User's Manual

Hardware Installation Guide 61
The EkaNet
TM
system is an optional component that can be used with the Mobile Collection
system. An additional antenna and radio are used to communicate with Eka-equipped
endpoints in the field to enable mobile demand reset functionality.
This chapter shows you how to install the EkaNet hardware components in a
vehicle and then connect them to the Mobile Collection system. In order to use the
mobile demand functionality in the Mobile Interface, a separate software
installation must be performed on the GoBook. See your system administrator for
more information.
EkaNet System for Mobile Demand Reset
The EkaNet radio is only required if you are using Itron Advanced Drive-by AMR (mobile
demand reset) for electric meters. It is ordered separately from the Itron Mobile Collection
system.
WARNING! Keep at least two feet away from the EkaNet antenna when it is
transmitting.
The EkaNet antenna should be at least four feet away from the regular Mobile Collection
RF antenna to prevent interference.
For more information about the EkaNet system, see the:
EkaNet Mobile Collector Hardware Installation Manual (document number
10250)
EkaNet Mobile Collection Software Manual (document number 10223)
By default, these documents are stored in the following location:
C:\Program Files\Eka\EkaNet Mobile\doc
EkaNet Compatibility
The following table lists the versions of Mobile Collection hardware (radio and laptop) that
are compatible with the EkaNet system.
Mobile Collection v3.0 software is required for the EkaNet system. Although
older versions of hardware can support the system, you must use v3.0 software.
Laptop
Radio Version
EkaNet Compatible?
GoBook MAX
2.0
No
C H A P T E R 3
Using the EkaNet System