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RF Hardware Installation

The DCSI Hand Held Transceiver - (HHTR-3) is used to configure and setup the 

EMTR-3 (installed in the electric meter). The HHTR-3 is used to establish the 
communication link between the EMTR-3 and the ORION

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 transmitter and can be 

used to test the radio link.

This section provides instructions for installing the RF hardware on-site. A 

functioning network can be created and its functionality verified before leaving the 

site. 

The field survey is used to review the environmental conditions present at any 

particular location and lay out the system to maximize performance. DCSI 

recommends that you conduct a field survey before performing the actual hardware 

installation. 
As with all RF devices, certain environmental conditions must be present to 

optimize RF communications. Be aware of the factors that affect the radio 

transmission between the ORION and the EMTR-3 when performing the field 

survey, such as:

• Metal objects
• Thick walls or foliage
• Local radio interference
• Position of the ORION and/or EMTR-3

Factor in all environmental conditions when planning the location of the 

meter/EMTR-3 assembly.

A clear line of sight between the ORION transmitter and receiver is preferred, 

but is not always attainable.

The following section discusses the environmental conditions that may affect RF 

transmissions between the ORION and EMTR-3. 

Channels 

Single channel (43A)

Range 

400 ft. clear line of sight - 

affected by installation and 

conditions; less if pit installed

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