User's Manual

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TDC-0613-003b 03/06
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. Installers should have previous
training and experience in the following:
• Installation and maintenance of electric meters
• Electrical wiring and related skills
• All utility-specific OSHA regulations and procedures
How This Document
is Organized
This document is organized as the following.
Documentation
Conventions
This document uses the following conventions.
Chapter Description
List of Procedures Provides an alphabetical list of all procedures con-
tained in this document.
Chapter 1.
Getting Started
Describes what a repeater is, the types of repeaters,
specifications, and the contents of installation kits.
Chapter 2.
Single-Channel
Repeater Installation
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing
single-channel pole-mount and sleeve-mount
repeaters.
Chapter 3. Eight-
Channel Repeater
Installation
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing
eight-channel pole-mount and decorative-mount
repeaters.
Convention Example
Keypresses are in
bold. Press Enter when complete.
Menu paths are in
bold.From the Start menu, choose File > Save As.
(This example instructs the user to choose File
from the
Start menu; then choose Save As from
the
File menu.)