ITRON OpenWay OWR-1000-001, Installation Manual

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Introduction
Itron's OpenWay® 2.4ZR-IPP (Itron Private Profile) Range Extender is installed when data
is not being exchanged between an OpenWay CENTRON® electric meter and a 2.4GZ
OpenWay Gas Module. If both the CENTRON meter and the gas module are working
properly, there may be radio frequency (RF) signal constraints preventing the meter and the
module from communicating with one another. RF signal constraints may be caused by
physical barriers between the components or there may be too great a distance between the
meter and the gas module. The range extender is strategically placed between the meter and
the gas module, providing an extension to the gas module's RF range that enables data flow.
Note The 2.4ZR-IPP Range Extender is not a signal amplifier.
The range extender is small and easy to install. Its electronic components, radio antenna,
and group of A-cell batteries are all enclosed in a translucent, polycarbonate weather-proof
casing that is mounted and secured to a stationary object with two screws. The batteries are
designed to last for the life of the product and do not need replacing.
DRAFT OpenWay Installation Guide 1