Cooper RF Manual

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Introduction to the RF Gateway
This instructional leaflet contains the field
installation, configuration, and maintenance
instructions for the Cooper Power Systems RF
Gateway.
The RF Gateway is a reliable and secure
bi-directional interface between the back office
network and nodes on the Cooper Power Systems
RF mesh network. The Gateway is compatible with
standard communication protocols and hardware,
such as cellular, DSL, fiber and private backhaul. The
Gateway automatically networks and collects
information from the nodes and is ideal for AMI and
sub-metering applications.
The RF Gateway can be installed on utility poles,
building exteriors, or telecommunication equipment
rooms. The following procedures describe the how
to install a Gateway in a communications cabinet,
which includes a UPS battery backup, and how to
install the Gateway/communications cabinet and an
antenna on a utility pole:
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"Installing the Gateway within a
Communications Cabinet" on page 5
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"Installing the Gateway/Communications
Cabinet on a Utility Pole" on page 6
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"Installing the Antenna on a Utility Pole" on
page 7
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"Configuring the Gateway" on page 8
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"Verifying Backhaul Communications" on
page 9
WARNING Dangerous voltages are present. Equipment damage, personal injury, and death can result
if safety precautions are not followed. Use authorized utility procedures to install, test, and service the
Gateway.
The features of the Gateway are:
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Fully self-configuring wireless mesh network.
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Fully bi-directional interface between RF mesh
network and the back office.
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Integrates gas and water meters with electric
meters on one network.
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Fail-over protection between Gateways.
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Operates in the 915 MHz license-free band.
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Highly secure authentication, key generation and
encryption with all Nodes.
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Contains local storage for 45 days of interval data
for each Node.
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Automatic data recovery and gap filling.
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Configurable access control.
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NEMA-4 enclosure available.
RF Gateway
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Instructional Leaflet