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IP AxisLink gateway and
EA_Gatekeeper Series 3
Installation instructions for cellular backhaul
IL42-5103A
General
This document provides information for installing the IP AxisLink gateway and the EA_Gatekeeper
Series 3 (see Figure 1), both of which use similar hardware. The polycarbonate enclosure has a NEMA
4X environmental rating. See Figure 2 for an exploded view; see Figure 3 for an illustration of the major
components.
For more information on configuring the IP AxisLink gateway for service, see the installation and
administration manual (TM42-4002). For more information on the EA_Gatekeeper, see the product
guide (PG42-1023).
Figure 1. Front and side views
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- Page 1 IP AxisLink gateway and EA_Gatekeeper Series 3 Installation instructions for cellular backhaul IL42-5103A General This document provides information for installing the IP AxisLink gateway and the EA_Gatekeeper Series 3 (see Figure 1), both of which use similar hardware. The polycarbonate enclosure has a NEMA 4X environmental rating.
- Page 2 IP AxisLink gateway and EA_Gatekeeper Series 3 IL42-5103A Figure 2. Isometric view...
- Page 3 IP AxisLink gateway and EA_Gatekeeper Series 3 IL42-5103A Figure 3. Major components Receive diversity antenna Primary cellular antenna IP AxisLink module DB-9 adapter* Enclosure vent Parts bag † Interposing relays Battery charger Interposing relay outputs Input pair terminals Cellular modem (HSPA/EV-DO) Fuse holder Battery AC circuit breaker...
- Page 4 For optimal performance of the LAN antenna, Elster recommends that the enclosure be installed so that it is at least 5 feet (1.5 meters) off the ground. Failure to meet the minimum ground clearance can result in degraded performance of communications within the EnergyAxis System.
- Page 5 Elster recommends that all three straps be used to securely mount the enclosure to its location.
- Page 6 IP AxisLink gateway and EA_Gatekeeper Series 3 IL42-5103A The DB9-to-RJ45 adapter has a straight through pin assignment that maintains the signal designations of the DB9 connector. This pin assignment is as follows: Pin number Signal SGND Figure 5. DB9 adapters DB9 right angle adapter DB9-to-RJ45 adapter c I/O terminals: A terminal strip is provided inside the enclosure to allow easy connection.
- Page 7 For more information on modem configuration and troubleshooting, contact your Elster representative. 8 After completing these steps, verify proper operation. See “Verifying proper operation” on page 8 for...
- Page 8 IP AxisLink gateway and EA_Gatekeeper Series 3 IL42-5103A Figure 7. External wetting voltage EA_Gatekeper Local 10- 32VDC Supply Primary Power Input Status From Discrete DA Device Input Pair External 10 - 32VDC Supply Verifying proper operation Use authorized utility procedures to install and service this device. Dangerous voltages are present. Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if authorized utility procedures are not followed when installing or servicing this device.
- Page 9 IP AxisLink gateway and EA_Gatekeeper Series 3 IL42-5103A Removing the device from service Use authorized utility procedures when removing this device. Equipment damage, personal injury, or death can result if authorized utility procedures are not followed when removing this device. Should it become necessary to remove the device from service, reverse the procedure for placing the device into service (see “Placing the device into service”...
- Page 10 In no event will Elster Solutions, LLC be responsible to the user in contract, in tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise for any special,...