Tantalus XR-3100 Installation Manual

Crossband repeater

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Tantalus Utility Network®
XR-3100
Crossband Repeater

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  • Page 1 Tantalus Utility Network® XR-3100 Crossband Repeater...
  • Page 3: Legal Notices

    The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Warranty Tantalus makes no warranty of any kind with regard to this material, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Tantalus shall not be liable for errors contained herein or incidental consequential damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
  • Page 4: Communications Regulation Information

    COMMUNICATIONS REGULATION INFORMATION RF Exposure Professional installation of this device is required. The radio equipment described in this guide emits radio frequency energy. Although the power level is low, the concentrated energy from a directional antenna may pose a health hazard. The following minimum distances apply in both indoor and outdoor environments.
  • Page 5 Use of batteries that are not Tantalus-approved may adversely affect the safe use of the transceiver, and will void the approval. FCC Part 15 Notice, USA The transceiver described herein complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
  • Page 7: Product Description

    Product Description The XR-3100 is a cross band repeater that transports TUNet traffic between the 220 MHz WAN and the 900 MHz LAN. The XR-3100 provides additional flexibility when deploying a network: • In hard to reach situations such as at range boundaries, where the device can be mounted high up to extend reach.
  • Page 8: General Information

    The Tantalus Utility Network uses long-range 220 MHz spectrum to deliver valued applications such as outage management, power quality monitoring, meter reading, load management, and distribution automation to utilities. The Network provides robust two-way communications throughout a utility’s diverse service territory –...
  • Page 9 Installing the XR-3100 Before the XR-3100 is ready for installation in the field, it must be programmed in the Meter Shop. Energized meters, meter sockets and distribution lines present the risk of electrical shock. All work on this equipment should be performed by qualified metering specialists or industrial electricians.
  • Page 10 LEDs (3) STATUS Figure 1 The XR-3100 serial port with the DT- Figure 2 Position of the XR-3100 programming and status LEDs 100 Cross band programming cable attached. Figure 3 Switch position to select the Figure 4 The green programming CONFIG LED LAN Controller.
  • Page 11 Meter Identifier: Enter a unique identifier for the unit, ie “Utility pole 12345”, “1234 Broadway Street” Network Settings Utility business identifier: Enter in the assigned business ID number for your utility provided by Tantalus. Installing the Tantalus XR-3100 page 5...
  • Page 12 10. Unplug the cord and disconnect it from the terminal block. 11. Return the XR-3100 to the original packaging. Ensure that you include at least one battery in the packaging with the device but do NOT install it in the XR-3100.
  • Page 13 Warning Remove the XR-3100 from the packaging. Ensure that you have a battery for the device, but do NOT install it until step 4. 1. Ensure that there is no power source connected to the XR-3100.
  • Page 14 It is recommended to first mount the bracket first then mount the XR-3100 to the bracket using the 4 thread cutting screws that come with the bracket.
  • Page 15 The device should now look like the one in Figure 5. Figure 5 The XR-3100 with the strain relief correctly installed Install the external antenna, lighting arrestor and mounting hardware according to the supplied instructions and also taking note of the minimum safe operating distances for the general public in Table 1 of the RF Exposure section on page ii.
  • Page 16 Install the battery in the XR-3100. Depress the battery cover tab, lift the cover, and install the batteries (orientation not critical) with the exposed contacts inward. Ensure that you are using a Tantalus-approved battery only. Do NOT apply power to the XR-3100 until the battery has been installed.
  • Page 17 STATUS LEDs (3) STATUS Figure 6 Position of the XR-3100 programming and status LEDs W A N L E D S T A T U S I N D I C A T O R S Start-up/Power up Solid RED...
  • Page 18 Remove the unit and replace it with another one. Remove the unit and replace it with another one. The XR-3100 powers up but does not When back in the Meter shop, ensure that the appear to find a Tantalus channel.
  • Page 19: Contact Information

    T A N T A L U S S Y S T E M S C O R P . 100-2955 Virtual Way Vancouver, BC Canada V5M 4X6 Tel: 604-299-0458 Fax: 604-451-4111 Email: info@tantalus.com Installing the Tantalus XR-3100 page 13 Version 1.03 , Released: 2005-12-09...

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