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- Page 1 GALAXY® TR3 Gateway Installation Manual GXY-UM-00760-EN-01 (April 2015)
- Page 2 GALAXY® TR3 Gateway Page ii GXY-UM-00760-EN-01 April 2015...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation Manual CONTENTS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Product Description . - Page 4 GALAXY® TR3 Gateway Page iv GXY-UM-00760-EN-01 April 2015...
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Page 5: Overview
. MPORTANT Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by Badger Meter could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Only properly trained and authorized personnel should install and/or maintain this equipment. Product Unpacking and Inspection Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment . -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications SPECIFICATIONS Make sure to consider these specifications in your evaluation of an installation location . MPORTANT The GALAXY TR3 gateway is functionally equivalent to the previous GALAXY gateway. However, the physical configuration of the new enclosure is different. This change affects installation considerations, including cabling, size, weight and wind load area. Installation 1 .25…2 .5"... -
Page 7: Replacement Installation
Replacement Installation REPLACEMENT INSTALLATION If you are replacing an existing GALAXY gateway, review the following information before starting installation . You may be able to re-use the existing cable and power supply . Cable and Power Supply Existing Power Supply TR3 Gateway Power Supply Gray power cable with 12V power Replace cable and power supply with the new power/communication cable... -
Page 8: Standard Components
Standard Components STANDARD COMPONENTS • One gateway receiver with attached mounting backplate and antenna(s) . • V-block clamps or banding and locking equipment for attaching the gateway to a pole . • 100-foot or 300-foot power/communication cable, M12 connector, AC-to-DC power supply and power cord . Backhaul Antenna Included for CDMA Configuration... -
Page 9: Antennas
Antennas ANTENNAS The gateway ships in a direct mount configuration with the TX/RX antennas attached . Attach the Backhaul Antenna Remove the plastic cover from the Type N female connector on the backhaul antenna bracket . Remove the backhaul antenna from the carton . Thread the Type N male connector (antenna) onto the Type N female connector on the backhaul antenna bracket . -
Page 10: Mounting Hardware
Mounting Hardware MOUNTING HARDWARE Gateway Backplate with Brackets The backplate of the gateway receiver has a modular design consisting of three brackets—the TX/RX antenna bracket, mounting bracket and backhaul antenna bracket—joined together . When shipped, the three brackets are attached as shown Figure 5 . - Page 11 Mounting Hardware Mounting Bracket Machined with multiple holes to accommodate different mounting options, the mounting bracket is the largest part of the gateway backplate . Mounting holes are labeled for V-block, banding and wall mounting options . The bracket also has 1/4 inch and 3/8 inch grounding points (see Figure 7) which can be used if needed .
- Page 12 Mounting Hardware Backhaul Antenna Bracket The backhaul antenna bracket is used for mounting the backhaul antenna . When shipped, the backhaul antenna bracket is attached to the bottom of the mounting bracket with two locknuts (PN: 67810-001) using the holes indicated in Figure Other holes on the bracket can be used to accommodate a variety of...
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Page 13: Mounting The Gateway
Mounting the Gateway MOUNTING THE GATEWAY MPORTANT Receiver installation, mounting and disposal shall be in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. When installing the receiver, customer is responsible for complying with local, state, and federal codes and guidelines, as well as applicable industry standards, such as ANSI/TIA/EIA 222 (structural standards for steel antenna towers and antenna supporting structures) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). -
Page 14: Using V-Block Mounting Clamps
Mounting the Gateway Using V-block Mounting Clamps The V-block mounting clamps are sized for mounting the gateway on a vertical or horizontal pole with outer diameters ranging from 1-1/4… 2-1/2 inches . For mounting on poles larger than 2-1/2 inches, see "Banding Mounting"... - Page 15 Mounting the Gateway Place a lock washer and nut on each bolt and tighten the nuts 100…150 inch-pounds to ensure the gateway is sufficiently secured to the pole . Repeat steps 7 and 8 for attaching the V-block clamp mounting hardware to the bottom bolts of the mounting backplate .
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Page 16: Banding Mounting
Mounting the Gateway Banding Mounting Banding mounting equipment is sized to mount the gateway on a 2-1/2…24 inch outer diameter pole . OTEE: Installation of banding mounting requires the use of the BAND-IT tool (PN: 66042-006) or equivalent BAND-IT tool as recommended by BAND-IT . -
Page 17: Power Source Configurations
Power Source Configurations POWER SOURCE CONFIGURATIONS Access to Power • The gateway receiver requires access to power . The gateway can use a 120V AC grounded outlet for use with the AC-to-DC power supply and power cord (PN: 66528-003), or a DC power source for use with the DC power source cable with 308 in-line connector (PN: 66233-020) . -
Page 18: Cdma Or Lan With 120V Ac Power Source
Power Source Configurations CDMA or LAN with 120V AC Power Source Configurations for a 120V AC grounded outlet with CDMA and LAN are shown here . CDMA Connection with 120V AC Power Source ORION SE Power Cable with 308 In-line Connector (supplied) AC to DC Power Supply with 308 In-line Connector End and... - Page 19 Power Source Configurations LAN with 120V AC Power Source OTEE: Consult the manufacturer's installation and usage recommendations as well as appropriate codes, regulations and standards for the LAN RJ45 Ethernet connection . Outdoor-rated ORION SE Power Cable with CAT5e Ethernet 308 In-line Connector Cable (customer (supplied)
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Page 20: Cdma Or Lan With Dc Power Source
Power Source Configurations CDMA or LAN with DC Power Source The gateway receiver can be ordered with a 10-foot DC power source cable (PN: 66233-020) for direct connection with a customer-supplied DC power source . The gateway requires about 6W average power and 12W peak power . When connecting an AC-to-DC power supply, use a power supply rated at 1A (minimum) at 24V DC . - Page 21 Power Source Configurations CDMA Connection with DC Power Source ORION SE Power Cable with 308 In-line Connector (supplied) DC Power Source (customer supplied) 10-foot DC Power Source Cable with 308 In-line Connector End (supplied) Figure 20: CDMA connection with DC power source (*Shown with NEMA 4 enclosure) LAN Connection with DC Power Source OTEE: Consult the manufacturer's installation and usage recommendations as well as appropriate codes, regulations and...
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Page 22: Lan With Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Power Source
Power Source Configurations LAN with Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Power Source OTEE: Consult the manufacturer's installation and usage recommendations as well as appropriate codes, regulations and/or standards for the LAN RJ45 Ethernet connection . CAT5e Outdoor-rated Ethernet Cable (customer supplied) PoE LAN RJ45 Ethernet Connection... -
Page 23: Electrical Connections
M12 Connector Assembly The M12 connector assembly is required for all power source configurations except LAN with PoE . OTEE: Use only approved Badger Meter power cable, 100-foot (PN: 66233-015) or 300-foot (PN: 66233-017), for this assembly . Tools and Materials Included with gateway: •... - Page 24 Electrical Connections Shorten the drain/bare wire (no insulation) to 11/16 inch . On the female insert, loosen each of the screws (about 2…3 turns) and attach the wires to the insert using the appropriate wiring chart (A or B) below . Tighten each screw after each wire is connected .
- Page 25 Electrical Connections Align the tab slot of the female insert (with attached wires) with the notch in the coupling sleeve . Connect the insert with the coupling sleeve and screw clockwise to tighten . Coupling Sleeve Insert Female Insert Notch Tab Slot Figure 25: Slot alignment Finish assembly by sliding the pressure nut with clamping cage and cable seal onto the coupling sleeve .
- Page 26 Electrical Connections 11 . Connect the M12 plug connector assembly to the M12 receptacle on the gateway by aligning the plug notch with the receptacle notch . Turn the locking ring clockwise until the connection is finger tight . M 12 Plug Notch M12 Receptacle Notch...
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Page 27: Ac Power
Electrical Connections AC Power Badger Meter provides an Emerson AC-to-DC power supply with cord (PN: 66528-003) that plugs into a standard three-prong 120V AC outlet . If you are powering the gateway directly via DC power, see"CDMA or LAN with DC Power Source"... -
Page 28: Rj45 Plug Assembly For Lan Connectivity
Electrical Connections RJ45 Plug Assembly for LAN Connectivity Use this procedure to connect an Ethernet cable to the gateway for a LAN backhaul or any PoE connection . Required SuppliesE: • RJ45 Plug Assembly (PN: 66527-001) as shown in Figure 30 •... - Page 29 Electrical Connections Attach the metal housing to the RJ45 receptacle on the gateway: • Remove the RJ45 receptacle bayonet lock cap from the RJ45 Receptacle Bayonet gateway by turning the cap Lock Cap 1/4 turn counter clockwise . OTEE: The RJ45 receptacle cap should be saved so it can be replaced if the Ethernet cable is removed later .
- Page 30 Electrical Connections Insert the Ethernet cable connector into the RJ45 receptacle . Push the connector in firmly . The plug latch of the connector fits into the recessed key section of the RJ45 receptacle . A close-up view from the front is shown in Figure 38 .
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Page 31: Weatherproofing For Connector/Cable Connections
Weatherproofing for Connector/Cable Connections WEATHERPROOFING FOR CONNECTOR/CABLE CONNECTIONS Weatherproofing material should be provided by the installation contractor . Badger Meter recommends weatherproofing for all connections according to cable and connector manufacturer recommendations . Weatherproofing provides additional moisture protection and will prevent the connections from loosening due to vibrations . - Page 32 The Americas | Badger Meter | 4545 West Brown Deer Rd | PO Box 245036 | Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536 | 800-876-3837 | 414-355-0400 México | Badger Meter de las Americas, S.A. de C.V. | Pedro Luis Ogazón N°32 | Esq . Angelina N°24 | Colonia Guadalupe Inn | CP 01050 | México, DF | México | +52-55-5662-0882...