October 2010
IL42-5014B
Elster
Raleigh, North Carolina USA
+1 800 338 5251 (US toll free)
+1 905 634 4895 (Canada)
[email protected]
www.elster.com
EA_Gatekeeper firmware version 6
Upgrade/RMA installation instructions
General
WARNING
!
Do not disassemble the EA_Gatekeeper enclosure, service the gatekeeper unit, or service the components inside the unit
with power present. Use authorized utility procedures to install and service equipment. Dangerous voltages are present.
Equipment damage, personal injury, and death can result if safety precautions are not followed.
The leaflet contains instructions for installing the electronic assembly for the gatekeeper firmware version 6 in the following
EA_Gatekeeper models.
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EA_Gatekeeper with an AC power supply and battery backup
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EA_Gatekeeper with an AC power supply only
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EA_Gatekeeper with a solar power supply
In addition, this leaflet contains each model may use one of the following communication options:
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Ethernet
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Cellular modem
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Telephone (POTS/PSTN) modem
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RS-232
Unpacking the upgrade kit
Visually inspect all parts for any damage during shipment, contacting Elster as appropriate.
NOTICE
The upgrade kit contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). When installing, servicing, or
removing components, connect to ground with a wrist strap and follow safe ESD procedures. Failure to properly ground
both you and the electronic devices, or failure to follow safe ESD procedures to avoid ESD, can result in equipment damage.
There is an upgrade kit for each communication option supported by the different EA_Gatekeeper models.