Elster Solutions LLC ILC24 Manual Do Utilizador
June 2008
IL42-4032A
Elster
Raleigh, North Carolina USA
+1 800 338 5251 (US toll free)
+1 905 634 4895 (Canada)
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www.elsterelectricity.com
Raleigh, North Carolina USA
+1 800 338 5251 (US toll free)
+1 905 634 4895 (Canada)
support@us.elster.com
www.elsterelectricity.com
A3 ALPHA
®
Meters with External Antenna Capability
For use with the ILC2 option board
General
Typically, the internal antenna used with the ILC2 option board is sufficient for reliable communication with the
EnergyAxis network. However, if the A3 ALPHA meter is enclosed in a meter service cabinet or the antenna must be
mounted higher to overcome signal obstruction, an external antenna may be used.
EnergyAxis network. However, if the A3 ALPHA meter is enclosed in a meter service cabinet or the antenna must be
mounted higher to overcome signal obstruction, an external antenna may be used.
This leaflet contains general information for installing the A3 ALPHA meter equipped with connections for an external
antenna.
antenna.
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For information on the operation of the A3 ALPHA meter, see the A3 ALPHA Meter Technical Manual (TM42-
2190B or later) or the A3 ALPHA Meter Technical Manual For Use in Canada (TM42-2195A or later)
2190B or later) or the A3 ALPHA Meter Technical Manual For Use in Canada (TM42-2195A or later)
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For information on installing the A3 ALPHA meter, see the “ALPHA Meter Installation Instructions” (IL42-
4001Q or later)
4001Q or later)
WARNING
!
Use authorized utility procedures to install and service metering equipment. Dangerous voltages are present.
Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if safety precautions are not followed.
Use circuit closing devices on current transformer secondaries (3S, 4S, 5S, 5A, 6S, 6A, 8S, 9S, 10S, 10A, 26S,
29S, 35S, 35A, 36S, and 36A meters). Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if circuit closing
secondaries are not used.
Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if safety precautions are not followed.
Use circuit closing devices on current transformer secondaries (3S, 4S, 5S, 5A, 6S, 6A, 8S, 9S, 10S, 10A, 26S,
29S, 35S, 35A, 36S, and 36A meters). Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if circuit closing
secondaries are not used.
Connecting an External Antenna
Note. This device has been designed to operate with the antennas listed below and having a maximum gain of
5.15 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5.15 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this
device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
5.15 dBi. Antennas not included in this list or having a gain greater than 5.15 dBi are strictly prohibited for use with this
device. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.
Internal antenna: Elster Electricity P/N: 1B12150H01
Local external antennas: Laird/Antenex TRA(B)9023P
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(3.1 dBi); Laird/Antenex TRA(B)9023NP (3.1 dBi)
Remote external antennas: PCTEL/MAXRAD P/N MFB9150 (Tessco P/N 39493) for unity gain (2.15 dBi); PCTEL/
MAXRAD P/N MFB 9153 for 3 dB gain (5.15 dBi)
MAXRAD P/N MFB 9153 for 3 dB gain (5.15 dBi)
The external antenna connects to the ILC2 option board using a connector lead as shown in Figure 1. In addition to
the standard internal antenna, there are two options available for connecting an external antenna:
the standard internal antenna, there are two options available for connecting an external antenna:
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Local external antenna
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Remote external antenna
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Part number specifies an antenna with a black body. For an antenna with a white body, use part number TRA9023P.
Preliminary