METER ZL6 Use and care manual

ZL6 Cellular
BoardReplacement
Replace the ZL6cellular board if it malfunctions or needs to be upgraded. These step-by-step
instructions will explain the replacement process. A #1 Phillips screwdriver and a wooden stick
(included) is required forinstallation.
NOTE: Update the logger firmware to the latest version to ensure the new communication board is fully
supported. Using ZENTRA Utility Mobile go to Device Tools and select Update Device Firmware and for ZENTRA
Utility go to the Help menu and select Check for Logger Firmware Updates.
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ACCESS COMMUNICATION BOARD
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the solar panel wiring.
1. Remove a battery toturn off theZL6.
2. Press the TEST buttonto clear power in
the logger.
3. Remove the four screws from the main
board using a Phillipsscrewdriver.
4. Carefully lift up the main board and rotate
over to expose the underside.
TEST
REMOVE EXISTING
COMMUNICATIONBOARD
NOTE: The appearance of your communication board may
vary. Removal is the same even with different versions.
5. Disconnect the antenna cables on the right side
of the board by pulling the connector straight out
away from the cellular board.
6. Place the wooden stick (included) under the
cellular board as shown in the image below.
7. Use the wooden stick to carefully pry the board
offthe white pegs that hold it on the main board.
8. Place fingers on the outer edge of the board and
lift up and off of the remaining pegs.
9. Remove the SIM card if it will be used with the
newboard.
INSERT NEW CELLULAR BOARD
10. Position the new board over the main board and
line the corner holes up with the three white pegs.
11. Align the 24-pin connector to ensure none of the
pins are bent.
12. Press straight down on the board until the 24-pin
connectors audibly click into place.
13. Insert the original (or replacement) SIM into the
SIM holder on the new cellular board. Be sure the
holder locks into place.
Antenna
connectors
24-pin
connector
Peg
Cellular
board
Peg
Peg
ANT 2
ANT 1
Main board SIM card
Cellular
board
Peg
Peg
Peg
Wooden stick
(included)
SIM card
24-pin
connector
Solar panel
connection
Antenna
connectors
Main board

16. Push the cable from the antenna on the right
side of the enclosure into the connector on
the left side of the cellular board.
Push until a click is heard. Use connector
labeled ANT1 if there are two connectors.
17. Carefully lift the main board up and rotate
over so batteries are visible.
INSTALL SECOND ANTENNA
NOTE: Skip these steps if the kits doesn’t contain a second
antenna or a second antenna is already installed.
The second antenna is installed on the right side of
theenclosure with the cable oriented towards the top of
the ZL6.
14. Remove the adhesive backing from the antenna and
carefully affix it to the side of the enclosure.
15. Push the cable from the antenna on the right of
enclosure into the connector labeled ANT2.
Push until a click is heard.
22. Check for ZL6 configuration updates.The new cellular board or SIM may require this ZL6
configuration update to connect.
https://meter.ly/zl6-modem-swap
23. Use the TEST toolbar button in ZENTRA Utility Mobile orZENTRA Utility to test the
connection to ZENTRA Cloud.
Perform this test at least twice to ensure pending configuration changes from ZENTRA
Cloud are successfully received.
If the connection fails, see the ZL6 User Manual (metergroup.com/zl6-support) for
communication troubleshooting.
Device Serial Number:
z6-#####
Place new
certifcation
label here
Cellular Data Logger
TEST
SIM
card
ANT2
ANT1
FLIP
18. Align the board over the mounting posts.
19. Replace the screws.
20. Replace the removed battery.
21. Place new certification label on the inside
of the ZL6 case.
INSTALL AND RETURN MAIN BOARD TO ORIGINAL POSITION
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Position the
antenna cable
toward the top
Apply second
antenna here