User's Manual

CENTRON GPRS SmartMeter User Guide
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2 Getting Started
Please review the reference documentation before you begin the installation and use of the supporting
software.
2.1 Operations
The CENTRON SmartMeter is an Itron CENTRON electronic single-phase electricity meter integrated
with a SmartSynch Interface (SSI) Module, which fully supports ANSI standards for electricity metering
and is intended for use by commercial and industrial utility customers.
The CENTRON SmartMeter offers you secure over-the-air transfer of data between the SmartMeter and
the TMS (Transaction Management System).
2.2 Safety Precautions
The CENTRON SmartMeter contains a Siemens MC56 GPRS Cellular Engine for wireless
communication purposes. The following safety precautions pertain to the hazards related to this device’s
radio frequency (RF) functionality and must be observed during all phases of installation, operation,
service, and repair. Failure to comply with these precautions violates safety standards of design,
manufacture, and intended use of the product.
WARNING!
Use authorized utility procedures for installing, maintaining, and removing a SmartMeter.
Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if devices are not properly
installed and operated.
2.2.1 Interference with Medical Equipment
Before installing the CENTRON SmartMeter on the premises of a hospital or other health care facility,
observe the restrictions on the use of mobile communication devices in sensitive areas. Some medical
equipment may be sensitive to radio frequency (RF) energy, possibly requiring the meter to be properly
shielded or placed in an alternate location.
The operation of cardiac pacemakers, hearing aids, and other implanted medical equipment can be
affected by interference from cellular devices placed too closely. Pacemaker patients are advised to
observe the same precautions recommended for handheld mobile phones while installing or operating the
CENTRON SmartMeter.
2.2.2 Fire or Explosion Hazards
Do not install or operate the CENTRON SmartMeter in the presence of flammable gases or fumes. This
includes gasoline stations, fuel depots, chemical plants, or sites where blasting operations are in
progress. Operation of any electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres can constitute a
safety hazard.