ITRON ChoiceConnect CCU 100 User Manual

Before You Begin ........................................................................................................ vii
Documentation Conventions ............................................................................................................. vii
Related Documents .......................................................................................................................... viii
CCU/Repeater Basics .................................................................................................... 1
CCU Configuration .............................................................................................................................. 1
CCU/Repeater Components ............................................................................................................... 1
CCU/Repeater Module .............................................................................................................. 2
Local GPS (WAN-3G Only)/WAN Antenna System .................................................................. 3
900 MHz Antenna ..................................................................................................................... 4
Planning a CCU/Repeater Installation.......................................................................... 7
Installation Profiles .............................................................................................................................. 7
Siting Collectors or Repeaters............................................................................................................. 7
Propagation Study and Collector or Repeater Site Selection ................................................... 8
GPS and WAN Coverage ......................................................................................................... 8
AC Service Requirements ......................................................................................................... 9
External Ethernet Connections ................................................................................................. 9
Remote 900 MHz Antenna Placement ................................................................................... 10
Grounding the Antenna System .............................................................................................. 10
900 MHz Antenna ................................................................................................................... 11
Lightning Arrestor .............................................................................................................................. 12
AC Mains Power ................................................................................................................................ 13
DC Mains Power ............................................................................................................................... 14
Materials Not Provided by Itron ......................................................................................................... 14
Coaxial Cable .......................................................................................................................... 14
Remote Mount Standard 5.15 dBi 915 MHz Antenna on a Standard CCU/Repeater .. 14
Remote Mount High Gain (8.15dBi) 900MHz Antenna on a Standard Collector or
Repeater ....................................................................................................................... 14
Remote Mount High Gain (8.15 dBi) 900 MHz Antenna on a Tower CCU .................. 15
External GPS and WAN Antennas ............................................................................... 15
Antenna Sweep Test .................................................................................................... 16
Antenna Connectors ............................................................................................................... 16
Mounting Hardware ................................................................................................................. 16
Installing the Collector or Repeater ........................................................................... 19
Installation Overview ......................................................................................................................... 19
Attaching the External GPS/WAN Antennas ..................................................................................... 20
Attaching the Direct Mount Standard (5 dBi) 915 MHz Antenna ....................................................... 20
Attaching the Collector or Repeater .................................................................................................. 22
Mounting Hardware ................................................................................................................. 22
Pipe Mount .............................................................................................................................. 23
Pole Mount .............................................................................................................................. 25
Contents
TDC-0971-011 CCU 100 and Repeater 100 Installation Guide iii
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ITRON ChoiceConnect CCU 100 Specifications

General

Brand	ITRON
Model	ChoiceConnect CCU 100
Category	Network Hardware
Language	English