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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598Certification ExhibitFCC ID: R7PCONCS4B5FCC Rule Part: 15.247ACS Project Number: 12-0408Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc.Model: Series-4 Conc., BLT-5Manual
            Gridstream Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide    Publication: 98-1013 Rev AF
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 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    2     Table of Contents       Chapter 1:  Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About the Landis+Gyr Gridstream Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  About the Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About This Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Who Should Use This Guide  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Typographical Conventions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Telephone Access   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Email Access  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 General Inquiries  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10   Chapter 2:  Pre-Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Safety Overview  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pre-Installation Checklist  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Getting Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Concentrator Installation Tool List  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Install Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13   Chapter 3:  Field Configuration  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Required Tools  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Concentrator Programming Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Writing Utility Network Parameters to the Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Setting the Timekeeper Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Concentrator Configuration   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Disabling Network Filtering  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24   Chapter 4:  Concentrator Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Antenna Mounting Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 For All Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Concentrator Installation Sheet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Power Cable Preparation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Adding Drip Loops to Cables   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Kit Part Numbers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Concentrator Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Optional Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Wood Pole Mount Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Wood Pole Mounting Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Wood Pole Installation Procedure  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF             3  Metal Pole vertical Mount Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Table of Contents Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF                     4   Concentrator Metal Pole Mounting Kit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Metal Pole Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Streetlight Arm Horizontal Mount Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Concentrator Streetlight Arm Mounting Kit   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Streetlight Arm Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47   Chapter 5:  RF Filter and Battery Replacement  Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Enable/Disable RF Filter   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Retrofitting a Series III Concentrator with an RF Filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Performing an RF Filter Retrofit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 About Battery Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Battery Test  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Replacement materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Concentrator Battery Pack Replacement Kit  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Replacing the Battery Pack  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58   Chapter 6:   Performing System Upgrades  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 What Are System Upgrades? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Accessing a Concentrator for Programming  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Upgrading a Concentrator Over the Air (OTA)   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 About the Image File  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Verifying the Concentrator and the Host  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Hot-Booting a Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Downloading Firmware OTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Switchover Concentrator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Concentrator Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Bankcopy MCC  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Restarting a Download  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Upgrading Concentrator Firmware Directly via Cable  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Connecting to the Concentrator Via Cables Using a Router  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Loading the Concentrator Firmware Via Cables Using a Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Testing the Concentrator   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Upgrading IWR Radio Firmware   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Upgrading the Radio’s DCW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83   Chapter 7:  Routers in Command Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Importing Routers into Command Center  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Generating the Import Installation File (IIF)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 RF Network Settings  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Command Center Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Router  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88   Chapter 8:  Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Verifying Configuration   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91   Appendix A:  Performance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Table of Contents Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF               5  Power Statistics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF                  6  Landis+Gyr  Table of Contents   WAN Statistics  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94   Appendix B:  Compliance  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 FCC Class B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 RF Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97   Appendix  C:  Bench Testing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Testing Concentrators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Verification  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 WAN Health Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 CPU Configuration Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 LAN Health Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103   Appendix D:  About Firmware   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 CC9C Serial Port Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Firmware Images  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Initialization and Boot Image Loading   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Application Image Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Application Image Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Concentrator Boot-Up  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Diagnostics Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Diagnostics Mode   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Network Parameters Configuration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Diagnostics Tests Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Application Mode  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 TIME from UtiliNet Network  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Application Troubleshooting without TIME  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Persistent Data Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Impact of Boot-up on Data Storage  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Capacity  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Cycling Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111   Appendix E:  About Programming  and Diagnostic  Cables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113   Appendix F:  Sample  Survey Sheet  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115   Appendix G:  Field Upgrade to DCW 1.16F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Changing 9QPR-based MCC to a Gridstream-based Concentrator  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Upgrading DCW and Losing Default Destination  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Upgrade Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117   Appendix H:  Power  Cable Installation   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Power Connection and Termination  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Table of Contents Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF                        7  Glossary  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123   Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF               8 1 Preface       This guide describes the installation process for Gridstream Network Concentrators (concentrators). Any training provided directly to installers by the utility or by the Gridstream project management team takes precedence over this guide.   About the Landis+Gyr Gridstream Network  The Gridstream Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network transfers information from a number of endpoints distributed over a large geographical area. The most common endpoints are from electrical, gas and water endpoints. The network includes a Radio Frequency (RF) Wide Area Network (WAN) and an RF Local Area Network (LAN). The WAN includes Take Out Points (TOP) and concentrators. The LAN is the RF link between the concentrator and endpoints with UtiliNet modules installed. Endpoint data transmits via radio frequency (RF) to the concentrator where it is stored and processed. The concentrator transmits the data via RF to the TOP and then to the utility. This chapter details the concentrator installation process.   About the Concentrator  The Concentrator is a device that receives one-way endpoint data from the Gridstream network, processes that data, and sends it to a Collector (Take Out Point, or TOP). It also receives and passes, but does not process, 2-way data. The concentrator contains:  •  a LAN radio (BLT 3 or BLT 5) •  a WAN radio (UtiliNet IWR) •  a power supply •  a processor board (CPU) •  a battery pack in case of an AC power outage.   About This Guide  This edition of the Landis+Gyr Gridstream Concentrator User and Installation Guide provides:  •  Basic installation procedure for concentrators. •  A task-based overview of detailed instructions for using concentrators.
Chapter 1 - Preface Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF                          9     Who Should Use This Guide  This guide is intended for use by utility employees or the Landis+Gyr project team responsible for installing concentrators. It does not assume an expert level of industry or computer knowledge. This guide assumes that you are familiar with basic:  –  Utility operations. –  Terminology of your industry. –  Procedures for performing basic laptop computer operations.   Typographical Conventions  This section describes the conventions used in this guide to make finding and understanding information easier. Text formatting identifies special information.    Convention   Description All Bold, initial capital letters  Refers to field names, buttons, menus, menu options, and keys. Examples: Device field, Open button, File menu, or Ctrl key. All bold lower-case letters         Refers to the exact keystrokes you enter. What you type is always shown in lowercase letters. Example: Type local in the Device field. Lower-case italicized word between less-than (<) and greater-than signs (>) <menu> | <option> | <option>... Refers to variables that occur in item names. Example: Add Sub Network To <network name> dialog, where <network name> refers to the name of a network. Refers to the sequence of choices you should make to access a specific dialog or menu option. Examples: choose Start | Settings | Control Panel or choose File | Open. Plus sign (+) between keys  Refers to pressing the keys at the same time. Example: Alt+B. Comma (,) between keys  Refers to keys which are pressed sequentially. Example: Alt,F.      Note boxes provide essential information about concentrator Installation.       Cautions provide information that must read to avoid making relatively moderate errors during concentrator Installation.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    10  Landis+Gyr  Chapter 1 - Preface     Warnings provide special must-read information. If you ignore a warning, you may omit essential data or make a critical error. Warnings are in the same format as notes, except they are shown in bold text.    Contacting Technical Support  Within the United States, Landis+Gyr technical support is available by telephone or email. When you contact technical support, be prepared to give exact descriptions of:  •  The problem you encountered • What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred •  How you tried to solve the problem •  The exact text of any error messages   Telephone Access  Technical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) by calling 1-888-390-5733. If all support technicians are helping other customers, your call will be routed to the Landis+Gyr Support voice mail system.  Leave a brief message that includes the following information:  •  Your name •  Your company’s name •  Your telephone number  A support technician will return your call as soon as possible within normal business hours. Technicians return all calls in the order that they are received.   Email Access  If you prefer, you may email a description of your problem to:  solutionsupport.na@landisgyr.com A support technician will return your email as soon as possible within normal business hours. Technicians return all emails in the order that they are received.
Chapter 1 - Preface Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    11   General Inquiries  Your feedback is important in helping to provide accurate and high-quality information. If you want to reach a Landis+Gyr sales representative, or for other inquires, do one of the following:  •  Telephone: 678-258-1500 •  Fax: 678-258-1550 You can also mail your comments or inquires to: Landis+Gyr 30000 Mill Creek Avenue Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022   Ordering Publications  You can order publications from your sales representative. To order additional copies of this manual, use order number:  98‐1013 Rev AE  Publication Comments  If you have remarks or suggestions for improving this publication, Landis+Gyr welcomes your feedback and recommendations. Landis+Gyr accepts comments via email, conventional mail, or fax.   To send your comments via... Use this contact information...  E-Mail solutionsupport.na@landisgyr.com Mail  Landis+Gyr 30000 Mill Creek Avenue Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA 30022  Fax 678-258-1550  If you would like a reply, please include your contact information:  • Name •  Telephone number or fax number •  Email address •  Company name and address  Be sure to include the following information along with your comment:  •  Title and number of this manual (Landis+Gyr Gridstream Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide Rev AE, 98‐1013) •  Page number or topic related to your comment  Landis+Gyr reserves the right to use or distribute whatever information you supply in any way we believe appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    12  2 Pre-Installation       Proper planning and thorough preparation are critical to successful Concentrator installation. This chapter outlines basic requirements for the pre-installation phase of the concentrator deployment process.   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 they have 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.
Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    13   Pre-Installation Checklist  Be prepared before you go onsite. The following list includes most pre-install items.  Table 2-1.  Pre-Install Checklist  Item Description Site Survey The utility has surveyed the area to determine optimal locations for concentrator installation. Landis+Gyr offers this professional service as a contract option. Obtain Necessary Permits When the concentrator is to be installed on utility or municipal property such as utility poles, there is a general agreement to install on these poles. There may be a requirement for the utility or municipality to approve individual sites. It is the installer's responsibility to ensure that approval has been given for each installation. Network Installation Timeline The Network Installation Plan specifies and formalizes the entire concentrator installation plan. Perform all surveys in advance to ensure ample time for make-ready work as well as addressing any unforeseen installation issues. All concentrators will be installed, quality-checked, and online prior to any endpoint installation in a scheduled route. Tools and Equipment The latter part of this chapter has detailed tool and equipment information. Bucket Truck Procure all necessary barricade and traffic permits for the bucket truck as required, unless covered by prior permits. Supervision Your organization has rules regarding supervision in the field. If you note any deviation from the specified installation criteria, contact your supervisor immediately. ID Badges Your identification badge should be clearly visible at all times. If you lose or damage your ID, notify your Field Supervisor immediately to get a replacement. You are not allowed to work in the field without one.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    14  Landis+Gyr  Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation   Getting Organized   Concentrator Installation Tool List •  Gas or hydraulic-powered drill, 3/4 inch augur bit •  Two adjustable-end wrenches •  Squeeze-on crimpers and crimps •  Standard socket wrench set •  Laptop computer with two serial ports •  Concentrator and applicable install kit • Concentrator programming cable •  Network Configuration Manager application •  Concentrator power cable with standard 120VAC outlet •  Survey sheet •  Hyperterminal application •  Personal Protection Equipment •  Voltmeter •  Cell phone or 2-way communication device   Additional Tools Required for Street Light or Traffic Signal Pole Installs •  Steel banding tool •  Tin snips • Hammer   Additional Tools Required for Building and Structure Installs •  Steel banding tool •  Hammer drill •  Bits   Install Material  The installation process consists of using predetermined route information identifying concentrators that need to be installed and methods for recording data to document the installation.  From the Cross-Dock, obtain concentrators and installation kits to install.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    15  3 Field Configuration       Configure the concentrator prior to installation. Steps include:  1.   Configure the IWR radio (using Network Configuration Manager).  2.   Program the concentrator.  3.   Write network settings to the concentrator.   Required Tools  To perform field configuration, you need the following:  • PC with two serial ports or USB-to-serial adapter. •  Concentrator programming Kit 45-1046 (see About Programming and Diagnostic Cables for more information). •  Network Configuration Manager. •  Hyperterminal (a communications accessory that comes bundled with the Windows Operating System prior to the Vista release, and available free on-line).
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    16   Concentrator Programming Kit  The Programming Kit includes all the parts you need to configure the concentrator.    Table 3-1.  Concentrator Programming Kit 45-1046  Image Part Number Name Quantity    105628-000 CABLE ASSY, WANGATE, AC POWER, 120VAC PLUG 1     19-1027 CBL ASM, EXTERNAL RF, S3 IWR 1   19-1185 Cable Assy, RS-232 Prog, Infinet Concentrator, Phase 2 1     19-1135 CBL ASSY, DB9M TO DB9F, SERIAL, 10FT 1     26-1046 T/A, RADIO, S3, IWR 1
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    17   Table 3-1.  Concentrator Programming Kit 45-1046  (continued)      26-1061 T/A, 120 VAC POWER ADAPTER CUBE, S3 IWR, 1000mA 1   Writing Utility Network Parameters to the Concentrator  After the concentrator is successfully powered up, you can restore (or) configure the concentrator to the utility network parameters.  Use the Network Configuration Manager application to complete this process. See the Network Configuration Manager Users Guide for information about using this application to preform the following:  1.   Verify that the Network ID is setup for the utility Network and the default destination points to the appropriate Take Out Point.  2.   Verify that the Concentrator “MCCTIME” Helper DCW is loaded correctly in the UtiliNet IWR Radio of this Concentrator.   Setting the Timekeeper Radio  If you can access network time over the air, then use network time. If you are in a location that cannot access network time, then set up the local test IWR radio as a timekeeper before beginning the configuration process. The concentrator does not start processing until it detects time.   Using a local test IWR radio as timekeeper can destroy network timekeeping capability if used within the network’s detection area.    1.   Connect the radio to COM2 via serial cable (PN 19-1135).  2.   Connect power to the radio via the power adapter (PN 26-1061).  3.   Launch Network Configuration Manager on your PC.  4.   Select the “Timekeeper” option.  5.   Click the Write Settings button.  The radio remains powered and connected to the PC during the configuration process.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    18       Concentrator Configuration  Follow the steps for configuring the Concentrator:  1.   Plug the concentrator programming cable into the left-most barrel connector on the concentrator.                     Figure 3 - 1. Concentrator with programming cable  2.   Plug the serial cable labeled “Console” into the COM 1 port on the PC.   Figure 3 - 2. Serial Cable Plugged Into COM 1
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    19       3.   Navigate to Start | Accessories | Communications | Hyperterminal to launch Hyperterminal on your PC. You must launch Hyperterminal before powering the concentrator.     Figure 3 - 3. Launch Hyperterminal  4.   Connect power to the concentrator by inserting the power cable into the right barrel plug.                     Figure 3 - 4. Concentrator with programming cable
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    20   5.   Name the session in Hyperterminal.      6.   Click the OK button. Figure 3 - 5. Hyperterminal name session  7.   Verify port settings and click the OK button  • Bits per second: 9600 baud  • Data bits: 8  • Parity: None  • Stop bits: 1  • Flow control: None.    Figure 3 - 6. Set COM 1 Properties  8.   Type ? to access the menu.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    21   9.   Type c for configuration.     Figure 3 - 7. Type “c” For Configuration  10. Type s for set specific items.     Figure 3 - 8. Type “s” to Set Specific Items  11.  Reset values by typing the letter in Hyperterminal corresponding to the item, then updating the value. For more information, see Sample Survey Sheet. Update the following items:  A.  [d]*Gateway MCC DMS Net Address [1..4294967039;default=4294967038]: 100051 Input the assigned Concentrator ID here.  B.   [e]*Gateway MCC DMS node address (normally 1)  C.  [1..65534;default=65534]: 1 This value is always 1.  D.  [f]+Log manager's (and CTS's) DMS Net Address [1..4294967039;default=4294967039]: 20 Input the assigned Net ID.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    22   E.   [g]+Log manager's (and CTS's) DMS node address [1..65534;default=65534]: 152 Input the assigned Node ID.  F.   [h]+Event manager's DMS Net Address [1..4294967039;default=4294967039]: 20 Input the assigned Net ID again.  G.   [i]+Event manager's DMS node address [1..65534;default=65534]: 152 Input the assigned Node ID again.  H.  [m]*Minutes from GMT (0=GMT, 480=PST) [positive increments of 60] [- 720..720;default=480]: 420 Input the minutes from GMT.  I. [n]*Daylight savings type (0=none, 1=USA, 7=UK) [0..7;default=1]: 1 This value is always 1.  12. After you change the value, press the TAB key to refresh the page.  13. Press the Enter key to go to the next page.  14. Update the following field:  A.  [e]+Lan Tx address for this MCC (0 = no Tx) [default=0]: 0 Always start with the number 400 (unless the concentrator address is 5 digits, then start with 4000), then append the concentrator ID. For example, if the concentrator ID is 100016, then the Lan Tx address is 400100016.  15. Press the Enter key until you see a list of Network Filter configuration items.  .     Figure 3 - 9. Type “0” For Disable  16. Type the letter J for Network Filter: Disable/Enable option.  17. Type 0 to disable network filtering, and then press [Enter]  18. Press the Escape key.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    23   19. Type q for quit.      20. Type y for yes. Figure 3 - 10. Type “q” For Quit     Figure 3 - 11. Rebooting the concentrator via Hyperterminal  21. After the concentrator resets, close Hyperterminal.  22. Unplug the cable marked “Console” from COM 1.  23. Plug the Lan Protocol cable into COM 1.  If you disconnect the power cables before the programming cable, the unit uses battery backup. This depletes the battery and can affect routing.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    24   Disabling Network Filtering  With network filtering, you can configure the concentrator to accept all Cellnet packets, block certain packets, or allow only certain packets. When another Cellnet customer is nearby, set your network not to pick up the other utility’s one-way reads.  1.   Connect to the host via Putty or a similar telnet client.    Figure 3 - 12. Login using telnet client  2.   Login as rdbms using password cellnet.    Figure 3 - 13. Login as rdbms user
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    25   3.   Use the command rcautil xxxx 1 to log into the concentrator with id xxxx. Example: rcautil 5002 1   Figure 3 - 14. Login to concentrator  4.   After the screen displays “Remote console device CONNECTED”, press [Enter].    Figure 3 - 15. Open console menu remotely  5.   Type the letter c. The EEPROM configuration menu displays.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    26  Figure 3 - 16. EEPROM Menu
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    27  6.   Type the letter n. The system prompts for a name.  Figure 3 - 17. Name prompt  7.   Type 81 to access the network filtering menu and press [Enter].    Figure 3 - 18. Type 81  8.   The default network filtering value is 1.To disable network filtering, type 0 and press [Enter]    Figure 3 - 19. Network Filtering value
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    28  9.   Type [Esc]. The EEPROM configuration menu re-displays.    Figure 3 - 20. Return to EEPROM menu  10. Type the letter q. The system prompts you to hot boot the concentrator.   Figure 3 - 21. Hot boot prompt  11.  To save changes, type y. The hot boot begins.    Figure 3 - 22. Hot boot
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    29    You have now successfully disabled network filtering in this concentrator. Repeat the steps for every concentrator in your network.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    30 4 Concentrator Installation       Antenna Mounting Options  The concentrator requires three antennas to communicate with the endpoints and to relay information from the endpoint to the host application:  •  Two LAN antennas •  One WAN antenna  The LAN antennas mount on the side of the antenna bracket. The WAN communications antenna mounts on top of the enclosure or on the antenna bracket, or you can mount all three antennas remotely from the concentrator such as at the top of a utility pole or a building parapet. If all three antennas are mounted above the enclosure, coaxial cable connects the enclosure and the remote antennas.     Use only Cellnet-approved antennas.     For All Installations   Concentrator Installation Sheet  The utility provides a concentrator Installation Sheet for every concentrator to be installed. The sheet contains:  •  Street address •  Type of mounting (wood pole, streetlight pole, building, etc.) • Access method (bucket truck or climbed manually).   Power Requirements  Power requirements are listed in Performance. Verify that the power source is either 120 VAC or 240 VAC single phase.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    31   Power Cable Preparation  You can use the following AC power cable options with any Cellnet mounting kits. Cable part numbers are:  Table 4-1. AC Power Cable Options  Part Number Part Description 19-2271 Cable, Power, 10 foot, Utilinet, Water Block 19-2272 Cable, Power, 30 foot, Utilinet, Water Block 19-2273 Cable, Power, 4 foot, Utilinet, Water Block 19-2274 Cable, Power, 18 foot, Utilinet, Water Block 19-1192 Cable Assy, Street Light, Utilinet, 18 ft 103826-000 Cable, Assy, Street Light, UtiliNet, 4 ft 105627-000 POWER CABLE, 2 WIRE, 10 FT, 10 AWG 105627-001 POWER CABLE, 2 WIRE, 30 FT, 10 AWG  Depending on the utility requirements, physical connections to the secondary may carry additional requirements.  Use the unterminated wires from the end of the power cable and securely attach them to the AC power feed. Sometimes, a secondary circuit from an adjacent pole is necessary to provide concentrator power.     Consult Appendix H for critical power connection details.    Adding Drip Loops to Cables  For any cables in an assembly, allow some slack to rest below metal parts. The slack is called a “drip loop” and isolates rain and condensation water from the cable connections to avoid damaging associated mechanical equipment.    Figure 4 - 1. Cable with drip loop
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    32   Kit Part Numbers  Different kinds of installs may require different mounting and install kits. The following table contains a list of part numbers (PN) by install type. This document details each kit in the appropriate install description.  Table 4-2.  Mounting and Programming Kits  Kit Number Wood Pole Install Light Pole Horizontal Mount Install Metal Pole Vertical Mount Install Mounting Kit PN 45-1048 x   Mounting Kit PN 45-1050, 8” rod   x Mounting Kit PN: 45-1049  x  Mounting Kit PN: 45-1055, 12” rod   x Programming Kit PN 45-1046 x x x  For information about installation types not listed here, contact Landis+Gyr Customer Operations at ëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    33   Concentrator Assembly  Unless otherwise noted, all kits in this book are for the UtiliNet Phase II concentrator.    Table 4-3.  Concentrator 26-1139 / 26-1315  Image Part Number Name Quantity    26-1139 or 26-1315 Concentrator: Series III IWR  or  Concentrator: Series IV IWR 1     01-1239 LAN Antennas (comes with concentrator); 2    106119-000 WAN Antenna (comes with concentrator); 1     28-1012 Antenna Ground Plane (comes with concentrator); 2  Optional Parts  Landis+Gyr can accommodate specialized needs such as remote antenna installation and RF filters pre- or post-installation. An RF filter limits the device to a certain number of channels it can jump (leaving frequencies for cell phones and pagers).
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    34   Built-In RF Filter Kit  If you would like to install a concentrator with the RF Filter kit already built in, the product number is 26-1162. Parts are the same as the regular concentrator, but this concentrator has an RF filter installed during manufacturing. 26-1315 Concentrators contain Series IV IWRs, and these units have the RF filter integrated into the IWR.   Additional RF Filter for Post-Installation  If you would like to add an RF Filter to a concentrator that has already been installed, use RF filter installation kit PN 01-1018.   Remote Antenna Cable  If you need to install antennas remotely from the concentrator, there is a cable designed specifically for this purpose    Table 4-4.  Remote Antenna Cable  Image Part Number Description Qty      19-2200 CBL ASSY,REMOTE ANT,5 FT,N 0 Ref only     Wood Pole Mount Installation  The utility or municipality determines the final guidelines of where to install the concentrator. Know and follow the utility or municipality guidelines before installing the concentrator and antennas.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    35   Wood Pole Mounting Kit  In addition to your chosen concentrator assembly kit, you need a mounting kit.  Table 4-5. 45-1048 KIT, MOUNTING,WOOD  POLE, CONCENTRATOR   Image  Part Number  Name  Quant ity     101983-025  NUT, HEX, FLANGE 1/ 4-20UNC, SS  4     19-1013  1 foot  CBL ASSY, REMOTE ANTENNA  2     22-0421  WASHER,1/4 FLAT,1/ 16 THK,SS  4      22-1071  BOLT, CARR., 1/4-20 UNC-2A X 4.00, SS  4     28-1299  Bracket, Wood Pole, Alum,  concentrator, Enhanced Processor  1
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    36   Wood Pole Installation Procedure  .    Figure 4 - 2. Built-out wood mounted concentrator assembly illustration, side and front views
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    37                                                      Figure 4 - 3. Built-out wood mounted concentrator assembly illustration, view from top  1.   Affix the mounting bracket (PN 28-1147) to the wood pole using two mounting bolts (D/A Bolts) with washer and nut or steel bands. (Hardware parts not included in kit.)  2.   Attach the concentrator to the bracket, being aware to face the military connectors toward the pole. Using the four (4) carriage bolts, secure it with nuts and washers included in the kit.  3.   Connect the LAN antennas to the bracket.  Ground planes are built into bracket PN 28-1147. Do not install additional ground planes to a mounting that uses this bracket.    4.   Using the RF cables, connect the LAN antennas to the concentrator.  5.   Attach the WAN antenna to the concentrator directly.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    38   6.   Attach the AC power cable to the concentrator. Use any of the approved power cable options.   Metal Pole vertical Mount Installation  The utility or municipality determines the final guidelines of where to install the concentrator. Know and follow the utility or municipality guidelines before installing the concentrator and antennas.   Concentrator Metal Pole Mounting Kit  In addition to your chosen concentrator assembly kit, you need a mounting kit  •  Kit number 45-1050 includes 8” rods for poles 3.5” to 5”. •  Kit number 45-1055 includes 12” rods for poles 5” to 7.5”.  These kits are identical except for the rod length, so only kit number 45-1050 is described below.  Table 4-6. 45-1050 KIT, MOUNTING, LIGHT POLE, CONCENTRATOR  Image Part Number Name Quantity     101983-025 NUT, HEX, FLANGE 1/4- 20UNC, SS 8     16-0214 CONN, BULKHEAD, F/ F, TYPE N 1      19-2215 CBL ASSY,CYLINK MALE-MAL E B,B 5.5 feet 3     22-0375 TIE WRAP, 28 INCH, NYLON, WHITE 5
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    39   Table 4-6. 45-1050 KIT, MOUNTING,  LIGHT POLE, CONCENTRATOR (continued)  Image Part Number Name Quantity     22-0421 WASHER,1/4 FLAT,1/16 THK,SS 8     22-0453 WASHER, 3/8 SPLIT LOCK, S S 2    22-0587 WSHR FLT, 3/8 INCH 1 INCHOD.4381ID, 300 S S 2     22-1062 ROD,THREADED,1/4- 20X8IN, S S 4    22-2319 SCREW, 3/8-16X7/8, HEX CAP, SS 2      28-1090 BRACKET,ANTENNA, LIGHT POLE, 16 INCH 1      28-2315 BRACKET, POLE, STRAP MOUNT 1
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    40   Table 4-6. 45-1050 KIT, MOUNTING,  LIGHT POLE, CONCENTRATOR (continued)  Image Part Number Name Quantity      28-1061 BRKT, MOUNTING, 3 TO 5 IN POLE, WANGATE S2 BLT3 2  Metal Pole Installation Procedure  This section describes the light pole installation procedure.   The photos in this section are for illustrative purposes only. In the field, mount brackets higher on the pole. Use the parts supplied in the kit.    1.   Attach the strap mount pole bracket (PN 28-2315) to the pole using steel bands.    Figure 4 - 4. Strap mount pole bracket attached to pole
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    41     2.   Attach the antenna light pole bracket (PN 28-1090) to the strap mount pole bracket. Torque to 200 in/lbs.    Figure 4 - 5. Antenna light pole bracket attached to mounting bracket    3.   Install the bulkhead connector (PN 16-0214). Torque to 100 in/lbs.    Figure 4 - 6. Attaching bulkhead connector
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    42   4.   Connect the WAN antenna.    Figure 4 - 7. Connecting the WAN antenna    5.   Put the ground plane on the LAN antennas.     Figure 4 - 8. Putting ground plane on antennas
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    43   6.   Connect the LAN antennas to the antenna light pole bracket. Torque to 90 in/lbs.     Figure 4 - 9. Connecting a LAN antenna    7.   Attach the RF cables to the WAN antenna.     Figure 4 - 10. Attaching RF cable
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    44   8.   Attach the right-angle end of the cable to the top of the LAN antennas.     Figure 4 - 11. Attaching right-angle end of cable  9.   With the mounting kit, affix the concentrator and two brackets sandwiched on the pole down from the light arm using the supplied hardware.     Figure 4 - 12. Concentrator mounted  10. Attach the AC power cable to the concentrator using one of the power cable options. Leave slack in the cable to form a drip loop.    If using the 105704-000, 105704-001, 105704-002, or 105704-003 cables, the end of the cable opposite the connector (the unterminated end) must be installed in a junction box or other suitable enclosure.  Leaving the end of the cable exposed may allow water to migrate into the cable and into the Concentrator.  See Appendix H for power cable installation procedures and details.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    45                         TBD    22.15         16.25        TBD       10.48             4.90 (REF)    Figure 4 - 13. Complete pole mount assembly
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    46   Streetlight Arm Horizontal Mount Installation  The utility or municipality determines the final guidelines of where to install the concentrator. Know and follow the utility or municipality guidelines before installing the concentrator and antennas.   Concentrator Streetlight Arm Mounting Kit  In addition to your chosen concentrator assembly kit, you need a mounting kit.  Table 4-7. 45-1049 KIT, HORIZONTAL MOUNTING,METAL  POLE, CONCENTRATOR  Image Part Number Name Quantity     103826-000 CBL, ASSY, STREET LIGHT, UTILINET, 4FT 0, ref only      19-2200 CBL ASSY,REMOTE ANT,5 FT,N 0 Ref only     19-1013  1 foot CBL, ASSY, Remote Antenna 2     22-0375 TIE WRAP, 28inch, NYLON, WHITE 3
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    47   Table 4-7. 45-1049 KIT, HORIZONTAL MOUNTING,METAL   POLE, CONCENTRATOR (continued)  Image Part Number Name Quantity       28-1061:AC BRKT, MOUNTING, 3 TO 5 IN POLE, WANGATE S2 BLT3 1     28-1031 BRKT, ANTENNA MOUNT, 3 & 5 IN POLE, RADIO 1     22-0421 WASHER, 1/4 FLAT, 1/ 16 THK, SS 4     22-1072 BOLT, CARR, 1/4-20 UNC-2A X 6 SS 4     101983-025 NUT, HEX, FLANGE, 1/ 4-2 OUNC, SS 4
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    48   Streetlight Arm Installation Procedure  .         Figure 4 - 14. Pole mounted concentrator assembly illustration    Install the concentrator approximately 18" below the lowest portion on the light head arm.  1.   Thread the four rods through the two included metal brackets.  2.   Hold the concentrator on the front of the pole while threading the rods through the enclosure from the back of the pole.  3.   Place nuts and washers on the four threaded rods and tighten until secure.  4.   Assemble the antennas, ground planes, and RF cables. Leave slack in the cables to form a drip loop.  5.   To connect the adapter, remove the photocell on the existing light head.  6.   Install the adapter.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    49     7.   Lock it into place by turning clockwise.  8.   Re-install the photocell in the same manner.  9.   Run the cable between the brackets and the concentrator enclosure.  10. Using the supplied UV rated tie wraps, secure the cable to the light head.  11.  Connect the power plug to the bottom of the concentrator.  If you need a longer cable, you can build one using one of the approved AC power cables and a photocell power adapter.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    50    5 RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits    You can retrofit a concentrator with an RF Filter anytime. This chapter outlines the parts and procedure to perform this task. It also outlines the battery replacement kit and procedure.   Enable/Disable RF Filter  When an optional RF filter has been included for reducing interference, the filter can be enabled or disabled in the field by qualified personnel using RadioShop 4.1.  1.   Verify that the Router is highlighted on the Nodes Pane.  2.   Right-click the Router ID.  3.   Select Enable RF Filter from the pop-up menu.                          To Disable the RF Filter Figure 5 - 1. Enable (or Disable) the RF Filter  4.   Right-click the Router ID.  5.   Select Disable RF Filter from the pop-up menu.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    51         Retrofitting a Series III Concentrator with an RF Filter  You can add an RF filter to a concentrator after you have installed it in the field. Use kit number 45- 1053.    Table 5-1. RF Filter Retrofit Kit 45-1053  Image Part Number Part Name Quantity        01-1018 FILTER, EXTERNAL RF, S3 IWR 1        19-1070 CBL ASSY, RF TO FILTER, WANGATE S3 1     22-1049 SEMS,2-56x3/ 16inch,INT,PNH,P HH,SS 4              23-1098 Label, FCC, InfiNet Concentrator, Phase 2, RF Filter 1     106555-000 GASKET UTILINET 1
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    52   Performing an RF Filter Retrofit  1.   Unbolt the base from the lid.     Figure 5 - 2. RF Filter retrofit unbolt lid and base  2.   Disconnect the battery cable from the power supply board.    Figure 5 - 3. RF Filter retrofit remove gasket and battery cables  3.   Disconnect the lid from the base by the hinges.  4.   Remove and discard the gasket.  5.   Disconnect the BLT power cable from the Motherboard PCBA.  6.   Disconnect BLT/ConnectCore Communication Cable connection 'BLT J2' from the 'J2' connection on BLT Transceiver PCBA.  7.   Disconnect both RF Cables from 'J3' and 'J4' connectors on BLT Transceiver PCBA.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    53   8.   Remove the BLT/S3 Bracket from the base.    Figure 5 - 4. RF Filter retrofit remove BLT bracket  9.   Disconnect RF Cable to 'J5' connection from UtiliNet S3 PCBA.  10. Disconnect power supply/S3 Cable from 'J6' connector on UtiliNet S3 PCBA.    Figure 5 - 5. RF Filter retrofit remove UtiliNet S3 PCBA
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    54   11.  Remove UtiliNet S3 PCBA from BLT/S3 Bracket.     Figure 5 - 6. RF Filter Retrofit  12. Secure the RF Filter (PN 01-1018) to the BLT/S3 Bracket (PN 28-1084), using screws (PN 22- 1083). Torque screws to 5 ±.5 in-lbs.  13. Attach the RF Filter Cable Assembly (PN 19-1070) to the RF Filter (PN 01-1018). Torque to 7 +/-.5 in-lbs. Orient filter as shown below.     Figure 5 - 7. Installing RF Filter  14. Put the concentrator back together in reverse order of the way you took it apart.  • You must use a fresh gasket (PN 106555-000, supplied with kit).  • Torque all SEM screws to 10+/-.5 in-lbs.  • Torque all SMA connector to 7+/-.5 in-lbs.  • Torque all exterior bolts to 45+/-.5 in-lbs.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    55       15. Replace the labels as shown:     Replace top labels     Discard serial code labels       About Battery Storage  The ideal storage environment is normal room temperature or slightly below. Excess temperature shortens the battery life and accelerates self discharge. Charge batteries at least once per year or sooner if needed. The battery open circuit voltage should not be allowed to drop below 12V.     Recycle or dispose of batteries properly.       Do not mutilate or dispose of batteries in fire to avoid risk of releasing toxic materials. Short-circuiting batteries may cause burns.    Battery Test  You must use a copy of RadioShop 3.4 or higher to run the battery test. See the applicable RadioShop Getting Started Guide for information on using the application to test the concentrator battery.  The new Autoranging power supply (25-1008 or 25-1025) can be software-enabled into battery test mode. Disconnect the battery charger from the battery to place a load across the battery. Measure the battery voltage before, during, and at the end of this test to discover bad or weak batteries. This test is more effective than measuring the battery voltage without a load on the battery.  All Series III radios will have this capability. The Series II and IIb may have this capability if retrofitted with kit, P/N 45-1029 (other kits may be available).
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    56   Replacement materials  All parts required for battery replacement should already be present at the assembly site. To replace the battery, procure a battery pack replacement kit (PN 45-1058).   Concentrator Battery Pack Replacement Kit    Table 5-2.  Battery Pack Replacement Kit t45-1058  Image Part Number Part Name  Items pictured below 96-1070 Battery pack replacement kit, Concentrator 1    01-1039 Battery pack 12V 4.5AH 1     106555-000 Gasket UtiliNet 1
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    57     Replacing the Battery Pack  1.   Remove all six bolts and hardware that hold the enclosure base to the enclosure lid.  2.   Open the unit.   Figure 5 - 8. Open unit  3.   Disconnect the battery cable from the power supply board.                         Figure 5 - 9. Battery cable closeup
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    58     4.   Remove all eight pan head screws and the battery pack.                       Figure 5 - 10. Sample Pan Head Screw Location  5.   Place the new battery pack in the enclosure base and secure it with all eight pan head screws.  6.   Torque the screws to 8 ±.5 in-lbs.  7.   Connect the battery cable.  8.   Replace enclosure gasket (PN 106555-000) with a new gasket. Do not re-use the old gasket.  9.   Attach the enclosure lid to the enclosure base.  Take care to not pinch the battery cable between the base and the lid. Pinching the cable can short the battery and result in a hazardous condition.    10. Secure with all six bolts, nuts, washer-flats, and washers.  11.  Torque bolts to 45 ±.5 in-lbs.  12. Affix the new battery date label to the outside of the enclosure.   Figure 5 - 11. New battery date label affixed to concentrator enclosure
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    60  6 Performing System Upgrades    What Are System Upgrades?  There are three kinds of upgrades you can perform on a concentrator:  •  The concentrator firmware •  The IWR radio firmware •  The IWR radio DCW.   Accessing a Concentrator for Programming  There are two ways to access a concentrator for upgrading:  •  Over the air •  Directly via cable (About Programming and Diagnostic Cables, for more information).   Upgrading a Concentrator Over the Air (OTA)  You can remotely download firmware to the concentrator via a command window from your PC. You must have control-level user access to the host to perform this procedure.   About the Image File  Landis+Gyr Customer Operations manages upgrades to firmware. Landis+Gyr notifies you when there is a new release of firmware and makes the file available. To upgrade firmware, load the concentrator with a new “image.bin” file. Contact Customer Operations at ëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã for more information or to obtain the latest version of the firmware.  The download application utility runs on the host backend via a process called Live System update (LSU). The host connects over the air (OTA) to the concentrator. The host automatically:  1.   Sends the new firmware information to the concentrator.  2.   Polls the concentrator to verify that the download is complete.  3.   Disconnects when the download is complete.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    61     Verifying the Concentrator and the Host  Before sending large amounts of data over the network, verify communication with the concentrator. Also verify that the Cellnet host is up and running. Ping the concentrator via command line rtrping.    Concentrator addresses used in the following instructions are samples only. Obtain your utility’s concentrator addresses from Customer Operations at ëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã.   Pinging from the Command Line  You need to know the concentrator’s network ID before performing this task.  1.   Open a command window on your PC.  2.   Use your administrative credentials to login as control user.  3.   Type  rtrping [concentrator ID].     Figure 6 - 1. rtrping screen shot  If the ping is successful, the system returns the length of time it took to receive a response. If the ping is unsuccessful, the system indicates a time out condition.   Verifying Host Operations  Verify that the Cellnet system is running.  1.   Open a command window on your PC.  2.   Use your administrative credentials to login as control user.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    62   3.   Type  iscellnet.    Figure 6 - 2. iscellnet screen shot  If the ping is successful, the system returns the length of time it took to receive a response. If the ping is unsuccessful, the system indicates a time out condition.     Hot-Booting a Concentrator  Always perform a disconnect, followed by a hot boot, before any download operations. For a firmware upgrade to be successful, it must load on top of system variables set to their default values. If you always perform a hot reboot, you always start with default values.  1.   Open a command window on your PC.  2.   Use your administrative credentials to login as control user.  3.   Type  mcc_cmd 30000.1 -resethot.   Figure 6 - 3. Hot boot concentrator
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    63   Downloading Firmware OTA  The download client program offers several command line options you can use to manage the upgrade process. These options are listed in Table 6-1 on page 65. Mandatory download options include: -mccadd, -session, and -s (image file location).  1.   Open a command window on your PC.  2.   Use your administrative credentials to login as control user.  3.   Browse to  /usr/cellnet/bin.    Figure 6 - 4. cd usr/cellnet/bin  4.   Launch the download program by typing utlICDownload, then indicate options. For example, type: utlICDownload -mccad 30000.1 -session 2 -s /home/download/ image.bin
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    64        Download Application Concentrator ID Session ID         image.bin file locations             Figure 6 - 5. Launch OTA download program  The following table lists all the options in the download program:  Table 6-1.  Download Command Line Switches  Switch Description Mccad Mccad is the concentrator address <net>.<node> which requires a firmware upgrade. Example: utlICDownload -mccad 30000.1 [Args Reqd: 1   defaults: 0.0  format: %lu] Session Session is a number between 0 - 255. This is the session ID of the download task for the concentrator. All operations for the download have the same session number. Example:  utlICDownload  -session 5  [Args Reqd: 1   defaults: 2  format: %lu] -s CIF file The code image file (CIF) of the new version to be downloaded on the concentrator is usually present in the / home/download/MCC_Cnctr/ directory. If the directory does not exist, create one and place the image.bin file in that directory. Verify that it is the correct version. Downloading an older or incorrect version can cause loss of communication with the concentrator. Example: utlICDownload -s /home/download/MCCCTR/ image.bin [Args Reqd: 1   defaults: 2  format: %s]
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    65     Table 6-1.  Download Command Line Switches (continued)  Switch Description -disconnect You need the disconnect session ID if the earlier download was terminated before completion. In this case, you must enter all the options of the download command and include the disconnect session ID. That should be the same session number that was terminated earlier. Example: utlICDownload -disconnect 5 -nohotboot Override automatic disconnect and hotboot to avoid hot booting the MC be fore the session. In this case, you must start run disconnect and hotboot. Example: utlICDownload -nohotboot -session 5 -mccad 30000.1 -s <filename> -waittime Time to wait (in seconds) before sending the next packet. The download firmware process sends a total of nine packets. The waittime option allows for a delay between packets sent. Example: utlICDownload -waittime 4 /MCCCTR/image.bin [Args Reqd: 1   defaults: 2  format: %s] -bankcopy Copy Concentrator image from B to A. The Concentrator must be running the image from B. This option applies to versions 14.02.06 and greater. Example: utlICDownload -mccad 30000.1 -bankcopy -debugprint Dump raw hex. Example: utlICDownload -debugprint [Args Reqd: 1   defaults: 2  format: %s] -help Print help information. Example: utlICDownload -help -query Get status of concentrator. Example: utlICDownload -query -switchover Switchover concentrator. Example: utlICDownload -switchover  Switchover Concentrator  After the download is complete, login to the concentrator to instruct it to switchover.  1.   Open a command window on your PC.  2.   Use your administrative credentials to login as control user.  3.   Type ./utlICDownload -mccad 30000.1 -session 2 -switchover   The concentrator hot boots after this step.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    66   Concentrator Verification  Verify that the concentrator has booted up with the latest firmware.  1.   Open a command window on your PC.  2.   Use your administrative credentials to login as control user.  3.   Type oms -op getattr -class mcc -mccad 30000.1 -attrnm fWRevision - remote   Bankcopy MCC  The Concentrator can send image data from B to memory location A. The Concentrator must be running from location B to ensure the operation is successful.  Copy the image by typing ./utlICDownload - mccad 3000.1 -session 2 -bankcopy   Restarting a Download  You can interrupt a download to substitute a newer file than the one currently being downloaded.  1.   Suspend the client program by typing Control + C 2.   Send a disconnect command. At the prompt type utlICDownload -mccad 30000.1 -session 2 -disconnect 3.   Hot boot the concentrator.   Upgrading Concentrator Firmware Directly via Cable  You can connect a cable to the concentrator and upgrade interior components via direct cable connection or through a wired intranet or hub. Following are direct upgrade procedures. To perform these tasks you need:  •  a concentrator •  a serial cable • an AC power cable • an intranet connection •  a hub (optional) • an upgrade CD or link that includes rom.bin and image.bin files •  Hyperterminal •  a command prompt •  Network Configuration Manager
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    67     Connecting to the Concentrator Via Cables Using a Router  If you would like to be able to access the intranet from your PC while programming the concentrator, then set up the cables using a router.   Use a router to perform this procedure. This procedure is not designed to work with a switch.    It enables you to share one intranet connection with your PC and your concentrator simultaneously.    Figure 6 - 6. Diagram of router cable setup  1.   Connect the programming cable branch (labeled “Console”) to the concentrator.  2.   Connect the ethernet branch (labeled “Ethernet”) to the router.  3.   Plug your network cable into the router.  4.   Connect the router to the network port on the PC via network cable.  5.   Connect the other end of the programming cable to the COM port on the PC.   Do not plug the LPP branch into the PC.    6.   Launch Hyperterminal on the PC.   Launch Hyperterminal before supplying power to the concentrator.     7.   “Boot Up in Dialog”, type y for yes.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    68   8.   Connect the AC power cable to the concentrator, and plug the other end into an outlet.   Loading the Concentrator Firmware Via Cables Using a Router  Hyperterminal automatically detects the concentrator. If it does not, close the Hyperterminal session, unplug the concentrator, and start again.  1.   Assign the concentrator an IP address.  • In Hyperterminal, specify the COM 1 port and properties as follows:  • Bits per second: 9600 baud  • Data bits: 8  • Parity: None  • Stop bits: 1  • Flow control: None.    Figure 6 - 7. Hyperterminal COM port and properties
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    69       A.  When the Diagnostic Mode menu displays, type n to configure network parameters.                           Figure 6 - 8. Hyperterminal configure network parameters  B.   Type c for Change Network Parameters.                           Figure 6 - 9. Hyperterminal change network parameters
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    70   C.  Type y for Yes to go to the network to dynamically obtain an IP address.    Figure 6 - 10. Hyperterminal obtain IP from network  D.  Press the Enter key to keep the default options:  • Set IP Address?  • Set Subnet.Mask?  • Set Gateway IP Address?  • Set NAC Address?  • Set Ethernet Duplex Setting?     Figure 6 - 11. Hyperterminal keep default settings
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    71       E.   Type q for Quit. Hyperterminal displays a message to let you know it is saving changes in memory.                          Figure 6 - 12. Hyperterminal quit Diagnostics  F.   Type b to Boot the concentrator.  G.   Type y for Yes to reset the system. Wait for the reset to complete. When Hyperterminal restarts, it displays new IP address. Note the IP address; you will need it for subsequent steps.  2.   Copy the rom.bin and image.bin files to your c:\ drive before starting the update Flash memory process.  3.   Update the rom.bin file.  A.  Open a command prompt window, usually under Start | Programs | Accessories. Keep Hyperterminal open.  Try to position the c:\ prompt and Hyperterminal windows so that you can see both of them at once.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    72     B.   Type ftp, space, and then the IP address just assigned to your concentrator, in this example ftp 172.25.113.82. The command window connects to the CPU to update the rom.bin.     Figure 6 - 13. C:\ prompt  C.  Type the user root then the Enter key. The user is case-sensitive.                    Figure 6 - 14. C:\ root  D.  Type password Netsilicon or  password, then the Enter key.This password is case- sensitive.  E.   Type bin, then the Enter key.   Skipping this critical step corrupts the image on your concentrator.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    73                             Figure 6 - 15. c:\ password  F.   Type put c:\rom.bin, then the Enter key         C:\rom.bin            Figure 6 - 16. .put C:\rom.bin   If the bin files are located somewhere other than the C:\ drive, type the correct file path in this step.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    74         G.   Type bye.                       Figure 6 - 17. C:\bye  After a few seconds, Hyperterminal displays messages to confirm a successful restart. When you see the message “Ramlog Read Successful,” you can continue with the programming process.                      Figure 6 - 18. Ramlog read successful message  4.   Boot to Diagnostics Mode by typing y for yes in the Hyperterminal window.  5.   Update the image.bin file.  A.  Open a command prompt window, usually under Start | Programs | Accessories.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    75     B.   Type ftp, space, and then the IP address just assigned to your concentrator, for example ftp 192.0.1.10. The command window connects to the CPU board to update the image.bin.    Figure 6 - 19. C:\ prompt  C.  Type user root, then the Enter key.The user is case-sensitive.                    Figure 6 - 20. C:\root  D.  Type password Netsilicon or  password, then the Enter key. This password is case- sensitive.  E.   Type bin, then the Enter key.   Skipping this critical step corrupts the image on your concentrator.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    76       .                     Figure 6 - 21. C:\Netsilicon  F.   Type put c:\image.bin, then the Enter key.     Figure 6 - 22. put C:\image.bin.  If you saved the bin files somewhere other than the C:\ drive, then type the correct file path in this step.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    77           G.   Type bye.                       Figure 6 - 23. C:\bye  After a few seconds, Hyperterminal displays messages to confirm a successful restart. When you see the message “Ramlog Read Successful,” you can continue with the programming process.   6.   Boot to Diagnostics Mode by typing y for yes in the Hyperterminal window.  7.   When the command prompt displays a message to say the transfer is complete, type bye to reset the board.  8.   Return to Hyperterminal. Type y for Yes to return to the Diagnostics menu.  Return to Diagnostics quickly, or Hyperterminal tries to obtain another new IP address.    9.   Confirm the subnet mask address.                  Figure 6 - 24. Ramlog read successful message
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    78       H.  In the Diagnostics Menu, type n for Network Parameters Config Menu.                          Figure 6 - 25. Hyperterminal network configuration  I. Type c for Change Network Parameters.                          Figure 6 - 26. Hyperterminal change
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    79   J.   Press the Enter key at N to specify a static IP.    Figure 6 - 27. Hyperterminal no  K.  At the Subnet mask prompt, re-type the subnet indicated by Hyperterminal.    Figure 6 - 28. Hyperterminal re-type subnet mask  L.   Press the Enter key for the rest of the default options:  • Set IP Address?  • Set Subnet.Mask?  • Set Gateway IP Address?  • Set NAC Address?
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    80   M. Set Ethernet Duplex Setting?    Figure 6 - 29. Hyperterminal accept default network options  N.  Type q for Quit.    Figure 6 - 30. Hyperterminal quit
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades   Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    81       Testing the Concentrator  Test the concentrator to verify that it has been programmed correctly.  1.   Unplug the ethernet cable from the router.  2.   In the Diagnostics menu, type b to reboot the concentrator system.                      Figure 6 - 31. Diagnostic Menu  3.   Hyperterminal reboot  If the Diagnostics Menu does not display, then start over again from the first step in this section.    4.   Type y to Yes, reset the system.Wait for the system to boot into normal operation.    Figure 6 - 32. Hyperterminal rebooting message  5.   Type i to display firmware version information.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades   Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    82     6.   Verify the version number.      7.   Unhook all the cables. Figure 6 - 33. Hyperterminal reboot   Upgrading IWR Radio Firmware  To perform these tasks you need:  •  Direct or OTA concentrator connection • RadioShop  Specific instructions for updating the IWR firmware using RadioShop are in the RadioShop Getting Started Guide.   Upgrading the Radio’s DCW  A Device Control Word (DCW) is a program written in the UtiliNet programming language. DCWs execute within UtiliNet devices and provide the ability to control the device. The DCW interacts with firmware and directs the radio to do things such as reboot or perform advanced functions.  For instance, the MCCTIME.hex DCW contains the current version of MCC Helper. MCC Helper queries the radio to get its ID, and begins sending discovery packets to the assigned Take Out Point.      If you are upgrading to DCW version 1.16F, see “Field Upgrade to DCW 1.16F” on page 117.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    83    Upgrade the concentrator’s DCW with Network Configuration Manager tool, via direct or OTA connection.  1.   Open the Network Configuration Manager tool.  2.   Connect to the concentrator’s radio.  3.   Click the Load DCW button.  4.   Select the DCW from the file list.  5.   Click the Open button.  6.   The DCW loads and a series of messages display along the status bar of the Network Configuration Manager window.  7.   Network Configuration Manager displays a message when the DCW loads successfully.  The MCC Helper DCW displays in the DCW section of the window. Verify with customer support  at ëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã that you have the most current version.   For more information about working with DCWs, see the Network Configuration Manager Users Guide.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    84     7 Routers in Command Center       Importing Routers into Command Center  The following section describes the process of manually importing Routers into Command Center. The minimum data set required to successfully import the Router into Command Center includes: Wan ID, User ID, Installation Date, Installation Time, Installed Meter No, Installed Endpoint SN, and Service Time Zone.   Generating the Import Installation File (IIF)  The IIF is always required, even if using Router Auto Registration. When a Router has been physically installed in the field, certain data must be reported back to the Command Center staff in order to generate the IIF.   Create a CSV File for the IIF Information  Command Center can generate a template IIF (in CSV format).  1.   From Command Center home, select Operations > Import > Import Installation File.  The Import Installation File window will open.                 Figure 7 - 1. Import Installation Window  2.   Click the CSV Template link.  3.   Select Save and designate the file location.  4.   Open up the saved.CSV file with Microsoft Excel.  5.   Fill in the columns with the appropriate data. Each row in the document represents one router (or Endpoint) and should only contain data related to that specific unit.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    85     CSV File Fields  • UserID: 1 (Router default) • InstallationDate: Local Date (preferably collected by installer when operation performed). • InstallationTime: Local Time (preferably collected by installer when operation performed). • ChangeOutMeterNo: N/A • ChangeOutMeterkWh: N/A • InstalledMeterNo: ID assigned by the Network Engineers. • InstalledEndpointSN: Serial number of the Router in decimal. (equivalent to LanID converted to decimal) • InstalledMeterkWh: N/A • ServiceLatitude: LAT • ServiceLongitude: LONG • ServiceLocation: Same as InstalledMeterNo • ServiceTimeZone: See “Time Zone” on page 87.   Importing the IIF  After the IIF has been created and saved, it must be imported into Command Center.  1.   From Command Center home, select Operations > Import > Import Installation File.  The Import Installation File window will open.                 Figure 7 - 2. Import Installation File Window  2.   Enter the path to the location of the Import Installation File created earlier.  ...or...  3.   Click the Browse button to navigate to the location of the desired file.  4.   Click Save to upload the file.  5.   The router described in the IIF should now appear in Command Center. The router should display the data entered for it and have the status 'Installed'.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    86         Time Zone    In order to report readings time correctly, the router must be programmed with the appropriate time zone. This is achieved by sending commands to the router that indicates the time zone in which the endpoint is installed and whether Daylight Savings Time (DST) is observed in the given time zone.  The meter installer should include the endpoint time zone in the Installation File. To make it easy for installers to specify a time zone, the Time Zone List link will open a document that displays a list of valid time zone designations by country.  1.   From Command Center home, select Operations > Import > Import Installation File.  The Import Installation File window will open.                 Figure 7 - 3. Import Installation File Window  2.   Click on the Time Zone List Link. The TimeZonesForInstallation window will open.                              Figure 7 - 4. Time Zone List  3.   Note the correct Time Zone Value for your IIF.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    87    RF Network Settings  The RF Network Settings establish organization level settings for outage wait values, time synchronization, etc. The RF Network Settings are a part of the endpoint configuration and may only be changed by Landis+Gyr technical support.   Command Center Operation   Router    This function allows the user to remove a deployed router from service. The removed router can either be put back into inventory or archived.  1.   From Command Center, select Operations > Endpoints. The Endpoint/Meter Selection window will open.  2.   Enter the Meter Number of the existing meter.  3.   Click GO. The Available Tasks list will appear. This list will vary based on model of the meter.                 Figure 7 - 5. Endpoint/Meter Selection Available RFS Focus Tasks  4.   From the Available Tasks, select the Remove Endpoint from Service link. The Remove Endpoint From Service window will open, shown in Figure 7 - 6.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    88                             Figure 7 - 6. Remove Endpoint From Service  5.   Enter Removed Electric Meter Information: A.   Enter the Final kWh Reading (Optional) B.   Enter the Final Reading Date (Optional) C.  Enter Removed Endpoint Information. Select a reason for the removal from the drop down list box.  D.  Awaiting Redeployment. This option will transition the endpoint to Inventory status.  E.   Permanently Remove From Service. This option will archive the endpoint. An endpoint in archived status will not be included in any Command Center reports.  6.   Click Save to save changes. A message indicating the success or failure of the removal will be displayed.
  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    91     8 Troubleshooting       This chapter lists common issues and steps to take to solve related problems. Contact Landis+Gyr Customer Operations at ëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã with questions.   Verifying Configuration  If the network does not discover a concentrator, verify that the correct Network ID and destination are programmed into the radio. If so, then verify that the radio can communicate with the TOP.  The Network Configuration Manager application is required to perform these steps.    To verify communications with the TOP, use the ping command in the Network Configuration Manager application. This sends a message to the TOP and back to verify the TOP exists. Ping while plugged directly into the concentrator via a cable or over the air via another radio from the ground that is connected to the concentrator.  • If the ping is not successful, double-check the destination or choose another TOP. • If the ping is successful, ensure that the radio is able to read the MCCID in the CPU.  To check the CPU, connect to the radio, and then locate the MCCID (in format MCC Helper v1.16a (130603) from the DCW list on the Network Configuration Manager main screen, as shown in Figure 8 - 1.                   Figure 8 - 1. MCCID  If the MCCID is zero (in format MCC Helper v1.16a (0) from 4F.91.E6.20.92.1F [FE.FF.00.A7]), a CPU configuration failure occurred and the DCW was unable to
 Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    92  communicate with the CPU. To configure the CPU so it can communicate with the DCW, complete the following steps:  1.   Connect to the CPU using Hyperterm, and then select Y in the Boot screen to boot the unit into diagnostic mode.  2.   Type C.  The EEPROM Configuration menu is displayed for you to verify information.  3.   Verify or edit the programmed values for:  • MccNetAddress  • MccNodeAddress  • LogMgrNetAdddress  • LogMgrNodeAddress  • AlarmNetAddress  • AlarmNodeAddress  • MinutesFromGMT  • DayLightSavingsType  Follow the instructions and exit the EPROM menu, booting only if requested by the unit.
  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    93 A Performance       Product Specifications    Table A-1. Product Specifications  Element Description Concentrator Dimensions (excludes antennas) H x W x D 4.9"x11.82"x9.30" Antennas Three (3), one on top and two on the bottom. Typical antenna length is 17.5". Weight 12.5 Lbs. Operating Frequency Band 902-928 MHz Transmit Output Power 21, 25, 30 dBm (user selectable) Standards Compliance FCC Part 15, Class B Operating AC Voltage Autoranging 120-277 Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C Storage Temperature -40°C to 85°C Color White Enclosure Material/Type Aluminum/NEMA-4 Battery Backup Time 8 hrs, typical Data Storage 3 days, typical Backup Battery Sealed lead-acid 12V 4.5 Amp/hr battery Mounting Options Utility pole and streetlights Communication Technology Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum - LAN, Asynchronous Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum - WAN Modulation Scheme On/Off Keying (OOK) - LAN Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) -WAN Number of Network Elements Under Control • 1500 max. Communication modules, max • 500-1,000 modules, typical Regulatory Devices Supported Electric (kWh, Kvar), Gas, Water
Appendix A - Performance Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    94     Table A-1. Product Specifications(Continued)  Element Description Types of Data Available Consumption, TOU, Peak Demand, Interval Load Profile, Power Quality Critical Alarms Power Outage, Communication Loss   Power Statistics    Table A-2. Power Statistics  Voltage In (Vac) Current In (Amps) Load Power In (W) 120 0.151 Battery charged/transmitting 12.75 240 0.086 Battery charged/transmitting 12.15 120 0.085 Battery charged/receive only 6.35 240 0.050 Battery charged/receive only 6.35 120 0.200 Battery charging/transmitting 17.13 240 0.120 Battery charging/transmitting 16.00     WAN Statistics      Table A-3.  WAN Stats: General  Element Description Frequency Range License-free, 902-928 MHz Channels 240 Channel Spacing 100 kHz Raw RF Data Rate 9600/19,200 bps Spreading Technique Frequency Hopping Hopping Technique Pseudo Random, Asynchronous Hopping Patterns 65,536 (Unique per Network) Network Address Latitude/Longitude Coordinates Frequency Stability 2.5 ppm
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    95    Landis+Gyr  Appendix A - Performance     Table A-4.  WAN Stats: EMI & Power/Control Susceptibility  Element Description Electromagnetic Radiation FCC Class B, Part 15.247 Electromagnetic Susceptibility ANSI C37.90.2 Modified Surge Withstanding Capability ANSI C37.90.1 and ANSI C62.41 Electrostatic Discharge IEC 801.2    Table A-5.  WAN Stats: Agency Approvals  Element Description FCC Certified Part 15.247
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    97  B Compliance       FCC Class B  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 to 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.  Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Landis+Gyr for compliance 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 a minimum distance of 22 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    99  C Bench Testing       The Concentrator Test Bench verifies the following critical functionality before deployment to the field.    •  WAN connectivity (DCW and UtiliNet radio configuration). •  CPU configuration. •  LAN transceiver status.      Figure C.1 Cross Dock Test Setup  The test setup consists of about 10 to 15 concentrators configured to work with the UtiliNet test network (Network ID 670).
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    100     Testing Concentrators  The steps involved in the test process are explained below.  1.   Configuration. Configure the concentrators in the test bench 24 hours before starting the test.  2.   Verification. Perform the actual test verification procedure at least 24 hours (up to 48 hours) prior to the deployment.  3.   Reconfiguration. Before the final deployment, reconfigure concentrators for the utility Network ID. Modify the default destination address to one of the utility TOPs.   Configuration  Both the Console/LAN Packet Protocol cable (PN 19-1126) and the Network Configuration Manager application are required to configure the WAN radio in the concentrator. The test Network ID and the Default Destination address of the test TOP are highlighted in Figure C.2.                           Figure C.2 Sample Network Configuration Manager Settings for Concentrators  Verification  To verify the operational condition of the concentrator:  1.   Connect the Console port DB9 connector of the Console/LAN Packet Protocol cable (PN 19- 1126) to the COM port of a laptop or a PC.  2.   Configure the port for the following:  • 9600 baud  • 8 bits
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    101   • No parity  • 1 Stop bit  • No flow control    Check the concentrator via the console menu interface. There are three components:  •  WAN Health Check •  CPU and Configuration Check •  LAN Health Check   WAN Health Check  The WAN health is determined based on the TIME exchange between the CPU and the UtiliNet WAN Radio. WAN conditions and their interpretation are provided below.     Ideal WAN    Figure C.3 shows output under ideal conditions. This scenario indicates that the CPU to UtiliNet Radio serial communication and the UtiliNet network is operational.     Figure C.3 Boot up WAN    Inconsistent WAN  This condition indicates that the CPU is communicating with the UtiliNet Radio. However, the UtiliNet radio is not able to acquire time. If the time is not acquired in 2 to 3 minutes, the UtiliNet
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    102     network in the cross dock is not operational. Check the test TOP application, the UtiliNet Radio connected to the test Take Out Point, UtiliNet antennas, etc.      Figure C.4 Broken WAN    Inoperable WAN  This condition indicates that the communication between the UtiliNet Radio and the CPU is inoperable (or) the UtiliNet radio is not configured correctly.  1.   Configure the UtiliNet radio into the cross-dock test network as described above.  2.   Make sure that the “MCCTIME” Helper DCW is loaded in the radio. A device control word (DCW) is a program written in the UtiliNet programming language. DCW programs execute within UtiliNet devices and provide the ability to control the device. The DCW sits on top of the firmware and directs the radio when it is time to reboot or perform advanced math functions.  3.   Power cycle the concentrator and check for the time again.   If the concentrator still does not pick time, then the unit has a inoperable WAN.         Figure C.5 Broken WAN     CPU Configuration Check  To perform a check on the CPU configuration:
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    103     1.   From the Main Menu, go to the EEPROM configuration menu and verify the relevant EEPROM configuration parameters.  2.   From the concentrator EEPROM Configuration Menu display the configuration. Scroll down the page that starts with “+Asap store&forward evt group size [0..65535;default=14]: 14".  3.   Verify that the following highlighted parameters are set to 0.     Figure C.6 CPU Configuration Check  4.   Scroll down to the page which starts with the configuration item “Gateway Concentrator Num of Cal objects stored in Flash [default=0]: 0".  5.   Verify that the following highlighted parameters are set to the values as shown below.     Figure C.7 Concentrator Parameters     LAN Health Check  The LAN health is determined from the concentrator's RAMLOG.  1.   From the Concentrator Main Menu select option 'd'. The Concentrator Debug Menu appears.  2.   Select option 'r', to get to Ramlog Menu.   Use option “d” to dump the ramlog.
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    104     3.   Look into the ramlog contents for the message “Pfm: LAN transceiver is working.” This indicates that the LAN transceiver is functional and the CPU is able to configure the LAN transceiver.  If there are any messages like “Pfm: LAN transceiver is broken”, then the LAN transceiver on this unit is not functional. If there is more than one instance of the above messages, then the LAN transceiver is being reset very frequently.       Figure C.8 Ram Log       Figure C.9 LAN confirmation
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    105  D About Firmware       The concentrator is an integrated unit consisting of  •  UtiliNet Series III Integrated WAN Radio (IWR) •  BLT LAN Radio • ConnectCore 9C CPU module  The ConnectCore 9C (CC9C) module is built on NetSilicon 32-bit NET+ARM technology. This is a fully integrated system-on-chip, which provides embedded networking connectivity and additional main processor performance and bandwidth to handle sophisticated embedded applications.  The features of the CC9C module are below:  •  32-bit NS9360 processor, operating at 155MHz •  8MB Flash and 32 MB •  10/100 Mbit Ethernet interface with on-board RJ-45 connector •  Four, high-speed serial ports. (Three ports out of four ports are used by the concentrator, the fourth is for PC communications) •  Real Time Clock (Processor powered, no battery backup)   CC9C Serial Port Configuration  The CC9C provides a general purpose I/O (GPIO) interface. The GPIO lines corresponding to Serial port A, B and C are connected to the console, UtiliNet WAN Radio and BLT LAN Radio. The details of the ConnectCore module are described in “ConnectCore™ 9C Hardware Reference. Part number/version: 90000722_A Release date: June 2005."  All the serial ports are configured in UART mode. Except for baud rate, serial port parameters on all the ports are configured for 8 Bits, No Stop Bits, 1 Parity Bit (8, N, 1) and handshake mode is 'none'.  The console port operates at 9600 baud, the WAN port operates at 19200 baud and the LAN port operates at 19200 baud.   Startup   Firmware Images  The concentrator firmware consists of two image files, “rom.bin” and “image.bin”. The file “rom.bin” is also referred to as the boot image. The file “image.bin” is also referred as the main/
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    106     application image. Both these images reside in the flash memory of the concentrator. The application image resides in a compressed form in the Flash memory.  During the boot-up, these image files are loaded from the Flash memory into the RAM and executed in the RAM. The following sections describe the concentrator boot-up.   Initialization and Boot Image Loading  The boot image consists of a ROM boot image that is executed directly from Flash, and a RAM boot image that is stored in a compressed form in flash, and executed from RAM. The ROM boot image executes at power up and it:  1.   Executes the basic BSP initialization code to bring up the H/W.  2.   Decompresses the RAM boot image from Flash to RAM.  3.   Starts the RAM boot image.   Application Image Loading  The RAM boot image determines which application image to execute. This is based on the boot bank configuration stored in the NVRAM/EEPROM section of the Flash memory. The RAM boot image during its execution:  •     Identifies the appropriate application image stored in flash. •     Decompresses the application image from Flash to RAM •     Starts the RAM application image.   Application Image Startup  The application image initializes all the necessary device divers and brings up the NET+OS operating system. The NET+OS operating system after completing its initialization passes on the control to the Concentrator Application. There are two execution modes (Diagnostics and Application) in the concentrator. The following sections describe boot-up and provide details on the execution modes.     Concentrator Boot-Up  Normally, the NET+OS configuration option displays during the boot-up. During concentrator boot- up, the network parameters required for configuring the TCP/IP are combined into the diagnostics
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    107     and configuration mode. The details of this configuration are explained in Concentrator Diagnostics Mode. The following figure describes boot-up.     Figure D.1 Boot Up   Diagnostics Mode  During the startup, the following question displays on the console:    Boot up to Diagnostics Mode ...? (y/n)y        If the input is 'y', the concentrator goes into diagnostics mode. The diagnostic mode has limited functionality. The WAN port and the LAN port are not activated in this mode. This mode helps the user to:  •  Configure the concentrator; •  Browse and capture the Ramlog; and •  Perform diagnostics tests.  Diagnostics modes are described in the following sections.     Diagnostics Mode  The diagnostics mode provides more diagnostics. In addition, this mode provides option to configure the TCP/IP Network Parameters.     Figure D.2 Diagnostics Mode
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    108   Network Parameters Configuration Menu  Option 'n' from the “Diagnostics and Configuration” menu displays the “Network Parameters Configuration” menu, described in  Figure D.3. In this menu, the TCP/IP network parameters are displayed by using option'd', and the network parameters are configured by using option 'c'.     Figure D.3 Network Parameters Configuration Menu  While configuring, the MAC Address should be set to the MAC address on the Connectcore processor board. Appropriate values to the IP address, subnet mask, gateway IP address and the Ethernet settings should be provided, to match the TCP/IP network corresponding to the local IT environment.     Diagnostics Tests Menu  Option 't' from the “Diagnostics and Configuration” menu displays the “Diagnostics & Manufacturing Tests” menu. This menu provides several test options. The menu options are described in Figure 8: Diagnostics and Manufacturing Tests Menu.    Figure D.4 Diagnostics and Manufacturing Tests Menu
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    109   The option 'm' runs all the tests. This option is provided for use during the manufacturing. At the end of this test, the EEPROM would be configured to default values (based on the user input). The details of the tests performed are described in Figure D.4.      Figure D.5 Manufacturing tests in diagnostics mode     Application Mode  The application mode initializes the LAN, WAN and all the necessary device drivers for normal operation. After initializing LAN and WAN, before all the system tasks are started, the concentrator waits for time from the UtiliNet radio. The details of the time synchronization mechanism between the concentrator and the UtiliNet WAN are explained below. Upon acquiring the TIME from the UtiliNet radio, the concentrator gets into the normal application mode.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    110    TIME from UtiliNet Network  The concentrator has a Real Time Clock (RTC). However, this clock is processor powered, and has no battery backup. Therefore, time is not remembered by the concentrator during resets. The concentrator waits for the time from the UtiliNet Radio. The RTC is programmed with the latest time from the concentrator.   Application Troubleshooting without TIME  In the field, there may be instances where there is no WAN connectivity and, it may be required to troubleshoot the concentrator. During boot-up, the following message is displayed on the console by the concentrator.  Waiting for TIME from UtiliNet Radio... Press Any Key to continue without time...    If any key is pressed during this wait period, the concentrator goes into the troubleshooting mode. In this mode, the TIME is set a default hard coded time as shown below.  System Startup at Wed Oct 27 07:02:12 2004      A concentrator reboot/reset is required to get back from the troubleshooting mode to the normal application mode.    Persistent Data Storage   Data Storage  There are four persistent logical data storage in the concentrator. They are:  • EEPROM - This stores the system configuration information. The information stored in this is not affected by the concentrator resets. The configuration parameters stored in the EEPROM are captured in Appendix B - EEPROM Configuration Parameters; •  Device Tracking Table (DTT) - This is a persistent table. This table is used to store the endpoint address and their performance metrics. •  Endpoint Database (aka ODE database) - This is the main database in the concentrator. This is a object database. Every endpoint is represented in the form of an object. •  Ramlog - This is an in-memory file, which contains the system log. This file is preserved over the resets.  All these persistent elements are stored in the flash memory. The EEPROM is stored in the last 64K segment of the Flash memory. Rest of the data elements is stored in the Data Storage area of Flash memory.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    111    Impact of Boot-up on Data Storage  The concentrator boot-up/reset impacts the data storage. The nature of the impact varies based on the type of the boot-up. There are three kinds of boot-up:  • Cold Boot - DTT is cleaned up. ODE is cleaned up. The concentrator will not remember any endpoints. •  Warm boot - DTT is intact. ODE is cleaned up. The concentrator remembers the endpoints it heard. However, there are no database objects corresponding to them. •  Hot Boot - DTT is intact; and ODE is intact.   Capacity    The following table describes the data storage capacity in concentrators.  Table D-1. Concentrator Capacity  Type Concentrator Meter Endpoints (Cellnet 1-way meter module) 5000 ASAP objects 300 Load Profile (LP) Objects 3000 Note: Only 1000 TOMMs can be set on Load Profile. DTT entries 40000 Calendar objects 20 Time of Use (TOU) objects 20 Ramlog size 1024 x 80 bytes   Cycling Power  To immediately reboot the concentrator, perform the following steps:  1.   Disconnect the AC cable from its connection on the concentrator. Disconnect the cable from the concentrator end, not the AC power source end. Do not disconnect the battery cable. If you cannot reach the AC cable on the concentrator end, then unplug at the source. You must wait three days for the battery to completely drain before you reconnect this cable.   2.   Wait five seconds.  3.   Re-connect the AC power cable to the concentrator.
E About Programming and Diagnostic Cables  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    113   Landis+Gyr offers multiple cable options for performing system upgrades and configuration. The following table outlines tasks each cable can perform.  Table E-1. Update Cables  Cable LPP Console Ethernet 19-1185     Do not plug this cable into a Phase I Concentrator (26- 1129 or 26-1163). Upload DCWs, Upload new firmware, and configure the UtiliNet radio inside the concentrator. Configure EEPROM settings in the concentrator CPU, which includes the Concentrator Net and Node ID (aka MCC Net and Node), Event Manager Net, and Node settings. Can do a direct FTP download of concentrator CPU firmware via cable connection. Use a router, computer, and Ethernet cables. 19-1126 Upload DCWs, Upload new firmware, and configure the UtiliNet radio inside the concentrator. Configure EEPROM settings in the concentrator CPU, which includes the Concentrator Net and Node ID (aka MCC Net and Node), Event Manager Net, and Node settings. No Ethernet connectivity. Perform upgrades over the air. You must have a WAN network setup with a Take Out Point (TOP), and the Cellnet system running on the system controller.
F Sample Survey Sheet  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    115     A sample survey sheet appears below this paragraph. Your utility may use a different format. This illustration calls out fields to update via Hyperterminal during configuration.      Concentrator ID                  Minutes from GMT  Net ID   Node ID           Figure F - 1. Sample survey sheet
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    117  G Field Upgrade to DCW 1.16F       This appendix contains information about upgrading Concentrator Gridstream radios that are within the field to DCW version 1.16F. It covers the following sections:  •  Changing 9QPR-based MCC to a Gridstream-based Concentrator •  Upgrading DCW and Losing Default Destination   Changing 9QPR-based MCC to a Gridstream-based Concentrator  When replacing a 9QPR-based MCC with a RF mesh-based Concentrator, communication between host and the new Concentrator is established as soon as the DCW begins sending Concentrator Registration Messages. Once the host receives a Concentrator Registration Message, through whichever Collector the DCW has chosen, the host will discover the device.   Upgrading DCW and Losing Default Destination  Before you get started upgrading, make sure you complete the following recommended steps to avoid protection errors as well as other upgrade errors.  1.   Read the current DCW’s default destination.  Verify that the number is identical to the current DCW. Failure to do so can cause major read problems.    2.   Load 1.16F into the radio.  3.   Restore the address to the new DCW.   Upgrade Issues  Default Destination  If you override or lose the default destination, the DCW waits for the installer to assign a destination. If a designation is not assigned, the DCW will query its neighbors and select the nearest collector. A Concentrator Registration Message is sent through the selected collector with the shortest response time. This will likely be the same Concentrator it was sending to before. If it is a new Concentrator that is attached to the same System Controller as the original one, things will still work. System controllers are randomly associated with Concentrators. There is no guarantee that a Collector within
Appendix G - Field Upgrade to DCW 1.16F Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    118       the neighborhood will be associated with the same System Controller as the Collector next door. If a utility is large enough to have a lot of System Controllers in use, then it is likely the change to a different Collector will result in a change to the System Controller. However, if the DCW completes the neighbor-query process in a timely-manner, the host will straighten the reassignment once it sees the Concentrator Registration Message.    The Concentrator discovery process time can be between 15-30 minutes    If the host sends the Concentrator CPU a message before the new default destination is assigned, it will use the Collector within the database. The DCW automatically accepts the Collector WAN address as the default destination as long as the message is received before the default destination is assigned.  Self-Assigned Destination  The best way to prevent unprocessed messages from interfering with data reads, is to shut down the host registration processing code during scheduled reads. The DCW will continue to send Concentrator Registration Messages once every 15 minutes until the host responds. If the DCW successfully self assigns a destination, a query from the host to the Concentrator CPU is received to not automatically change the destination. To change the destination, you must manually change it. If the destination change fails while on a different System Controller, the meter read data that is going to an incorrect System Controller is still processed, and then put into the database. The meter discovery events from that Concentrator will not work.    To avoid non-working meter discovery events, L+G recommends using the normal Concentrator repoint process to address the Concentrator to the correct System Controller.
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    119        H Power Cable Installation       Power Connection and Termination                         Figure H - 1. Improper Power Termination    If using the 105704-000, 105704-001, 105704-002, or 105704-003 cables, the end of the cable opposite the connector (the unterminated end) must be installed in a junction box or other suitable enclosure. These cables are not recommended for new installations. See Table 4-1 for suggested parts.     The older version decorative light pole kits use 105704-002 cables. Please observe standard precautions unless installing with the 19-2273 cables, which are in the current kits. Use standard procedures when installing 105604-XXX cables.      If using the 105704-000, 105704-001, 105704-002, or 105704-003 cables, the end of the cable opposite the connector (the unterminated end) must be installed in a junction box or other suitable enclosure.
Appendix H - Power Cable Installation Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    120   Recommendations   Water-Blocking Connections  When 19-227X or 105627-00X cables are used, they do not have to be terminated inside a junction or disconnect box. Protect the wire junction with mastic tape (or some other method).  In published examples, Collector cables are shown going through conduit. Conduit is not required for Concentrators.If a junction box is used, the entrance to the junction box should be through a clamp at the bottom of the junction box. Junction boxes do not have a part number and are available through local vendors. As always, electrical connections need to meet the requirements of the local utility and local ordinances.  The figure below shows an installation of a Concentrator without using a junction box.   This installation diagram is for water blocking cable only. Do not install standard 105704-XXX “old style” cables as shown in the following figure.        Figure H - 2. Suggested Power Termination for Water Blocking Lines
Appendix H - Power Cable Installation Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    121   Non-Water-Blocking Connections  When existing 105704-XXX cables are used, they must be terminated inside a junction or disconnect box. The inner wires cannot be exposed until the 105704-XXX cable enters the enclosure. Once
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    122  Landis+Gyr  Appendix H - Power Cable Installation   inside the box, connect the power leads to wires going to the mains per local practice. Connections to the mains must use UV-stable wiring. As long as the wire is UV-stable and rated for outdoor use, the wire model and manufacturer may be selected by the programs. Part number 18-1033 wire is acceptable and recommended.  In published examples, Collector cables are shown going through conduit. Conduit is not required for Concentrators, but the entrance to the junction box should be through a clamp at the bottom of the junction box. Junction boxes do not have a part number and are available through local vendors. As always, electrical connections need to meet the requirements of the local utility and local ordinances.  The following diagram shows an installation using a junction box with a Concentrator. If 105704-XXX cable is used, then this installation procedure is required.    P O X F  L R  E M      JUNCTION OR DISCONNECT BOX    UV STABLE WIRES  105704-XXX CABLE       CONCENTRATOR  DRIP LOOP     Figure H - 3. Suggested Power Termination for Non-Water Blocking Lines  If the 105627-XXX cable is used, then the cable can go directly to the mains, provided drip loops are made at the point of contact with the mains and at the Concentrator. The drip loop at the point of attachment to the mains should rise above the level of the point of attachment.
Glossary  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    124         BSP  Board Support Package  C&I  Commercial and Industrial meters; usually solid state meters with demand notes  Concentrator  Device that collects data and events from radio frequency local area network (RF LAN) devices for storage in the object database; communicates with the Collector (Take Out Point, or TOP) to forward the metering data.  DCW A Device Control Word (DCW) is a not actually a word, but a program written in the UtiliNet programming language. DCWs execute within UtiliNet devices and provide the ability to control the device. The DCW sits on top of the firmware and directs the radio to perform tasks such as reboot or other, more advanced, functions.  Demand  Meter rate  DTT Device Tracking Table: The table on the Concentrator that stores information about module discovery and health statistics.  EEPROM  Electrically Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory  Gridstream IWR  Integrated WAN Radio. Used to communicate remotely to the network.  LAN Local Area Network, consists of endpoints and RF link between endpoints and gathering devices such as Concentrators.  MAC  Media Access Controller used while configuring network parameters. MapInfo  Software that maps devices and data regarding those devices in the network. Network Concentrator  See Concentrator NVRAM  Non-Volatile Random Access Memory  OCDB  Operations Center DataBase. Endpoint Management system that reports to network, exchanges information with the utility.  OTA  Over the Air, versus a direct or indirect (router) serial cable connection.  Personal Protection Equipment  also called Personal Protective Equipment, all necessary equipment used for worker safety while performing work on utility metering equipment as defined in this manual.  Ping  An “Echo” command travels to a specified device and then waits for a response. The result is a report that displays the success or failure, usually a report back of a timed response in seconds, of the intended action.
  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    125    RAM Random Access Memory  RIMS  Retrofit Information Management System, an Oracle program managing the shop floor assembly and programming of modules, also stands for myriad of data tables. Exchanges information with OCDB.  RPT  Revenue Protection Technician, utility employee responsible for identifying and taking corrective action on theft of service cases.  SNR  Signal to noise ratio: Comparison of the usable signal being transmitted to the undesired signal, usually expressed in decibels; a quality measure of a transmission.  TOP Take Out Point; also called a Collector.  TOU Time of Use. Specific meter rate where the usage is captured in intervals.  WAN Wide Area Network, consists of data gathering devices like Concentrators and endpoints.  XD Cross-Dock
Index  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    126        Numerics 19200 baud  105 32-bit NS9360 processor  105 9600 baud  105  A AC power cable  30, 37, 43 Antenna Options  29 Appendix C Transmission Verification  93, 97 Application  110 Application Image Loading  106 Application Image Startup  106 Application Mode  109 Application Troubleshooting without TIME  110  B Bench Testing  91, 99, 105, 113 BLT  LAN Radio  105 BSP  106 Bucket Truck  12  C Capacity  111 CC9C Serial Port Configuration  105 CC9C)  105 Class B digital device  97 Compliance  97 Concentrator Download Menu  66–67 Concentrator Installation  29 Concentrator ping test  62 Concentrator Verification  67 Configuration  100 ConnectCore 9C CPU module  105 Console/LAN Packet Protocol cable  100 CPU configuration  102  D Data Storage  110 DCW  84, 102 Device Tracking Table  110 Diagnostics Mode  107 Diagnostics Tests Menu  108 Drip Loop  30 DTT  110  E EEPROM  103, 109–110 Endpoint Database  110 Error messages  9 Ethernet interface  105  F FCC  97, 119–120 Field Configuration  15 Firmware Images  105 Flash  106  G Glossary  123–124 Glossary Title  123  I I/O interface  105 ID Badges  12 Ideal WAN  101 Impact of Boot-up on Data Storage  111 Inconsistent WAN  101 Initialization and Boot Image Loading  106 Inoperable WAN  102 Install Material  13 Installation Sheet  29 IWR  105  K Kit
Index Landis+Gyr  Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    127  22-1072 46 22-2319 38 26-1046 16 26-1061 17 26-1139 52, 57 28-1012 32   Concentrator 32 Concentrator Metal Pole Mounting  37 Concentrator Phase II Battery Pack Replacement  57 Concentrator Programming  16, 31 Light Pole Mounting  31 Metal Pole Mounting  31 Part Numbers  31 Wood Pole Mounting  31, 34  L 19-2200 33, 45 19-2215 37 22-0375 37, 45 22-0421 34, 38, 46 22-0453 38 22-0587 38 22-1062 38 22-1071 34 LAN antenna  29, 36, 41, 43 LAN Health Check  103 Landis+Gyr Technical Support  9  M MCCTIME Helper DCW  17, 102  N Network Configuration Manager  17 Network ID  17, 100 Network Parameters Configuration Menu  108  O ODE database  110 Operations 61  P Part 15 of the FCC Rules  97 Performance  93 Permits 12 Persistent Data Storage  110 Phase II Concentrator Capacity  111 PN 01-1039  57 01-1239  32 101676-025  57 101849-100  57 101983-025  34, 37, 46 103826-000  30, 45 105628-000  16 106119-000  32 16-0214  37, 40 19-1013  34, 45 19-1027  16 19-1126  100, 113 19-1135  16–17 19-1185  16, 113      28-1031 46 28-1061 39, 46 28-1090 38, 40 28-2315 38 45-1046 16, 31 45-1048 31, 34, 36 45-1049  31, 45 45-1050 31, 37 45-1055 31 Power Cable Preparation  30 Power Requirements  29 Power Statistics  94 Publication number  10  R RAM  106 RAMLOG  103 Ramlog  110 Real Time Clock  105, 110 Replacing the Battery Pack  58 RF Exposure  97 RF Mesh Network  7 ROM  106  S Serial ports  105 Site Survey  12 Startup  105 Supervision  12  T TCP/IP  107 technical support  9 Test Bench  99 TIME from UtiliNet Network  110
 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide                          98-1013 Rev AF    128  Landis+Gyr Index   Timeline  12 Titles Glossary 123 Tool List  13 Troubleshooting  91  U UART  105 UtiliNet Series III Integrated WAN Radio  105  W WAN antenna  29, 36, 41–42 WAN Health Check  101

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