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Gridstream Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide Publication: 98-1013 Rev AF
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About the Landis+Gyr Gridstream Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About the Concentrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 About This Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Landis+Gyr Concentrator Metal Pole Mounting Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Metal Pole Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Streetlight Arm Horizontal Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Concentrator Streetlight Arm Mounting Kit . . . . . . . .
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1 Preface This guide describes the installation process for Gridstream Network Concentrators (concentrators). Any training provided directly to installers by the utility or by the Gridstream project management team takes precedence over this guide. About the Landis+Gyr Gridstream Network The Gridstream Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) network transfers information from a number of endpoints distributed over a large geographical area.
Chapter 1 - Preface Landis+Gyr Who Should Use This Guide This guide is intended for use by utility employees or the Landis+Gyr project team responsible for installing concentrators. It does not assume an expert level of industry or computer knowledge. This guide assumes that you are familiar with basic: – Utility operations. – Terminology of your industry. – Procedures for performing basic laptop computer operations.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 1 - Preface Warnings provide special must-read information. If you ignore a warning, you may omit essential data or make a critical error. Warnings are in the same format as notes, except they are shown in bold text. Contacting Technical Support Within the United States, Landis+Gyr technical support is available by telephone or email.
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2 Pre-Installation Proper planning and thorough preparation are critical to successful Concentrator installation. This chapter outlines basic requirements for the pre-installation phase of the concentrator deployment process. Safety Overview Prior to starting the installation process, you must develop and launch an installer safety training plan for initial, refresher, and ongoing safety training.
Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation Landis+Gyr Pre-Installation Checklist Be prepared before you go onsite. The following list includes most pre-install items. Table 2-1. Pre-Install Checklist Item Description Site Survey The utility has surveyed the area to determine optimal locations for concentrator installation. Landis+Gyr offers this professional service as a contract option.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation Getting Organized Concentrator Installation Tool List • Gas or hydraulic-powered drill, 3/4 inch augur bit • Two adjustable-end wrenches • Squeeze-on crimpers and crimps • Standard socket wrench set • Laptop computer with two serial ports • Concentrator and applicable install kit • Concentrator programming cable • Network Configuration Manager application • Concentrator power cable with standard 120VAC outlet • Survey sheet • Hyperterminal appli
3 Field Configuration Configure the concentrator prior to installation. Steps include: 1. Configure the IWR radio (using Network Configuration Manager). 2. Program the concentrator. 3. Write network settings to the concentrator. Required Tools To perform field configuration, you need the following: • PC with two serial ports or USB-to-serial adapter. • Concentrator programming Kit 45-1046 (see About Programming and Diagnostic Cables for more information). • Network Configuration Manager.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration Concentrator Programming Kit The Programming Kit includes all the parts you need to configure the concentrator. Table 3-1.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration Table 3-1. Concentrator Programming Kit 45-1046 (continued) 26-1061 T/A, 120 VAC POWER ADAPTER CUBE, S3 IWR, 1000mA 1 Writing Utility Network Parameters to the Concentrator After the concentrator is successfully powered up, you can restore (or) configure the concentrator to the utility network parameters. Use the Network Configuration Manager application to complete this process.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration Concentrator Configuration Follow the steps for configuring the Concentrator: 1. Plug the concentrator programming cable into the left-most barrel connector on the concentrator. Figure 3 - 1. Concentrator with programming cable 2. Plug the serial cable labeled “Console” into the COM 1 port on the PC. Figure 3 - 2.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration 3. Navigate to Start | Accessories | Communications | Hyperterminal to launch Hyperterminal on your PC. You must launch Hyperterminal before powering the concentrator. Figure 3 - 3. Launch Hyperterminal 4. Connect power to the concentrator by inserting the power cable into the right barrel plug. Figure 3 - 4.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration 5. Name the session in Hyperterminal. Figure 3 - 5. Hyperterminal name session 6. Click the OK button. 7. Verify port settings and click the OK button • Bits per second: 9600 baud • Data bits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1 • Flow control: None. Figure 3 - 6. Set COM 1 Properties 8. Type ? to access the menu.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration 9. Type c for configuration. Figure 3 - 7. Type “c” For Configuration 10. Type s for set specific items. Figure 3 - 8. Type “s” to Set Specific Items 11. Reset values by typing the letter in Hyperterminal corresponding to the item, then updating the value. For more information, see Sample Survey Sheet. Update the following items: A. [d]*Gateway MCC DMS Net Address [1..4294967039;default=4294967038]: 100051 Input the assigned Concentrator ID here. B.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration E. [g]+Log manager's (and CTS's) DMS node address [1..65534;default=65534]: 152 Input the assigned Node ID. F. [h]+Event manager's DMS Net Address [1..4294967039;default=4294967039]: 20 Input the assigned Net ID again. G. [i]+Event manager's DMS node address [1..65534;default=65534]: 152 Input the assigned Node ID again. H. [m]*Minutes from GMT (0=GMT, 480=PST) [positive increments of 60] [720..720;default=480]: 420 Input the minutes from GMT. I.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration 19. Type q for quit. Figure 3 - 10. Type “q” For Quit 20. Type y for yes. Figure 3 - 11. Rebooting the concentrator via Hyperterminal 21. After the concentrator resets, close Hyperterminal. 22. Unplug the cable marked “Console” from COM 1. 23. Plug the Lan Protocol cable into COM 1. If you disconnect the power cables before the programming cable, the unit uses battery backup. This depletes the battery and can affect routing.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration Disabling Network Filtering With network filtering, you can configure the concentrator to accept all Cellnet packets, block certain packets, or allow only certain packets. When another Cellnet customer is nearby, set your network not to pick up the other utility’s one-way reads. 1. Connect to the host via Putty or a similar telnet client. Figure 3 - 12. Login using telnet client 2. Login as rdbms using password cellnet. Figure 3 - 13.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration 3. Use the command rcautil xxxx 1 to log into the concentrator with id xxxx. Example: rcautil 5002 1 Figure 3 - 14. Login to concentrator 4. After the screen displays “Remote console device CONNECTED”, press [Enter]. Figure 3 - 15. Open console menu remotely 5. Type the letter c. The EEPROM configuration menu displays.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration Figure 3 - 16.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration 6. Type the letter n. The system prompts for a name. Figure 3 - 17. Name prompt 7. Type 81 to access the network filtering menu and press [Enter]. Figure 3 - 18. Type 81 8. The default network filtering value is 1.To disable network filtering, type 0 and press [Enter] Figure 3 - 19.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration 9. Type [Esc]. The EEPROM configuration menu re-displays. Figure 3 - 20. Return to EEPROM menu 10. Type the letter q. The system prompts you to hot boot the concentrator. Figure 3 - 21. Hot boot prompt 11. To save changes, type y. The hot boot begins. Figure 3 - 22.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Field Configuration You have now successfully disabled network filtering in this concentrator. Repeat the steps for every concentrator in your network.
4 Concentrator Installation Antenna Mounting Options The concentrator requires three antennas to communicate with the endpoints and to relay information from the endpoint to the host application: • Two LAN antennas • One WAN antenna The LAN antennas mount on the side of the antenna bracket. The WAN communications antenna mounts on top of the enclosure or on the antenna bracket, or you can mount all three antennas remotely from the concentrator such as at the top of a utility pole or a building parapet.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Power Cable Preparation You can use the following AC power cable options with any Cellnet mounting kits. Cable part numbers are: Table 4-1.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Kit Part Numbers Different kinds of installs may require different mounting and install kits. The following table contains a list of part numbers (PN) by install type. This document details each kit in the appropriate install description. Table 4-2.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Concentrator Assembly Unless otherwise noted, all kits in this book are for the UtiliNet Phase II concentrator. Table 4-3.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Built-In RF Filter Kit If you would like to install a concentrator with the RF Filter kit already built in, the product number is 26-1162. Parts are the same as the regular concentrator, but this concentrator has an RF filter installed during manufacturing. 26-1315 Concentrators contain Series IV IWRs, and these units have the RF filter integrated into the IWR.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Wood Pole Mounting Kit In addition to your chosen concentrator assembly kit, you need a mounting kit. Table 4-5. 45-1048 KIT, MOUNTING,WOOD POLE, CONCENTRATOR Image Part Number Name Quant ity 101983-025 NUT, HEX, FLANGE 1/ 4-20UNC, SS 4 19-1013 CBL ASSY, REMOTE ANTENNA 2 22-0421 WASHER,1/4 FLAT,1/ 16 THK,SS 4 22-1071 BOLT, CARR., 1/4-20 UNC-2A X 4.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Wood Pole Installation Procedure . Figure 4 - 2.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Figure 4 - 3. Built-out wood mounted concentrator assembly illustration, view from top 1. Affix the mounting bracket (PN 28-1147) to the wood pole using two mounting bolts (D/A Bolts) with washer and nut or steel bands. (Hardware parts not included in kit.) 2. Attach the concentrator to the bracket, being aware to face the military connectors toward the pole. Using the four (4) carriage bolts, secure it with nuts and washers included in the kit. 3.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation 6. Attach the AC power cable to the concentrator. Use any of the approved power cable options. Metal Pole vertical Mount Installation The utility or municipality determines the final guidelines of where to install the concentrator. Know and follow the utility or municipality guidelines before installing the concentrator and antennas.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Table 4-6. 45-1050 KIT, MOUNTING, LIGHT POLE, CONCENTRATOR (continued) Image Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide Part Number Name Quantity 22-0421 WASHER,1/4 FLAT,1/16 THK,SS 8 22-0453 WASHER, 3/8 SPLIT LOCK, S S 2 22-0587 WSHR FLT, 3/8 INCH 1 INCHOD.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Table 4-6. 45-1050 KIT, MOUNTING, LIGHT POLE, CONCENTRATOR (continued) Image Part Number Name Quantity 28-1061 BRKT, MOUNTING, 3 TO 5 IN POLE, WANGATE S2 BLT3 2 Metal Pole Installation Procedure This section describes the light pole installation procedure. The photos in this section are for illustrative purposes only. In the field, mount brackets higher on the pole. Use the parts supplied in the kit. 1.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation 2. Attach the antenna light pole bracket (PN 28-1090) to the strap mount pole bracket. Torque to 200 in/lbs. Figure 4 - 5. Antenna light pole bracket attached to mounting bracket 3. Install the bulkhead connector (PN 16-0214). Torque to 100 in/lbs. Figure 4 - 6.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation 4. Connect the WAN antenna. Figure 4 - 7. Connecting the WAN antenna 5. Put the ground plane on the LAN antennas. Figure 4 - 8.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation 6. Connect the LAN antennas to the antenna light pole bracket. Torque to 90 in/lbs. Figure 4 - 9. Connecting a LAN antenna 7. Attach the RF cables to the WAN antenna. Figure 4 - 10.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation 8. Attach the right-angle end of the cable to the top of the LAN antennas. Figure 4 - 11. Attaching right-angle end of cable 9. With the mounting kit, affix the concentrator and two brackets sandwiched on the pole down from the light arm using the supplied hardware. Figure 4 - 12. Concentrator mounted 10. Attach the AC power cable to the concentrator using one of the power cable options. Leave slack in the cable to form a drip loop.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation TBD 22.15 16.25 TBD 10.48 4.90 (REF) Figure 4 - 13.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Streetlight Arm Horizontal Mount Installation The utility or municipality determines the final guidelines of where to install the concentrator. Know and follow the utility or municipality guidelines before installing the concentrator and antennas. Concentrator Streetlight Arm Mounting Kit In addition to your chosen concentrator assembly kit, you need a mounting kit. Table 4-7.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Table 4-7.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation Streetlight Arm Installation Procedure . Figure 4 - 14. Pole mounted concentrator assembly illustration Install the concentrator approximately 18" below the lowest portion on the light head arm. 1. Thread the four rods through the two included metal brackets. 2. Hold the concentrator on the front of the pole while threading the rods through the enclosure from the back of the pole. 3.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 4 - Concentrator Installation 7. Lock it into place by turning clockwise. 8. Re-install the photocell in the same manner. 9. Run the cable between the brackets and the concentrator enclosure. 10. Using the supplied UV rated tie wraps, secure the cable to the light head. 11. Connect the power plug to the bottom of the concentrator. If you need a longer cable, you can build one using one of the approved AC power cables and a photocell power adapter.
5 RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits You can retrofit a concentrator with an RF Filter anytime. This chapter outlines the parts and procedure to perform this task. It also outlines the battery replacement kit and procedure. Enable/Disable RF Filter When an optional RF filter has been included for reducing interference, the filter can be enabled or disabled in the field by qualified personnel using RadioShop 4.1. 1. Verify that the Router is highlighted on the Nodes Pane. 2. Right-click the Router ID.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits Retrofitting a Series III Concentrator with an RF Filter You can add an RF filter to a concentrator after you have installed it in the field. Use kit number 451053. Table 5-1.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits Performing an RF Filter Retrofit 1. Unbolt the base from the lid. Figure 5 - 2. RF Filter retrofit unbolt lid and base 2. Disconnect the battery cable from the power supply board. Figure 5 - 3. RF Filter retrofit remove gasket and battery cables 3. Disconnect the lid from the base by the hinges. 4. Remove and discard the gasket. 5. Disconnect the BLT power cable from the Motherboard PCBA. 6.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits 8. Remove the BLT/S3 Bracket from the base. Figure 5 - 4. RF Filter retrofit remove BLT bracket 9. Disconnect RF Cable to 'J5' connection from UtiliNet S3 PCBA. 10. Disconnect power supply/S3 Cable from 'J6' connector on UtiliNet S3 PCBA. Figure 5 - 5.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits 11. Remove UtiliNet S3 PCBA from BLT/S3 Bracket. Figure 5 - 6. RF Filter Retrofit 12. Secure the RF Filter (PN 01-1018) to the BLT/S3 Bracket (PN 28-1084), using screws (PN 221083). Torque screws to 5 ±.5 in-lbs. 13. Attach the RF Filter Cable Assembly (PN 19-1070) to the RF Filter (PN 01-1018). Torque to 7 +/-.5 in-lbs. Orient filter as shown below. Figure 5 - 7. Installing RF Filter 14.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits 15. Replace the labels as shown: Replace top labels Discard serial code labels About Battery Storage The ideal storage environment is normal room temperature or slightly below. Excess temperature shortens the battery life and accelerates self discharge. Charge batteries at least once per year or sooner if needed. The battery open circuit voltage should not be allowed to drop below 12V. Recycle or dispose of batteries properly.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits Replacement materials All parts required for battery replacement should already be present at the assembly site. To replace the battery, procure a battery pack replacement kit (PN 45-1058). Concentrator Battery Pack Replacement Kit Table 5-2.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits Replacing the Battery Pack 1. Remove all six bolts and hardware that hold the enclosure base to the enclosure lid. 2. Open the unit. Figure 5 - 8. Open unit 3. Disconnect the battery cable from the power supply board. Figure 5 - 9.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - RF Filter and Battery Replacement Kits 4. Remove all eight pan head screws and the battery pack. Figure 5 - 10. Sample Pan Head Screw Location 5. Place the new battery pack in the enclosure base and secure it with all eight pan head screws. 6. Torque the screws to 8 ±.5 in-lbs. 7. Connect the battery cable. 8. Replace enclosure gasket (PN 106555-000) with a new gasket. Do not re-use the old gasket. 9. Attach the enclosure lid to the enclosure base.
6 Performing System Upgrades What Are System Upgrades? There are three kinds of upgrades you can perform on a concentrator: • The concentrator firmware • The IWR radio firmware • The IWR radio DCW. Accessing a Concentrator for Programming There are two ways to access a concentrator for upgrading: • Over the air • Directly via cable (About Programming and Diagnostic Cables, for more information).
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Verifying the Concentrator and the Host Before sending large amounts of data over the network, verify communication with the concentrator. Also verify that the Cellnet host is up and running. Ping the concentrator via command line rtrping. Concentrator addresses used in the following instructions are samples only. Obtain your utility’s concentrator addresses from Customer Operations at ëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades 3. Type iscellnet. Figure 6 - 2. iscellnet screen shot If the ping is successful, the system returns the length of time it took to receive a response. If the ping is unsuccessful, the system indicates a time out condition. Hot-Booting a Concentrator Always perform a disconnect, followed by a hot boot, before any download operations. For a firmware upgrade to be successful, it must load on top of system variables set to their default values.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Downloading Firmware OTA The download client program offers several command line options you can use to manage the upgrade process. These options are listed in Table 6-1 on page 65. Mandatory download options include: -mccadd, -session, and -s (image file location). 1. Open a command window on your PC. 2. Use your administrative credentials to login as control user. 3. Browse to /usr/cellnet/bin. Figure 6 - 4. cd usr/cellnet/bin 4.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Download Application Concentrator ID Session ID image.bin file locations Figure 6 - 5. Launch OTA download program The following table lists all the options in the download program: Table 6-1. Download Command Line Switches Switch Description Mccad Mccad is the concentrator address . which requires a firmware upgrade. Example: utlICDownload -mccad 30000.1 [Args Reqd: 1 defaults: 0.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Table 6-1. Download Command Line Switches (continued) Switch Description -disconnect You need the disconnect session ID if the earlier download was terminated before completion. In this case, you must enter all the options of the download command and include the disconnect session ID. That should be the same session number that was terminated earlier.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Concentrator Verification Verify that the concentrator has booted up with the latest firmware. 1. Open a command window on your PC. 2. Use your administrative credentials to login as control user. 3. Type oms -op getattr -class mcc -mccad 30000.1 -attrnm fWRevision remote Bankcopy MCC The Concentrator can send image data from B to memory location A. The Concentrator must be running from location B to ensure the operation is successful.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Connecting to the Concentrator Via Cables Using a Router If you would like to be able to access the intranet from your PC while programming the concentrator, then set up the cables using a router. Use a router to perform this procedure. This procedure is not designed to work with a switch. It enables you to share one intranet connection with your PC and your concentrator simultaneously. Figure 6 - 6. Diagram of router cable setup 1.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades 8. Connect the AC power cable to the concentrator, and plug the other end into an outlet. Loading the Concentrator Firmware Via Cables Using a Router Hyperterminal automatically detects the concentrator. If it does not, close the Hyperterminal session, unplug the concentrator, and start again. 1. Assign the concentrator an IP address.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades A. When the Diagnostic Mode menu displays, type n to configure network parameters. Figure 6 - 8. Hyperterminal configure network parameters B. Type c for Change Network Parameters. Figure 6 - 9.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades C. Type y for Yes to go to the network to dynamically obtain an IP address. Figure 6 - 10. Hyperterminal obtain IP from network D. Press the Enter key to keep the default options: • Set IP Address? • Set Subnet.Mask? • Set Gateway IP Address? • Set NAC Address? • Set Ethernet Duplex Setting? Figure 6 - 11.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades E. Type q for Quit. Hyperterminal displays a message to let you know it is saving changes in memory. Figure 6 - 12. Hyperterminal quit Diagnostics F. Type b to Boot the concentrator. G. Type y for Yes to reset the system. Wait for the reset to complete. When Hyperterminal restarts, it displays new IP address. Note the IP address; you will need it for subsequent steps. 2. Copy the rom.bin and image.bin files to your c:\ drive before starting the update Fl
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades B. Type ftp, space, and then the IP address just assigned to your concentrator, in this example ftp 172.25.113.82. The command window connects to the CPU to update the rom.bin. Figure 6 - 13. C:\ prompt C. Type the user root then the Enter key. The user is case-sensitive. Figure 6 - 14. C:\ root D. Type password Netsilicon or password, then the Enter key.This password is casesensitive. E. Type bin, then the Enter key.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Figure 6 - 15. c:\ password F. Type put c:\rom.bin, then the Enter key C:\rom.bin Figure 6 - 16. .put C:\rom.bin If the bin files are located somewhere other than the C:\ drive, type the correct file path in this step.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades G. Type bye. Figure 6 - 17. C:\bye After a few seconds, Hyperterminal displays messages to confirm a successful restart. When you see the message “Ramlog Read Successful,” you can continue with the programming process. Figure 6 - 18. Ramlog read successful message 4. Boot to Diagnostics Mode by typing y for yes in the Hyperterminal window. 5. Update the image.bin file. A. Open a command prompt window, usually under Start | Programs | Accessories.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades B. Type ftp, space, and then the IP address just assigned to your concentrator, for example ftp 192.0.1.10. The command window connects to the CPU board to update the image.bin. Figure 6 - 19. C:\ prompt C. Type user root, then the Enter key.The user is case-sensitive. Figure 6 - 20. C:\root D. Type password Netsilicon or password, then the Enter key. This password is casesensitive. E. Type bin, then the Enter key.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades . Figure 6 - 21. C:\Netsilicon F. Type put c:\image.bin, then the Enter key. Figure 6 - 22. put C:\image.bin. If you saved the bin files somewhere other than the C:\ drive, then type the correct file path in this step.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades G. Type bye. Figure 6 - 23. C:\bye After a few seconds, Hyperterminal displays messages to confirm a successful restart. When you see the message “Ramlog Read Successful,” you can continue with the programming process. 6. Boot to Diagnostics Mode by typing y for yes in the Hyperterminal window. 7. When the command prompt displays a message to say the transfer is complete, type bye to reset the board. 8. Return to Hyperterminal.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades H. In the Diagnostics Menu, type n for Network Parameters Config Menu. Figure 6 - 25. Hyperterminal network configuration I. Type c for Change Network Parameters. Figure 6 - 26.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades J. Press the Enter key at N to specify a static IP. Figure 6 - 27. Hyperterminal no K. At the Subnet mask prompt, re-type the subnet indicated by Hyperterminal. Figure 6 - 28. Hyperterminal re-type subnet mask L. Press the Enter key for the rest of the default options: • Set IP Address? • Set Subnet.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades M. Set Ethernet Duplex Setting? Figure 6 - 29. Hyperterminal accept default network options N. Type q for Quit. Figure 6 - 30.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Testing the Concentrator Test the concentrator to verify that it has been programmed correctly. 1. Unplug the ethernet cable from the router. 2. In the Diagnostics menu, type b to reboot the concentrator system. Figure 6 - 31. Diagnostic Menu 3. Hyperterminal reboot If the Diagnostics Menu does not display, then start over again from the first step in this section. 4. Type y to Yes, reset the system.Wait for the system to boot into normal operation.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades 6. Verify the version number. Figure 6 - 33. Hyperterminal reboot 7. Unhook all the cables. Upgrading IWR Radio Firmware To perform these tasks you need: • Direct or OTA concentrator connection • RadioShop Specific instructions for updating the IWR firmware using RadioShop are in the RadioShop Getting Started Guide. Upgrading the Radio’s DCW A Device Control Word (DCW) is a program written in the UtiliNet programming language.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 6 - Performing System Upgrades Upgrade the concentrator’s DCW with Network Configuration Manager tool, via direct or OTA connection. 1. Open the Network Configuration Manager tool. 2. Connect to the concentrator’s radio. 3. Click the Load DCW button. 4. Select the DCW from the file list. 5. Click the Open button. 6. The DCW loads and a series of messages display along the status bar of the Network Configuration Manager window. 7.
7 Routers in Command Center Importing Routers into Command Center The following section describes the process of manually importing Routers into Command Center. The minimum data set required to successfully import the Router into Command Center includes: Wan ID, User ID, Installation Date, Installation Time, Installed Meter No, Installed Endpoint SN, and Service Time Zone. Generating the Import Installation File (IIF) The IIF is always required, even if using Router Auto Registration.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center CSV File Fields • UserID: 1 (Router default) • InstallationDate: Local Date (preferably collected by installer when operation performed). • InstallationTime: Local Time (preferably collected by installer when operation performed). • ChangeOutMeterNo: N/A • ChangeOutMeterkWh: N/A • InstalledMeterNo: ID assigned by the Network Engineers. • InstalledEndpointSN: Serial number of the Router in decimal.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center Time Zone In order to report readings time correctly, the router must be programmed with the appropriate time zone. This is achieved by sending commands to the router that indicates the time zone in which the endpoint is installed and whether Daylight Savings Time (DST) is observed in the given time zone. The meter installer should include the endpoint time zone in the Installation File.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center RF Network Settings The RF Network Settings establish organization level settings for outage wait values, time synchronization, etc. The RF Network Settings are a part of the endpoint configuration and may only be changed by Landis+Gyr technical support. Command Center Operation Router This function allows the user to remove a deployed router from service. The removed router can either be put back into inventory or archived. 1.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Routers in Command Center Figure 7 - 6. Remove Endpoint From Service 5. Enter Removed Electric Meter Information: A. Enter the Final kWh Reading (Optional) B. Enter the Final Reading Date (Optional) C. Enter Removed Endpoint Information. Select a reason for the removal from the drop down list box. D. Awaiting Redeployment. This option will transition the endpoint to Inventory status. E. Permanently Remove From Service. This option will archive the endpoint.
8 Troubleshooting This chapter lists common issues and steps to take to solve related problems. Contact Landis+Gyr Customer Operations at ëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã with questions. Verifying Configuration If the network does not discover a concentrator, verify that the correct Network ID and destination are programmed into the radio. If so, then verify that the radio can communicate with the TOP. The Network Configuration Manager application is required to perform these steps.
Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting Landis+Gyr communicate with the CPU. To configure the CPU so it can communicate with the DCW, complete the following steps: 1. Connect to the CPU using Hyperterm, and then select Y in the Boot screen to boot the unit into diagnostic mode. 2. Type C. The EEPROM Configuration menu is displayed for you to verify information. 3.
A Performance Product Specifications Table A-1. Product Specifications Element Description Concentrator Dimensions (excludes antennas) HxWxD 4.9"x11.82"x9.30" Antennas Three (3), one on top and two on the bottom. Typical antenna length is 17.5". Weight 12.5 Lbs.
Appendix A - Performance Landis+Gyr Table A-1. Product Specifications(Continued) Element Description Types of Data Available Consumption, TOU, Peak Demand, Interval Load Profile, Power Quality Critical Alarms Power Outage, Communication Loss Power Statistics Table A-2. Power Statistics Voltage In (Vac) Current In (Amps) Load Power In (W) 120 0.151 Battery charged/transmitting 12.75 240 0.086 Battery charged/transmitting 12.15 120 0.085 Battery charged/receive only 6.35 240 0.
Landis+Gyr Appendix A - Performance Table A-4. WAN Stats: EMI & Power/Control Susceptibility Element Description Electromagnetic Radiation FCC Class B, Part 15.247 Electromagnetic Susceptibility ANSI C37.90.2 Modified Surge Withstanding Capability ANSI C37.90.1 and ANSI C62.41 Electrostatic Discharge IEC 801.2 Table A-5. WAN Stats: Agency Approvals Element Description FCC Certified Part 15.
B Compliance FCC Class B This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
C Bench Testing The Concentrator Test Bench verifies the following critical functionality before deployment to the field. • WAN connectivity (DCW and UtiliNet radio configuration). • CPU configuration. • LAN transceiver status. Figure C.1 Cross Dock Test Setup The test setup consists of about 10 to 15 concentrators configured to work with the UtiliNet test network (Network ID 670).
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing Testing Concentrators The steps involved in the test process are explained below. 1. Configuration. Configure the concentrators in the test bench 24 hours before starting the test. 2. Verification. Perform the actual test verification procedure at least 24 hours (up to 48 hours) prior to the deployment. 3. Reconfiguration. Before the final deployment, reconfigure concentrators for the utility Network ID.
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing • No parity • 1 Stop bit • No flow control Check the concentrator via the console menu interface. There are three components: • WAN Health Check • CPU and Configuration Check • LAN Health Check WAN Health Check The WAN health is determined based on the TIME exchange between the CPU and the UtiliNet WAN Radio. WAN conditions and their interpretation are provided below. Ideal WAN Figure C.3 shows output under ideal conditions.
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing network in the cross dock is not operational. Check the test TOP application, the UtiliNet Radio connected to the test Take Out Point, UtiliNet antennas, etc. Figure C.4 Broken WAN Inoperable WAN This condition indicates that the communication between the UtiliNet Radio and the CPU is inoperable (or) the UtiliNet radio is not configured correctly. 1. Configure the UtiliNet radio into the cross-dock test network as described above. 2.
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing 1. From the Main Menu, go to the EEPROM configuration menu and verify the relevant EEPROM configuration parameters. 2. From the concentrator EEPROM Configuration Menu display the configuration. Scroll down the page that starts with “+Asap store&forward evt group size [0..65535;default=14]: 14". 3. Verify that the following highlighted parameters are set to 0. Figure C.6 CPU Configuration Check 4.
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - Bench Testing 3. Look into the ramlog contents for the message “Pfm: LAN transceiver is working.” This indicates that the LAN transceiver is functional and the CPU is able to configure the LAN transceiver. If there are any messages like “Pfm: LAN transceiver is broken”, then the LAN transceiver on this unit is not functional. If there is more than one instance of the above messages, then the LAN transceiver is being reset very frequently. Figure C.8 Ram Log Figure C.
D About Firmware The concentrator is an integrated unit consisting of • UtiliNet Series III Integrated WAN Radio (IWR) • BLT LAN Radio • ConnectCore 9C CPU module The ConnectCore 9C (CC9C) module is built on NetSilicon 32-bit NET+ARM technology. This is a fully integrated system-on-chip, which provides embedded networking connectivity and additional main processor performance and bandwidth to handle sophisticated embedded applications.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware application image. Both these images reside in the flash memory of the concentrator. The application image resides in a compressed form in the Flash memory. During the boot-up, these image files are loaded from the Flash memory into the RAM and executed in the RAM. The following sections describe the concentrator boot-up.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware and configuration mode. The details of this configuration are explained in Concentrator Diagnostics Mode. The following figure describes boot-up. Figure D.1 Boot Up Diagnostics Mode During the startup, the following question displays on the console: Boot up to Diagnostics Mode ...? (y/n)y If the input is 'y', the concentrator goes into diagnostics mode. The diagnostic mode has limited functionality. The WAN port and the LAN port are not activated in this mode.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware Network Parameters Configuration Menu Option 'n' from the “Diagnostics and Configuration” menu displays the “Network Parameters Configuration” menu, described in Figure D.3. In this menu, the TCP/IP network parameters are displayed by using option'd', and the network parameters are configured by using option 'c'. Figure D.3 Network Parameters Configuration Menu While configuring, the MAC Address should be set to the MAC address on the Connectcore processor board.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware The option 'm' runs all the tests. This option is provided for use during the manufacturing. At the end of this test, the EEPROM would be configured to default values (based on the user input). The details of the tests performed are described in Figure D.4. Figure D.5 Manufacturing tests in diagnostics mode Application Mode The application mode initializes the LAN, WAN and all the necessary device drivers for normal operation.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware TIME from UtiliNet Network The concentrator has a Real Time Clock (RTC). However, this clock is processor powered, and has no battery backup. Therefore, time is not remembered by the concentrator during resets. The concentrator waits for the time from the UtiliNet Radio. The RTC is programmed with the latest time from the concentrator.
Landis+Gyr Appendix D - About Firmware Impact of Boot-up on Data Storage The concentrator boot-up/reset impacts the data storage. The nature of the impact varies based on the type of the boot-up. There are three kinds of boot-up: • Cold Boot - DTT is cleaned up. ODE is cleaned up. The concentrator will not remember any endpoints. • Warm boot - DTT is intact. ODE is cleaned up. The concentrator remembers the endpoints it heard. However, there are no database objects corresponding to them.
E About Programming and Diagnostic Cables Landis+Gyr offers multiple cable options for performing system upgrades and configuration. The following table outlines tasks each cable can perform. Table E-1. Update Cables Cable LPP Console Ethernet 19-1185 Upload DCWs, Upload new firmware, and configure the UtiliNet radio inside the concentrator. Configure EEPROM settings in the concentrator CPU, which includes the Concentrator Net and Node ID (aka MCC Net and Node), Event Manager Net, and Node settings.
F Sample Survey Sheet A sample survey sheet appears below this paragraph. Your utility may use a different format. This illustration calls out fields to update via Hyperterminal during configuration. Concentrator ID Minutes from GMT Net ID Node ID Figure F - 1.
G Field Upgrade to DCW 1.16F This appendix contains information about upgrading Concentrator Gridstream radios that are within the field to DCW version 1.16F.
Appendix G - Field Upgrade to DCW 1.16F Landis+Gyr the neighborhood will be associated with the same System Controller as the Collector next door. If a utility is large enough to have a lot of System Controllers in use, then it is likely the change to a different Collector will result in a change to the System Controller. However, if the DCW completes the neighbor-query process in a timely-manner, the host will straighten the reassignment once it sees the Concentrator Registration Message.
H Power Cable Installation Power Connection and Termination Figure H - 1. Improper Power Termination If using the 105704-000, 105704-001, 105704-002, or 105704-003 cables, the end of the cable opposite the connector (the unterminated end) must be installed in a junction box or other suitable enclosure. These cables are not recommended for new installations. See Table 4-1 for suggested parts. The older version decorative light pole kits use 105704-002 cables.
Appendix H - Power Cable Installation Landis+Gyr Recommendations Water-Blocking Connections When 19-227X or 105627-00X cables are used, they do not have to be terminated inside a junction or disconnect box. Protect the wire junction with mastic tape (or some other method). In published examples, Collector cables are shown going through conduit. Conduit is not required for Concentrators.If a junction box is used, the entrance to the junction box should be through a clamp at the bottom of the junction box.
Appendix H - Power Cable Installation Landis+Gyr Non-Water-Blocking Connections When existing 105704-XXX cables are used, they must be terminated inside a junction or disconnect box. The inner wires cannot be exposed until the 105704-XXX cable enters the enclosure.
Landis+Gyr Appendix H - Power Cable Installation inside the box, connect the power leads to wires going to the mains per local practice. Connections to the mains must use UV-stable wiring. As long as the wire is UV-stable and rated for outdoor use, the wire model and manufacturer may be selected by the programs. Part number 18-1033 wire is acceptable and recommended. In published examples, Collector cables are shown going through conduit.
Glossary BSP Board Support Package C&I Commercial and Industrial meters; usually solid state meters with demand notes Concentrator Device that collects data and events from radio frequency local area network (RF LAN) devices for storage in the object database; communicates with the Collector (Take Out Point, or TOP) to forward the metering data. DCW A Device Control Word (DCW) is a not actually a word, but a program written in the UtiliNet programming language.
RAM Random Access Memory RIMS Retrofit Information Management System, an Oracle program managing the shop floor assembly and programming of modules, also stands for myriad of data tables. Exchanges information with OCDB. RPT Revenue Protection Technician, utility employee responsible for identifying and taking corrective action on theft of service cases.
Index Numerics 19200 baud 105 32-bit NS9360 processor 9600 baud 105 105 A AC power cable 30, 37, 43 Antenna Options 29 Appendix C Transmission Verification 93, 97 Application 110 Application Image Loading 106 Application Image Startup 106 Application Mode 109 Application Troubleshooting without TIME 110 B Bench Testing 91, 99, 105, 113 BLT LAN Radio 105 BSP 106 Bucket Truck 12 C DCW 84, 102 Device Tracking Table 110 Diagnostics Mode 107 Diagnostics Tests Menu 108 Drip Loop 30 DTT 110 E EEPROM 103, 109
Index Landis+Gyr Concentrator 32 Concentrator Metal Pole Mounting 37 Concentrator Phase II Battery Pack Replacement Concentrator Programming 16, 31 Light Pole Mounting 31 Metal Pole Mounting 31 Part Numbers 31 Wood Pole Mounting 31, 34 L LAN antenna 29, 36, 41, 43 LAN Health Check 103 Landis+Gyr Technical Support 9 M MCCTIME Helper DCW 17, 102 N Network Configuration Manager 17 Network ID 17, 100 Network Parameters Configuration Menu 108 O ODE database 110 Operations 61 P Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Landis+Gyr Index Timeline 12 Titles Glossary 123 Tool List 13 Troubleshooting 91 U UART 105 UtiliNet Series III Integrated WAN Radio 105 W WAN antenna 29, 36, 41–42 WAN Health Check 101 Network Concentrator User and Installation Guide 98-1013 Rev AF 128