Itron Inc. CCU100TA Manuel D’Utilisation
CCU 100 and Repeater 100 Installation Guide
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Proprietary and Confidential
This chapter describes how to prepare for a CCU/repeater installation.
Installation Profiles
The CCU/Repeater can be installed in a variety of configurations and locations.
Depending on the installation location, the CCU or Repeater components may be installed
all in the same place (as an integrated solution), or the GPS/WAN antennas may be
installed externally from the CCU/Repeater and the 900 MHz antenna can be installed
remotely (as a distributed solution).
For example, the CCU/Repeater can be installed at the base of a water tower, the external
GPS/WAN antenna system can be mounted further away for optimum reception, and the
900 MHz antenna can be placed at the top of the water tower.
The following profiles have been identified for CCU installation.
Location
Description
Utility pole
The CCU/Repeater is installed on a utility pole. The CCU/Repeater should
be mounted as high as possible on the pole for optimum reception.
Light pole
The CCU/Repeater is installed on either a light pole or the davit arm that
extends from the light pole. The CCU/Repeater should be mounted as high
as possible on the pole for optimum reception.
Outdoor wall or pipe with remote
900 MHz antenna
The CCU/Repeater is installed on an outside wall or pipe with the 900 MHz
antenna remotely mounted to achieve the maximum elevation and
reception.
Indoor wall or pipe with remote 900
MHz antenna and external
GPS/WAN antennas
The CCU/Repeater is installed inside an equipment room with the 900
MHz antenna remotely mounted to achieve maximum elevation and
reception. The WAN (or other digital cellular) and GPS antenna are
externally mounted to provide acceptable coverage.
Pipe
The CCU/Repeater is secured to a pipe or fence railing (from 2 to 3.5
inches in diameter). This type of installation typically occurs on the tops of
water towers.
For more information on these various profiles, as well as the Itron-recommended profile,
on page 17.
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Planning a CCU/Repeater Installation