METER ZL6 User manual

ZL6 Cellular
Replace the ZL6 cellular 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
NOTE: Update the logger firmware to the latest version using the Check for Logger Firmware Updates option in
the ZENTRA Utility Help menu.
ACCESS CELLULAR BOARD
CAUTION: Do not disconnect the solar panel wiring.
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1.
2. Press the TEST
the logger.
3. Remove the four screws
from the main board using a
TEST
Cellular
board
Antenna
cable
connection
Peg
Peg
FPC58 G
165
6.3
FP GC58
561
6.3
SIM card
24-pin
connector
Solar panel
Peg
4. Carefully lift up the main board and rotate over to
Cellular
board
Peg
Peg
Peg
FP GC5865 1
.6 3
PF GC5865 1
.6 3
Wooden stick
(included)
SIM card
24-pin
connector
Solar panel
Antenna
cable
connection
REMOVE EXISTING CELLULAR BOARD
5. Disconnect the antenna cable 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 inthe 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 onthe outer edge of the board and
lift up and off of the remaining two pegs.
9. Removethe SIM card if it will be used withthe
new board.

INSERT NEW CELLULAR BOARD
New
cellular
board
Peg
Peg
Peg
PF C58 G
165.
6 3
PF GC5865 1
.6 3
SIM card Solar pane
Antenna
cable
connection
24-pin
connector
10. Position the new board over the main board and
line the corner holes up withthe three white pegs.
11. Align the 24-pin connector to ensure none of the
pins are bent.
12. Press straight down onthe board until all three
pegs audibly click into place.
13. Push the antenna cable into the receptor onthe
right side of the board untilaclick is heard.
14. Insert the original (or replacement) SIM into the
SIM holder onthe new cellular board. Be sure the
holder locks into place.
RETURN MAIN BOARD TO ORIGINAL POSITION
15. Carefully lift the main board up and rotate over so batteries are visible.
TEST
16. Replace the screws. 17. Replace the removed battery.
18. In ZENTRA Utility, choose Cellular Test from the Action menu to perform the test.
If the connection fails, see the ZL6 User Manual (metergroup.com/zl6-support) for
communicationtroubleshooting.
19. NEXT STEP:Go to online configurationinstructions (docs.zentracloud.com/l/en/article/
j1i1nyuts9-modemswap).
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