Power Measurement WRPTRV1 Utility Meter User Manual ION 6300 Installation Guide

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For further assistanceplease contact us at:Worldwide Headquarters2195 Keating Cross RoadSaanichton, BCCanada V8M 2A5Tel: 1-250-652-7100Fax: 1-250-652-0411Email: support@pwrm.comwww.pwrm.com© 2005 Power MeasurementPrinted in CanadaRevision Date: Feb. 14, 200570000-0267-00Notices DangerThis symbol indicates the presence of dangerous voltage within and outside the product enclosure that may constitute a risk of electric shock, serious injury or death to persons if proper precautions are not followed. CautionThis symbol alerts the user to the presence of hazards that may cause minor or moderate injury to persons, damage to property or damage to the device itself, if proper precautions are not followed. NoteThis symbol directs the user’s attention to important installation, operating and maintenance instructions.Installation ConsiderationsInstallation and maintenance of the wireless repeater should only be performed by qualified, competent personnel that have appropriate training and experience.FCC NoticeThis 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 instruction manual, 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.Modifications: Modifications to this device which are not approved by Power Measurement may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.

Limitation of LiabilityPower Measurement Ltd. (“Power Measurement”) reserves the right to make changes in the device or its specifications identified in this document without notice. Power Measurement advises customers to obtain the latest version of the device specifications before placing orders to verify that the information being relied upon by the customer is current.Regardless of whether any remedy set forth herein fails of its essential purpose, except to the extent the following limitation is prohibited by applicable law, Power Measurement shall not, in any event or under any legal claim or theory (whether based on contract, indemnity, warranty, tort (including negligence and strict liability) or otherwise), be liable to the original purchaser or any other person or entity for special, indirect, incidental, punitive, liquidated, special or consequential damages whatsoever with respect to any purchased product, including, without limitation, business interruption, loss of use, profit or revenue, even if Power Measurement has been advised of the possibility of such damages. To the extent that a limitation or exclusion of consequential damages are prohibited by applicable law, then Power Measurement’s liability shall be limited to twice the amount of the relevant purchased product. Not to limit the foregoing, a) Power Measurement shall not be liable for any claim (other than a claim solely for the breach of one of the above Warranties that is made in accordance with the above described procedures) made by the original purchaser, its employees, agents, or contractors for any loss, damage, or expense incurred due to, caused by, or related to any purchased product; and b) the above Warranties are the original purchaser's exclusive remedy and Power Measurement hereby expressly disclaims all other warranties, express or implied, including, without limitation, warranties of non-infringement and the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.These limited Warranties shall not apply to any product that has been subject to alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect or failure to exactly follow Power Measurement's instructions for operation and maintenance. Any technical assistance provided by Power Measurement's personnel or representatives in system design shall be deemed to be a proposal and not a recommendation. The responsibility for determining the feasibility of such proposals rests with the original purchaser and should be tested by the original purchaser. It is the original purchaser’s responsibility to determine the suitability of any product and associated documentation for its purposes. The original purchaser acknowledges that 100% "up" time is not realizable because of possible hardware or software defects. The original purchaser recognizes that such defects and failures may cause inaccuracies or malfunctions. Only the terms expressed in these limited Warranties shall apply and no distributor, corporation or other entity, individual or employee of Power Measurement or any other entity is authorized to amend, modify or extend the Warranties in any way.The information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication, however, Power Measurement assumes no responsibility for any errors which may appear here and reserves the right to make changes without notice.Power Measurement, ION, ION Enterprise, MeterM@il, WebMeter and “drive energy performance” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Power Measurement. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.Covered by one or more of the following patents:U.S. Patent No's 6825776, 6813571, 6798191, 6798190, 6792364, 6792337, 6751562, 6745138, 6737855, 6694270, 6687627, 6671654, 6671635, 6615147, 6611922, 6611773, 6563697, 6493644, 6397155, 6186842, 6185508, 6000034, 5995911, 5828576, 5736847, 5650936, D459259, D458863, D443541, D439535, D435471, D432934, D429655, D429533, D427533.

Contents◆ ION® Wireless Repeater Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Wireless Repeater Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Required Tools and Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Mechanical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9◆ Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Step 1: Assemble the Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Step 2: Position the Repeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Step 3: Verify Operation and Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Step 4: Verify Wireless Repeater Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Step 5: Install Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Page 7ION® Wireless Repeater InstallationThe ION Wireless Repeater extends the communication range of ION meters equipped with wireless communications, such as the ION 6300 Socket-Based Wireless Energy Meter. This repeater is powered by a solar-rechargeable battery pack, and communicates through a 1/4-wave internal fixed antenna.Solar panelVentAntennaMounting bracketAluminum rod stand

Wireless Repeater Applications ION Wireless Repeater InstallationPage 8Wireless Repeater ApplicationsUse the ION Wireless Repeater as a communications bridge between two ION 6300 meters if the physical distance between them is greater than the recommended operating range for wireless communications.Install the ION Wireless Repeater on the roof (or similar location that is exposed to plenty of sunlight) to ensure proper operation of the solar panel recharging circuitry.Environmental Conditions Operating frequency License-free 900 MHz ISM radio bandOperating range Typical 30 meter (100 ft) maximum distance between radiosMounting location Outdoor, exposed to sunlightOperating temperature 14ºF to 158ºF (-10ºC to 70ºC)Relative humidity up to 90%, non-condensingGasket rating NEMA

Installation ION Wireless Repeater InstallationPage 10InstallationThe ION Wireless Repeater is intended to be mounted on a flat roof surface. Installation of the solar repeater must be done under dry climate conditions. Make sure your wireless network (wireless gateway and devices) is operating properly before permanently securing the repeater assembly.Step 1: Assemble the RepeaterPerform the following procedure near the ION Gateway in order to configure the A/D (analog-to-digital) circuitry that monitors the battery voltage.1. Place the ION Wireless Repeater on a clean working surface. Apply liberal amounts of Dow Corning #4 electrical insulating compound to the threaded end of the antenna and to the threaded connector in the top of the repeater case. Screw the antenna into the connector until snug, but do not overtighten.2. Remove the four screws from the front of the unit.f3. Lift the solar panel (lid), taking care not to damage the wiring. Disconnect the wire connectors that secure the wiring between the solar panel (lid) and the charging circuit board (in the chassis). Rest the lid on the ground.

ION Wireless Repeater Installation Step 1: Assemble the RepeaterPage 114. Locate the battery power connectors (the mating connectors with three wires) inside the unit and connect them. 5. Observe the LEDs light up to verify the unit is receiving power from the battery pack.6. Place the lid back on the unit. Thread in the four screws halfway (about 1/2” of the screw remaining).7. While holding the lid securely to the unit, flip the unit over and rest it on a clean working surface.8. Insert one leg (aluminum rod stand) into back of unit, making sure it is oriented correctly, i.e. with the vent closest to the base of leg.NOTEThe vent (hole) indicates the bottom of the unit.

Step 2: Position the Repeater ION Wireless Repeater InstallationPage 129. Insert the other leg into the back of unit.10. Holding the top (lid) securely to the unit, lift and move the entire assembly to the intended mounting location. Stand the unit up on its legs.Step 2: Position the RepeaterPosition the repeater on the roof so the solar panel faces south ( i.e. towards the sun at noon).

ION Wireless Repeater Installation Step 3: Verify Operation and CommunicationsPage 13Step 3: Verify Operation and Communications1. Carefully remove the lid, then verify wireless communications by observing the LED behavior.2. Replace the lid. Attach one of the screws to the unit, pushing the end of the legs towards the base while screwing down to secure it (do not over-tighten). Repeat with the 3 remaining screws.3. Temporarily secure the base of the legs to the roof. Leave the unit for a day, so it is exposed to a cycle of sunlight and darkness.Step 4: Verify Wireless Repeater PropertiesNOTEVerification of the solar charging circuitry is performed at the factory before the repeater is shipped out.1. The following day, use ION Enterprise to verify that the wireless repeater is still properly detected in the network. Note the repeater’s location ID and radio ID on the floor plan.2. After verifying that the unit is charging properly, replace the lid and secure with the screws.LED Activity DescriptionSteady Red (continuously ON) Radio is properly identified in the wireless networkBlinking Red (once per second) Radio is not identified in the wireless networkFlashing Green Radio is transmitting/receiving information (the Green LED flashes once per packet received)

Step 5: Install Mounting Brackets ION Wireless Repeater InstallationPage 14Step 5: Install Mounting Brackets1. Make sure the roof surface is clean of debris.2. Apply roof adhesive compound to the underside of the square bracket. 3. Position the bracket so its flange is aligned over the base of the leg. Press down and hold for the recommended time, according to the directions on the adhesive container.

MRP: 70000-0267-00Revision Date: Feb. 14, 2005

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