Gyr
Bulletin Number: 20031201 Rev A
S4e-UtiliNet User Manual
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Safety Warnings
The following safety precautions must be observed during all phases of operation, service, and repair of this device.
Failure to comply with these precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in these instructions violates safety
standards of design, manufacture, and the intended use of the metering instrument. Gyr Inc assumes no liability
for the customer's failure to comply with these requirements.
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Warning: Any work on, or near, energized meters, meter sockets, or other metering equipment can present a
danger of electrical shock. All work on this product should be performed only by qualified electricians and
metering specialists in accordance with local utility safety practices, utility requirements and procedures outlined
in Chapter 14 of The Handbook for Electricity Metering (9th edition). The information contained within this
manual is intended to be an aid to qualified metering personnel. It is not intended to replace the extensive
training necessary to handle metering equipment in a safe manner.
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Remove the meter from service prior to installing the antenna isolation kit and/or remote external
antennas.
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Be aware that dangerous voltages exist at several points within the meter when this product is installed on a
meter socket.
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Always disconnect power before meter disassembly, soldering, or replacing components.
The S4e meter is connected directly to line potential. Due to the possibility of the potential lines being reversed, points
accessible with the cover off may be at line voltage.
LINE POTENTIAL IS PRESENT ON THE INCOMING CONNECTORS ON THE MEASUREMENT BOARD
INCLUDING THE BATTERY CONNECTOR.
The connectors have full-length insulators crimped onto each connector, which are shielded by the housing. However,
pulling the connector loose will expose the battery terminals, which may be at line potential. The option board is
connected directly to the main board and may be at a high potential. A Mylar shield prevents touching the option board.
Removing the Mylar shield exposes line voltage. The above warning label affixed to the meter frame identifies hazards in
the meter.
Failure to follow all instructions may result in an unsafe product that could cause injury or death
CAUTION:
DO NOT OPERATE METER WITHOUT ANTENNA ATTACHED.
OPERATION WITHOUT ANTENNA MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE
TO THE UTILINET MODULE.
