Mueller Cellular Node Installation
Manual
Mueller Systems
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Proprietary
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A LTE PCB antenna is located in the upper housing to provide RF communication.
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A single D cell long life Lithium battery is located in the lower housing which
provides power for register interrogation and data transmission for a calculated
battery life of up to 10 years.
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There are no customer serviceable parts inside the Mueller Cellular Node housing.
Batteries are not replaceable.
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The electronic design utilizes the latest RF microchip technology which
increases reliability when compared to older RF designs.
3. Installation
Mueller Cellular Node modules support two mounting options, either mounting to a
½”
PVC pipe for pit set installations or affixed to the side of a building. Pit set
installations require no drilled holes through the lid and are mounted beneath the
polymer meter box lid for security and ease of installation on PVC pipe. Surface
mounts are easily accomplished with the integral mounting brackets and two screws
(not included).
3.1 Pit Set Installation
Please note that meters or registers should
never
be carried while supported only
by the AMR transmitter or wiring.
Tools Required: Length of
½”
PVC pipe for pit depth, hammer
1.
PVC pipe should be cut to the proper length and installed deep
enough in the floor of each meter box that subsequent flooding
will not allow the stake and Mueller Cellular Node to change
position. The Mueller Cellular Node includes a
½”
female PVC
pipe fitting for easy pit installation.
2.
For maximum radio performance, once installed, the top
of the transmitter should be located approximately
½”
inch
below the pit lid in the center of the meter box to maximize RF
performance.
3.
Once the PVC stake is installed, the Mueller Cellular Node
should be pushed down onto the stake by hand until the
interference fit engages securely. Two solid stops are molded
into the PVC Installation Slot to prevent the wire from
being pinched when installed.
Never hammer Mueller Cellular Node onto the stake
since this may result
in damage to the electronic components inside the unit.
4.
Always mount the Mueller Cellular Node in a vertical orientation, with the
antenna compartment on top and the battery compartment on the bottom.
