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User Manual Antenna Coupler
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
Picture of the Part
Application
The WPANT40015-CB antenna is an aesthetic, efficient coupler antenna for Electric Meters that operates in both 900
MHz and 2.4 GHz ISM Bands. This Antenna works properly on any typical Electric Meter. Standard cable is
RG316/RG174 & Straight Type N Female connector.
WP Wireless can assist your engineers to optimize mounting positions for these antennas in your specific application
and can further assist to trouble shoot system integration issues such as TRP/TIS and FCC requirements. Please
contact sales@wp-wireless.com with your specific application requirements.
Electrical Properties
Dual Band Antenna Performance
Parameter
ISM 915 MHz ISM 2.4 GHz
Operating Frequency [GHz]* 902 ~ 928MHz 2.40 ~ 2.50GHz
Recommended Impedance of
the customer Radio Module[] 50 Ohms
VSWR installed on GE meter* < 3:1 <3:1
Peak Gain [dBi] (Typical) * 0 to 3 dBi 2 to 3.5 dBi
Efficiency (in %)* 40 to 60 % 40 to 65 %
Polarization Linear
Pattern Near Omni-Directional
Accepted Power [W] (Max) * 2 watts (+33dBm)
*Note: The above mentioned relevant performance metrics are recorded, with the Antenna placed on a typical meter
cap/drum.
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
[O]: +1-707-996-5201 || [F]: +1-707-996-3380 || [E]: sales@wp-wireless.com || [W]: www.wp-wireless.com
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
Mechanical/Environmental Properties
Item Value
PCB Size 170mm X 32.42mm X 0.25mm
PCB UL 94-V compliant
PCB Color 10 mils thick, White
Polycarbonate Cover 10 mils thick, Medium Grey
Cable Type 17.5-18” RG316/RG174, Black Color
Connector Type Type N Female
Operating / Storage Temperature -40oC to +90oC
Humidity <75% RH
Pull Strength Max 1.5Kg/ft
Shock & Vibration Complies with IEC61169-36 & MIL-STD-202
Environmental Meets standards for UL 94V-0
Hazardous Materials RoHS compliant
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
[O]: +1-707-996-5201 || [F]: +1-707-996-3380 || [E]: sales@wp-wireless.com || [W]: www.wp-wireless.com
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
Drawings of the Antenna
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
[O]: +1-707-996-5201 || [F]: +1-707-996-3380 || [E]: sales@wp-wireless.com || [W]: www.wp-wireless.com
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
PCB FRONT SIDE VIEW
Note: UV Material will not contain any Carbon or Metallic content in it.
10 Mils thick Polycarbonate Cover (Medium Grey)
Note: Artwork will be supplied by PG&E (TBD)
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
[O]: +1-707-996-5201 || [F]: +1-707-996-3380 || [E]: sales@wp-wireless.com || [W]: www.wp-wireless.com
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
Cable: RG316/RG174
Connector: Type-N Female
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
[O]: +1-707-996-5201 || [F]: +1-707-996-3380 || [E]: sales@wp-wireless.com || [W]: www.wp-wireless.com
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
[O]: +1-707-996-5201 || [F]: +1-707-996-3380 || [E]: sales@wp-wireless.com || [W]: www.wp-wireless.com
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
Factory Test Fixture & Test Method
Test #1: VSWR Test
The Factory will perform VSWR tests of the Antennas on a standard WPI test fixture.
Test 25 Antennas for a PO of 4999pcs or less
Test 50 Antennas for a PO between 5000pcs & 9999pcs
Test 100 Antennas for a PO of 10,000pcs or more
Note: If 1 piece fails, then the factory will test additional 2 sample lots for possible failures. If additional failures are
detected in these 2 sample lots, then the full lot will be 100% tested.
Test #2: Conductivity Test
The Conductivity Test is different from the VSWR Test. It’s a quick Go-No Go test to find out whether the Antenna is
dead or alive. The Antenna will be placed flat on a Styrofoam piece, the connector will be plugged to a VNA and the
VSWR response will be observed. The antenna will be flexed at different locations while observing the VSWR
response. If the response looks smooth & normal (as expected) then it’s a PASS. If there is no response or if it’s
Jittery/abnormal then it’s a FAILURE & the Antenna will be rejected.
100% of the Antennas will be subjected to the Conductivity Test
WP Wireless — A Division of World Products LLC. || 19656 Eighth Street East || Sonoma, CA, 95476, USA
[O]: +1-707-996-5201 || [F]: +1-707-996-3380 || [E]: sales@wp-wireless.com || [W]: www.wp-wireless.com
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WPANT40015-CB
Rev: 1.0
Created on: July 21st 2010
Created by: TT
Approved by: BP
ISM Dual Band Coupler Antenna For Electric Meter
Client: Silverspring Networks
Client P/N : 320-000033 Rev#2
WP Wireless P/N : WPANT40015-CB
Customer Approval Signature: ____________________
Customer Name: ____________________
Title: ____________________
Approval Date: ____________________
WP Wireless Engineering Approval: Brad Podduturi
Date Approved: 07/21/10