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October 2010
General
Do not disassemble the EA_Gatekeeper enclosure, service the gatekeeper unit, or service the components inside the unit
with power present. Use authorized utility procedures to install and service equipment. Dangerous voltages are present.
Equipment damage, personal injury, and death can result if safety precautions are not followed.
The leaflet contains instructions for installing the electronic assembly for the gatekeeper firmware version 6 in the following
EA_Gatekeeper models.
EA_Gatekeeper with an AC power supply and battery backup
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EA_Gatekeeper with an AC power supply only
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EA_Gatekeeper with a solar power supply
In addition, this leaflet contains each model may use one of the following communication options:
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Ethernet
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Cellular modem
Telephone (POTS/PSTN) modem
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RS-232
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Unpacking the upgrade kit
Visually inspect all parts for any damage during shipment, contacting Elster as appropriate.
The upgrade kit contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). When installing, servicing, or
removing components, connect to ground with a wrist strap and follow safe ESD procedures. Failure to properly ground
both you and the electronic devices, or failure to follow safe ESD procedures to avoid ESD, can result in equipment damage.
There is an upgrade kit for each communication option supported by the different EA_Gatekeeper models.
Elster
Raleigh, North Carolina USA
+1 800 338 5251 (US toll free)
+1 905 634 4895 (Canada)
support@us.elster.com
www.elster.com
EA_Gatekeeper firmware version 6
Upgrade/RMA installation instructions
WARNING
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NOTICE
IL42-5014B
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Summary of Contents for Elster EA_Gatekeeper
- Page 1 General WARNING Do not disassemble the EA_Gatekeeper enclosure, service the gatekeeper unit, or service the components inside the unit with power present. Use authorized utility procedures to install and service equipment. Dangerous voltages are present. Equipment damage, personal injury, and death can result if safety precautions are not followed.
- Page 2 Style number Description 5D25648G91 A3 ALPHA® meter electronic assembly 1C11994G01 RJ-45 communication cable 7S1734H001 DC power cable (not required or used in EA_Gatekeeper with AC power supply only) 7S1755H001 Retention tape 7S1750H00X Model number label 7S1752H00X FCC ID label 7S1052H001...
- Page 3 EA_Gatekeeper with AC power and battery backup instructions WARNING Do not disassemble the EA_Gatekeeper enclosure, service the gatekeeper unit, or service the components inside the unit with power present. Use authorized utility procedures to install and service equipment. Dangerous voltages are present.
- Page 4 IL42-5014B October 2010 Insert the fuse into the fuse holder. Switch the AC breakers to the “on” position. Verify that the gatekeeper is operating. NOTICE If the carryover error (Er1 000001) or the clock error (Er3 030000) are displayed when the electronic assembly is powered on, ™...
- Page 5 October 2010 IL42-5014B Circuit breakers Kapton tape (if present) Fuse holder DC power cable and terminal block Communication cable Electronic assembly for collector Figure 1. Ethernet and telephone modem options...
- Page 6 IL42-5014B October 2010 Circuit breakers Kapton tape (if present) Fuse holder DC power cable and terminal block Communication cable Electronic assembly for collector Figure 2. Cellular modem option...
- Page 7 October 2010 IL42-5014B Circuit breakers Kapton tape (if present) Fuse holder DC power cable and terminal block Communication cable Electronic assembly for collector Figure 3. RS-232 communication option AC voltage harness Figure 4. Location of AC voltage harness...
- Page 8 Note. The upgrade kit ships the electronic assembly with a DC power cord attached (see Figure 6). The DC power cord is not used in or required by the EA_Gatekeeper with only AC power. Remove the DC power cord and discard it before continuing...
- Page 9 October 2010 IL42-5014B DC power cable Figure 6. DC power cable...
- Page 10 IL42-5014B October 2010 Ethernet, telephone (POTS/PSTN), and RS-232 communication options The instructions for removing the electronic assembly vary depending on the communication option. Use the following procedure while referring to the figures beginning with Figure 7 for Ethernet and telephone communication options and Figure 8 for RS-232 communication (Note: the numbered items in the figures correlate to the removal procedure): How to remove the existing module Disconnect the communication cable from the surge suppressor.
- Page 11 October 2010 IL42-5014B After you install the electronic assembly for the gatekeeper firmware version 6, you must attach new labels to the enclosure. Attach the new model number label, covering the existing model number label. The model number label is located inside the enclosure door.
- Page 12 IL42-5014B October 2010 Communication cable Kapton tape (if present) Electronic assembly for collector Figure 8. RS-232 communication option Antenna cable Figure 9. Internal antenna cable...
- Page 13 October 2010 IL42-5014B AC voltage harness Figure 10. AC voltage harness Internal antenna Latches Figure 11. Internal antenna latches...
- Page 14 IL42-5014B October 2010 Cellular modem communication option For the cellular modem communication option, use the following procedure while referring to (Note: the numbered items in the figures correlate to the removal procedure): How to remove the existing module Switch the AC circuit breakers to the “off” position. Disconnect the communication cable from the surge suppressor.
- Page 15 October 2010 IL42-5014B Circuit breakers Kapton tape (if present) Communication cable Electronic assembly for collector Figure 12. Cellular modem model AC voltage harness Figure 13. AC voltage harness...
- Page 16 EA_Gatekeeper with solar power WARNING Exercise caution when servicing an EA_Gatekeeper with the solar powered option. The EA_Gatekeeper with the solar powered option may be installed on or near high voltage equipment. Always use authorized utility procedures to install and service equipment. Failure to follow all safety precautions can result in equipment damage, personal injury, or death.
- Page 17 October 2010 IL42-5014B Insert all 4 fuses into the 4 fuse holders. Verify that the gatekeeper is operating. NOTICE If the carryover error (Er1 000001) or the clock error (Er3 030000) are displayed when the electronic assembly is powered on, ™...
- Page 18 IL42-5014B October 2010 Fuse holders Kapton tape (if present) Electronic assembly for collector Communication cable Figure 15. RS-232 communication option...
- Page 19 October 2010 IL42-5014B Fuse holders Kapton tape (if present) Electronic assembly for collector Communication cable Figure 16. Cellular modem option RF isolation cable Figure 17. RF isolation cable...
- Page 20 In no event will Elster be responsible to the user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damage or loss whatsoever, including but not limited to: damage or loss of use of equipment, cost of capital, loss of profits or revenues, or claims against the user by its customers resulting from the use of the information, recommendations, descriptions, and safety notices contained herein.