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 INSTRUCTIONS TO INSTALLERS AND USERS Minimum Safe Distance: 20cm (7.87 inches) Antenna Mounting: Antenna as supplied by 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. You may be exposing persons to harmful radiation.
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 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. Plug the Field Service Unit connection cord into the serial port of the laptop computer. 2. Plug a 9 VDC / 500 mA power supply into the Field Service Unit power socket.
Applicant: Silver Spring Networks, Inc. Gas Pulse Interface FCC ID:OWS-963 Connect the meter pulse output device to the C&I Gas Meter Interface by using the weather-resistant cable assembly from the pulse output device.
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).
