Aclara I-210+c Smart Electricity Meter Owner’s Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Aclara
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Gridstream RF, Series 5, I210+c
Project FCC and IC
Compliance Manual
Rev AA
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Gridstream RF, Series 5, I210+c Integration Manual
Introduction
Gridstream RF, Series 5, I210+c is the model name for the Landisgyr+Gyr
communication module designed for the Aclara I-210+c meter. The module will be
referred to as the I210+c module in this document for short.
The I210+c module contains two radios, a Zigbee radio, and a Sub-GHz radio.
The Zigbee radio on the I210+c module is certified for modular approval.
The Sub-GHz radio is the S5-MCMO module. This radio complies with modular
approval by itself and has its own FCC and IC IDs. The S5-MCM0 is compatible
with Landis+Gyr Gridstream RF, Series 5 radios, operating in the unlicensed
sub-GHz frequency range of 902 – 928 MHz. The S5-MCM0 module comes as a
component on the reel, conforming to the LGA surface mount package, and is
intended to be placed on a host board using pick-n-place technologies.
Both the Zigbee and the Sub-GHz radios are RF shielded metal shields as shown
in the pictures below.
Figure 1. I210+c module, top side with shield lids removed
Figure 2. I210+c module, top side with shield lids installed
Figure 3. I210+c module, backside
PCB F trace antenna is designed as part of the I210+c host board for the Zigbee and SMMCM0 radios, see the picture below. Refer to the 24-2468 PCB design file for the specific dimensional details. Each transmitter is certified with the intended trace antenna on the host board.
Figure 4. Antennas
The I210+c module is designed to be mounted inside of the Aclara I-210+c meter forms specified in the table below, as the final host. The module is mounted inside of the meter as shown in the picture below. See Aclara 119379-INS document for interface specifications.
Figure 5. I210+c module installation view
Figure 6. I-210+c meter, final host for the communication module
Host and Radio Characteristics
The table below contains information on the final host and the radios.
| Category | Specification | Value or Range |
|---|---|---|
| Compatible Meters | Supported Meter Forms | Form |
| 1S | 120V | 100A |
240V
2S| 240V| 200A
320A
3S| 120V| 20A
240V
4S| 240V| 20A
12S| 120V| 200A
240V| 320A
25S| 120V| 200A
240V| 320A
Electrical
| Voltage| As listed above ±20%
Typical Burden (Rx at nominal voltage)| Less than 3.0 VA
900 MHz Radio (S5-MCM0)| Output Power| +27 dBm (500 mW) Max
Transmit Frequency| 902.2 – 927.8MHz
Communication Protocol| Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum
Receive Sensitivity| -103 dBm to – 113 dBm (9.6 kbps to 115.2 kbps)
Data Rates| 9.6 – 115.2 kbps
Modulation| 2-FSK and 2-GFSK
RF ZigBee| Output Power| +20 dBm max
Transmit Frequency| 2405-2475 MHz
Communication Protocol| ZigBee Protocol
Receive Sensitivity| -104 dBm typical
Environmental| Operating Temperature Range| -40 to +85C (undercover)
Humidity| 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Table 1. Host and radio characteristics
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- This device may not cause harmful interference, and
- This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
- Consult Landis+Gyr or an experienced radio technician for help.
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by Landis+Gyr could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Industry Canada (IC) Compliance Notice
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate
using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the
transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to
other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the
equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that
necessary for successful communication.
RF Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
FCC and IC Label Requirements
Label Requirement for the I210+c Module (host board)
There are two transmitters on the I210+c module, the onboard Zigbee radio, and
the S5-MCM0 module. Both are modular certified. The label requirement is as
follows.
A label placed on the I210+c module with the following information is required
for the S5MCMO. This is required because the S5-MCM0 does not come with an
FCC/IC label of its own. See location LBL5 in the figure below. The model name
is not required.
Contains FCC ID: R7PNG0R1S7
Contains IC: 5294A-NG0R1S7
A label with the following information is required for the Zigbee radio. See
location LBL4 in the figure below.
Model: Gridstream RF, Series 5, I210+c
FCC ID: R7PEG1R1X8
IC: 5294A-EG1R1X8
Figure 7. I210+c module FCC/IC labels
Label Requirement for the Final Host
In the final installation, a label with the following information must be
visible on the host. The model name/number is not required.
CONTAINS FCC ID: R7PNG0R1S7
CONTAINS IC: 5294A-NG0R1S
CONTAINS FCC ID: R7PEG1R1X8
CONTAINS IC: 5294A-EG1R1X8
In the case of the Aclara I-210+c meter, the label design is as shown in the figure below. This label will be shipped as part of the I210+c module kit. The label should be placed on the outside of the meter where it will be visible and readable.
Figure 8. I-210+c meter label
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