Communications Adapter Quick Start Guide Publication: 98-1544 Rev AB ANDIS ONFIDENTIAL NFORMATION...
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Quick Start Guide Product Description The Communications Adapter is a lightweight, compact device that is designed to ensure comfortable carrying and holding by the tool user. The adapter tool is capable of decoding one-way and two-way networks in a Gridstream environment. The device also incorporates a bluetooth module that provides communication to the tool device (tablet or laptop) and eliminates the need for serial cable connection.
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Communications Adapter Quick Start Guide Landis+Gyr NOTE: The LAN ID is a unique identifier for each endpoint. It always displays in hex. Landis+Gyr provides the LAN address. You cannot change the LAN ID of a radio. NOTE: The device was designed to operate at close range in order to minimize interference from unwanted readings while troubleshooting in the field.
Landis+Gyr Communications Adapter Quick Start Guide The Communications Adapter kit includes a battery charger. Figure 2. Communications Adapter Kit Required Software For specific software and firmware questions, contact your Program/Project Manager directly or your Customer Account Representative. Quick Start Guide...
Once the tool software is activated, the Communications Adapter is ready to receive information from an electric, gas, or water meter. One- way communication is initiated by the swipe of a magnet to the unit being interrogated. Two-way communication occurs when the Communication Adapter requests information from the unit being interrogated.
• Consult dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Landis+Gyr could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Portable Device RF Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
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Contains FCC ID: ED9LMX9838 Contains IC: 1520A-LMX9838 Model: Communications Adapter FCC Two Part Statement Label The FCC label can be located on the back of the Communications Adapter. Figure 3. FCC Two Part Statement Label 98-1544 Rev AB Quick Start Guide...