Cooper RF User manual

Instructional Leaflet
Technical Support: 1-800-815-2258
Introduction to the RF Gateway
This instructional leaflet contains the field
installation, configuration, and maintenance
instructions for the Cooper Power Systems RF
Gateway.
The RF Gateway is a reliable and secure
bi-directional interface between the back office
network and nodes on the Cooper Power Systems
RF mesh network. The Gateway is compatible with
standard communication protocols and hardware,
such as cellular, DSL, fiber and private backhaul. The
Gateway automatically networks and collects
information from the nodes and is ideal for AMI and
sub-metering applications.
The RF Gateway can be installed on utility poles,
building exteriors, or telecommunication equipment
rooms. The following procedures describe the how
to install a Gateway in a communications cabinet,
which includes a UPS battery backup, and how to
install the Gateway/communications cabinet and an
antenna on a utility pole:
•“Installing the Gateway within a
Communications Cabinet” on page 5
•“Installing the Gateway/Communications
Cabinet on a Utility Pole” on page 6
•“Installing the Antenna on a Utility Pole” on
page 7
•“Configuring the Gateway” on page 8
•“Verifying Backhaul Communications” on
page 9
The features of the Gateway are:
• Fully self-configuring wireless mesh network.
• Fully bi-directional interface between RF mesh
network and the back office.
• Integrates gas and water meters with electric
meters on one network.
• Fail-over protection between Gateways.
• Operates in the 915 MHz license-free band.
• Highly secure authentication, key generation and
encryption with all Nodes.
• Contains local storage for 45 days of interval data
for each Node.
• Automatic data recovery and gap filling.
• Configurable access control.
• NEMA-4 enclosure available.
RF Gateway
Brazil
WARNING Dangerous voltages are present. Equipment damage, personal injury, and death can result
if safety precautions are not followed. Use authorized utility procedures to install, test, and service the
Gateway.

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SAFETY FOR LIFE
Cooper Power Systems™ products meet or exceed all applicable industry standards relating to product safety. We
actively promote safe practices in the use and maintenance of our products through our service literature,
instructional training programs, and the continuous efforts of all Cooper Power Systems employees involved in
product design, manufacture, marketing, and service.
We strongly urge that you always follow all locally approved safety procedures and safety instructions when working
around high voltage lines and equipment and support our “Safety For Life” mission.
SAFETY INFORMATION
The instructions in this manual are not intended as a
substitute for proper training or adequate experience in
the safe operation of the equipment described. Only
competent technicians who are familiar with this
equipment should install, operate, and service it.
A competent technician has these qualifications:
• Is thoroughly familiar with these instructions.
• Is trained in industry-accepted high- and low-voltage
safe operating practices and procedures.
• Is trained and authorized to energize, de-energize,
clear, and ground power distribution equipment.
• Is trained in the care and use of protective equipment
such as flash clothing, safety glasses, face shield, hard
hat, rubber gloves, hotstick, etc.
Following is important safety information. For safe
installation and operation of this equipment, be sure to
read and understand all cautions and warnings
.
Safety Instructions
Following are general caution and warning statements
that apply to this equipment. Additional statements,
related to specific tasks and procedures, are located
throughout the manual.
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Hazard Statement Definitions
This document may contain four types of hazard
statements:
DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate
injury
or equipment damage .
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in equipment damage only.
DANGER: Hazardous voltage. Contact with
hazardous voltage will cause death or severe
personal injury. Follow all locally approved safety
procedures when working around high and low
voltage lines and equipment.
G103.3
DANGER: Before installing, operating,
maintaining, or testing this equipment, carefully
read and understand the contents of this
document. Improper operation, handling, or
maintenance can result in death, severe personal
injury, and equipment damage.
G101.0
DANGER: This equipment is not intended to
protect human life. Follow all locally approved
procedures and safety practices when installing or
operating this equipment. Failure to comply may
result in death, severe personal injury, and
equipment damage.
G102.1
DANGER: Power distribution and transmission
equipment must be properly selected for the
intended application. It must be installed and
serviced by competent personnel who have been
trained and understand proper safety procedures.
These instructions are written for such personnel
and are not a substitute for adequate training and
experience in safety procedures. Failure to properly
select, install, or maintain power distribution and
transmission equipment can result in death, severe
personal injury, and equipment damage.
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Gateway Regulatory Notices
WARNING The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC Labeling requirements are met. This
includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the OEM enclosure specifying the Cooper Power Systems FCC
identifier (FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL-G21) and IC Number (IC: 6766A-RFN420FLG21) as well as the FCC Notice below.
WARNING This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
As such, the radio component of this device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does
not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from
Health Canada’s Web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca.
WARNING To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must
be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operate
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
As such, the radio component of this device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following two conditions:
• The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users.
• The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as the two conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEM
integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with
this module installed (e.g., digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements).
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example, co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC
authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these
circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter)
and obtaining a separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm
may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDL modems,
certain laptop configurations, and similar equipment).
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with
the following: “Contains FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL-G21, IC: 6766A-RFN420FLG21”.
The radio component is an integral part of the Gateway and it cannot be removed.

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Gateway Regulatory Notices (Cont’d)
WARNING To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be
installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operate in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
As such, the radio component of this device is intended only for OEM integrators under the following two conditions:
• The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and users.
• The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as the two conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required. However, the OEM integrator
is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional compliance requirements required with this module
installed (e.g., digital device emissions, PC peripheral requirements).
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example, co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC
authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot be used on the final product. In these circumstances,
the OEM integrator will be responsible for re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a
separate FCC authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be installed such that 20 cm may
be maintained between the antenna and users (for example access points, routers, wireless ASDL modems, certain
laptop configurations, and similar equipment).
The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“Contains FCC ID: P9X-RFN420FL-G21, IC: 6766A-RFN420FLG21”.
The radio component is an integral part of the Gateway and it cannot be removed.
WARNING The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such that it does not
emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population; consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health
Canada’s Web site: www.hc-sc.gc.ca.

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Installing the Gateway within a Communications Cabinet
Perform the following steps to install the Gateway
within the communications cabinet, which provides
security for the communications equipment and
backup power capability:
1. If necessary, remove the knockout from the
bottom of the Gateway enclosure or drill a hole
in the bottom left of the Gateway enclosure.
2. Place the communications cabinet on a flat
work surface and open the front door of the
cabinet.
3. Insert the four PEM nuts that are included with
the cabinet into the mounting plate located in
the upper left corner of the cabinet.
4. Place the Gateway on the mounting plate and
secure it to the cabinet using the included
¼”-20 x 5/8” long mounting bolts.
5. Unscrew the three bolts that hold the triangle
shaped battery holder in place and set the
bolts and battery holder aside.
6. Place the battery in the communications
cabinet as shown in the figure below.
7. Secure the battery in the cabinet using the
bolts and battery holder that were removed in
step 5.
8. Route the power cable from the 5 VDC power
supply through the knockout in the Gateway to
the screw terminal. Then, connect the positive
(Red) wire and negative (Black) wire from the
power supply to the screw terminal, as shown
in the figure to the right.
9. Route the wires from the battery charger to the
battery location, then connect the positive
(Red) wire and negative (Black) wire from the
battery charger to the appropriate terminals on
the battery, as shown in the figure to the right.
10. Mount the communication equipment used for
backhaul communications, such as a cellular
modem, fiber converter, or utility owned radio,
on the mounting bracket shown in the figure to
the right.
11. Connect an Ethernet cable from the
communication equipment to the Ethernet
port in the Gateway.
12. Connect power to the communication
equipment from the 12 VDC terminal block
located next to the mounting bracket.
27”
30”
12.14”
11”
26”
28.17”
Gateway
Battery Ground
Lug
AntennaCoaxial
Connection
Knockouts AC Power
Knockout
AC Input
Terminals
DC Output
Terminals
Modem Bracket
AC Converter,
Battery Charger,
Power Supply
GFI Outlet
Heater
Top View
Exhaust Fan
Power Cable
from Gateway
Power
Supply
Battery
Charger
AC Power
Terminal Screws
Wires from
Battery Charger
Antenna Cable
from Gateway
Modem
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Installing the Gateway/Communications Cabinet on a Utility Pole
The following installation requirements are
recommended when installing the
Gateway/communications cabinet on a utility pole:
• Mount the Gateway/communications cabinet at
least 12 feet above the ground to prevent
unauthorized access to the Gateway.
• Make sure that the power cables that run to the
Gateway/communications cabinet are installed in
flexible or solid EMT conduit and fittings for
protection.
• Power the Gateway/communications cabinet
using a 120 VAC power source wired to the AC
input terminals in the cabinet and install a service
disconnect with 10 A rating or higher.
• Ground the Gateway, service disconnect, and
antenna to the voltage grounding rod.
The following equipment may be necessary to install
the Gateway/communications cabinet on a utility
pole:
• Protective gear
• Bucket truck
• Cordless power drill & applicable auger bits
• Electric hand tools, crimpers, dykes,
screwdrivers, knockouts, nut drivers, wrenches,
pipe bender, hacksaw
• Volt meter
Perform the following steps to install the
Gateway/communications cabinet on a utility pole:
1. Use the disconnect switch to remove electrical
power from the AC circuits that will power the
Gateway/communications cabinet.
2. Attach pole mounting hardware to the top and
bottom mounting tabs of the communications
cabinet using weather resistant hardware.
3. Temporarily lift the Gateway/communications
cabinet to the mounting location and place a
mark on the utility pole for the center hole of
the top mounting hardware.
4. Install a lag screw into the utility pole and hang
the Gateway/communications cabinet using
the center hole of the mounting hardware on
the top of the communications cabinet.
5. Install a second lag screw into the utility pole
through the center hole of the mounting
hardware on the bottom of the
communications cabinet.
6. Fully secure the Gateway/communications
cabinet to the utility pole using weather
resistant hardware.
7. If the Gateway backhaul communication goes
through an external device, route the Ethernet
cable from that device through a knockout in
the communications cabinet and connect the
cable to Ethernet port in the Gateway.
8. Route the power cable from the service
disconnect through the AC power knockout
on the bottom of the communications cabinet
and connect it to the AC input terminals.
9. Connect a ground wire from the ground lug on
the communications cabinet to the utility pole
ground wire.
WARNING Dangerous voltages are present.
Equipment damage, personal injury, and
death can result if safety precautions are not
followed. Use authorized utility procedures
to install the Gateway.
WARNING Heavy object. Two person lift
required. Personal injury can result if safety
precautions are not followed.
Service
Disconnect
Ground
Wire
Power
Cable
Coaxial
Cable

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Installing the Antenna on a Utility Pole
The following antenna items are shipped with the
Gateway/communications cabinet:
• 900 MHz high performance omnidirectional
antenna
• 50 feet of coaxial cable
• Lightning surge protector
• Grounding kits
The following equipment may be necessary to install
the antenna on a utility pole:
• Protective gear
• Bucket truck
• Cordless power drill & applicable auger bits
• Electric hand tools, crimpers, screwdrivers, nut
drivers, wrenches, pipe bender, hacksaw
Perform the following steps to install the antenna and
connect it to the Gateway/communications cabinet:
1. Mount the antenna to the top of the utility pole
using authorized utility procedures.
NOTE Cooper Power Systems recommends
mounting the antenna at least three feet
away from any other 900 MHz antenna.
2. Connect the coaxial cable to the coaxial
connection on the antenna and route the cable
to the coaxial connection on the bottom of the
communications cabinet.
3. At the antenna location, connect an antenna
ground strap from the coaxial cable to the
ground wire.
4. Install a rigid 1 inch thick HPDE sheet over the
coaxial cable to protect it from flashovers.
5. At the Gateway location, connect the surge
protector to the coaxial connection on the
bottom of the communications cabinet.
6. Connect the coaxial cable to the surge
protector and connect an antenna ground
strap from the coaxial cable to the ground
wire.
7. When the installation of the antenna is
complete, apply electrical power the
Gateway/communications cabinet and verify
that the hardware in the communications
cabinet powers up successfully.
WARNING Dangerous voltages are present.
Equipment damage, personal injury, and
death can result if safety precautions are not
followed.
Antenna Antenna
Ground Strap
Coaxial Cable
Surge Protector
Antenna
Ground Strap
Rigid 1” HDPE for flashover
protection of coaxial cable
Overhead Three-Phase
Distribution Lines
Vertical Pole Ground
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Configuring the Gateway
Complete the following steps to configure the
Compact Flash (CF) memory card that is installed in
the Gateway:
1. If the Gateway is powered on, turn off the
power to the Gateway before removing the CF
memory card.
2. Press the eject button located next to the CF
memory card to remove the card.
3. Turn on the power to the Field Tool.
4. If the Eka tab is not displayed on the Field
Tool, tap the Eka (e) icon in the navigation tab
to display the Eka tab.
5. Remove the media cover on the top of the field
tool and insert the CF memory card into an
open CompactFlash card slot.
6. Wait for the Field Tool to find all of the files on
the CF memory card before starting the
Gateway Mx Manager application.
7. Tap the Gateway Mx Manager icon to open
the Gateway Mx Manager application.
8. Tap the Config icon to display the network
settings tab.
9. Select IP Config from the Config Type drop-
down list.
a. Enter the IP address that has been
assigned to the Gateway in the IP Address
text boxes.
b. Enter the netmask of the Gateway in the
Netmask text boxes.
c. Enter the gateway address of the Gateway
in the Gateway text boxes.
10.
Tap the Save button to save the changes to the
compact flash card. A confirmation dialog box is
displayed when the information is saved
.
NOTE Labels in the application change to red
when changes are made to values.
11. When the configuration changes have been
saved to the CF memory card, tap on the
memory card icon on the bottom of the Field
Tool.
12. Tap on Eject / Disable Card 1 or Eject / Disable
Card 2.
13. Wait about 10 seconds and click the CF icon
again to confirm that the card was ejected.
The card slot should now read Insert / Enable
Card 1 or Insert / Enable Card 2.
14. The CF memory card can now be safely
removed from the Field Tool.
15. Insert the CF memory card back into the
Gateway.
16. Apply electrical power the Gateway/
communications cabinet and refer to
“Verifying Backhaul Communications” on
page 9.
CAUTION Data corruption. Removing the CF
memory card without first ejecting it can cause
the data on the card to become corrupted.

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Verifying Backhaul Communications
Complete the following steps to verify that backhaul
communications with the Gateway are functioning:
1. Use a computer to remotely log into the
network on which the Gateway is located.
2. Open a command prompt and ping the IP
address of the Gateway.
• If the Gateway responds to the ping, the
backhaul communications are working.
• If the Gateway does not respond to the ping,
refer to the RF Gateway Technical Manual
for troubleshooting instructions.
3. After verification of backhaul communications
has been completed:
a. Close the door of the Gateway, secure the
latch, and install a utility seal.
b. Close and secure the door of the
communications cabinet.
c. Contact Customer Support to have them
assign a unique network setting to the
Gateway.
d. Add the Gateway to the RF mesh system
using the Network Manager software.
Gateway Specifications
Application
Compatibility:
Linux Operating System
TCP/IP Ethernet 10 Base-T
Data Storage:
Up to 128 MB industrial grade flash memory
Data Integrity:
Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) communication to
back office
Hardware Interface:
RJ-45
Compliance:
UL/CSA
FCC: Part 15
Radio Communications (900 MHz)
Operating Frequency:
902-907.5 MHz and 915-928 MHz
Reliable Data Transmission:
Error detection, correction, and retransmission
RF Output Power (Max):
24 dBm (0.25 W)
Data Rate:
153.6 kbps
Receiver Sensitivity:
-109 dBm (@0.1% BER, +25°C)
Range Outdoor:
>4500 ft. (1500 m)
Range Indoor:
>375-750 ft. (125-250 m)
Mode:
Frequency-Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
These devices operate under Part 15 of the FCC rules. Modifications to these devices not expressly authorized by
Cooper Power
Systems may affect your ability to legally operate these devices.
DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
THERE ARE NO UNDERSTANDINGS, AGREEMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS, OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OTHER THAN THOSE
SPECIFICALLY SET OUT BY ANY EXISTING CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SELLER AND BUYER. ANY SUCH CONTRACT
STATES THE ENTIRE OBLIGATION OF SELLER. THE CONTENTS OF THIS INFORMATION LEAFLET SHALL NOT BECOME
PART OF OR MODIFY ANY SUCH PRIOR OR EXISTING AGREEMENT.
The information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety notations are based on Cooper Power Systems experience and
judgment. THIS INFORMATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS ALL-INCLUSIVE OR COVERING ALL CONTINGENCIES.
If further information is required, Cooper Power Systems should be consulted. In no event will Cooper Power Systems be
responsible to the user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental,
or consequential damage or loss whatsoever; or claims against the user by its customers resulting from use of information,
recommendations, descriptions, or safety notations.
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Gateway Specifications (Continued)
Dimensions and Weight (Gateway)
11” H x 7.5” W x 4.75” D
(27.9 cm H x 19.0 cm W x 12.0 cm D)
6 lb. 9 oz. (2.97 kg)
Operating Specifications (Gateway)
Input Power:
120 - 240 VAC or 5 VDC, 50 - 60 Hz
Power Consumption:
12 W
Temperature:
-40°F to +185°F (-40°C to +85°C)
Humidity:
5% to 95% non-condensing
Dimensions and Weight (Communications Cabinet)
28.17” H x 30” W x 12.14” D
(71.55 cm H x 76.2 cm W x 30.84 cm D)
~97 lb. (~44 kg) with battery
Operating Requirements (Communications Cabinet)
Input Power:
120 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz
Temperature:
-40°F to +140°F (-40°C to +60°C)
Battery Backup
Approximately 9 hours of run time depending on the
communications power requirements.
Fan/Heater for AC Operation
Fan:
For internal temperature above 90°F (32.2°C)
Heater:
For internal temperature below 40°F (4.4°C)
Turns off at 55°F (12.8°C)