Mueller Systems RFDC RFDC Radio Module User Manual Manual

Mueller Systems, LLC RFDC Radio Module Manual

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RFDC User Manual
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Document Information
Title:
RFDC User Manual
Version:
0.0
Created:
2/15/2011
Last Modified On:
10/5/2011
Author:
DES
Technical Lead:
Contributors:
Revision History
Date
Author
Comments
0.0
2/15/2011
DES
• Initial draft, submitted for review
0.1
10/5/2011
ECP
• Updated antennas, MEP warning
•
Reviewers
Title
Date Reviewed
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. Supported Products .................................................................................................................................... 5
3. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................... 5
4. Product Labeling ......................................................................................................................................... 5
4.1 Product Identification ........................................................................................................................... 5
Table of Figures
Figure 1- Product Identification Label ............................................................................................................. 5
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FCC Information:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mueller Systems
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This module is authorized to use only one of the
following three antenna types.
1. Internal 5 dBi PCB Inverted F Trace ¼ antenna [see Warning 1]
2. External 2.5dBi ½ Omni Whip antenna, Nearson S161A-915R [see Warning 1]
WARNING 1: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the
antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
3. Remotely mounted 6dBi Omni antenna, Laird OD9-6 [see Warning 2]
WARNING 2: To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the
antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation
distance of at least 23 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
“NOTE: 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 into 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.
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1. Introduction
The Mueller RFDC Limited Module is intended for indoor & outdoor use within an automatic
metering Infrastructure (AMI) & control device.
The RFDCs main function is to allow remote access to Mueller Systems RF enabled AMI
devices for the purpose of data collection, configuration and management.
The RFDC Module can only be installed in Mueller Systems equipment and is not available for
sale as a separate product.
The contents of this installation manual are intended for technically qualified personnel who
have been trained and are technically qualified in basic electrical principles.
2. Supported Products
• Field Radio
• MiBridge
• MiHub
3. Maintenance
There are no user serviceable items within a RFDC Module. No cleaning is required.
4. Product Labeling
4.1 Product Identification
This label is affixed to the RFDC module.
Figure 1- Product Identification Label

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