Landis Gyr Technology FTAR2S1 Communications Adapter User Manual 15 0159 Exhibit Cover
Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. Communications Adapter 15 0159 Exhibit Cover
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Certification Exhibit
FCC ID: R7PFTAR2S1
IC: 5294A-FTAR1S1
FCC Rule Part: 15.247, 15.249
IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210, RSS-247
ACS Project Number: 15-0159
Manufacturer: Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc.
Model: Communications Adapter
LANDIS+GYR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
Communications Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Publication: 98-1544 Rev AB
Limitation on Warranties and Liability
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. This manual or any part of it thereof may not be re-
produced in any form unless permitted by contract or by written permission of Landis+Gyr.
In no event will Landis+Gyr be liable for any incidental, indirect, special, or consequential damages (including lost prof-
its) arising out of or relating to this publication or the information contained in it, even if Landis+Gyr has been advised,
knew, or should have known of the possibility of such damages.
© 2015 Landis+Gyr, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Communications Adapter Quick Start Guide
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Revision History
Modification Date Revision Description Author
6/28/2015 AB
Released - Removed
references to Field Tool
Adapter
Vicky Costello
6/4/2015 AA Released Vicky Costello
© 2015 Landis+Gyr
All rights reserved.
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Communications Adapter
Quick Start Guide
Product Description
The Communications Adapter is a lightweight, compact device that is designed to ensure
comfortable carrying and holding by the tool user. The adapter tool is capable of decoding one-way
and two-way networks in a Gridstream environment. The device also incorporates a bluetooth
module that provides communication to the tool device (tablet or laptop) and eliminates the need for
serial cable connection. Two-way communication with the adapter provides the capability to
transmit and receive data from AMI endpoints. One-way communication operates in a listener mode
and provides ability to decode packets from AMR devices including gas and water modules.
Figure 1. Communications Adapter
Battery Level Indicator
Bluetooth Connection
Two-way and One-way Activity
Power On and Off Button
Module Reset
Comm Adapter’s LAN ID
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NOTE: The LAN ID is a unique identifier for each endpoint. It always displays in hex. Landis+Gyr
provides the LAN address. You cannot change the LAN ID of a radio.
NOTE: The device was designed to operate at close range in order to minimize interference from
unwanted readings while troubleshooting in the field.
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The Communications Adapter kit includes a battery charger.
Figure 2. Communications Adapter Kit
Required Software
For specific software and firmware questions, contact your Program/Project Manager directly or
your Customer Account Representative.
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Getting Started
To establish communication with the Communications Adapter, perform the following steps:
1. Press and hold the power button on the right-hand side to turn the adapter on.
2. Establish bluetooth communication with the tablet/laptop:
A. From the Devices and Printers tab, locate or show the bluetooth devices.
A list of bluetooth devices is displayed.
B. Select Add a Device to choose the device that corresponds to Gridstream followed by the
LAN ID printed on the back of the Communications Adapter.
C. Enter PIN (0000) to add the device.
D. Double-click the device once it is added to the Show Devices tab.
E. Click the Hardware tab to obtain the COM port number that is used to set up
communication with the software tools (COM port).
Once the bluetooth is successfully paired/connected, the Communications Adapter’s Bluetooth
Active LED will illuminate.
General Usage
The Communications Adapter provides field technicians with full mobility to perform field tool
related activities at the site location of the endpoint. Once the tool software is activated, the
Communications Adapter is ready to receive information from an electric, gas, or water meter. One-
way communication is initiated by the swipe of a magnet to the unit being interrogated. Two-way
communication occurs when the Communication Adapter requests information from the unit being
interrogated.
General Specification
Communications Adapter Specifications
Table 1. Product Specification
Element Description
Battery Life
Normal use is 10 hours.
The battery charge level is indicated on the front of the device.
To view battery and charging status:
- Green indicates the battery is fully charged.
- Yellow indicates the battery is half charged.
- Red indicates the battery is low and needs charging.
RF Output Power 10 milliwatts for close range connection
One-Way Reception Range 0 to 8 feet from water or gas meter
LED 1 Green for One-Way and Two-Way (displayed on front of device)
1 Blue for Bluetooth active connection
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FCC Compliance Information
Compliance for Class B Devices
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pur-
suant 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 re-
ception, 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
•Consult dealer or an experienced radio/TV 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.
Portable Device RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment is in direct contact with the body of the user under normal operating
conditions. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Industry Canada Statements
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.
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 utili-
sateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équiv-
alente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication
satisfaisante.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-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.
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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.
FCC & IC
FCC ID: R7PFTAR2S1
IC: 5294A-FTAR1S1
For the Bluetooth module:
Contains FCC ID: ED9LMX9838
Contains IC: 1520A-LMX9838
Model: Communications Adapter
FCC Two Part Statement Label
The FCC label can be located on the back of the Communications Adapter.
Figure 3. FCC Two Part Statement Label