Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Copyright 2003 Silver Spring Networks, Inc. 13000 West Silver Spring Drive Butler, Wisconsin 53007 Phone: 262-783-0200 Fax: 262-783-0205 Internet: www.silverspringnetworks.com FCC WARNING STATEMENT Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Contents______________________________________________ Preface……………………………………………………………………………………………………. iv Organization of Manual………………………………………………………………………………… iv Documentation Conventions…………………………………………………………………………… iv PART I C&I Gas Interface Theory and Installation . Chapter 1 Theory of Operation…………………………………………………………………… C&I Gas Interface Purpose……………………………………………………………………….
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Preface_______________________________________________ Organization of Manual This manual is divided in the following manner: • “C&I Gas Meter Interface Theory and Installation”, provides information specific to the IMU end-point device. • “Theory of Operation”, containing a basic overview of the Silver Spring Networks AxisPathTM network and how the C&I Gas Meter Interface end-point device functions within the network.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Chapter 1___________________________________________________ Theory of Operation C&I Gas Meter Interface Purpose The C&I Gas Meter Interface is a programmable end-point device, designed to replace or supplement a customer’s existing mechanical utility meter index. Using a magnetic pulse output adapter to interface to the meter output, it can be installed on a variety of meter brands.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface Chapter 2_____________________________________________ Technical Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • C&I Gas Meter Interface Features Full Two-way 900 MHz spread-spectrum communications between the IMU and the utility Direct sequence spread-spectrum communication improves security 17 channels allow frequency coordination in dense applications with minimal interference Software programmable configuration and control profiles 3.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Chapter 3_____________________________________________ Installation and Initialization Introduction This section includes a set of detailed procedures for installation, configuration, and testing. CAUTION Read and study the following safety information before you proceed with installation.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS Minimum Safe Distance from Antenna: 20cm (approximately 8inches) Antenna Mounting • The antenna as supplied by the manufacturer must not be mounted at a location such that any person or persons can come closer than the above-indicated minimum safe distance to the antenna Antenna Substitution • Do not substitute any antenna for the one supplied by the manufacturer.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Before Installation Field Service Unit Set-Up The Field Service Unit is a 900 MHz two-way radio frequency (RF) transceiver, used for configuring and testing Silver Spring devices. After arriving at the customer site, activate and test the Field Service Unit as follows: CAUTION DO NOT turn the Field Service Unit ON if the antenna is not installed. Damage to the Field Service Unit will result. 1.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Install the Pulse Output Interface Device For American/Sprague and Rockwell meters, interface with either the Pulsimatic pulse output adapter or the RioTronics adapter. • Install the Pulsimatic unit in line with the index register and upon installation of the unit, replace the index register on top of the Pulsimatic. • Install the RioTronics-enabled index register in place of the existing index register.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface Chapter 4_____________________________________________ Troubleshooting Table 3-1 Troubleshooting the C&I Gas Meter Interface Problem Possible Solution C&I Gas Meter Interface fails to respond to the Field Service Application (FSA).
