Cooper Power Systems 2400B Users manual
EkaNet™ Har dwar e Manual
Document Number
10156
Revision 07
Eka Systems, Inc.
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Germantown, MD 20874
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
1.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
1.1.1 Product Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 1
1.2 Supporting Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
1.3 Version History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 - 2
2. ECR-2400 Node Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 1
2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
2.1.1 ECR-2400 Node Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 3
2.1.2 ECR-2400 Node Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 4
2.2 Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
2.2.1 What the Blinking Lights Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
2.2.1.1 The Green LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
2.2.1.2 The Red LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 5
2.3 ECR-2400 Node Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 - 6
3. Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 1
3.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 3
3.1.1 Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
3.1.2 Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
3.2 Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 5
3.2.1 What the Blinking Lights Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
3.2.1.1 The Green LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
3.2.1.2 The Red LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 6
3.3 Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 7
4. RESI-MON Node Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 1
4.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
4.1.1 RESI-MON Node Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 2
4.1.2 RESI-MON Node Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 3
4.2 Installation and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
4.2.1 What the Blinking Lights Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
4.2.1.1 The Green LED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
4.2.1.2 The Red LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 4
4.3 RESI-MON Node Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
5. EkaNet Pulse Node Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 1
5.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2
5.1.1 EkaNet Pulse Node Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 2
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5.2 EkaNet Indoor Pulse Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3
5.2.1 Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 3
5.2.2 Connection and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 4
5.3 EkaNet Outdoor Pulse Nodes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 5
5.3.1 Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 5
5.3.2 Connection and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 6
5.4 What the Blinking Lights Mean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
5.4.1 The Green LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
5.4.2 The Red LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 7
5.5 EkaNet Pulse Node Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 - 8
6. Gateway Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
6.1.1 EkaNet Gateway Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
6.2 Configuring the Gateway Using the Field Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 1
6.2.1 IP Config Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 2
6.2.2 User Config Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 3
6.2.3 NTP Config Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 5
6.3 The Compact Flash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 5
6.4 Installing an Indoor Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 6
6.5 Installing an Outdoor Gateway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 8
6.6 Verifying Gateway Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 11
6.7 Gateway Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 12
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List of Figures
Figure 1.1: The Architecture of the EkaNet Wireless Mesh Network System ............ 1 - 1
Figure 2.1: ECR-2400 Node .......................................................................................2 - 3
Figure 2.2: ECR-2400 Node Layout ........................................................................... 2 - 4
Figure 2.3: Eka Node Placement within a ECR-2400 Meter ...................................... 2 - 5
Figure 3.1: Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node - Top View .................................................... 3 - 3
Figure 3.2: Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node - Side View ................................................... 3 - 3
Figure 3.3: Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Layout ........................................................... 3 - 4
Figure 3.4: Eka Node Placement within an Alpha Meter ............................................ 3 - 5
Figure 4.1: RESI-MON Node ..................................................................................... 4 - 2
Figure 4.2: RESI-MON Node Layout .......................................................................... 4 - 3
Figure 5.1: Layout of EkaNet Pulse Node for Indoor Installations ............................. 5 - 3
Figure 5.2: EkaNet Indoor Wireless Pulse Node - Cover Removed .......................... 5 - 4
Figure 5.3: Layout of EkaNet Pulse Node for Outdoor Installations ...........................5 - 5
Figure 5.4: EkaNet Outdoor Wireless Pulse Node - Cover Removed ........................ 5 - 6
Figure 6.1: Gateway Maintenance IP Configuration .................................................. 6 - 2
Figure 6.2: Gateway Maintenance User Configuration .............................................. 6 - 3
Figure 6.3: Successful Update to User Information ................................................... 6 - 4
Figure 6.4: Gateway Maintenance NTP Configuration ............................................... 6 - 5
Figure 6.5: Indoor Gateway ........................................................................................ 6 - 6
Figure 6.6: Indoor Gateway - Power Connection ....................................................... 6 - 7
Figure 6.7: Indoor Gateway - Cover Removed .......................................................... 6 - 7
Figure 6.8: Weather Proof Outdoor EkaNet Gateway - Closed ................................. 6 - 8
Figure 6.9: Weather-Proof Outdoor Gateway - Latches ............................................. 6 - 9
Figure 6.10: Internal Components of an Outdoor Gateway ....................................... 6 - 10
Figure 6.11: Power Input Terminals on an Outdoor Gateway .................................... 6 - 11
List of Figures
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
1.1.1 Product Highlights
EkaNet™ Har dwar e Manual
This document describes the node and gateway hardware
components of an EkaNet wireless mesh network
EkaNet’s wireless mesh network consists of multiple nodes communicating via
a gateway with a server through either an IP connection or phone modem. In
this self-configuring, peer-to-peer, multi-hop network, data is intelligently routed
between nodes and gateways in the most efficient manner. Figure 1.1 shows
the components of an EkaNet wireless mesh network including those supplied
by the customer. This do cument describes the node and gateway hardwar e that
make up the EkaNet wireless mesh network.
Figure 1.1 The Architecture of the EkaNet Wireless Mesh Network System
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1.2 Supporting Documents
The following documents contain supporting details on the operation of your
EkaNet wireless mesh network:
1.3 Version History
• EkaNet System Description — describes the system features of
EkaNet’s wireless mesh network for embedded device networking
applications
• EkaNet Operations Manual — describes the procedures to plan,
deploy, and maintain your EkaNet wireless mesh network
• EkaNet Field Tool User Manual — describes the features and use of
the EkaNet Field tools
• Network Manager User Guide — describes the use of the Network
Manager software. Includes sizing, installation, and administration
information.
Revision
Number
01 September 2005 Initial Version - 10156
02 March 2006 Added RESI-MON Node (See “RESI-MON
03 May 2006 Updated Gateway section with instructions on
04 July 2006 Updated Radio Specifications (See “Radio
05 August 2006
Date Released Comment
Node Hardware” on page 4 - 1), Elster Node
(See “Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Hardware” on
page 3 - 1) sections.
gateway configuration (See “Configuring the
Gateway Using the Field Tool” on page 6 - 1).
Specifications” on page 2-6.) Add ed FCC
Warning (See “Warning” on page 4-1.)
• Updated Radio Specifications for ECR-2400
Node Hardware (See “Radio Specifications”
on page 2-6.)
• Updated Radio Specifications for Elster A3/
Alpha Plus Node Hardware (See “Radio
Specifications” on page 3-7.)
• Updated Radio Specifications for RESI-MON
Hardware (See “Radio Specifications” on
page 4-5.)
06 October 2006
07 January 2007
• Added EkaNet Pulse Node section (See
“EkaNet Pulse Node Hardware” on page 5-1.)
• Added instructions on RF exposure
compliance
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This document was prepared by:
Eka Systems, Inc.
Germantown, MD
© Eka Systems, Inc., 2006
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ECR-2400 Node Hardware
2. ECR-2400 Node Hardware
FCC Notice
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC Labeling requirements are
met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the OEM enclosure specifying the
appropriate EKA Systems FCC identifier for this product as well as the FCC Notice below.
Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
Warning
undesired operation.
Warning
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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ECR-2400 Node Hardware
To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this
transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons
and must not be co-located or operate in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
As such, the radio component of this device is intended only for OEM integrators under the
following two conditions:
Warning
1. The antenna must be installed such that 20 cm is maintained between the antenna and
2. The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna.
As long as the two conditions above are met, further transmitter testing will not be required.
However, the OEM integrator is still responsible for testing their end product for any additional
compliance requirements required with this module installed (e.g., digital device emissions, PC
peripheral requirements).
In the event that these conditions cannot be met (for example, co-location with another
transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID cannot
be used on the final product. In these circumstances, the OEM integrator will be responsible for
re-evaluating the end product (including the transmitter) and obtaining a separate FCC
authorization.
End Product Labeling
This transmitter module is authorized only for use in devices where the antenna may be
installed such that 20 cm may be maintained between the antenna and users (for example
access points, routers, wireless ASDL modems, certain laptop configurations, and similar
equipment). The final end product must be labeled in a visible area with the following:
“FCC ID: F9X2400B”.
users
The radio component is an integral part of the Eka module and cannot be removed.
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2.1 Overview
The ECR-2400 node is an under-the-glass board designed for installation in an
ECR-2400 meter. The node plugs into the meter and provides an easy and
reliable way to enable meters to automatically form a wireless mesh network.
This section describes the procedures to integrate an ECR-2400 node with a
ECR-2400 meter.
2.1.1 ECR-2400 Node Features
ECR-2400 nodes:
00140800001C
1400000018
FCC ID P9X2400b
Figure 2.1 ECR-2400 Node
• operate in the 2.4 GHz band
• fit “under the glass”
• performs automatic time synchronization
• provide real-time access to interval data
• contain local non-volatile data storage
• provide full wireless routing capability
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2.1.2 ECR-2400 Node Layout
Figure 2.2 below is a simple diagram of an ECR-2400 node. The primary
components of the node are:
• the meter interface connector - connects the node to the meter
• the AC power connection - supplies power to the node
• the node’s serial number - the node’s unique identifier
• LEDs - red and green lights displaying node’s operating status
Meter Interface
Connector
LED S tatus Light s
AC Power
Connector
00140800001C
1400000018
FCC ID P9X2400b
Bar C ode and l abel
cont ai n t he node’ s
radio address and
serial num ber .
These num bers are
also em bedded i n
the node’s software .
Antenna
Figure 2.2 ECR-2400 Node Layout
Each ECR-2400 node is uniquely identified with a serial number . This number is
displayed on the label and is contained on the bar code. In addition, the number
is also embedded in the node’s software. This serial number is the number
displayed on the Field Tool and Network Manager to identify the node.
During installation, it is important to note the Eka Serial Number and the serial
number of the meter in which it is installed in the event that the node and/or
meter require troubleshooting.
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2.2 Installation and Operation
Install the ECR-2400 node in the ECR-2400 meter as shown in Figure 2.3.
Front Face Plate
EC R-2400 Meter Board
EC R-2400 N ode
Antenna
AC Power
Connector
LED Stat us Light s
Meter Interface
Connector
Figure 2.3 Eka Node Placement within a ECR-2400 Meter
1. Connect the ECR-2400 Meter Board to the Meter Interface Connector on
the ECR-2400 Node.
2. Connect the AC power connector on the ECR-2400 node to the line and
neutral connectors on the base of the ECR-2400 meter.
As soon as the meter is installed and powered on, the ECR-2400 node will
begin operation.
2.2.1 What the Blinking Lights Mean
2.2.1.1 The Green LED
During the initial boot up the green LED may blink unevenly. However after 10
seconds the green LED should begin blinking at a steady r ate of 1/2 second on
and 1/2 second off. This is considered the node’s “heartbeat.” If the green light
fails to come on, is a solid green, or flashes at any other rate, the node has
malfunctioned and the node must be replaced.
2.2.1.2 The Red LED
During the initial boot up the red LED may blink unevenly. During system
operation the red LED will be a solid red whenever it is communicating with any
other Eka node. If the red light flashes continuously, the node has malfunctioned
and the node must be replaced.
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2.3 ECR-2400 Node Specifications
Application Specifications
Compatibility ECR-2400 Meter Serial Interface
Data storage Stores 1 month of data (1 channel @ 15 min. intervals)
Data Integrity Non-volatile data storage provides extra security in the
Advanced features Load profile, remote demand reset, remote connect/
Radio Specifications
Operating frequency 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz
Reliable data transmission Error detection, correction and retransmission
event of communication failure or power outage
disconnect capability
RF output power (Max) 20 dBm
Data rate 1 Mbps
Receiver sensitivity Sensitivity -80 dBm (@ 0.1% BER, +85°C)
Range (w/ omni antenna)
Outdoor > 400 m (1200 ft.)
Indoor 25 - 50 m (75 - 150 ft.)
Mode Frequency hopping spread spectrum
Interface Specifications
Meter manufacturer proprietary protocol
Mechanical
Weight: 45 g (1.6 oz.)
Dimensions: 97 x 80 x 33 mm.
7
/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/3 in.)
(3
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Network Specifications
No hard limitation on number of meters per Gateway (actual number of meters per
Gateway depends on network performance requirements)
Full peer-to-peer communication
Fully self-configuring
Automatic routing
No network address management required
Automatic network acquisition
Automatic time synchronization of all nodes in the network
128 bit authentication/encryption
Operating Conditions
Environmental -40°C to +70°C
5 - 95% non-condensing humidity
Power Supply Internal to meter
1 10 - 240 VAC
Power Consumption 0.6 Watt typical
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Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Hardware
3. Elster A3/Alpha Plus Node Hardware
FCC Notice
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must ensure that FCC Labeling requirements are
met. This includes a clearly visible label on the outside of the OEM enclosure specifying the
appropriate EKA Systems FCC identifier for this product as well as the FCC Notice below.
Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
Warning
undesired operation.
Warning
Warning
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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The installer of this radio equipment must ensure that the antenna is located or pointed such
that it does not emit RF field in excess of Health Canada limits for the general population;
consult Safety Code 6, obtainable from Health Canada's website www.hc-sc.gc.ca/rpb
.
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