Landis Gyr Technology EG1R1S5 GridStream RF, G5 Focus AXe Module User Manual 14 0179 Exhibit Cover
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FCC ID: R7PEG1R1S5
IC: 5294A-EG1R1S5
FCC Rule Part: 15.247
IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210
ACS Project Number: 14-0179
Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc.
Model: G5 26-1905
Gridstream RF
Generation 5 (G5)
FOCUS AXe Endpoint
Quick Start Guide
Publication: 98-1482 Rev AA
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Gridstream RF Generation 5 (G5) FOCUS AXe Endpoint Quick Start Guide
Publication: 98-1482 Rev AA
Revision History
Modification Date Revision Description Author
10/08/2014 AA Pending Kim Utesch
© 2014 Landis+Gyr • All rights reserved.
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Gridstream RF Generation 5
(G5) FOCUS AXe Endpoint
Quick Start Guide
Gridstream RF Generation 5 (G5) FOCUS AXe Endpoint
Figure 1. FOCUS AXe Meter with a G5 FOCUS AXe Endpoint
G5 FOCUS AXe Endpoint Overview
Landis+Gyr FOCUS AXe meters are designed for use in residential and light commercial services.
The FOCUS AXe Advanced Function meter is an Active Energy kWh/kW/TOU Meter. The meter
features Digital Multiplication Measurement Technique, meets ANSI standards for performance and
utilizes ANSI C12.19 protocol.
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Contact your Landis+Gyr distributors for documentation and details on programming the FOCUS
AXe meter.
About the LAN ID
The LAN ID is a unique identifier for each Landis+Gyr endpoint and it is always displayed in hex
values. Landis+Gyr provides the LAN address. You cannot change the LAN ID of an endpoint.
Labels
The endpoint includes the following labels:
Figure 2. Label Identification
Demand (TOU Capable)
•Peak demand
•kWh, and kW demand (TOU capable)
•Bi-directional measurement
•Remote disconnect and reconnect capabilities on the FOCUS AXe Service Disconnect meter
•Display and registers powered with disconnect switch in the open position
•Detects, logs and reports program or memory failure
•Module, ZigBee and Metrology firmware can be upgraded via the network
•Metrology firmware can also be upgraded over the optical port
•Normal operation during upgrades (displays blanks momentarily during F/W Flash)
•Meter software remotely and locally readable
•Remote or local load side voltage test
•Self-reads occur at midnight for each register
•Support for 12 self reads
TOU/Recorder
•8-channels of load profile
•Interval data of 1, 5, 15, 30 and 60 minutes
•Interval data collection for energy consumption
•Meter distinguishes between missing interval and zero consumption
•Meter distinguishes between power outage and zero consumption
•5-minute interval data is available for a maximum of 45 days for two channels
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•Over-the-air-flashable firmware
•Module, ZigBee and Metrology firmware can be upgraded via the network
Meter Configuration Support
Consult Landis+Gyr 1132COM/1132Prog documentation or contact your Landis+Gyr distributor for
details on programming the Landis+Gyr meter.
Net Metering
Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe endpoints also support the use of the Landis+Gyr meter for net
metering usage in metrology values with 5-dial reads or greater. Net metering allows the endpoint to
report the net power flow of energy in both directions when power is generated locally at a
customer’s site (wind, solar, etc.).
Figure 3. Enabling Net Metering
Time of Use (Battery-free)
Landis+Gyr offers the capability of the endpoint to remotely control up to four TOU schedules. The
Meter requires Network Time to keep TOU. The endpoint keeps time once acquired from the
Network. The meter must be enabled for TOU.
ZigBee/Home Area Network (HAN) Functionality
With the Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe module, Landis+Gyr has the ZigBee radio platform for
Gridstream RF which gives a utility the ability to increase consumer awareness of energy
consumption and encourage personal responsibility for curbing the energy load. ZigBee released a
Smart Energy Profile (SEP) application in early 2008 and it is quickly becoming a standard for
communicating between energy management devices as part of a home area network (HAN). The
ZigBee radio is located on the Gridstream RF AXe module creating an Energy Service Interface
(ESI) that manages the bi-directional communication with ZigBee radio-based devices such as in-
home displays, smart thermostats and direct load control devices. See the figure below for a
demonstration of the communication flow between Command Center and the devices in the home.
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Figure 4. ZigBee Communication
Using Command Center, the utility sets up the HAN remotely via RF network via a provisioning
process. The utility registers each device and a security handshake occurs to ensure protected and
closed communication between the meter, endpoint and energy devices in the home.
The utility sends downstream pricing information and text messages via Command Center (or 3rd
party integrated application) to the module, which uses the ZigBee radio to push down the
information to the devices. Because the solution is bi-directional, the devices are also pulling meter
data and accurate time that is maintained at the endpoint.
The Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe module refreshes data from the meter every 30 seconds and
makes it available to all the devices. The endpoint makes available kWh values (delivered only) up
to five dial resolution and instantaneous kW up to 99.999 for display. It supports up to five
provisioned devices and makes available five tiers for pricing events to align with the meter's
number of rates.Text messaging is limited to 80 characters.
NOTE: ZigBee radio devices are consumer products and should not be considered part of a
mandatory load control program, nor a replacement for viewing energy consumption with the same
accuracy found on the meter display. The utility will need to conduct some training of both internal
personnel and consumers of the capabilities and limitations of HAN technology.
ZigBee radio devices will need to be programmed to respond correctly to each pricing event or Time
of Use rate from the meter. An in-home display like the ecoMeter, for instance, will request energy
and instantaneous demand data every 7 seconds. It will also request price, which will be provided as
flat or Time of Use (TOU) depending on how the meter is programmed. When it sees the meter has
changed to Rate B, for instance, it may respond by changing the back lighting to indicate to the
consumer that the price of energy has increased.
Gridstream RF Network Indicator
This feature provides a ‘communications health’ view of a Gridstream RF enabled electric metering
endpoint on the LCD display of the meter. This health check information can be utilized during field
installation or troubleshooting activities to validate status of the Gridstream RF electric endpoint,
and provide key inputs to any communications issues that may be encountered from time to time.
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The network indicator feature will display two key elements of communications health
characteristics.
•Communication Hardware Status: Information about AMI radio communications, HAN
(ZigBee) radio communications, and the interactions between the two
•RF Mesh Neighbor Status: Information about the number of RF mesh neighbors available
for network communications
For more information on this feature see Appendix E: <Italics>"Gridstream RF Network Indicator"
on page -109.
Power Outage/Restoration
When an outage occurs, the meter uses an early power failure signal to alert the communication
module to disconnect from the meter's power immediately. The communication module saves
critical module data to non-volatile memory and creates and sends a power outage message. This
message includes the following information:
•LAN ID
•Outage time
•Reboot count
The communication module sends the message, then assists with routing other packets until the
back-up energy source can no longer keep the radio alive.
When power is restored, the communication module connects with the network. With network
communications restored, the communication module sends a power restoration message that
includes details such as:
•LAN ID
•Outage time
•Restoration time
•Reboot count
The communication module stores a history of up to the last five power outage and restoration event
pairs in the event log. The Host can request this data.
NOTE: The module is designed with a high temperature protection feature in which the firmware
automatically starts draining the super capacitor responsible for outage notification at 65 degrees
Celsius.
Standards Compliance
The Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe module has Smart Utility Network (SUN) 802.15 4G ready
hardware.
Flash Memory Options
The standard hardware configuration for the Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe modules has 4MB
flash memory. An 8MB flash memory option is also available.
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Gridstream RF G5 FOCUS AXe Specifications
Table 1. Specifications
Category Specification Value or Range
Compatible
Meters
Landis+Gyr FOCUS AXe
Supported Meter Forms
FOCUS AXe FOCUS AXe-SD
Form Class Form Class
1S 100 1S 200
1S 200 2S 200
2S 200 12S 200
2SE 320 25S 200
2K 480
3S 120V 10/20
3S 240V 10/20
4S 10/20
Electrical
Voltage 3.8 V-4.2 V DC (from the meter's power supply)
Power Max: 5.6 W; Typical: 0.5W
RF 900 MHz RF
Output Power +27 dBm Typical
Adjacent Channel Power 40 dBc Typical (9.6 kbps)
Transmit Frequency 902.2 to 927.9 MHz ISM unlicensed (FCC Part 15)
Receive Sensitivity
-114 dBm Typical (9.6 kbps)
-105 dBm Typical (115.2 kbps)
-99 dBm Typical (300 kbps)
RF Baud Rates Supported 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 50, 115.2, 150, 200, 300 kbps
RF ZigBee
Output Power +20 dBm Typical
Error Vector Magnitude % 5% Typical
Transmit Frequency 2.405 to 2.475 GHz
Communication Protocol ZigBee Protocol
Receive Sensitivity -104 dBm Typical
Standards
Compliance
FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Radiated and Conducted Emissions (incl. intentional
radiators)
IEC 61000 4-2,3,4,5,11,12 Electromagnetic Compatibility
ANSI C12.19 Compatible with Utility Industry End Device Tables
ANSI C12.20 National Standard for Electricity Meters - 0.2 and
0.5 Accuracy Classes
ANSI C12.21 Code for Electricity Metering
ANSI C37.90.1 (1989) Standard Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests
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FCC and Industry Canada Compliance
FCC Class B
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
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.
•Consult Landis+Gyr or an experienced radio technician for help
UWARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Landis+Gyr
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm
between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Environmental
General Environmental Outdoor, rain-protected, sunlight-exposed
Operating Temperature Range -40 to +85 C (under meter cover
Humidity 0 to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Table 1. Specifications (Continued)
Category Specification Value or Range
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Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio
exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit
pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage
radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner
avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par
Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des
autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope
rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une
communication satisfaisante.
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