I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide SmartMeter™ System I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide SMR45-4601B 1
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide Copyrights ® Copyright 2006 SmartSynch , Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced transmitted, processed, or recorded by any means or form, or be released to any third party without the express written consent of SmartSynch, Inc. Trademarks ® SmartSynch , SmartSynch logo, TMS™, and SmartMeter™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of SmartSynch, Inc.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................5 1.1 ABOUT THIS GUIDE ........................................................................................................................................5 1.2 REFERENCE MATERIALS .....................................................................................................................
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 1 Introduction 1.1 About This Guide This document is a manual designed to help guide you through the testing, installation and activation of your GE I210 GPRS SmartMeter. This manual provides general instructions on the support of your SmartMeter and references to supporting manufacturer documentation for detailed guidelines and instructions on features and operating characteristics of the SmartMeter for installation, programming, communication, and troubleshooting. 1.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 1.3.2 Documentation Feedback SmartSynch, Inc. strives to produce quality documentation for our products and welcomes your feedback. If you have comments or recommendations about our online help or printed guides, you can email us. Please send email messages to cs@smartsynch.com. This email address is only for documentation feedback. If you have a technical question, please contact your technical support representative. 1.3.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 2 Getting Started Please review the reference documentation before you begin the installation and use of the supporting software. 2.1 Operations The I210 GPRS SMartMeter is a GE I210 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.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 2.2.3 Interference with Other Devices The communication module embedded in the I210 GPRS SmartMeter receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) energy while in operation. Interference can occur if it is placed too close to televisions, radios, computers, or inadequately sheltered equipment. Follow any applicable regulations if you suspect that this device may cause interference or danger. 2.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 3 Installing the I210 GPRS SmartMeter 3.1 Preliminary Inspections The I210 GPRS SmartMeter is calibrated and tested at the factory and is ready for installation. Before installing and applying power to the SmartMeter, a quick inspection of the SmartMeter is recommended to ensure there is no damage to the SmartMeter, which could possibly occur during shipping. Physical damage to the SmartMeter indicates potential damage to the inside of the SmartMeter.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 3. Once in the Pre-Configured state, the SSI embedded software transmits an Auto-Configuration message to the configuration server. 4. Upon receiving the meter’s Auto-Configuration message, the configuration server will set all of the customer specific parameters into the SSI module’s non-volatile memory. 5.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 4 Troubleshooting 4.1 Troubleshooting Process Flow The troubleshooting support directives may involve a number of participants to resolve the issue, depending on the type of issue involved. Resolution may include TMS Administrators, TMS Operators, Field Meter Support personnel, or any user who may be required to support the TMS, its clients, or related data. Section 4.2 describes the required corrective action that corresponds with each step in the flowcharts.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide With either process, be sure to perform these initial steps: 1. Confirm that the meter is actually installed in the field. 2. Verify that the PIN for that meter is correct. 3. Verify that the site exceeds the acceptable minimums using the Coverage Validation Unit. TMS Troubleshooting Flowchart (for meters that have been previously provisioned successfully) 4.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide Process Steps 3 Description Action Is Pin # Correct? 4 Did site pass CVU tests? 5 Get Version? 6 Restore Meter to Factory Defaults? Validate that the pin number in the TMS system is indeed the pin number that is matched with the correct meter. Checking the manufacturer’s spreadsheet sent with the meters and/or visually inspecting the label on the meter can accomplish this task.
I210 GPRS SmartMeter User Guide 5 Requirements and Compliance The I210 GPRS SmartMeter is compliant with all applicable Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements. The FCC identification numbers for the I210 GPRS SmartMeter are listed as follows: FCC identifier: QHC-I210GPRS IC Identifier: 4393B-I210GPRS This certification is granted to SmartSynch Inc. 5.
