Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Series IV User manual

LANDIS+GYR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF
Series IV Mesh Extender
Installation and User Guide
Publication: 98-1178 Rev AA
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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. This manual or any part of it thereof may not be re-
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In no event will Landis+Gyr be liable for any incidental, indirect, special,or consequential damages (including lost prof-
its) arising out of or relating to this publication or the information contained in it, even if Landis+Gyr has been advised,
knew, or should have known of the possibility of such damages.
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Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender Installation and User Guide
Publication: 98-1178 Rev AA
Revision History
Modification Date Revision Description Author
5/14/2012 AA Work in progress Kim Utesch
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6436 County Road 11
Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction and Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FCC and Industry Canada Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
FCC Class B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Industry Canada . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Standards Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Chapter 2: Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
For All Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Extender Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Parts and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Attach Extender to Standard Mounting Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Grounding (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wood Pole Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Wood Pole Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Metal Pole Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Metal Pole Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Streetlight Arm Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Mount Extender to Streetlight Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Mount on Streetlight Arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Grounding (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 3: RadioShop and Endpoint Testing Manager (ETM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configuration Using RadioShop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Wireless Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Connect to Your Local Radio using RadioShop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Configure Local Radio to Match the Extender Network ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Adding New Radios to RadioShop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Locate your Extender using RadioShop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Using ETM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Chapter 4: Extender Configuration in Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Importing Extenders into Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Meter Manufacturer File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Create a Meter Manufacturer Data File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Import the Meter Manufacturer File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Generating the Import Installation File (IIF) - Optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Create an Import Installation File. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Importing the IIF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Extender Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Remove Extender from Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Chapter 5: Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Series IV Mesh Extender Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
How to Contact Us . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Introduction and Overview
Overview
The Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender is a 600mW radio transceiver operating in
the 902-928 MHz unlicensed ISM band in conjunction with other Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF radios.
It is designed to extend the range of the network in rural environments, where the distance between
neighboring endpoints is too great for them to communicate reliably.
Figure 1 - 1. Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender
FCC and Industry Canada Compliance
FCC Class B
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmfulinterference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and canradiate radio
frequencyenergyand,if not installedandused in accordancewith the Instructions,may causeharmful
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 re-
ception, 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.
•Consult Landis+Gyr or an experienced radio technician for help
UWARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Landis+Gyr
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 22cm
between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
This radio transmitter 5294A-NG6R2S4 has been approved by Industry Canada to operate with the
antenna types listed below with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for
each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the
maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device.
Approved Antenna: Landis+Gyr 106119-000: Antenna, Whip, 5 dBi Gain,
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner
avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie
Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilis-
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ateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équiv-
alente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication
satisfaisante.
Le présent émetteur radio (5294A-NG6R2S4) a été approuvé par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner
avec les types d'antenne énumérés ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impédance
requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain
est supérieur au gain maximal indiqué, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'émetteur.
Référence: 106119-000: Antenne fouet, 5dBi, 915MHz, N Con., 50 ohms
Standards Compliance
The Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender contains Smart Utility Network (SUN) 802.15.4g
ready hardware.
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Installation
For All Installations
Proper planning and thorough preparation are critical to successful installation of the Landis+Gyr
Gridstream RF Series IV Mesh Extender (Extender).
Safety Overview
Prior to starting the installation process, you must develop and launch an installer safety training
plan for initial, refresher and ongoing safety training. Ensure that installers receive appropriate initial
and refresher training to meet their specific safety-related responsibilities. You must provide safety
training when:
•An existing installer assumes new duties for which he or she has not previously received
training.
•New processes and methodologies representing new risks are introduced into the installation
environment.
•Previously unidentified risks are reported
The installation supervisory team assumes responsibility for ensuring that installers are properly
trained, authorized, and continually qualified to perform their work. The team must also take
responsibility for the safety of their installers and to assure safe work methodologies. Installers must
understand that their supervisor’s responsibility does not relieve them from their individual
responsibility to perform the work safely and to follow all safety rules and procedures applicable to
their work
Safety Precautions
Each individual utility will have its own interpretation of local codes and regulations governing the
installation and placement of equipment on a power distribution pole. The utility or municipality
determines the final guidelines of where to install the . Know and follow the utility or municipality
guidelines before installing the Extender.
UWARNING: Follow all local safety precautions for working around high voltage lines.
ACAUTION: Follow all FCC regulations for placement of the Extender on the pole.
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Extender Installation Overview
The final guidelines provided by the utility or municipality determine where the Extender can be
installed. It is the installer’s responsibility to know and follow the utility or municipality guidelines
before installing the Extender.
The utility provides installation information for every Extender to be installed, such as:
•Street address or Latitude/Longitude of site location.
•Type of mounting (wood pole, streetlight pole, building, etc.)
•Access method (bucket truck or climbed manually).
Power Requirements
Verify that the power source between 120 VAC and 240 VAC. Power source must have a constant
supply of voltage.
NOTE: Poles selected for Extender installation must have a constant supply of voltage. Many
streetlights are fed by a switched source that is controlled by a master switch, elsewhere. A pole
that is powered only half a day, everyday will produce a failure condition.
Antenna
The Extender requires an antenna to communicate with the endpoints and to relay information from
the endpoint to the host application. The antenna is mounted directly to the top of the Extender
enclosure by means of an N-type connector. Only the authorized antenna (provided with the
Extender) may be used. The Extender may be orientated with the antenna either up or down to obtain
the best communication path for your location.
NOTE: If the Extender is mounted upside down (antenna up), always inspect and verify the
presence of an O-ring on the antenna base. The O-ring is included with the antenna. Verify that the
O-ring has no physical deformities that could compromise the water tight seal at the base of the
antenna.
Parts and Materials
When receiving system components, carefully inspect the packaging and contents for any damage,
and file any necessary damage claims with the shipper. The table below lists all Extender-related
installation parts. (However, not all parts shown will necessarily be needed in every installation.)
Table 2-1. Extender Installation Components
Description Part Number Qty
Series IV Mesh Extender, Packaging, 10’ AC Power Cable 45-1215 1
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NOTE: 45-1216 does not come with a power cable. Your choice of optional cable assemblies
available are 19-1214, 19-1216, or 19-1221.
45-1215 Components
Antenna-Whip 106119-000 1
Cable Assembly, AC Power, UME, 10', #10AWG
Solid 19-1196 1
Series IV Mesh Extender 26-1903 1
Series IV Mesh Extender, Packaging, Without Power Cable 45-1216 1
45-1216 Components
Antenna-Whip 106119-000 1
Series IV Mesh Extender 26-1903 1
Landis+Gyr RF Mesh Extender Mounting Kit, Street Light Arm 45-1098 1
45-1098 Components
Nut, Serrated Hex Flange Lock Nut, 1/4-20UNC,
SS 101983-025 2
Washer, 1/4” Flat 1/16 Thick, SS 22-0421 2
Washer, Spring Lock, ID .26", SS 22-1147 2
Washer, ID .266", OD .563" X .056", SS 22-1151 2
Bolt, Hex Head, 1/4-20 x 3/4”, SS 22-1160 2
Bracket, Mounting, Wood Pole
(Optional: Sold Separately) 22-1299 0
Bracket, Streetlight Pole Mount 28-1312 1
V-Bolt, ¼-20”, Pole Mount, 1.5” to 4” Pipe
Diameter 28-1313 1
Cable Tie, 5.6 inch Length, UV, Nylon, Black 30-0055 2
Landis+Gyr RF Mesh Extender Hardware Kit 45-1093 1
45-1093 Components
Conn, Ground Barrel Lug,1 /4inch 16-1306 1
Screw, 1/4-20 X 3/4", Phillips, Pan Head, SS 22-1146 3
Washer, Spring Lock, ID.26", SS 22-1147 2
Screw, 10-32 X 3/8", Phillips, Pan Head, Self
Tapping, SS 22-1148 1
Washer, ID .266", OD .563" X .056", SS 22-1151 2
Mounting Bracket 28-1287 1
Cable Tie, 5.6 inch Length, UV, Nylon, Black 30-0055 2
Landis+Gyr RF Mesh Extender Antenna, Whip, 5 dBi 915 MHz, N Type 106119-000 1
Landis+Gyr RF Mesh Extender AC Power Cable Assembly, 30’ 19-1221 1
Landis+Gyr RF Mesh Extender Streetlight Cable Assembly, 6’ 19-1216 1
Landis+Gyr RF Mesh Extender Streetlight Cable Assembly, 18’ 19-1214 1
Table 2-1. Extender Installation Components
Description Part Number Qty
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Attach Extender to Standard Mounting Bracket
1. Install the Extender to the mounting bracket in the orientation as shown in Figure 2 - 1:
•Insert screw (A), with a spring washer (B) and a flat washer (C) in the center hole of each
side of the Extender and align to the pem nuts in the mounting bracket (D).
Figure 2 - 1. Attach Extender to the Mounting Bracket
2. Insert the plug of the AC cable (E) into the AC socket (F).
Figure 2 - 2. Attach AC Cable
A
B
C
D
E
F
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NOTE: Be sure to push the plug all the way in and feel a click to lock the AC cable.
3. Insert and tighten two UV stable tie wraps (G) to attach the AC cable, while making sure the
cable is straight and not twisted up or down relative to its mating connector.
Figure 2 - 3. Tighten Cable Ties
G
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Grounding (Optional)
If a ground wire is required for your installation, a 6 AWG solid copper wire is recommended.
1. Install a 6 AWG solid copper wire ground connector (A) by tightening the screw (B).
2. Insert the grounding wire (C) through the ground connector and into the small hole in the
enclosure (D).
3. Insert and tighten the screw (E) to fix the wire as shown.
4. Tighten the set screw (F) on the ground connector.
Figure 2 - 4. Install Ground Connector
Wood Pole Mount Installation
Required Tools
•Installation sheet
•Extender & applicable installation kit
•Extender power cable
•Extender antenna
•Optinal 6 AWG solid copper ground wire
•Personal protection equipment
•Power disconnect box
•Power drill with level, 3/4 inch augur bit
•Adjustable-end wrenches
•Standard socket wrench set
•Wire strippers
•Screwdrivers
AB
C
D
E
F
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•Volt meter
•5/8” DA bolt with two nuts and washers
•Miscellaneous hardware as required for installation and grounding
Wood Pole Installation Procedure
The following procedure details Extender installation on a standard wood utility pole. Ensure that
required tools and materials are on hand and available.
1. Mount the Extender and grounding components, if required, to the mounting bracket with the
hardware provided.
2. Drill one, 3/4-inch diameter hole in the utility pole. The hole must be centered side-to-side on
the pole. Hole must be straight and level through the middle of pole.
3. Hold the Extender and mounting bracket in place and insert 5/8-inch DA bolt through the center
mounting bracket hole. Place washers and nuts on both side of the pole.
Figure 2 - 5. Attach Mounting Bracket to Wood Pole
NOTE: The Extender may be mounted with either an Up or Down antenna orientation to obtain the
best communication path for your location.
4. Tighten the bolt on side of pole opposite the Extender firmly.
NOTE: 1/4” lag bolts may be used on the top and bottom holes of the mounting bracket for extra
stability.
5. Mount the optional power disconnect box on the pole according to local codes and best
practices.
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6. Attach the wires from the Extender to the screws on the terminal blocks inside the power
disconnect box. Provide enough tension relief and a drip loop on the power cable below the
power disconnnect box.
Figure 2 - 6. Sample Power Disconnect Option
•For any cables in an assembly, allow some slack to rest below metal parts. The slack is
called a “drip loop”. With a drip loop, water from rain and condensation drips from the cable
without damaging associated mechanical equipment.
7. With the power disconnect switch in the OFF (open) position, make the connection between the
Extender, power disconnect switch, and power source according to local codes and best
practices.
•Installations where the power cable is wired directly to the power source must be sealed with
waterproofing compound to prevent water ingress into the power cable.
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8. Securely hand tighten the included antenna on the antenna mounting connector of the Extender.
•If the Extender is mounted upside down (antenna up), always inspect and verify the presence
of an O-ring on the antenna base. The O-ring is included with the antenna. Verify that the O-
ring has no physical deformities that could compromise the water tight seal at the base of the
antenna.
•The antenna should never be more than 10° off in any direction from being perpendicular to
the ground.
Figure 2 - 7. Attach Antenna
9. Connect the grounding wire, if required, to the pole ground or neutral ground as local code
allows. If no ground wire is present, install a 8’ by 5/8” copper clad steel ground rod and connect
with the proper clamp. Attach the ground wire to the pole with the proper staples and standard
spacing.
A. Be sure to avoid right angle or sharp bends in routing the ground wire.
B. Bond this ground wire to the power neutral if local rules require.
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10. Secure power cable to pole as needed.
NOTE: While securing the power cable to the pole, care must be taken to NOT DAMAGE the outer
jacket of the power cable. A nick in the outer jacket will allow water to migrate inside the power
disconnect switch and flood it.
Provide enough tension relief and a drip loop for the power cable.
11. Energize the Extender by moving the power disconnect to the ON (closed) position in the
installed power disconnect box.
Metal Pole Mount Installation
Required Tools
•Installation sheet
•Extender & applicable installation kit
•Extender power cable
•Extender antenna
•UV stable tie wraps
•6 AWG solid copper ground wire (optional)
•Personal protection equipment
•Power disconnect box
•Adjustable-end wrenches
•Standard socket wrench set
•Wire strippers
•Steel bands
•Steel banding tool
•Screwdrivers
•6 AWG solid copper wire ground connector (optional)
•Miscellaneous hardware as required for installation and grounding
Metal Pole Installation Procedure
The following procedure details Extender installation on a standard metal utility pole. Ensure that
required tools and materials are on hand and available.
1. Mount the Extender and grounding components, if required, to the mounting bracket with the
hardware provided.
2. Install two stainless steel pole mount band clamps (A) through the slots on the back of the
mounting bracket (B) and secure around pole. The Extender should be straight and level on the
pole.
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Figure 2 - 8. Steel Pole Mount
3. Hold the Extender and mounting brackets in place and tighten band clamps.
•The Extender may be mounted with either an Up or Down antenna orientation to obtain the
best communication path for your location.
4. Mount the optional power disconnect box on the pole with stainless steel band and brackets or
non-corrosive bolts to tapped holes, according to local codes and best practices.
5. Attach the wires from the Extender to the screws on the terminal blocks inside the power
disconnect box.
•For any cables in an assembly, allow some slack to rest below metal parts. The slack is
called a “drip loop”. With a drip loop, water from rain and condensation drips from the cable
without damaging associated mechanical equipment.
6. With the power disconnect switch in the OFF (open) position, make the connection between the
Extender, power disconnect switch, and power source according to local codes and best
practices.
•Installations where the power cable is wired directly to the power source must be sealed with
waterproofing compound to prevent water ingress into the power cable.
7. Using UV stable tie wraps, secure the power cable to the pole.
•Landis+Gyr recommends tie wraps that are 1/2” to 3/4” wide.
•While securing the power cable to the pole, care must be taken to NOT DAMAGE the outer
jacket of the power cable. A nick in the outer jacket will allow water to migrate inside the
power disconnect switch and flood it.
•Provide enough tension relief and a drip loop for the power cable.
8. Securely hand tighten the included antenna on the antenna mounting connector on the Extender.
•The antenna should never be more than 10° off in any direction from being perpendicular to
the ground.
•If the Extender is mounted upside down (antenna up), always inspect and verify the presence
of an O-ring on the antenna base. The O-ring is included with the antenna. Verify that the O-
ring has no physical deformities that could compromise the water tight seal at the base of the
antenna.
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9. Connect the grounding wire, if required, to the pole ground or neutral ground as local code
allows. If no ground wire is present, install a 8’ by 5/8” copper clad steel ground rod and connect
with the proper clamp. Attach the ground wire to the pole with the proper staples and standard
spacing.
A. Be sure to avoid right angle or sharp bends in routing the ground wire.
B. Bond this ground wire to the power neutral if local rules require.
10. Energize the Extender by moving the power disconnect to the ON (closed) position in the
installed power disconnect box.
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