T Repeater Installation Guide For use with the Fixed Network and Mobile Collection solutions D R A F T
Identification Repeater Installation Guide TDC-0613-003b 03/06 For use with the Fixed Network and Mobile Collection solutions Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc. All other product names and logos in this document are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Contents List of Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . How This Document is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Required Hardware and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Earth Grounding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wind Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing an Eight-Channel Repeater on a Davit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Installing Decorative-Mount Repeaters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
List of Procedures Installing a Decorative-Mount Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Installing a Single-Channel Repeater on a Davit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Installing an Eight-Channel Repeater on a Davit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Installing on a Ringed Meter Socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Installing on a Ringless Meter Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Before You Begin Overview This document describes the installation and configuration of repeaters for the Fixed Network and Mobile Collection solutions. This document describes the different types of repeaters; available installation kits and accessories; and the overall installation process. Audience This document is intended for utility field personnel and others associated with the installation and maintenance of a repeater.
Convention Example Computer commands to be typed by the user are in Courier New font. At the C: prompt, type cd itron/bin File names are in Courier New font. The data is uploaded to the upload.dat file Hypertext links are blue. See Contents on page iii for the complete table of contents. The last line in a table is defined by a thick gray line. Note the thick gray line below this row. If the table continues on another page, the column headings are repeated on each page.
Chapter 1 Getting Started What is a Repeater? Overview The repeater is a network component that collects data from nearby ERT endpoints and forwards data to a collection device, such as a cell control unit (for Fixed Network applications) or a Mobile Collector radio (for Mobile Collection applications). A repeater expands the footprint of these devices by forwarding data between endpoints and the CCU or Mobile Collector radio.
What is a Repeater? Repeater Specifications Each repeater type (single-channel or eight-channel) and installation option (pole-, sleeve-, or decorative-mount) has slightly different specifications. See the tables below for a description of each type of repeater and installation option. Single-Channel Pole-Mount Repeater The following table lists the physical specifications for the single-channel, polemount repeater.
What is a Repeater? Single-Channel Sleeve Mount Repeater The following table lists specifications for the single-channel, sleeve-mount repeater. Sleeve-Mount Repeater Specification Description Power Source Single-phase 240V or 120V AC Operating and Storage Temperature -40 to +75 C Storage Temperature -40 to +85 C Operating humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing relative humidity Product identification Numeric and bar coded repeater module serial number ANSI Compliance C12.
What is a Repeater? Eight-Channel Pole-Mount Repeater The following table lists specifications for the eight-channel, pole-mount repeater.
What is a Repeater? Eight-Channel Decorative-Mount Repeater The following table lists specifications for the eight-channel, decorative-mount repeater. DRAFT Sleeve-Mount Repeater Specification Description Power Source Single-phase 240V or 120V AC Operating and Storage Temperature -40 to +75 C Storage Temperature -40 to +85 C Operating humidity 5 to 95% non-condensing relative humidity Product identification Numeric and bar coded repeater module serial number ANSI Compliance C12.
Planning for Repeater Installations Planning for Repeater Installations Installation Types A repeater may be installed in the field directly on a meter using a meter sleeve, on a utility pole, or on a lamppost or other decorative mount. The type of installation used affects the radio performance of the repeater. For example, a pole mounted repeater will have a greater radio coverage area than a sleeve mounted repeater.
Chapter 2 Single-Channel Repeater Installation Getting Started Overview This chapter shows you how to install a single-channel repeater in the field. Your repeater installation process will depend on the type of repeater (pole-mount or sleeve-mount) and the installation location.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters • 7/16-inch nut driver, wrench, or ratchet-wrench • Inch-pound torque wrench with 7/16-inch and 1/2-inch sockets • 1/2-inch wrench • Tie wraps (not supplied with mounting kit) Earth Grounding Depending on the local requirements for your utility company, you may need to ground each repeater to earth ground.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters Step 5 Action Position the repeater beneath the davit, making sure that: • The connectors of the repeater face the street lamp. • The power cable can easily extend between the power connector at the repeater and the photoelectric sensor. • The repeater is placed is at least a 3 inches from the light fixture. This allows the casing of the fixture to open completely, providing maintenance access when necessary.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters Step 8 Action Provide power to the repeater. This can be done by either using a photoelectric sensor or hard-wiring the repeater with power. To install the photoelectric power adapter, use the steps below. To hard-wire power to the repeater, skip to step 9. a. Note the current orientation of the sensor window (usually it faces north), so that you can restore it to that orientation when you are done. b. Remove the photoelectric sensor. c.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters Step 9 Action To power the repeater when installing it on a pole without a photoelectric sensor, you must strip the power cable with wire strippers and connect the individual wires to the 120V and neutral wires on the pole. To hard-wire power to the repeater, follow the steps below. a. Connect the unterminated end of the power cable to the power source on the pole. The power cable is made up of two colored wires: black and white.
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters Types of SleeveMount Repeaters Required Tools Sleeve-mount repeater installation depends on the type of meter socket. Meter Socket Type Description Ringless A ringless mounted meter installs under the meter box lid, which is hinged at the top of the box. Ringed A ringed meter installs on the outside of the meter box and is secured with a meter seal ring.
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters Step 6 Action Replace the meter socket lid. If needed, trim the breakaway rim on the repeater sleeve using diagonal cuts so that the socket lid will fit over the repeater. NOTE 7 Remove the protective label from the double-sided tape on the bottom of the antenna (the antenna and antenna cover are one unit). IMPORTANT 8 Be careful to not damage or remove the tape. Attach the antenna to the top of the sleeve.
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters Step 9 Action Secure the tension band around the repeater and antenna, pulling to tighten. Ensure that the back lip of the antenna is under the tension band. Antenna (top view) Tension band 10 Tighten the tension band using a tension setting tool. 11 Clip off any excess material from the tension band. 12 Snap the meter into the repeater socket. 13 Attach and tighten the meter ring, making sure to catch the antenna cover lip under the ring band.
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters Installing on a A ringed meter socket uses a meter sealing ring to secure the meter to the socket. Ringed Meter Socket To install a repeater on a ringed meter socket, do the following steps. Step Action 1 Remove tamper seals. 2 Verify that the service is compatible with the repeater. 3 Remove the meter seal ring. 4 Pull the meter from the socket. 5 Insert the repeater sleeve into the meter socket.
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters Step 8 Action Secure the tension band around the repeater and antenna, pulling to tighten. Ensure that the back lip of the antenna is under the tension band. Antenna (top view) Tension band 9 Tighten the tension band using a tension setting tool. 10 Clip off any excess material from the tension band. 11 Secure a meter seal ring between the repeater and the meter socket.
Installing Sleeve-Mount Repeaters Step 13 Action Attach the meter seal ring making sure to catch the antenna cover lip under the ring band. Catch cover lip under ring 14 DRAFT Replace the tamper seals.
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Chapter 3 Eight-Channel Repeater Installation Getting Started Overview This chapter shows you how to install an eight-channel repeater in the field. Your repeater installation process will depend on the type of repeater (pole-mount or decorative mount) and the installation location.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters • 1/2-inch wrench • Tie wraps (not supplied with mounting kit) Earth Grounding Depending on the local requirements for your utility company, you may need to ground each repeater to earth ground. If you need to earth ground a repeater, ground the case through one of the mounting screws that attach the repeater to the pole using a grounding cable in accordance with local utility company guidelines. The grounding cable is not supplied by Itron.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters Step 5 Action Position the repeater beneath the davit, making sure that: • The connectors of the repeater face the street lamp. • The power cable can easily extend between the power connector at the repeater and the photoelectric sensor. • The repeater is placed is at least a 3 inches from the light fixture. This allows the casing of the fixture to open completely, providing maintenance access when necessary.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters Step 8 Action Provide power to the repeater. This can be done by either using a photoelectric sensor or hard-wiring the repeater with power. To install the photoelectric power adapter, use the steps below. To hard-wire power to the repeater, skip to step 9. a. Note the current orientation of the sensor window (usually it faces north), so that you can restore it to that orientation when you are done. b. Remove the photoelectric sensor. c.
Installing Pole-Mount Repeaters Step 9 Action To power the repeater when installing it on a pole without a photoelectric sensor, you must strip the power cable with wire strippers and connect the individual wires to the 120V and neutral wires on the pole. To hard-wire power to the repeater, follow the steps below. a. Connect the unterminated end of the power cable to the power source on the pole. The power cable is made up of two colored wires: black and white.
Installing Decorative-Mount Repeaters Installing Decorative-Mount Repeaters Overview Decorative-mount repeaters are designed to “blend in” more with their surroundings. These repeaters are typically installed in developments, residential areas, or other areas where an emphasis is placed on the appearance of the device. Installing a Decorative-Mount Repeater Installing a decorative-mount repeater is a relatively simply process. To install this type of repeater, follow the steps below.
Installing Decorative-Mount Repeaters Step Action 4 Attach the repeater to the top of the lamppost. Be sure to align the prongs on the repeater with the corresponding sockets on the lamppost. 5 Slide the rubber seal down to the top of the lamppost. Verify that a tight seal around the entire repeater has been created; this will keep water from intruding into the repeater and top of the lamppost.
Installing Decorative-Mount Repeaters Step 6 26 Repeater Installation Guide TDC-0613-003b 03/06 Action When you have finished, your lamppost should look similar to the example below.
