User Manual

Table Of Contents
Chapter 1 - Endpoint Overview Landis+Gyr
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Required Software
To work with the endpoint, you need one of the following software tools:
Command Center version 6.2 or later
RadioShop version 6.2 or later
Endpoint Testing Manager version 6.2.28 or later
Labels
The endpoint includes the following label:
Figure 1 - 2. Label Identification
1. LAN ID, includes programmed module part number (printed and barcoded)
NOTE: The LAN ID is a unique identifier for each endpoint. It always displays in hex. Landis+Gyr
provides the LAN address. You cannot change the LAN ID of a radio.
2. Product ID (printed and bar-coded)
3. FCC ID:R7PEC6R1S2
4. IC ID: 5294A-EC6R1S2
Features and Functions
Using the Elster A3 Meter with the Gridstream RF Enhanced Communication Module, you can:
Integrate the endpoint into all forms, classes and voltages of the Elster A3 meter
Communicate via serial connection between the endpoint and the meter through the meter's
provided interface
Support all levels of meter passwords
Download radio firmware
Communicating via Meter to Endpoint Connection
The serial connection is a 26-pin header that contains:
Full duplex serial connection. The baud rate is 9600, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no hardware hand-
shaking.
Power fail indication signal from the meter that tells the endpoint to disconnect from
drawing power from the meter
DC power line which supplies power to the module from the meter
CONTAINS IC: 5294A-EC6R1S2
CONTAINS FCC ID: R7PEC6R1S2
MODULE MODEL: GRIDSTREAM RF ENHANCED A3
SERIES IV
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