any cable
lengths of 200 feet or greater must be grounded each 100 feet. See Lightning
Arrestor on page 12 for more information.
Antenna Connectors
Connectors for the 900 MHz and WAN antenna cables need to be male Type N
connectors and must be sized according to the type of coaxial cable used. The GPS cable
requires TNC male and SMA male connectors. These connectors are available from a
variety of manufacturers.
Important All coaxial cable connections must be properly weather-proofed per
industry standards unless otherwise specified. If the CCU/Repeater is installed
indoors, only the connections located outside need to be weather-proofed.
Mounting Hardware
Depending on your installation location and configuration, the following mounting
hardware must be supplied by the installer to properly attach the CCU/Repeater to the
mounting surface.
Caution Since each installation is unique, you must ensure that the mounting
hardware you supply can securely support the CCU/Repeater. The CCU/Repeater
(minus attachment hardware) weighs 7 pounds. Itron recommends consulting with a
qualified engineer to verify load requirements and safety issues. Also, be sure to
check and comply with local codes when installing the CCU/Repeater.
Profile
Mounting surface
Suggested hardware/sizing
Utility pole Wood or steel pole High-strength stainless steel straps
Light pole Steel light pole High-strength stainless steel straps
Outdoor wall or pole
with remote 900 MHz
antenna
Concrete, wood, or steel wall 1/4 inch-20 lag screws or 1/4 inch-20 molly bolts
Wood or steel pole High-strength stainless steel straps
Indoor wall or pole
with remote 900 MHz
antenna and external
GPS/WAN antennas
Concrete, wood, sheetrock, or
steel wall
1/4 inch-20 lag screws or 1/4 inch-20 molly bolts
Wood or steel pole High-strength stainless steel straps
Pipe 2.5 inch to 3.5 inch
galvanized steel pipe
Two pipe mount brackets for pipes up to 3.5 inches in
diameter, supplied by Itron (part number FAB-0192-001,
two brackets are required for each CCU/Repeater).