Itron Inc. CCU100A Manual Do Utilizador
Chapter 1 CCU/Repeater Basics
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TDC-0971-011 CCU 100 and Repeater 100 Installation Guide
Proprietary and Confidential
Only an external GPS connection is provided in the Repeater 100. A WAN modem is not
present in a repeater.
present in a repeater.
Since the collector or repeater may be installed in an outdoor environment, each
component of the collector or repeater is weather-tight and can withstand wind
requirements in excess of 100 MPH.
component of the collector or repeater is weather-tight and can withstand wind
requirements in excess of 100 MPH.
Note When determining the configuration of the collector or repeater, be sure to
review the Fixed Network 100 Ordering Guide for specific part numbers, cable
lengths, and various options for the components.
review the Fixed Network 100 Ordering Guide for specific part numbers, cable
lengths, and various options for the components.
CCU/Repeater Module
The collector or repeater case houses the backup battery, GPS receiver, optional WAN
radio, processing board, and 900 MHz radio. The antennas for the radios can be either
internally connected, which is recommended, or externally connected, depending on the
CCU/repeater configuration.
radio, processing board, and 900 MHz radio. The antennas for the radios can be either
internally connected, which is recommended, or externally connected, depending on the
CCU/repeater configuration.
Caution Only authorized Itron personnel may open this device. Unauthorized
access or modifications to this device voids the warranty.
access or modifications to this device voids the warranty.
Per FCC rules, unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with
these instructions for use could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
these instructions for use could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
The following illustration shows a CCU without the connectors for external GPS/WAN
antennas.
antennas.
Item
Description
1
Collector or repeater module
Processes data from the antennas and relays it on to the Fixed Network Application Software. Only
authorized Itron personnel may open this module.
Processes data from the antennas and relays it on to the Fixed Network Application Software. Only
authorized Itron personnel may open this module.
2
900 MHz antenna
This 900MHz antenna receives messages from and sends messages to endpoints and repeaters in the
network. The connection for this antenna is a Type N female.
This 900MHz antenna receives messages from and sends messages to endpoints and repeaters in the
network. The connection for this antenna is a Type N female.