FCC ID: EO9OW3 Automatic Meter Reading pole-top router device

OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Technical Communications knowledge to shape your future Identification OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide 7 November 2018 TDC-7086-000 Copyright 2018 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is being provided subject to the condition that (i) it be held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it will be used only for the purposes described herein. Any third party that is given access to this information shall be similarly bound in writing. Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc. All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Suggestions For more information about Itron or Itron products, see www.itron.com. 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Contents Chapter 1 Overview.............................................................................................1 Regulatory Compliance........................................................................................................................................ 1 Chapter 2 Installation Kits.................................................................................. 5 CAM3 Installation Kit............................................................................................................................................ 5 RF Filter Kit........................................................................................................................................................... 5 External Antennas.................................................................................................................................................5 915 MHz 5.5 dBi External Antenna Kit.......................................................................................................5 915 MHz 8.15 dBi External Antenna Kit.....................................................................................................6 Remote-Mount High-Gain (8.15 dBi) 915 MHz Antenna for CGR/CAM3.................................................. 6 915 MHz Antenna Specifications........................................................................................................7 Chapter 3 CAM3 Installation for RF-Only Applications................................... 9 Disconnecting CGR Power................................................................................................................................... 9 Installing the CAM3 for RF-Only Applications.................................................................................................... 12 Chapter 4 ACTD Application Installation........................................................ 15 Chapter 5 External Antenna Installation......................................................... 17 External Antenna Only........................................................................................................................................ 17 Disconnecting the CGR Cables............................................................................................................... 18 Unmounting the CGR...............................................................................................................................21 Removing the CGR Mounting Bracket.....................................................................................................21 Installing the CGR Mounting Bracket.......................................................................................................22 Installing the CGR.................................................................................................................................... 23 Reconnecting the CGR Cables................................................................................................................ 24 Assembling the Antenna.......................................................................................................................... 26 External Antenna with RF Filter...........................................................................................................................28 Disconnecting the CGR Cables............................................................................................................... 30 Unmounting the CGR...............................................................................................................................33 Removing the CGR Mounting Bracket.....................................................................................................33 Installing the RF Filter Mounting Bracket.................................................................................................34 Installing the CGR Mounting Bracket.......................................................................................................35 Installing the CGR.................................................................................................................................... 36 Connecting the RF Filter Cables.............................................................................................................. 37 Reconnecting the CGR Cables................................................................................................................ 38 Assembling the Antenna.......................................................................................................................... 40 Lightning Arrestor............................................................................................................................................... 42 Weatherproofing the RF Connections.................................................................................................................43 Chapter 6 Field Replacement...........................................................................46 Requirements......................................................................................................................................................46 Uninstalling the Existing CAM.............................................................................................................................46 Opening the CGR.....................................................................................................................................47 OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential iii Door Sensor...................................................................................................................................... 47 Connecting to the CGR............................................................................................................................48 Confirming the CAM Slot Location.......................................................................................................... 50 Powering Down the CAM.........................................................................................................................51 Verifying the CAM Location......................................................................................................................51 Removing the CAM.................................................................................................................................. 52 Installing the New CAM3.................................................................................................................................... 53 Powering Up the CAM3........................................................................................................................... 53 Confirming the CAM3 Status................................................................................................................... 54 Ending the CGR PuTTY Connection........................................................................................................ 55 Closing the CGR...................................................................................................................................... 55 OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential iv Chapter 1 Overview This document provides the procedure necessary to install the CGR ACT Module 3 (CAM3) in the 1000 Series Cisco Connected Grid Router (CGR). In addition to the physical installation of the Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT) module, a procedure for loading the ACTD application into the CGR Guest Operating System (GOS) is also provided. The ACTD application serves as a communication gateway between the CGR operating system (IOS) and the CAM3. A procedure for the installation of an external antenna is also included. An external antenna is required to ensure optimal radio performance when the CGR is deployed in a star configuration for battery-powered-device

(BPD) deployments. This document is intended for field installers who are familiar with the CGR, its function, and operation. The information in this document is complementary to the base CGR installation procedures and addresses the addition of the CAM3/ACTD and the external star network antenna. For further information about the base CGR installation, refer to the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide. Regulatory Compliance Labeling The following information appears on labels on the exterior of the CGR. FCC ID: LDKALTMT0556 IC: 2461B-ALTMT0556 Model: CGR1240 Contains:

FCC ID: EO9OW3 IC: 864A-OW3 Model: OW3 Model Name: CAM3 FCC ID: N7NMC7355 IC: 2417C-MC7355 Model: MC7354 The following information may also appear on an exterior label:

"This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation."

OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 1 Overview FCC Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation. This device must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) from all persons to be compliant with regulatory RF exposure. USA FCC Part 15, Class B 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. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Caution: To ensure system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified without the express approval of Itron. Per FCC rules, unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) Compliance This device contains license-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canadas license-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 2 Overview appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. Lappareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage. 2. Lappareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. Under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Innovation, Science and Economic Development 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. Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour l'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas l'intensit ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante. The radio transmitter (IC: 864A-OW3) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to operate with the antenna types listed previously with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each antenna type indicated. Antenna types not included in this list, having a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for that type, are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 864A-OW3) est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessus et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l'impdance requise pour chaque type d'antenne. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, ou dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. RF Exposure (FCC/ISED) This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between this devices radiators and your body. These transmitters must not be co-

located or operating in conjunction with any other antennas or transmitters, that are not part of the CGR Host router and CAM3 module. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations dfinies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis une distance minimale de 20 cm entre les radiateurs de l'appareil et votre corps. dautres antennes ou metteurs ne faisant pas partie du routeur hte CGR et du module CAM3. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 3 Overview Professional Installation These antennas are intended for professional installation by the integrator. The OEM integrator is still responsible for the FCC compliance requirement of the end product, which integrates this antenna. Modification and Repairs To ensure FCC compliance and system performance, this device, antenna and/or coaxial assembly shall not be changed or modified without the express written approval of Itron. Any unauthorized modification will void the users authority to operate the equipment. DANGER: This device contains no user serviceable parts. Attempts to repair this device by unauthorized personnel may subject the person to shock hazard if removal of protected covers is attempted. Unauthorized repair will void the warranty and/or maintenance contract with your company. Electromagnetic Compatibility Caution: Use only approved accessories with this equipment. All cables must be high quality, shielded, and correctly terminated. Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these use instructions may void the authority's authorization to operate the equipment. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 4 Chapter 2 Installation Kits This section lists the installation kits available to aid installation. Notice: In accordance with FCC rules, unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these use instructions could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Only authorized Itron personnel may open the ERT Gateway. Unauthorized access or modifications to the ERT Gateway will void the warranty. CAM3 Installation Kit The following items are included in the CAM3 installation kit:

1 CGR ACT module 1 Regulatory label RF Filter Kit The following items are included in the RF Filter installation kit:

Mounting bracket CGR to RF Filter cable RF Filter Lightning arrestor External Antennas This equipment has been designed and approved per FCC rules to operate with these CAM antennas. The required antenna impedance is 50. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain were chosen so that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than that permitted for successful communication. Caution: Antennas not approved by Itron are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Installing the CAM with an unapproved antenna will void the product warranty and can void the user's authority to operate this equipment. 915 MHz 5.5 dBi External Antenna Kit The following items are included in the External Antenna installation kit (KIT-0049-001):

915 MHz 5.5 dBi gain antenna Antenna mounting kit:

Remote mount adapter OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 5 Installation Kits Antenna holder Mounting bracket 6-inch bolts (4) 1-inch bolts (2) Flat washers (6) Split washers (6) Nuts (6) Pipe clamp hangers (2) Silicone seal Anti-seize lubricant Caution: Do not install a 5.5 dBi antenna directly on the CGR/CAM3. Antenna installation directly on the CGR/CAM3 will compromise mechanical integrity and will not meet the compliance requirements. 915 MHz 8.15 dBi External Antenna Kit The following items are included in the External Antenna installation kit (KIT-0018-007):

915 MHz 8.15 dBi gain antenna Antenna mounting kit:

Thermal ring Lightning Arrestor Mounting bracket (BAM1005) Caution: Do not install an 8.15 dBi antenna directly on the CGR/CAM3. Antenna installation directly on the CGR/CAM3 will compromise mechanical integrity and will not meet the compliance requirement for a loss of 3.0 dB between the CAM3 and the 8.15 dBi antenna. Remote-Mount High-Gain (8.15 dBi) 915 MHz Antenna for CGR/CAM3 The following coax specification table lists several options for coaxial cable that can be used with the remote-mount high-gain 915 MHz antenna. When a high-gain antenna is installed for the CAM3, follow the FCC set limits for the maximum transmit power of the CAM3. To meet these limits, CAM3 with FCC ID number EO9OW3 must have a minimum of 3.0 dB of loss between the CGR and the antenna. Allow 0.1 dB loss for each connector. If required, you may use a 1 dB attenuator (similar to the Pasternack PE7002-1) to attain the desired power at the antenna. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 6 Caution: Do not install an 8.15 dBi antenna directly on the CGR with a CAM3. Antenna installation directly on the CGR will compromise mechanical integrity and will not meet the compliance requirement for a loss of 3 dB between the CGR and the 8.15 dBi antenna. Installation Kits Coax Specification 0120 ft. Standard black jacket cable Optional fire retardant cable Cable diameter

(nominal) Cable weight (lb./ft.) Minimum bend radius Cable attenuation @

915 MHz AVA5-50 AVA5RK-50 in. 0.33 10 in.

~1.2 dB/100 ft. Total Coaxial Length 121200 ft. (high-gain antenna only) AVA6-50 201250 ft. (high-gain antenna only) AVA7-50 AVA6RK-50 AVA7RK-50 1 in. 1 in. 0.46 8 in.

~0.84 dB/100 ft. 0.70 15 in.

~0.70 dB/100 ft. 915 MHz Antenna Specifications This following table provides the specifications for the supported 915 MHz antennas. The CAM3 is designed to operate with the antennas listed here. Antennas not listed here are strictly prohibited for use with the ERT Gateway. The required antenna impedance is 50. Specification 915 MHz Antenna Itron part number KIT-0049-001 KIT-0073-001 KIT-0018-007 Cisco ANT-MP2-I-

OUT-M Frequency range Maximum gain Horizontal beamwidth Impedance Termination Overall length Radome diameter Power rating Lightning protection Mounting arm length Weight (w/o clamps) Maximum wind speed 902-928 MHz 902928 MHz 902928 MHz 698960 MHz 5.15 dBi 5.5 dBi 8.15 dBi 2.8 dBi Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Omnidirectional 50 ohms Type N Male 50 ohms Type N Male 18.8"

1" OD 50W 18.8"

1" OD 50W 50 ohms Type N Male 65"

1.31" OD 100W Direct ground Direct ground Direct ground 50 ohms MCX jack 3.04 1.61" OD 10W n/a n/a 1 lb. 160 mph n/a 0.7 lbs. 160 mph

~8 in. 3 lbs. 125 mph Direct mounted 0.2 lbs. 165 mph OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 7 Installation Kits Specification 915 MHz Antenna Itron part number KIT-0049-001 KIT-0073-001 KIT-0018-007 Cisco ANT-MP2-I-

OUT-M n/a Wind load @ rated wind speed Note: To reduce potential radio interference to other users, select an antenna type with gain such that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (EIRP) is not more than permitted for successful communication. 57 lbs. n/a n/a OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 8 Chapter 3 CAM3 Installation for RF-Only Applications The following procedures apply to CAM3 installations for RF mesh applications only. Disconnecting CGR Power 1. Disable the power at the circuit or power supply to which the router AC power cable is connected. 2. Disconnect the router AC power cable from the AC power connector on the base of the router enclosure. Callout Number 1 Description CGR power cable 3. Loosen the six captive bolts that secure the hinged CGR door using the sequence shown below and swing the door fully open. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 9 CAM3 Installation for RF-Only Applications Note: The CGR door features an environmental seal that protects the unit against environmental elements when the door is closed. This seal creates pressure, which can cause the door to open suddenly when the last bolt is loosened. The chassis hardware features a pressure-sensitive alarm switch that detects the opening and closing of the router door and alerts the CGNMS/FND operator to a potential security breach. When the switch detects that the door has been opened or closed, it sends an event message to the router, which is stored in the router log file. 4. Disable the Backup-Battery Unit (BBU) by disconnecting the BBU Harness Cable. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 10 Callout Number 1 CAM3 Installation for RF-Only Applications Description Backup-Battery Connector Note: For routers using Cisco IOS, you must disable the BBU by using the IOS CLI and then disconnecting the BBU harness cable. You can only disable the BBU by terminal or console access on routers using Cisco CG-OS. 5. Check the SYS LED. To confirm that the router is powered off, verify that the SYS LED is off. The SYS LED is on the bottom exterior of the router enclosure. Callout Number 1 Description System LED OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 11 CAM3 Installation for RF-Only Applications Installing the CAM3 for RF-Only Applications Callout Number 1 2 3 Description Slot #5 identifier label CAM3 CAM3 retaining screws 1. Locate slot #5 by the slot identifier label inside the CGR. 2. Loosen the two captive screws on the blank cover over slot #5 and remove the cover. Use either a #2 Phillips or a 9/32" flat-blade screwdriver. 3. Insert the CAM3 into slot #5 of the CGR. Ensure that the CAM3 is oriented so that the connectors on the rear of the CAM3 are aligned with those in the slot #5. Gently press the CAM3 until its card-edge connector is firmly seated into the connector in the CGR. 4. Tighten the retaining screws on the front of the CAM3, securing the module in place. Use either a #2 Phillips or a 9/32" flat-blade screwdriver. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 12 CAM3 Installation for RF-Only Applications Callout Number 1 2 3 Description Antenna cable connection WPAN antenna External antenna connector 5. Secure the black antenna wire from the appropriate antenna to the bottom antenna connector on the front of the CAM3. Note: The CGR is shipped with two antenna connection options: the WPAN antenna and an external mounted antenna. Internal antenna cables are provided for both options. You must select the internal antenna cable that connects to the antenna (WPAN or external remote mounted) being used for this installation and connect it to the antenna connection on the CAM3. 6. Ensure that the antenna cable is routed so that it does not interfere with door closure. Use a single plastic cable tie to secure the antenna cable to the tie loop on the front of the CAM3. 7. Close the door and secure it by tightening the six captive bolts using the sequence shown below. Use a torque of 67 foot-pounds when tightening the bolts. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 13 CAM3 Installation for RF-Only Applications 8. Affix the regulatory label (included in the CAM3 installation kit) to the door of the CGR, as shown in the following image. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 14 Chapter 4 ACTD Application Installation This procedure assumes that the CGR is properly installed and configured. The ACTD application serves as a communication gateway between the CGR and the IOS and the CAM3. This procedure also assumes that the user has a basic understanding of networking such as setup and use of SCP servers and how to find IP addresses. For further information about setting up the CGR refer to Cisco CGR1000 IOx Application Development Cook Book . 1. Log on to the CGR. 2. Enable GOS within CGR.

#Enable access to GOS conf t line 1/4 transport input all end copy r s 3. Log on to the GOS via the console using the same IP address that you use to create an SSH connection to the IOS. Telnet into port 2070 to access the GOS. Note: At this point you will have two sessions open: one from the IOS and one from the GOS. 4. Get hostname, IPv4, and IPv6 addresses from the IOS session.

(OK) OW2-FAR### show iox host list Host Name IPV4 Address IPV6 Address IOX Client Version

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<gos-hostname>,<gos-ipv4>,gos-ipv6>

0.1

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5. Enable the SSH on the GOS from the IOS. OW2-FAR### IOX host exec enablessh <gos-hostname>

6. Reset the password. iox host exec "resetpw itron" OW2-FAR###-GOS-1 7. Set up an SCP server on the same network as the CGR. 8. Ensure that your computer has access to the SCP server. 9. Get the current IPv4 address. 10. Ping your IP address to ensure network connectivity. OW2-FAR### ping <IPv4 address>

11. Transfer the ACTD image to CGR flash. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 15 ACTD Application Installation copy flash:<filename> scp://root@<GOS-IPv4>//software/downloads/

<filename>

12. Get the IPv4 address of the GOS. show iox host list 13. Transfer the ACTD image from flash to the GOS. copy flash: <filename>

OW2-FAR### scp://<root ip address>/<pathname>/<gos-hostname> flash:

14. Install ACTD. iox application install <filename> <ipv6 address>

15. Start ACTD. OW2-FAR### iox application start actd 16. Verify that the application is running. show iox application list OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 16 Chapter 5 External Antenna Installation An external antenna is required to ensure optimal radio performance when the CGR is deployed in a Star configuration for battery powered device (BPD) deployments. Standard height external antennas are mounted directly above the CGR (35 feet above the CGR). External antennas can be mounted at an extended height above the CGR. This chapter describes two processes for external antenna installation:

External Antenna Only External Antenna with RF Filter Note: The requirement for the RF Filter is dependent on the geographic territory where the CGR is installed and used. The RF Filter is not required for North American deployments. External Antenna Only This section describes the installation of an external antenna in territories where an RF Filter is not required. Placement Antenna placement is one of the most important factors in determining overall system performance. Careful consideration must be given to proper antenna placement. Follow these general guidelines when determining the ideal location for a remote-mounted external antenna:

Mount the antenna vertically. Mount the antenna in a location where there is a clear, unobstructed, 360-degree view of the horizon. The antenna receives and transmits in all directions. Objects such as building walls, nearby metal surfaces, or other obstructions might interfere with the proper operation of the antenna. Do not mount the antenna on a rooftop where nearby buildings are higher than the installation location. Do not mount the antenna near existing RF radiating antennas. If existing RF radiators are nearby, the horizontal separation distance must be a minimum of 30 meters and/or three meters of vertical separation. In instances where nearby RF radiators are present, conduct an inter-modulation interference study to evaluate the potential for interference and any effects it may have on system performance. Consult your Itron systems engineer for more information. Height is preferred for optimal performance. Itron recommends installing the antenna no higher than 30 meters. A side arm antenna installation must be done if the antenna is mounted where it does not have an unobstructed 360-degree view. Refer to the following guidelines for a side arm antenna installation:

OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 17 External Antenna Installation The minimum standoff distance is 60 centimeters, where the interfering structural members are 10 centimeters or less in diameter and spaced more than two meters apart. For structural members between 10 and 25 centimeters in diameter, use a sliding scale of 0.6 to 1.5 meters (for example, a 60-centimeter standoff at 10-centimeter diameter to a 150-centimeter standoff at 25-centimeter member diameter). Disconnecting the CGR Cables 1. Disconnect the power source from the CGR and remove the power cable. Callout Number 1 Description CGR power cable 2. Check the SYS LED. To confirm that the router is powered off, verify that the SYS LED is off. The SYS LED is on the bottom exterior of the router enclosure. If the SYS LED is still on, the BBU must be disconnected after the CGR door is opened. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 18 Callout Number 1 External Antenna Installation Description System LED 3. Loosen the six captive bolts that secure the hinged CGR door using the sequence shown below and swing the door fully open. Note: The CGR door features an environmental seal that protects the unit against environmental elements when the door is closed. This seal creates pressure, which can cause the door to open suddenly when the last bolt is loosened. The chassis hardware features a pressure-sensitive alarm switch that detects the opening and closing of the router door and alerts the CGNMS/FND operator to a potential security breach. When the switch detects that the door has been opened or closed, it sends an event message to the router, which is stored in the router log file. 4. Disable the Backup-Battery Unit (BBU) by disconnecting the BBU Harness Cable. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 19 External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 Description Backup-Battery Connector Note: For routers using Cisco IOS, you must disable the BBU by using the IOS CLI and then disconnecting the BBU harness cable. You can only disable the BBU by terminal or console access on routers using Cisco CG-OS. 5. Remove the two screws from the ground lug and disconnect the ground cable from the CGR. Callout Number 1 2 Description Ground lug CGR 6 AWG ground cable OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 20 Unmounting the CGR External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 2 Description Mounting bolt to be loosened Mounting bolts to be completely removed 1. Loosen the top front hex head bolt on each side, but do not completely remove. 2. Remove the two rear and lower front hex head bolts on each side of the CGR mounting bracket. Removing the CGR Mounting Bracket OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 21 External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 2 Description Hex head mounting bolts Center stud with self-locking hex nut 1. Remove the four hex head bolts and set aside. Longer bolts are required to accommodate the coupler unit bracket and are provided in the ACT Coupler unit installation kit. 2. Loosen the center self-locking hex nut to allow the bracket to slide upward and off the center stud. Installing the CGR Mounting Bracket Callout Number 1 2 3 Description Alignment slots 4 Hex head mounting bolts (8mm x 25mm) supplied with the installation kit Center stud with self-locking hex nut 1. Insert the four 8mm x 25mm mounting screws supplied with the installation kit into the threaded holes in the base mounting plate. Do not tighten bolts until all are started. Note: The four alignment slots in the mounting brackets allow the CGR unit to be rotated either clockwise or counterclockwise for alignment purposes. Inserting the mounting bolts as shown allow the unit to rotate counterclockwise. Inserting all four bolts in the holes at the other end of the slot allows the unit to be rotated clockwise. 2. Adjust the alignment of the CGR to the desired orientation and tighten the four mounting bolts and the hex nut on the center stud. Use a torque of 67 foot-pounds when tightening the bolts and nut. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 22 Installing the CGR External Antenna Installation 1. Mount the CGR to the mounting bracket by sliding the mounting bolt in the top front position on each side of the CGR into the corresponding slot on the mounting bracket. Callout Number 1 2 Description Mounting bolt not completely removed Mounting bolts to be completely removed 2. Insert the remaining three bolts on each side of the CGR into their respective places. Note: Insert all mounting bolts on each side before securing tightly. 3. Tighten all mounting bolts. Use a torque of 67 foot-pounds when tightening the bolts. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 23 External Antenna Installation Reconnecting the CGR Cables Callout Number 1 2 Description Ground Lug CGR 6 AWG ground cable 1. Re-insert the two screws to the ground lug and re-connect the ground cable to the CGR. Callout Number 1 Description CGR power cable OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 24 2. Re-connect the power source to the CGR and connect the power cable. External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 Description Backup-Battery Connector 3. Reconnect the Backup-Battery Unit (BBU) by connecting the BBU Harness Cable. Note: For routers using Cisco IOS, you must disable the BBU by using the IOS CLI and then disconnecting the BBU harness cable. You can only disable the BBU by terminal or console access on routers using Cisco CG-OS. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 25 External Antenna Installation 4. Check the SYS LED. To confirm that the router is powered on, verify that the SYS LED is on. The SYS LED is on the bottom exterior of the router enclosure. Assembling the Antenna 1. Remove the black rubber bumper from the end of the antenna. 2. Slide the silicone seal over the base of the antenna. 3. Screw the antenna base into the top of the remote mount adapter plate. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 26 External Antenna Installation 4. Push the silicone seal down over the top of the remote mount adapter plate. 5. Slide the antenna holder over the silicone seal. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 27 External Antenna Installation 6. Make sure the antenna holder and the adapter plate are flush on all sides. See the following illustrations. 7. Attach the antenna to the mounting bracket. a) Push the 1-inch bolt through the antenna holder, the remote mount adapter plate, and the mounting bracket. b) Place the flat washer on the bolt. c) Place the split washer on the bolt. d) Add a drop of anti-seize lubricant to the nut and attach the nut to the bolt. 8. Replace the black rubber bumper on the end of the antenna. External Antenna with RF Filter This section describes installing the RF Filter to an existing pole-mounted CGR application that uses the external antenna option. To install the CGR, refer to the CGR installation procedure in the Cisco 1240 Connected Grid Router Hardware Installation Guide. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 28 External Antenna Installation An external antenna is required to ensure optimal radio performance when the CGR is deployed in a Star configuration for battery powered device (BPD) deployments. Standard height external antennas are mounted directly above the CGR (35 feet above the CGR) and connected to the RF Filter with an external RF cable. External antennas can be mounted at an extended height above the CGR. The coax RF cable from the RF Filter to the antenna will be locally sourced to the required length needed for specific antenna mounting locations (" superflex is recommended for runs less than 35 feet). The following illustration indicates how the external antenna and RF filter are connected to a CGR. Placement Antenna placement is one of the most important factors in determining overall system performance. Careful consideration must be given to proper antenna placement. Follow these general guidelines when determining the ideal location for a remote-mounted external antenna:

Mount the antenna vertically. Mount the antenna in a location where there is a clear, unobstructed, 360-degree view of the horizon. The antenna receives and transmits in all directions. Objects like building walls, nearby metal surfaces, or other obstructions might interfere with the proper operation of the antenna. Do not mount the antenna on a rooftop where nearby buildings are higher than the installation location. Do not mount the antenna near existing RF radiating antennas. If existing RF radiators are nearby, the horizontal separation distance to the radiator must be a minimum of 30 meters and/or three meters of vertical separation. In instances where nearby RF radiators are present, conduct an inter-modulation interference study to evaluate the potential for OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 29 External Antenna Installation interference and any effects it may have on system performance. Consult your Itron systems engineer for more information. Height is preferred for optimal performance. Itron recommends installing the antenna no higher than 30 meters. Caution: Do not install a 5.5 dBi antenna directly on the CGR/CAM3. Antenna installation directly on the CGR/CAM3 will compromise mechanical integrity and will not meet the compliance requirements. Caution: Do not install an 8.15 dBi antenna directly on the CGR/CAM3. Antenna installation directly on the CGR/CAM3 will compromise mechanical integrity and will not meet the compliance requirement for a loss of 3.0 dB between the CAM3 and the 8.15 dBi antenna. A side arm antenna installation must be done if the antenna is mounted where it does not have an unobstructed 360-degree view. Refer to the following guidelines for a side arm antenna installation:

The minimum standoff distance is 60 centimeters, where the interfering structural members are 10 centimeters or less in diameter and spaced more than two meters apart. For structural members between 10 and 25 centimeters in diameter, use a sliding scale of 0.6 to 1.5 meters. (For example, a 60-centimeter standoff at 10-centimeter diameter to a 150-centimeter standoff at 25-centimeter member diameter.) Disconnecting the CGR Cables 1. Disconnect the power source from the CGR and remove the power cable. Callout Number 1 Description CGR power cable OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 30 External Antenna Installation 2. Check the SYS LED. To confirm that the router is powered off, verify that the SYS LED is off. The SYS LED is on the bottom exterior of the router enclosure. If the SYS LED is still on, the BBU must be disconnected after the CGR door is opened. Callout Number 1 Description System LED 3. Loosen the six captive bolts that secure the hinged CGR door using the sequence shown below and swing the door fully open. Note: The CGR door features an environmental seal that protects the unit against environmental elements when the door is closed. This seal creates pressure, which can cause the door to open suddenly when the last bolt is loosened. The chassis hardware features a pressure-sensitive alarm switch that detects the opening and closing of the router door and alerts the CGNMS/FND operator to a potential security breach. When the switch detects that the door has been opened or closed, it sends an event message to the router, which is stored in the router log file. 4. Disable the Backup-Battery Unit (BBU) by disconnecting the BBU Harness Cable. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 31 External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 Description Backup-Battery Connector Note: For routers using Cisco IOS, you must disable the BBU by using the IOS CLI and then disconnecting the BBU harness cable. You can only disable the BBU by terminal or console access on routers using Cisco CG-OS. 5. Remove the two screws from the ground lug and disconnect the ground cable from the CGR. Callout Number 1 2 Description Ground lug CGR 6 AWG ground cable OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 32 Unmounting the CGR External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 2 Description Mounting bolt to be loosened Mounting bolts to be completely removed 1. Loosen the top front hex head bolt on each side, but do not completely remove. 2. Remove the two rear and lower front hex head bolts on each side of the CGR mounting bracket. Removing the CGR Mounting Bracket OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 33 External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 2 Description Hex head mounting bolts Center stud with self-locking hex nut 1. Remove the four hex head bolts and set aside. Longer bolts are required to accommodate the coupler unit bracket and are provided in the ACT Coupler unit installation kit. 2. Loosen the center self-locking hex nut to allow the bracket to slide upward and off the center stud. Installing the RF Filter Mounting Bracket Callout Number 1 Description Center stud with self-locking hex nut Slide the RF filter mounting bracket keyhole slot over the center stud on the pole mount base plate. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 34 Installing the CGR Mounting Bracket External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 2 3 Description Alignment slots 4 Hex head mounting bolts (8mm x 25mm) supplied with the installation kit Center stud with self-locking hex nut 1. Position the RF Filter mounting bracket over the center stud and slide down behind hex nut. 2. Insert the four 8mm x 25mm mounting screws supplied with the installation kit into the threaded holes in the base mounting plate. Do not tighten bolts until all are started. Note: The four alignment slots in the mounting brackets allow the CGR and the filter unit to be rotated either clockwise or counterclockwise for alignment purposes. Inserting the mounting bolts as shown allow the unit to rotate counterclockwise. Inserting all four bolts in the holes at the other end of the slot allows the unit to be rotated clockwise. 3. Adjust the alignment of the CGR and RF Filter to the desired orientation and tighten the four mounting bolts and the hex nut on the center stud. Use a torque of 67 foot-pounds when tightening the bolts and nut. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 35 External Antenna Installation Installing the CGR 1. Mount the CGR to the mounting bracket by sliding the mounting bolt in the top front position on each side of the CGR into the corresponding slot on the mounting bracket. Callout Number 1 2 Description Mounting bolt not completely removed Mounting bolts to be completely removed 2. Insert the remaining three bolts on each side of the CGR into their respective places. Note: Insert all mounting bolts on each side before securing tightly. 3. Tighten all mounting bolts. Use a torque of 67 foot-pounds when tightening the bolts. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 36 Connecting the RF Filter Cables External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 2 Description Pre-installed N connector CGR to RF Filter cable 1. Connect the CGR-RF Filter cable to the pre-installed N connector on the bottom of the CGR. Callout Number 1 Description CGR to RF Filter cable 2. Connect the CGR-RF Filter cable to the pre-installed N connector on the bottom of the RF Filter. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 37 External Antenna Installation Reconnecting the CGR Cables Callout Number 1 2 Description Ground Lug CGR 6 AWG ground cable 1. Re-insert the two screws to the ground lug and re-connect the ground cable to the CGR. Callout Number 1 Description CGR power cable OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 38 2. Re-connect the power source to the CGR and connect the power cable. External Antenna Installation Callout Number 1 Description Backup-Battery Connector 3. Reconnect the Backup-Battery Unit (BBU) by connecting the BBU Harness Cable. Note: For routers using Cisco IOS, you must disable the BBU by using the IOS CLI and then disconnecting the BBU harness cable. You can only disable the BBU by terminal or console access on routers using Cisco CG-OS. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 39 External Antenna Installation 4. Check the SYS LED. To confirm that the router is powered on, verify that the SYS LED is on. The SYS LED is on the bottom exterior of the router enclosure. Assembling the Antenna 1. Remove the black rubber bumper from the end of the antenna. 2. Slide the silicone seal over the base of the antenna. 3. Screw the antenna base into the top of the remote mount adapter plate. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 40 External Antenna Installation 4. Push the silicone seal down over the top of the remote mount adapter plate. 5. Slide the antenna holder over the silicone seal. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 41 External Antenna Installation 6. Make sure the antenna holder and the adapter plate are flush on all sides. See the following illustrations. 7. Attach the antenna to the mounting bracket. a) Push the 1-inch bolt through the antenna holder, the remote mount adapter plate, and the mounting bracket. b) Place the flat washer on the bolt. c) Place the split washer on the bolt. d) Add a drop of anti-seize lubricant to the nut and attach the nut to the bolt. 8. Replace the black rubber bumper on the end of the antenna. Lightning Arrestor When using an external remote antenna, install a lightning arrestor to protect the equipment in the event of a lightning strike. The lightning arrestor is fitted between the coaxial antenna cable and the CGR (or the RF Filter, if applicable). The protected end of the arrestor OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 42 connects to the N-connector on the CGR (or RF Filter). The surge end of the arrestor is connected to the antenna cable. The arrestor is also furnished with a ground lug. Caution: The lightning arrestor must be connected to an earth-ground. External Antenna Installation Weatherproofing the RF Connections 1. Wrap vinyl electrical tape around the connection, starting at the filter and moving up the cable as shown in the following illustration. The vinyl electrical tape provides a foundation for the butyl rubber sealant, making it easier to disconnect the cable. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 43 External Antenna Installation 2. Wrap the vinyl electrical tape up the coaxial cable, overlapping each wrap as shown in the following illustration. 3. Ensure that the tape fully covers the cable strain relief. 4. Wrap a layer of butyl rubber sealant over the vinyl electrical tape. 5. Ensure that the butyl rubber extends past the vinyl electrical tape and onto the cable jacket. 6. Overlap the butyl rubber so that no gap exists. The butyl rubber will self-vulcanize over time and the seam will disappear. 7. Wrap vinyl electrical tape around the butyl rubber, starting at the filter and moving up as you did in step 1. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 44 External Antenna Installation 8. Continue wrapping the vinyl electrical tape in a spiral back down to the filter. You should now have two layers of vinyl electrical tape covering the butyl rubber. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 45 Chapter 6 Field Replacement This chapter covers the procedures necessary for successfully replacing an existing CAM module with a new CAM3 module:

Using PuTTY to access the CGR console command line Identifying the current CAM slot location and status Powering down the CAM Removing the CAM Installing the new CAM3 Powering up the new CAM3 Checking the new CAM3 status Saving the current CGR CAM configuration Important: In some geographic territories, such as North America (NAM), the RF Filter is not needed with a CAM3 module and may be removed if it is already installed for an earlier CAM module. In this case, the external antenna can be installed without the filter, but it should NOT be connected directly to the CGR. Requirements The following items are required for successful CAM3 field replacement as described in this chapter:

-inch (13-mm) socket wrench to loosen the router chassis door bolts Laptop with USB port running PuTTY or similar terminal application Note: Go to the PuTTY website to download the latest version of the application: https://

www.putty.org/. Credentials for CGR access New CAM3 Note: The CAM3 ships in an anti-static shipping bag. Do not remove the CAM3 from the anti-static shipping bag until it is ready to be placed into the CGR. Save the anti-static shipping bag for the removed CAM. Available CGNMS/FND operator (utility office or Itron Managed Services) to verify CAM3 operation CGR communications port access Cisco DB9RJ45 serial cable and USB-to-serial adapter cable Uninstalling the Existing CAM This section covers the procedures necessary uninstalling and removing an existing CAM module prior to installing a new CAM3 module. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 46 Opening the CGR Use a -inch (13-mm) socket wrench to loosen all six captive bolts that secure the hinged CGR door using the sequence shown below. Use a torque of 34 foot-pounds when loosening the bolts. The captive bolts cannot be removed from the door. Field Replacement Note: The CGR door features an environmental seal that protects the unit against environmental elements when the door is closed. This seal creates pressure, which can cause the door to open suddenly when the last bolt is loosened. Door Sensor The chassis hardware features a pressure-sensitive alarm switch that detects the opening and closing of the router door and alerts the CGNMS/FND operator to a potential security breach. When the switch detects that the door has been opened or closed, it sends an event message to the router. The event message is stored in the router log file. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 47 Field Replacement Connecting to the CGR 1. Remove the -inch (13mm) console port access plug. The console port access plug (1) is located on the back of the CGR as shown. 2. Connect the USB to serial adapter to the laptop. 3. Plug the blue Cisco cable end into the CGR's RJ45 port, located behind the -inch

(13mm) access plug. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 48 Field Replacement 4. Open Windows Device Manager and locate the Prolific USB to Serial adapter and assigned com port. 5. Open a new PuTTY session and perform the following steps:

a) In the Serial line field, enter the comm port (for example, COM22). b) Set the port Speed to 9600. c) For Connection type, select Serial. d) Click Open. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 49 Field Replacement Confirming the CAM Slot Location After PuTTY connects to the CGR, a console terminal appears. If you don't see a terminal prompt, press Enter until the terminal prompt appears. If you still do not get a prompt, exit PuTTY and switch to a new baud rate. Make sure that the cable is attached and undamaged. Note: In the example described here, the CAM is located in Slot #4. If your CAM is located in Slot #5, the same procedure applies. In this case, use Slot #5. 1. Type enable at the prompt. 2. Type the console password and press Enter. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 50 Note: The password for every CGR is different. The password does not appear on the screen as you enter it. 3. Type show module. 4. Confirm that the Itron CAM module location is shown (for example, CGR1000 Third Party Module). In the example above, Mod 4 is Slot #4. Under Status, ok indicates that the device is powered and active. Field Replacement Powering Down the CAM Note: In the example described here, the CAM is located in Slot #4. If your CAM is located in Slot #5, the same procedure applies. In this case, use Slot #5. 1. Type conf t (configuration terminal). The prompt changes to (config). 2. Type hw power 4 (in this example, the CAM is located in Slot #4). 3. Type do show module. 4. If successful, the Status indicates powered-dn (powered down). Note:

If it is not showing powered down, verify that (config) shows in the prompt. If not, re-enter conf t. Once (config) is shown in the prompt, issue the hw power 4 command a second time. Verify that the Status is powered-dn with another do show module command. Verifying the CAM Location After the CAM is powered down, use the following procedure to check the hardware components. Note: In the example described here, the CAM is located in Slot #4. If your CAM is located in Slot #5, the same procedure applies. In this case, use Slot #5. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 51 Field Replacement 1. Locate the slot used for the CAM as found using PuTTY above. 2. Verify the slot is occupied by the Itron CAM. Visual identification cues are as follows:

1. Has two small coaxial connectors labeled A1 and A2. Note: only one coaxial connector (A1) is used in North America. 2. Has a PLC port labeled P3. 3. Has a mini USB connector next to A1. Removing the CAM Note: In the example described here, the CAM is located in Slot #4. If your CAM is located in Slot #5, the same procedure applies. In this case, use Slot #5. Once visually verified, the CAM may be removed from the CGR chassis. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 52 1. Remove the new CAM3 from its anti-static bag and place the old CAM in the anti-static bag. 2. Remove the coaxial cable from port A1. 3. Remove the two Phillips screws securing the CAM module to the CGR chassis. 4. Pull up and out on the module handles to slide the module out of the CGR chassis on mounting rails. Field Replacement Installing the New CAM3 1. Insert the new CAM3 into the same slot that the old CAM was removed from. Lightly push down on the CAM3 module's handles. You may need to vertically rock the module into place for it to fully seat. Caution: Do not force the CAM3 module into place. 2. Replace the two Phillips screws, securing the CAM3 module to the CGR chassis. 3. Replace the coaxial cable onto port A1. Powering Up the CAM3 The CGR will automatically log out the user after 1015 minutes of inactivity. While replacing the CAM, the CGR may have automatically logged you out. Log back on to the CGR and return to the (config) user prompt, as described in Confirming the CAM Slot Location on page 50. Note: In the example described here, the CAM is located in Slot #4. If your CAM is located in Slot #5, the same procedure applies. In this case, use Slot #5. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 53 Field Replacement 1. At the config prompt, enter hw-module poweroff 4 (for Slot #4). Note: If the CAM3 is located in Slot #5, enter hw-module poweroff 5. 2. At the config prompt, enter do show module. 3. Verify that the new Status indicates powered-dn. Confirming the CAM3 Status 1. At the config prompt, enter no hw-module poweroff 4 (for Slot #4). Note: If the CAM3 is located in Slot #5, enter no hw-module poweroff 5. 2. At the config prompt, enter do show module. 3. Verify that the new Status indicates ok. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 54 Ending the CGR PuTTY Connection Field Replacement 1. At the config prompt, enter end to return to the original command prompt. 2. Enter copy r s at the prompt. 3. When prompted for Destination filename [startup-config], press Enter. 4. Type exit at the prompt. 5. Call your local FND/CGNMS operator to confirm CAM3 operation. When operation is confirmed, you can unplug the console cable. Closing the CGR 1. Replace the -inch (13mm) console port plug. 2. Close the door and secure it by tightening the six captive bolts using the sequence shown below. Use a torque of 67 foot-pounds when tightening the bolts. OpenWay Riva CAM3 Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential 55

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MESH Installation Guide ITRON INSTALLATION GUIDE January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 1 of 84 IRM-STARandIRM-MESHInstallationGuide January03,2024 LDI-0362REV001 Copyright2024ItronInc.Allrightsreserved. Confidentiality Notice ConfidentialinformationofItronInc.,providedundernondisclosureobligations.Theinformation containedhereinisproprietaryandconfidentialandisbeingprovidedsubjecttotheconditionthat(i) itbeheldinconfidenceexcepttotheextentrequiredotherwisebylawand(ii)itwillbeusedonlyfor thepurposesdescribedherein.Anythirdpartythatisgivenaccesstothisinformationshallbe similarlyboundinwriting. Trademark Notice ItronandtheItronlogoaretrademarksofItronInc.,registeredintheUnitedStatesandother countriesandregions. Allotherproductnamesandlogosinthisdocumentationareusedforidentificationpurposesonly andmaybetrademarksorregisteredtrademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies. FormoreinformationaboutItronorItronproducts,gotowww.itron.com FormoreinformationaboutItrontrademarks,gotoitron.com/na/legal/trademarks Forproducthelp,contactItronTechnicalSupportServices. Contact Email:support@itron.com ItronCustomerCenter: customer.itron.com Productsanddocumentation:products.itron.com ItronTechnicalSupportNorthAmerica:1-877-487-6602 Forregionaltechnicalsupport,gotowww.itron.comandselectyourcountryandlanguage. Forsuggestions,questions,orotherfeedbackconcerningItronproductdocumentation,contactus at:ItronDocumentation@itron.com January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 2 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide Contents Table of Contents IRM-STARandIRM-MESHInstallationGuide TableofContents New in this Document 1 Introduction AboutThisGuide IR8140InternetworkOperatingSystemExtendedEdition(IOSXE)Compatibility RelatedProductDocumentation RegulatoryCompliance LabelingforUSAandCanada FCCCompliance USAFCCPart15,ClassB CanadaISED(Innovation,ScienceandEconomicDevelopment)Compliance RFExposure(FCC/ISED) ProfessionalInstallation ModificationandRepairs ElectromagneticCompatibility 2 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Overview OpenWayRivaCommunicationSystemOverview 3 Accessories IRM-MESHAccessories IRM-STARAccessories AntennasandAntennaKits PoleMountingInstallation TowerMountingInstallation AntennaSupportedSpecifications 915MHz5.5dBiRemoteAntennaKit 915MHz8.15dBiHighGainRemoteAntennaKit 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation RequirementsandMaterials OrderofInstallation DisconnectingPowertotheIR8140 IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHSlotPowerDownonIR8140 RemovingtheIR8140fromthePole 1 3 5 6 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 11 11 11 12 13 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 22 24 24 24 25 28 29 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron Inc. Page 3 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide Contents RemovingtheBlankCover InstallingtheIRM-STARandIRM-MESH ReinstallingtheIR8140BackonthePole InstallingtheRemoteAntenna PlacementGuidelinesforRemoteAntenna RemoteAntennaConnections&theLightningArrestor AssemblingandAttachingtheAntenna AssemblingtheRemoteAntenna AttachingtheRemoteAntennatotheIR8140MountingBracket WeatherproofingtheRFConnections ReinstallingthePowerandGroundtotheIR8140 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field RequirementsandMaterials RemovinganExistingIRM-MESH/IRM-STAR InstallingtheNewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH ChangingtheIPv6PrefixAddressoftheIR8140 UpdatingtheDataRateandNetworkSecurityforIRM-STAR UpdatingtheDataRateandNetworkSecurityforIRM-MESH A Specifications B RF Filter Installation PlacementGuidelinesforRemoteAntenna ConnectingaRFFilter AustraliaApplications C Replacing the Alignment Guide Pin and Lock Washer Glossary Index 31 32 38 40 41 42 44 44 47 48 51 55 55 56 62 65 66 67 68 70 71 72 74 75 80 82 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron Inc. Page 4 of 84 New in this Document Revision Date Description REV001 January3,2024 IntroductionChapter-UpdatedaCautionregardingEthernetcables. SeeIntroductiononpage6. AccessoriesChapter-Updatedanumberofsectionsrelatedtothe antennasandantennakits.SeeAntennasandAntennaKitsonpage 19. StarandMeshDeploymentInstallationChapter-UpdatedaCaution regardingEthernetcables.SeeStarandMeshDeployment Installationonpage24. REV000 July13,2023 Newdocument. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 5 of 84 1 Introduction Thisguideprovidesinformationabout:StarandMeshdeploymentinstallation,Radio Frequency(RF)installation,replacinganexistingIndustrialRouterModule(IRM)witha newIndustrialRouterModuleSTAR(IRM-STAR),andIndustrialRouterModuleMESH

(IRM-MESH)inthefieldandRFFilterinstallation.Thisguideisdesignedforfieldinstallers whoarefamiliarwiththeCiscoIndustrialRouter(IR8140),itsfunction,anditsoperation. About This Guide ThisguideprovidesthestepstoinstalltwoIRMdevices:theIRM-STARandtheIRM-

MESH.ThemajordifferencebetweenthemistheIRM-STARisforaStardeploymentand theIRM-MESHisforaMeshdeployment. TheIR8140actsastheroot-nodewithinthenetwork,routingpacketsandinformationfrom metersorgriddevicesbetweentheAdaptiveCommunicationTechnology(ACT)network andtheheadend(OWOC-CM). IRM-STAR-InstallsintotheCiscoIR8140.TheIRM-STARisforStardeploymentsand usesalocalorremoteantenna. IRM-MESH-InstallsintotheCiscoIR8140.TheIRM-MESHisforMeshdeployments andusestheWPANantenna. IR8140 Internetwork Operating System Extended Edition

(IOS XE) Compatibility EnsureyouarerunningthecorrectIOSXEversion,andcorrectACTDversiononyour IR8140. Important!Fornewinstallations,ensureyouarerunningIOSXEversion17.9.03,orhigheron yourIR8140. Important!TheIR8140requiresACTDversion5.0.1orhighertooperate. FordetailedinformationabouthowtoupgradeyourIOSversion,SeeOpenWay Riva IR8140 IOS Upgrade Guide. Theguideisdividedintothefollowingtopics:

Introductiononpage6 IRM-STARandIRM-MESHOverviewonpage13 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 6 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 1 Introduction Accessoriesonpage19 StarandMeshDeploymentInstallationonpage24 ReplacinganExistingIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHwithaNewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHinthe Fieldonpage55 Specificationsonpage68 RFFilterInstallationonpage70 ReplacingtheAlignmentGuidePinandLockWasheronpage75 Related Product Documentation Thefollowingdocumentsmayalsobeusefultoreaders.Thesedocumentsandotherscan beaccessedandviewedonCustomerCenter(https://products.itron.com). Table 1 Productrelateddocumentation Document Name Part Number Link CiscoCatalyst8140HeavyDutySeriesRouter N/A CiscoCatalystIR8100HeavyDuty InstallationGuide-CiscoCatalystIR8140HRouter SeriesRouters HardwareDescriptionandSpecifications CiscoCatalyst8140HeavyDutySeriesRouterSoftware ConfigurationGuide-Overview CiscoCatalyst8140HeavyDutySeriesRouterSoftware ConfigurationGuide-ConfiguringCiscoResilientMesh andtheWPANModule CiscoCatalyst8140HeavyDutySeriesRouterSoftware ConfigurationGuide-BatteryBackupUnit(BBU) CiscoCatalyst8140HeavyDutySeriesRouterSoftware ConfigurationGuide-Troubleshooting IndustrialSecurityImplementationGuide Note:TheabovelistedonlineCiscodocumentsshouldbe viewedregularlypertainingtotheIR8140forpossible changes. OpenWayRivaIR8140IOSXEUpgradeGuide LDI-0360 N/A ItronKnowledgeArticle-IR8140-Riva-Migrationfrom 200099 ItronKnowledgeArticle200099-

CGR1240toIR8140 IR8140-Riva-Migrationfrom CGR1240toIR8140 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 7 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 1 Introduction Regulatory Compliance Labeling for USA and Canada ThefollowinginformationappearsonlabelsontheexterioroftheIR8140andonlyapplies toFCC/ISEDmodels:

Contains(fortheIR8140LTEmodem):

FCCID:N7NMC7455 IC:2417C-MC7455 Model:MC7455 Note:TheFCCID,ICandModelnumbersvarydependingontheCiscoIR8140unit. Contains(fortheIRM-STAR):

FCCID:EO9OW3 IC:864A-OW3 Model:OW3 ModelName:IRM-STAR Thefollowinginformationmayalsoappearonanexteriorlabel:

"ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowing twoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevice mustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired operation."

Contains(fortheIRM-MESH):

FCCID:SK9OW1 IC:864G-OW1 Model:OW1 ModelName:IRM-MESH Thefollowinginformationmayalsoappearonanexteriorlabel:

"ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Operationissubjecttothefollowing twoconditions:(1)thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and(2)thisdevice mustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired operation."

January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 8 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 1 Introduction FCC Compliance ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Operationis subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:

Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference. Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencethatmaycauseundesirableoperation. Thisdevicemustbeinstalledtoprovideaseparationdistanceofatleast20centimeters

(7.9inches)fromallpersonstobecompliantwithregulatoryRFexposure. USA FCC Part 15, Class B ThisequipmenthasbeentestedandfoundtocomplywiththelimitsforaClassBdigital device,pursuanttoPart15oftheFCCRules.Theselimitsaredesignedtoprovide reasonableprotectionagainstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.This equipmentgeneratesusesandcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledand usedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio communications.However,thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurina particularinstallation.Ifthisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioor televisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningtheequipmentoffandon,the userisencouragedtotrytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormoreofthefollowing measures:

Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna. Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver. Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthereceiveris connected. Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp. Caution:Toensuresystemperformance,thisdeviceandantennashallnotbechangedor modifiedwithouttheexpressapprovalofItron.PerFCCrules,unapprovedmodificationsor operationbeyondorinconflictwiththeseinstructionsforusecouldvoidtheuser'sauthorityto operatetheequipment. Canada ISED (Innovation, Science and Economic Development) Compliance Thisdevicecontainslicense-exempttransmitter(s)receiver(s)thatcomplywithInnovation, ScienceandEconomicDevelopmentCanadaslicense-exemptRSS(s).Operationis subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions:

January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 9 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 1 Introduction 1. Thisdevicemaynotcauseinterference;and 2. Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterference,includinginterferencethatmaycause undesiredoperationofthedevice. Lmetteur/rcepteur exempt de licence contenu dans le prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR dInnovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Lexploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes :

1. L'appareil ne pas produire de brouillage; et 2. L'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible den compromettre le fonctionnement. UnderInnovation,ScienceandEconomicDevelopmentCanadaregulations,thisradio transmittermayonlyoperateusingaantennaofatypeandmaximum(orlesser)gain approvedforthetransmitterbyInnovation,ScienceandEconomicDevelopmentCanada. Toreducepotentialradiointerferencetootherusers,theantennatypeanditsgainshould besochosenthattheequivalentisotropicallyradiatedpower(e.i.r.p.)isnotmorethanthat necessaryforsuccessfulcommunication. Conformment la rglementation d'Industrie Canada, le prsent metteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou infrieur) approuv pour l'metteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de rduire les risques de brouillage radiolectrique l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonne quivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dpasse pas l'intensit ncessaire l'tablissement d'une communication satisfaisante. This radio transmitter (IC: 864G-OW1 (for IRM-MESH) or IC: 864A-OW3 (for IRM-STAR)) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to operate with the antenna types listed below, with the maximum permissible gain indicated. Antenna types not included in this list that have a gain greater than the maximum gain indicated for any type listed are strictly prohibited for use with this device. Le prsent metteur radio (IC: 864G-OW1 (pour IRM-MESH) ou IC: 864A-OW3 (pour IRM-STAR)) a t approuv par Innovation, Sciences et Dveloppement conomique Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d'antenne numrs ci-dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal. Les types d'antenne non inclus dans cette liste, et dont le gain est suprieur au gain maximal indiqu pour tout type figurant sur la liste, sont strictement interdits pour l'exploitation de l'metteur. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 10 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 1 Introduction Table 2 AntennaSpecifications Specifications Itron Part Number Itron Part Number Itron Part Number KIT-0073-001 Kit-0018-007 576414-001 IRMModuleAllowed IRM-STAR IRM-STAR IRM-MESHotIRM-STAR MaximumGain 5.5dBi Impedance 50Ohms 8.15dBi 50Ohms 2dBi 50Ohms RF Exposure (FCC/ISED) Thisequipmentcomplieswithradiationexposurelimitssetforthforanuncontrolled environment.Thisequipmentshouldbeinstalledandoperatedwithminimumdistanceof 20cmbetweenthisdevicesradiatorsandyourbody.Thesetransmittersmustnotbeco-

locatedoroperatinginconjunctionwithanyotherantennasortransmitters,thatarenot partoftheIR8140HostrouterandIRMmodule. Cet quipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux radiations dfinies pour un environnement non contrl. Cet quipement doit tre install et utilis une distance minimale de 20 cm entre les radiateurs de l'appareil et votre corps. dautres antennes ou metteurs ne faisant pas partie du routeur hte IR8140 et du module IRM. Professional Installation Theseantennasareintendedforprofessionalinstallationbytheintegrator.TheOEM integratorisstillresponsiblefortheFCCcompliancerequirementoftheendproduct, whichintegratesthisantenna. Caution:IfEthernetisused,thecablelengthmustnotexceedtwometersintotal.Lengthslonger thantwometersarenotapprovedanddonotmeetFCCandISEDcompliancerequirements.A shieldedoutdoor-ratedEthernet(CAT5eorbetter)cableisrequired. Modification and Repairs ToensureFCCcomplianceandsystemperformance,thisdevice,antennaand/orcoaxial assemblyshallnotbechangedormodifiedwithouttheexpresswrittenapprovalofItron. Anyunauthorizedmodificationwillvoidtheusersauthoritytooperatetheequipment. Warning!Thisdevicecontainsnouserserviceableparts.Attemptstorepairthisdeviceby unauthorizedpersonnelmaysubjectthepersontoshockhazardifremovalofprotectedcoversis attempted.Unauthorizedrepairvoidsthewarrantyand/ormaintenancecontractwithyour company. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 11 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 1 Introduction Electromagnetic Compatibility Caution:Useonlyapprovedaccessorieswiththisequipment.Allcablesmustbehighquality, shielded,andcorrectlyterminated.Unapprovedmodificationsoroperationbeyondorinconflict withtheseuseinstructionsmayvoidtheauthority'sauthorizationtooperatetheequipment. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 12 of 84 2 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Overview Thissectionprovidesinformationaboutthemodules.Ingeneral,theIRM-STAR/IRM-

MESHprovidesconnectivitytosupporteddevices,likeElectricityMeters,andBattery PoweredDevices,ontheItronOpenWayRivaCommunicationsystemwheninstalled intoanIR8140.SeeOpenWayRivaCommunicationSystemOverviewonpage18. TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHresidesinsidetheCiscoIR8140andactsastheroot-node withinthenetwork,routingpacketsandinformationfrommetersorgriddevicesbetween theAdaptiveCommunicationTechnology(ACT)networkandtheheadend(OWOC-CM). TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHsupportsadaptivecommunications,thatallowsmetersand griddevicestointeractwitheachotherusingRadioFrequency(RF). InadditiontothemoduleresidingintheIR8140.TheIR8140containsoneoperating system:aCiscoIOSXE.TheIOSXErunsontheIR8140andenablesdata communicationsbetweennetworknodes.IOSXEforwardstrafficthroughregular IPforwardingmechanisms.Furthermore,theACTDfirmwarerunsontheIR8140.The ACTDfirmwareserversasacommunicationgatewaybetweentheIR8140'soperating system(IOSXE)andtheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH.Also,theIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH containsitsownfirmware.TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHfirmwareprovidescommunication tothesmartmeters.WhentheIR8140isdeployedinastarconfigurationwithBattery PoweredDevice(BPD),aremoteantennaisrequiredtoensureoptimalradio performance.Seefigure. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 13 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 2 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Overview Figure 1 IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHfunctionality TheIR8140'sphysicalfeaturesareshownandlistedbelow. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 14 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 2 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Overview Figure 2 IR8140majorpartsbottomview Table 3 IR8140majorparts Reference Number Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ACpowercableconnectionthatprovidesACpowersourceinput.Hexagonal7/8"3-

pincircularconnector M6bolts-UsedtoassemblethefaceplatetothemainbodyoftheIR8140. Caseplug IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH N-Connector(Antenna)-UsedtoconnecttheIntegratedMultipurpose OmnidirectionalWPANAntenna. 12VDC/1ADCoutput BatteryBackupUnit(BBU)lockingscrew-ProvidessecurityfortheBBU. SSDmodule(accessiblewhenpluginremoved-COMport LED-SystemOK Consoleport,RJ-45(accessiblewhenplugisremoved)-COMport Resetbutton(accessiblewhenplugisremoved)-COMport January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 15 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 2 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Overview Table 3 IR8140majorparts(continued) Reference Number Item 12 13 14 Smallform-FactorPluggable(SFP)1G OneGigabitEthernet(1G)withPG13port AlarmportwithPG13port Figure 3 IRM-STARmajorparts Table 4 IRM-STARmajorparts Reference Number Item Details 1 2 3 4 5 FourM6bolts SecurestheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHintotheslotoftheIR-

8140. Antennaplug Plugisanunusedantennaport. N-Connector ProvidesaconnectionfortheRadioFrequency(RF)Antenna

(Antenna) Cable.UsedtoconnecttoaRemoteAntenna.SeeInstalling theRemoteAntennaonpage40. Ensuresthemoduleisinsertedintotheslotcorrectly. Module orientation indicator Antenna(not IntegratedMultipurposeOmnidirectionalWPANAntenna. installed) January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 16 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 2 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Overview Table 4 IRM-STARmajorparts(continued) Reference Number Item Details 6 Antenna

(installed) TheIntegratedMultipurposeOmnidirectionalWPANAntenna installedontotheN-Connector. Figure 4 IRM-MESHmajorparts Table 5 IRM-MESHmajorparts Reference Number Item Details 1 2 3 4 5 FourM6bolts SecurestheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHintotheslotoftheIR-8140. Antennaplug Plugisanunusedantennaport. N-Connector ProvidesaconnectionfortheRadioFrequency(RF)Antenna.

(Antenna) NormallyaIntegratedMultipurposeOmnidirectionalWireless PersonalAreaNetwork(WPAN)Antennaisscrewedontothethe N-Connector.Note:theIRM-MESHdoesnotshipwiththe IntegratedMultipurposeOmnidirectionalWPANAntenna installed. Ensuresthemoduleisinsertedintotheslotcorrectly. Module orientation indicator Antenna(not IntegratedMultipurposeOmnidirectionalWPANAntenna. installed) January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 17 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 2 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Overview Table 5 IRM-MESHmajorparts(continued) Reference Number Item Details 6 Antenna

(installed) TheIntegratedMultipurposeOmnidirectionalWPANAntenna installedontotheN-Connector. OpenWay Riva Communication System Overview ThecommunicationsystemfeaturesaninnovativemultimediaIPv6networkthatuses RadioFrequency(RF)linkswithinameshtoroutemessagesanddatabetween standards-basedsmartmetersDeviceLanguageMessageSpecification/Companion SpecificationforEnergyMetering(DLMS/COSEM)andtheheadendsystem. Intelligenceinthecommunicationmodulechoosesthecommunicationlinkqualityand modulationschemethatsupportthebestpossibledatarate.Dataratesofupto600Kbps areachievablebythismultimediamesh.Thisisdoneautomaticallyinreal-timebythe moduleswithoutanyneedforpre-programmingorpathhard-coding.Thecommunication modulescreatetheirownmulti-hopenvironmentusingthebestavailablephysicalpathfor communicationwheretheroutingismanagedbystandardizedInternetEngineeringTask Force(IETF)routingprotocolsthatareindependentofthephysicallink.Seefigure. Figure 5 OpenWayRivaCommunicationsolutionnetwork January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 18 of 84 3 Accessories Thischaptercoversthefollowingtopics:

IRM-MESHAccessoriesonpage19 IRM-STARAccessoriesonpage19 AntennasandAntennaKitsonpage19 Note:InaccordancewithFCCrules,unapprovedmodificationsoroperationbeyondorinconflictwith theseuseinstructionscouldvoidtheuser'sauthoritytooperatetheequipment.Unauthorizedaccessor modificationstotheIR8140voidsthewarranty. Note:Notallkitsarerequiredforallinstallations. IRM-MESH Accessories NospecialaccessoriesarerequiredwiththeuseofIRM-MESH.However,dependingon yourapplicationyoumayfindaremoteantennahelpful. IRM-STAR Accessories NospecialaccessoriesarerequiredwiththeuseofIRM-STAR,apartfromthenecessary AntennaKitslistedintheAntennasandAntennaKitsonpage19. Antennas and Antenna Kits EachIR8140/IRMinstallationrequiresoneofthesupportedantennasforproperoperation. TheIR8140/IRMhasbeendesignedandapprovedperFCCandISEDrulestooperate withtheseantennas. Caution:AntennasnotapprovedbyItronarestrictlyprohibitedforusewiththisdevice.Installing theIRMwithanunapprovedantennavoidstheproductwarrantyandcanvoidtheuser'sauthority tooperatethisequipment.Thissectiondescribesthefollowingapprovedantennakits:

915MHz5.5dBi(KIT-0073-001)(Staronly) 915MHz8.15dBi(KIT-0018-007)(Staronly) 900MHz2dBi(576414-001)(MeshorStar) Thekitneededdependsonwhereyouaremounting:

PoleMounting,or TowerMounting January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 19 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 3 Accessories Andthegeographicalregion:

NorthAmerica Pole Mounting Installation 576414-001-TheIR8140fittedwiththeIRM-MESHorIRM-STARmodulecomes standardwithanintegratedmulti-purpose617-5925MHz2dBiOmniAntennawithaType-

Nconnector,CiscopartnumberANT-5G-MP-OUT-N. KIT-9040-001-Remote-mount5.5dBiantennakitforIRM-STARPoleMountconfiguration inNorthAmerica,includethefollowingitems:

Table 6 KIT-9040-001-IRM-STARPolemountinginNorthAmericaKit Item Kit Number Description Lightning Arrestor MSE-0417-002-

UsedwhenconnectingtheIRM-STARtoanexternalantennavia R Coaxialcable. CoaxialCable KIT-9033-001 5meterRFcable. Remote5.5dBi KIT-0073-001 5.5dBiAntennaandAntennaMountingHardware. Antenna Note:Individualitemsmaybeorderedifnecessary. Tower Mounting Installation KIT-0018-007-Remote-mount8.15dBiantennakitforIRM-STARTowerMount configurationinNorthAmerica,wheretheapplicationrequiresgreatergain,includethe followingitems:

Table 7 KIT-0018-007-IRM-STARTowermountinginNorthAmericaKit Item Kit Number Description Remote8.15dBi MSE-0392-001 8.15dBiAntennaandAntennaMountingHardware. Antenna Lightning Arrestor MSE-0391-001 LightningArrestor. Antenna Supported Specifications Thistableprovidesthespecificationsforthesupported915MHzantennas.TheIRMis designedtooperatewiththeantennaslistedhere.Antennasnotlistedherearestrictly prohibitedforusewiththeIRM.Therequiredantennaimpedanceis50. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 20 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 3 Accessories Table 8 Supported915MHzAntennaspecifications Specification Itron Part Number KIT-0073-001 Itron Part Number KIT-0018-007 Itron Part Number 576414-001 IRMModuleAllowed IRM-STAR IRM-STAR IRM-MESHorIRM-STAR Frequencyrange 902928MHz 902928MHz 617-960MHz Maximumgain 5.5dBi 8.15dBi 2dBi HorizontalBeamwidth Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Omnidirectional Impedance 50Ohms 50Ohms 50Ohms Termination TypeNMale TypeNMale TypeNMale Overalllength 18.8"

Radomediameter 1"OD Powerrating 50W 65"

1.31"OD 100W 3.77"

1.61"OD 10W Lightningprotection Directground Directground DCground Mountingarmlength n/a Weight(w/oclamps) 0.7lbs. Maximumwindspeed 160mph Windload@rated windspeed n/a

~8in. 3lbs. 125mph 57lbs. Directmounted 0.14Lbs. 165mph n/a Note:Toreducepotentialradiointerferencetootherusers,selectanantennatypewithgainsuchthatthe EquivalentIsotropicallyRadiatedPower(EIRP)isnotmorethanpermittedbytheregulatoryrulesofthe countrywhereinstalled. Note:The8.15dBiantennakit(KIT-0018-007)comeswithalightningarrestorthatisforothertypesof installationsandisoptional.ThelightningarrestorthatisincludedwiththeRFFilterkit(KIT-9036-001)is thecorrectarrestorforthisapplication. 915MHz 5.5dBi Remote Antenna Kit ThefollowingitemsareincludedintheRemoteAntennainstallationkit(KIT-0073-001):

915MHz5.5dBigainantenna,ItronpartnumberMSE-0453-001 Antennamountingkit:

Remote-mountadapter Antennaholder Mountingbracket January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 21 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 3 Accessories 6-inchbolts(4) 1-inchbolts(2) Flatwashers(6) Splitwashers(6) Nuts(6) Pipeclamphangers(2) Siliconeseal Anti-seizelubricant Caution:Donotinstalla5.5dBiantennadirectlyontheIR8140/IRM.Antennainstallationdirectly ontheIR8140/IRMcompromisesmechanicalintegrityandwillnotmeetthecompliance requirements. 915MHz 8.15dBi High Gain Remote Antenna Kit ThefollowingtableprovidescoaxialcablesthatsupporttheRemote-MountHigh-Gain 915MHzantenna(KIT-0018-007).Whenahigh-gainantennaisinstalledfortheIRM, followtheFCCandISEDsetlimitsforthetransmitpoweroftheIRM.Tomeettheselimits, IRMmusthavetheminimumrequiredlossbetweentheIR8140andtheantenna.Allow 0.1dBlossforeachconnector.Ifrequired,youmayuse1dBattenuator(s)(similartothe PasternackPE7002-1)toattainthedesiredpowerattheantenna. Important!TopreventexceedingthemaximumEIRPsetbytheFCCandISED,theremustbeat least2.2dBoflossbetweentheIRM-STARmoduleantennaconnectorandthe8.15dBiantenna. Caution:Donotinstalla8.15dBiantennadirectlyontheIR8140/IRM.Antennainstallationdirectly ontheIR8140compromisesmechanicalintegrityandwillnotmeetthecompliancerequirementfor alossof2.2dB(foranyexceptions,thereisadditionalinformation,seeRFFilterInstallationon page70)betweentheIR8140andthe8.15dBiantenna. Table 9 SupportedCoaxialCablesforthe915MHz8.15dBiAntennaKit(HighGainRemote) Coaxial Cable Specification Total Coaxial Length 0120 ft. 121200 ft. (High-

Gain Antenna only) 201250 ft. (High-

Gain Antenna only) Standardblackjacketcable AVA5-50 AVA6-50 AVA7-50 Optionalfireretardantcable AVA5RK-50 AVA6RK-50 AVA7RK-50 Cablediameter(nominal) in. 1in. 1in. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 22 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 3 Accessories Table 9 SupportedCoaxialCablesforthe915MHz8.15dBiAntennaKit(HighGainRemote)(continued) Coaxial Cable Specification Total Coaxial Length 0120 ft. 121200 ft. (High-

Gain Antenna only) 201250 ft. (High-

Gain Antenna only) Cableweight(lb./ft.) Minimumbendradius 0.33 10in. 0.46 8in. 0.70 15in. Cableattenuation@915MHz ~1.2dB/100ft.

~0.84dB/100ft.

~0.70dB/100ft. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 23 of 84 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Thischapterincludesthefollowingtopics:

DisconnectingPowertotheIR8140onpage25 RemovingtheIR8140fromthePoleonpage29 InstallingtheIRM-STARandIRM-MESHonpage32 ReinstallingtheIR8140BackonthePoleonpage38 InstallingtheRemoteAntennaonpage40 ReinstallingthePowerandGroundtotheIR8140onpage51 Caution:TheIRM-STARisforStardeploymentsandusestheremoteantenna.Incontrast,the IRM-MESHisforMeshdeploymentsandusestheWPANantennainstead.Thisistheonly differencewheniscomestodeploymentbetweenthetwodevices. Requirements and Materials Thefollowingproceduresinthischapter,applytoIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHinstallationsina IR8140forwhichthefollowingconditionsapply:

EithertheIR8140doesnotcontainanexistingIRMoritdoescontainanexistingIRM deployedineitheraStarorMeshconfiguration. TheIR8140(withthenewlyinstalledIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH)istobedeployedinaStaror Meshconfiguration. Collectthefollowingitemsbeforeyoustart. IR8140 IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHwithFCCregulatorylabel RemoteantennakitthatisallowedforyourIRMtype.SeeAntennaSupported Specificationsonpage20. 10mmsocketwrench. A#2Phillipsora9/32"flat-bladescrewdriver. 15/16"combinationwrench. Order of Installation Ingeneral,thisprovidestheorderofinstallationthatshouldbefollowed. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 24 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 1. DisconnectingPowertotheIR8140 2. RemovingtheIR8140fromthepole. 3. Ifapplicable,removingtheRFFilterfromthepole.SeeConnectingaRFFilteronpage72 andsimplyreversetheconnectionorder. 4. Ifapplicable,removinganexistingIRM. 5. InstallingtheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH. 6. ReinstallingtheIR8140backonthepole.Ifrequired,includeaRFFilter.SeeRFFilter Installationonpage70. 7. ReinstallingPowerandtheGroundtotheIR8140. 8. InstallingtheLightningArrestortotheIR8140. 9. ThisstepisonlyapplicableforaIRM-STAR.InstallingtheRemoteAntennaonthepole

(fivefeetverticaldistancefromtheIR8140). Disconnecting Power to the IR8140 1. Disablethepoweratthecircuit,orpowersupplythattheIR8140ACPowerCableis connected. 2. DisconnecttheIR8140ACPowerCable,seeitem1,fromtheACPowerConnector locatedonthebottomoftheIR8140. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 25 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 6 ACpowercableconnectionlocation 3. BackouttheBBUsecurityscrewuntilithitstheretentionplate. Figure 7 BBUsecurityscrew Table 10 BBUsecurityscrewitems Reference Number Item 1 2 Retentionplate(Donotremove) BBUsecurityscrew(Requires3mmHexhead) January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 26 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 4. LoosenthefourM6boltswitha10mmsocketdriverontheBBUfaceplate.Ensureyoudo notremovetheM6boltsfromthefaceplate. 5. PulltheBBUassemblyoutstraight. Caution:TheBBUassemblyisheavy. 6. EnsuretheBBUgasketstaysinplaceandthesealingsurfaceiscleanfromanydebris. Figure 8 BBUassemblyitems Table 11 BBUassemblyitems Reference Number Item 1 2 3 BBUgasket BBUassembly FourM6bolts January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 27 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Table 11 BBUassemblyitems(continued) Reference Number Item 4 5 Padlocktab BBUsecurityscrew,locatedonthebottomoftheIR8140. 7. ChecktheSystem(SYS)LED,seeitem1,toensuretheIR8140'spowerisoff.TheSYS LEDislocatedonthebottomexterioroftheIR8140enclosure. Figure 9 System(SYS)LEDlocation Table 12 System(SYS)LEDlocation Reference Number Item Details 1 LED System(SYS)LED IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH Slot Power Down on IR8140 TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHmaybesafelyinsertedorremovedafterpoweringdownthe IR8140'sslot.EnsureyoufollowsafeElectrostaticDischarge(ESD)andhandling January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 28 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation procedures.ThisisnotconsideredahotswapsincetheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHisbeing insertedorremovalwhenpowerisnotapplied. Router#conf t Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. Router(config)#hw-module subslot 0/1 shutdown unpowered Router(config)#

Feb 10 21:05:33.145: %SPA_OIR-6-SHUTDOWN: subslot 0/1 is administratively shutdown; Use

'no hw-module shutdown' to enable Feb 10 21:05:33.174: %SPA_OIR-6-OFFLINECARD: SPA (IRMH-WPAN-NA) offline in subslot 0/1 Router(config)#

Router(config)#hw-module subslot 0/3 shutdown unpowered Router(config)#

Feb 10 21:06:18.532: %SPA_OIR-6-SHUTDOWN: subslot 0/3 is administratively shutdown; Use

'no hw-module shutdown' to enable Feb 10 21:06:18.555: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in slot 0/3 is DOWN Feb 10 21:06:18.556: %CELLWAN-2-MODEM_DOWN: Modem in slot 0/3 is DOWN Feb 10 21:06:18.558: %SPA_OIR-6-OFFLINECARD: SPA (IRMH-LTEA-EA-900) offline in subslot 0/3 Router(config)#

Feb 10 21:06:29.549: %IOSXE-3-PLATFORM: R0/0: ngiolite: SignalHandler[15][Terminated]pid

[21060]thread[21060][ngiolite]

Router(config)#no hw-module subslot 0/3 shutdown unpowered Router(config)#

Feb 10 21:07:05.561: %SPA_OIR-6-ONLINECARD: SPA (IRMH-LTEA-EA-900) online in subslot 0/3 Router(config)#

Router(config)#no hw-module subslot 0/1 shutdown unpowered Router(config)#

Feb 10 21:07:23.610: %SPA_OIR-6-ONLINECARD: SPA (IRMH-WPAN-NA) online in subslot 0/1 Router(config)#

Router(config)#

Removing the IR8140 from the Pole YoumustfirstdisconnectthePower,theGroundCable,physicallyunmounttheIR8140, andremovetheIR8140mountingbracketsothatyoucanaccesstheconnectionpoints.?

Warning!AfterremovingtheIR8140fromthepole,placetheIR8140onanelectrostaticdischarge

(ESD)protectedmattopreventpersonalinjuryand/ordamagetotheelectroniccomponents. 1. Disconnectthepower.SeeDisconnectingPowertotheIR8140onpage25. 2. Removethe6AWGGroundCable,seeitem2,locatedonthebottomrightsideofthe IR8140byremovingthetwoscrewsfromthegroundlug,seeitem1. Note:WheninstallingtheGroundCable,refertotheCiscoinstructionsforspecificdetails. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 29 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 10 6AWGGroundcableandgroundluglocation 3. RemovetheIR8140. a. First,loosenthetopfronthexbolt,seeitem1,oneachsideoftheMountingBracket. b. Then,completelyremovethetworearandlowerfronthexbolts,seeitem2,oneachside oftheMountingBracket. c. Lifttherouterupandoffthebracket. Figure 11 Mountingbracketsidehexboltlocation January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 30 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Removing the Blank Cover Thissectiononlyappliesifthereisanexistingblankcover. 1. DisabletheinstalledBBUs,anddisconnecttheIR8140fromACpower. 2. RemovethecablesattachedtotheIR8140. 3. LoosenthefourM6boltsontheblankcoverusinga10mmsocketdriver.Donotremove theboltsfromit. 4. Ifpresent,removetheblankcoverfromslot1. Figure 12 Blankcoverremoval Table 13 Blankcoverremoval Reference Number 1 2 3 Item M6bolts Gasket Moduleorientationindicator 1. PulltheblankcoverfromtheIR8140. 2. Ensurethegasketisfullycontainedinthegroveandnodebrisisonthegasketsurface. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 31 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 3. Installthenewmodule.SeeInstallingtheIRM-STARandIRM-MESHonpage32. 4. ConnecttheIR8140toACpowerandtothenetwork. 5. Re-enabletheBBUsusingtheapplicablecommands. Installing the IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Important!TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHonlyfitsintospecificslotasdetailedbelow.Thisis requiredforsufficientheatdissipation. 1. LocateapplicableslotlocationsinsidetheIR8140. Figure 13 IR8140moduleslotlocations Table 14 IR8140moduleslotlocations Reference Number Item 0 1 2 3 Slot0-CPU/Supervisormoduleslot,always Slot1-IRM-MESHorIRM-STARslot,only Slot2-

ForIRM-STARonly,Slot2isempty. ForIRM-MESHonly,theCellularmodemmoduleisinstalledinSlot2. Slot3-

ForIRM-STARonly,theCellularmodemmoduleisinstalledinSlot3. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 32 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Table 14 IR8140moduleslotlocations(continued) Reference Number Item ForIRM-MESHonly,theCellularmodemmoduleisinstalledinSlot2. 1. DisableanyinstalledBBUs,anddisconnecttheIR8140fromACpowerifnotalready done. 2. Ifthereisablankcoverovertheslotremoveit.SeeRemovingtheBlankCoveronpage 31. 3. Ensurethegasketisfullyseatedinthegroove,notdamaged,andifdamaged,replace.A newgasketcanbeobtainedfromCisco.Also,checkthatthereisnodebrisonthegasket andmattingsurfaces. Note:Thisviewisrepresentativeofallslots. Figure 14 Slotitems January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 33 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 15 Slotitemsclose-up Table 15 Slotitems Reference Number Item 1 2 3 4 Chassisguideslot Replacementscrew IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHinterfaceconnector Alignmentguidepin(1of2shown) 4. RemovethealignmentguidepinandreplaceitwiththescrewpriortoinsertingtheIRM-

STAR/IRM-MESH,ifpresent.SeeReplacingtheAlignmentGuidePinandLockWasher onpage75. 5. InserttheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHintoslot1oftheIR8140.Alignthemoduleorientation indicatorwiththefrontoftheIR8140,seeitem4.EnsurethattheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH PCBsedgeconnectoralignswiththePCI-E98-pinconnectorontheIR8140mother board,seeitem5.GentlypresstheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHuntilthecard-edgeconnector isfirmlyseatedintotheconnector. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 34 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 16 InsertingIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH Table 16 InsertingIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH Reference Number Item 1 2 3 4 5 IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH M6bolts AlignPCBsedgeconnectorwiththePCI-E98-pinconnector Gasket Moduleorientationindicator 6. TightenthefourM6boltsto15to20in-lbsinthe1,2,3,4sequenceshownusinga10mm socketdriver.Donotchiporscratchthepaint. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 35 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 17 TightenM6bolts 7. AttachtheRFcable,orantennatotheN-connectorontheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHas needed. 8. ForIntegratedMultipurposeOmindirectionalWPANAntenna,inspectthegasketlocated atthebottom,toensureitisnotdamaged.Ifdamaged,replacetheWPANantennawitha newWPANantenna. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 36 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 18 IntegratedMultipurposeOmindirectionalWPANAntennagasket Table 17 IntegratedMultipurposeOmindirectionalWPANAntennawithgasket Reference Number Item 1 2 IntegratedMultipurposeOmindirectionalWPANAntenna Gasket 9. ConnecttheIR8140totheACpowerandtothenetwork. 10. Re-enabletheBBUsusingtheapplicablecommands. Note:TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHallowstwoantennaconnectionoptions:eitheranantennaconnected directlytotheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHN-Connector,oraremotemountedantennaconnection. Formoreinformationabouttheremoteantenna.SeeInstallingtheRemoteAntennaon page40 11. Cleanthesurfaceandaffixtheregulatorylabel(includedintheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH installationkit)tothefrontbottomrightoftheexterioroftheIR8140showninthefigure. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 37 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 19 Regulatorylabelplacementlocation Thefollowinglineshouldbeincludedonthelabel:

ForIRM-MESH-Contains:FCCID:SK9OW1 ForIRM-STAR-Contains:FCCID:EO9OW3 Reinstalling the IR8140 Back on the Pole AfterinstallingthenewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHintheIR8140,youcanreinstallthe mountingbracket,andreinstalltheIR8140. 1. Insertthefour(8mmx25mm)hexbolts,seeitem2,suppliedwiththeinstallationkitinto thethreadedholesinthebasemountingplate.Donottightenboltsuntilallarestarted. Note:Thefouralignmentslots,seeitem1,inthemountingbracketsallowtheIR8140toberotatedeither clockwiseorcounterclockwiseforalignmentpurposes.Insertingthemountingboltsasshownallowsthe IR8140torotatecounterclockwise.Insertingallfourboltsintheholesattheotherendoftheslotallowsthe IR8140toberotatedclockwise. 2. AdjustthealignmentoftheIR8140tothedesiredorientationandtightenthefourmounting boltsandtheself-lockinghexnutonthecenterstud,seeitem3.Useatorqueof6to7ft-lb whentighteningtheboltsandnut. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 38 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 20 Hexbolts,alignmentslotsandself-lockinghexboltlocation 3. MounttheIR8140tothemountingbracketbyslidingthehexbolt,seeitem1,inthetop frontpositiononeachsideoftheIR8140intothecorrespondingslotonthemounting bracket. Figure 21 Mountingbracketandhexboltinstallation January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 39 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 4. Inserttheremainingthreehexbolts,seeitem2,oneachsideoftheIR8140intotheir respectiveplaces. Note:Insertallhexboltsoneachsidebeforesecuringtightly. 5. Tightenallhexbolts.Useatorqueof6to7ft-lbwhentighteningthebolts. Figure 22 HexboltslocationonsideofIR8140 Installing the Remote Antenna AremoteantennaisrequiredtoensureoptimalradioperformancewhentheIR8140witha IRMisdeployedinaStarconfigurationforcommunicationwithBatteryPoweredDevices

(BPDs).StandardheightremoteantennasaremounteddirectlyabovetheIR8140(3to5 feetabovetheIR8140).Remoteantennascanalsobemountedatanextendedheight abovetheIR8140. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 40 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Note:DependingonthegeographicregionwheretheIR8140withIRMisinstalled,aRFfiltermaybe requiredwitharemoteantenna.ARFfilterisrequiredforinstallationsinAustralia,andotherlocations.A RFfilterisnotrequiredforIRMinstallationsinNorthAmerica.SeeRFFilterInstallationonpage70. Caution:TheIRM-STARisforStardeploymentsandusesasintegratedantennaoraremote antenna.Incontrast,theIRM-MESHisforMeshdeploymentsandusestheintegrated MultipurposeOmindirectionalWPANantennainstead.Thisistheonlydifferencewheniscomesto deploymentbetweenthetwodevices. Placement Guidelines for Remote Antenna Antennaplacementisoneofthemostimportantfactorsindeterminingoverallsystem performance.Carefulconsiderationmustbegiventoproperantennaplacement.Follow thesegeneralguidelineswhendeterminingtheideallocationforaremote-mounted remoteantenna:

Mounttheantennavertically. Mounttheantennainalocationwherethereisaclear,unobstructed,360-degreeviewof thehorizon.Theantennareceivesandtransmitsinalldirections.Objectssuchasbuilding walls,nearbymetalsurfaces,orotherobstructionsmightinterferewiththeproper operationoftheantenna. Donotmounttheantennaonarooftopwherenearbybuildingsarehigherthanthe installationlocation. DonotmounttheantennanearexistingRFradiatingantennas.IfexistingRFradiatorsare nearby,thehorizontalseparationdistancemustbeaminimumof30metersand/orthree metersofverticalseparation.IninstanceswherenearbyRFradiatorsarepresent,conduct aninter-modulationinterferencestudytoevaluatethepotentialforinterferenceandany effectsitmayhaveonsystemperformance.ConsultyourItronsystemsengineerformore information. Heightispreferredforoptimalperformance.Itrontypicallyrecommendsinstallingthe antennanohigherthan20to30meters.Checkwithyoursystemsengineer. Caution:Donotinstalla5.5/5.15dBiantennadirectlyontheIR8140.Antennainstallationdirectly ontheIR8140willcompromisemechanicalintegrityandwillnotmeetthecompliance requirements.See915MHz5.5dBiRemoteAntennaKitonpage21. Caution:Donotinstalla8.15dBiantennadirectlyontheIR8140.Antennainstallationdirectlyon theIR8140willcompromisemechanicalintegrityandwillnotmeetthecompliancerequirementfor alossof2.2dB(foranyexceptions,thereisadditionalinformation,RFFilterInstallationonpage70) betweentheRFfilterandthe8.15dBiantenna.See915MHz8.15dBiHighGainRemoteAntenna Kitonpage22915MHz8.15dBiHighGainRemoteAntennaKitonpage22 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 41 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Aside-armantennainstallationmustbedoneiftheantennaismountedwhereitdoesnot haveanunobstructed360-degreeview.Refertothefollowingguidelinesforaside-arm antennainstallation:

Theminimumstandoffdistanceis60centimeters,wheretheinterferingstructural membersare10centimetersorlessindiameterandspacedmorethantwometersapart. Forstructuralmembersbetween10and25centimetersindiameter,useaslidingscaleof 0.6to1.5meters(forexample,a60-centimeterstandoffat10-centimeterdiametertoa 150-centimeterstandoffat25-centimetermemberdiameter). Remote Antenna Connections & the Lightning Arrestor Whenusingaremoteantenna,youmustinstallalightningarrestortoprotecttheIRM-

STARandIR8140intheeventofalightningstrike.Thelightningarrestorisfittedbetween thecoaxialantennacableandtheIR8140(ortheRFFilter,ifapplicable).Theprotected endofthearrestorconnectstotheNConnectorontheIRM-STAR(orRFFilter).Thesurge endofthearrestorisconnectedtotheantennacable.Thearrestorisalsofurnishedwitha groundlug. Caution:Thelightningarrestormustbeconnectedtoanearth-ground. ThisfigureshowstheRemoteAntennaconnectedtoaIR8140withoutaRFFilter. Specifically,showstheRemoteAntenna,item1,aRFCable,item2,theLightning Arrestor,item3,andtheIRM-STARNConnector,seeitem4. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 42 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 23 Remoteantenna,lightingarrestorconnectionswithoutaRFfilter ThisfigureshowstheRemoteAntennaandaRFFilterconnectedtoaIR8140. Specifically,showstheRFCable,item1,thatconnectsbetweentheRFFilterandthe Antenna,theLightningArrestor,item2,theRFFilter,item3andtheRFCable,item4,that connectsbetweentheIR8140N-ConnectorandtheRFFilter. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 43 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 24 Remoteantenna,lightingarrestorconnectionswithaRFfilter Assembling and Attaching the Antenna Thissectiondescribestheproceduresneededtoassembletheremoteantennaandattach ittotheIR8140.Youwillalsoneedtoinstallagroundedlightningarrestortoprevent lightningdamagetotheIR8140.SeeRemoteAntennaConnections&theLightning Arrestoronpage42. Assembling the Remote Antenna 1. Removetheblackrubberbumperfromtheendoftheantenna. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 44 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 25 Rubberbumperlocation 2. Slidethesiliconesealoverthebaseoftheremoteantenna. Figure 26 Siliconesealapplication January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 45 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 3. Screwtheremoteantennabaseintothetopoftheremotemountadapterplate. Figure 27 Remoteantennabasetoremoteadapterplate 4. Pushthesiliconesealdownoverthetopoftheremotemountadapterplate. Figure 28 Siliconeovertheremotemountadapterplate 5. Slidetheantennaholderoverthesiliconeseal. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 46 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 29 Remoteantennaholderoverthesilicone 6. Makesurethattheremoteantennaholderandtheadapterplateareflushonallsides Figure 30 Inspectremoteantennaholderandadapterplate Attaching the Remote Antenna to the IR8140 Mounting Bracket UsethefollowingproceduretoattachtheantennatotheIR8140mountingbracket:

1. Pushthe1"boltthroughtheantennaholder,theremotemountadapterplate,andthe mountingbracket January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 47 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 2. Placetheflatwasheronthebolt. 3. Placethesplitwasheronthebolt. 4. Addadropofanti-seizelubricanttothenutandattachthenuttothebolt. 5. Replacetheblackrubberbumperontheendoftheantenna. Figure 31 RemoteantennatoIR8140mountingbracket Weatherproofing the RF Connections 1. Wrapvinylelectricaltapearoundtheconnection,startingattheRFFilterandmovingup thecableasshowninthefigure. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 48 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 32 Startingtheelectricaltapeapplication ThevinylelectricaltapeprovidesafoundationfortheButylrubbersealant,makingiteasier todisconnectthecable. 2. Wrapthevinylelectricaltapeupthecoaxialcable,overlappingeachwrapasshowninthe figure. Figure 33 Fullycoveredelectricaltapeapplication January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 49 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 3. Ensurethatthetapefullycoversthecablestrainrelief. 4. WrapalayerofButylrubbersealantoverthevinylelectricaltape Figure 34 Butylrubberapplication 5. EnsurethattheButylrubberextendspastthevinylelectricaltapeandontothecable jacket. 6. OverlaptheButylrubbersothatnogapexists.TheButylrubberself-vulcanizesovertime andtheseamdisappears. 7. WrapvinylelectricaltapearoundtheButylrubber,startingatthefilterandmovingupas youdidinstep1. Figure 35 ElectricaltapeapplicationaroundtheButylRubber January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 50 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation 8. Continuewrappingthevinylelectricaltapeinaspiralbackdowntothefilter.Youshould nowhavetwolayersofvinylelectricaltapecoveringtheButylrubber. Reinstalling the Power and Ground to the IR8140 AfterinstallingthenewIRM-STARandtheremoteantenna,youcanreconnectpowerand groundtheIR8140,attachthelightningarrestor,andweatherprooftheconnections. Caution:IfEthernetisused,thecablelengthmustnotexceedtwometersintotal.Lengthslonger thantwometersarenotapprovedanddonotmeetFCCandISEDcompliancerequirements.A shieldedoutdoor-ratedEthernet(CAT5eorbetter)cableisrequired. 1. Reinstallthe6AWGGroundCable,seeitem2,locatedonthebottomrightsideofthe IR8140usingthetwoscrewsintothegroundlug,seeitem1. Figure 36 6AWGgroundcableandgroundluglocation 2. Enablethepoweratthecircuit,orpowersupplythattheIR8140ACPowerCableis connected. 3. InstalltheIR8140ACPowerCable,seeitem1,totheACPowerConnectorlocatedonthe bottomexterioroftheIR8140enclosure. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 51 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 37 ACpowercableconnectionlocation 4. InserttheBBUassemblyinstraight. Figure 38 BBUassemblyitems January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 52 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Table 18 BBUassemblyitems Reference Number Item 1 2 3 4 5 BBUgasket BBUassembly FourM6bolts Padlocktab BBUsecurityscrew,locatedonthebottomoftheIR8140. Caution:TheBBUassemblyisheavy. 5. EnsuretheBBUgasketstaysinplaceandthesealingsurfaceiscleanfromanydebris. 6. Tightentheboltsusinga10mmsocketdriverontheBBUfaceplate.Torqueto15-20in-lbs inthesequenceshown. 7. TightenandtorquetheBBUsecurityscrewto10-12in-lbs. Figure 39 BBUsecurityscrew Table 19 BBUsecurityscrewitems Reference Number Item 1 2 Retentionplate(Donotremove) BBUsecurityscrew(Requires3mmHexhead) 8. ChecktheSystem(SYS)LED,seeitem1,toensuretheIR8140'spowerison.TheSYS LEDislocatedonthebottomexterioroftheIR8140enclosure. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 53 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide 4 Star and Mesh Deployment Installation Figure 40 System(SYS)LEDlocation Table 20 System(SYS)LEDlocation Reference Number Item Details 1 LED System(SYS)LED January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 54 of 84 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field Thischaptercoversthefollowingtopics:

RemovinganExistingIRM-MESH/IRM-STARonpage56 InstallingtheNewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHonpage62 Important!Insomegeographicterritories,suchasNorthAmerica(NAM),theRFFilterisnot neededwithaIRM-STARandmayberemovedifitisalreadyinstalledforanearlierIRM.Inthis case,theremoteantennacanbeinstalledwithoutthefilter,butitshouldNOTbeconnecteddirectly totheIR8140.SeeInstallingtheRemoteAntennaonpage40. Important!IRMModulespurchasedalongwiththeIR8140unitsunderasingleCustPartcanonly beRMAdasacompleteunitandshouldnotbesplitintoIR8140onlyorIRMModuleonly. Important!PriortoreplacingaIRMwithanewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH,ensureyouinstallcorrect IOSXEandACTD.SeeOpenWay Riva IR8140 IOS Upgrade Guide. Warning!TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHisnothotswappable.However,IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHslot powerdownisacceptable.SeeIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHSlotPowerDownonIR8140onpage28. Important!WheninsertingorremovingtheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHensureyoufollowsafe ElectrostaticDischarge(ESD)andhandingprocedures. Caution:IRM-MESHisforMeshdeploymentsandusestheintegratedantennainstead. Note:Usethesamestepsinthischapterwhenreplacinganon-functioningIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHwitha newIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH. Requirements and Materials Thefollowingproceduresinthischapterarenecessaryforsuccessfullyreplacingan existingIRMwithanewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH. Collectthefollowingitemsbeforeyoustart. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 55 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

10mmsocketwrenchtoloosentheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHM6bolts LaptopwithUSBportrunningPuTTYorsimilarterminalapplication.PuTTYisaterminal emulator,serialconsoleandnetworkfiletransferapplication.Itsupportsseveralnetwork protocolsincludingSCP,SSH,Telnet,rloginandrawsocketconnection. Note:GotothePuTTYwebsitetodownloadthelatestversionoftheapplication:https://www.putty.org/. CredentialsforIR8140access NewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH Note:TheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHshipsinananti-staticshippingbag.DonotremovetheIRM-STAR/IRM-

MESHfromtheanti-staticshippingbaguntilitisreadytobeplacedintotheIR8140.Savetheanti-static shippingbagfortheremovedIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH. AvailableFieldNetworkDirectorFNDoperator(utilityofficeorItronManagedServices)to verifyIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHoperation IR8140communicationsportaccess CiscoDB9RJ45serialcableandUSB-to-Serialadaptercable Permanentmarker Removing an Existing IRM-MESH/IRM-STAR 1. RemovetheCOMportplugcover,seeitem1,togainaccesstotheRJ-45consoleport, seeitem2,locatedonthelefthandsideofthebottomoftheIR8140togainaccesstothe RJ45connector. Figure 41 COMportremovedRJ45access January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 56 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

2. LocatetheCiscoDB9-RJ45SerialCable,andtheUSB-to-SerialAdapterCable.Bothare shownconnectedinfigure.Theleft-mostbluecableistheDB9-RJ45SerialCableandthe right-mostcableistheUSB-to-SerialAdapterCable. Figure 42 CiscoDB9-RJ45serialcableandUSB-to-serialadaptercable 3. PlugtheblueCiscoDB9-RJ45SerialCable,RJ45end,intotheIR8140'sRJ45Connector, seefigure,thatyouaccessedlocatedontherighthandsidetopoftheIR8140. 4. OpentheWindowsDeviceManagerandlocatetheProlificUSB-to-SerialCommPortand assign. Figure 43 WindowsdevicemanagerUSBtoserialcomportselected 5. OpenanewPuTTYsession,seefigure,andperformthefollowingsteps:

a. EntertheComPortvalueintheSerialLinefield,seeitema,COM22shownasan example. b. SettheportSpeedto9600,seeitemb,intheSpeedfield.Thisisthebaudrate. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 57 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

c. SelectSerial,seeitemc,intheConnectionTypefield. d. ClicktheOpenbutton,seeitemd. Figure 44 PuTTYConfigurationScreen AfterthePuTTYapplicationconnectstotheIR8140,aconsoleterminalappears.Ifyoudo notseeaconsoleterminalprompt,presstheEnterkeyuntiltheconsoleterminalprompt appears.Ifyoustilldonotgetaprompt,exitthePuTTYapplicationandswitchthebaud rate(Speed)toanewbaudrateotherthan9600.Makesurethatthecableisattachedand undamaged. Important!TheIRM-MESHonlyfitsintoSlot1oftheIR8140.Inthisexample,theexistingIRM-

MESHislocatedinSlot1.IfyourexistingIRM-MESHislocatedinSlot1,thesameprocedure applies. 7. Typeenableattheprompt,seeitem1. 8. TypetheconsolepasswordandpresstheEnterkey,seeitem2. Note:ThepasswordforeveryIR8140isdifferent.Thepassworddoesnotappearonthescreen. Dependingonthesituation,localuserscanbedisabledwhenIR8140isconnectedtoheadend.Inthis caseuseActiveDirectoryaccount. 9. Typeshow hw-module subslot all oir,seeitem3. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 58 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

10. ConfirmthattheItronIRM-MESHlocationisshown.Forexample,inIR8140ThirdParty Module,Moduleisinsubslot0/1.TheOperationalStatusofOKindicatestheIRM-MESH ispoweredandactive. Figure 45 PuTTYscreen-ConfirmIRM-MESHslotlocation Important!TheIRM-MESHonlyfitsintosubslot0/1oftheIR8140.Inthisexample,theexisting IRM-MESHislocatedinsubslot0/1.IfyourexistingIRM-MESHislocatedinsubslot0/1,thesame procedureapplies. 11. Typeconf t(configurationterminal).Thepromptchangesto(config),seeitem1. 12. Typehw-module subslot 0/1 shutdown unpoweredTheIRM-MESHinsubslot0/1in thisexample,seeitem2. 13. Typedo show hw-module subslot all oir,seeitem3. 14. Ifsuccessful,theOperationalStatusindicatesadmin down,seeitem4. Note:Ifpowereddownisnotshowing,verifythe(config)showsintheprompt.Ifnot,re-enterconf t. Once(config)showsintheprompt,issuethehw-module subslot 0/1 shutdown unpoweredcommand asecondtime.VerifythattheOperationalStatusisadmin downwithanotherdo show hw-module subslot all oircommand. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 59 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

Figure 46 PuTTYScreen-PowerdownIRM-MESH AfteryouhavepowereddowntheexistingIRM-MESH,verifyitsactuallocation. Important!TheIRM-MESHonlyfitsintosubslot0/1oftheIR8140.Inthisexample,theexisting IRM-MESHislocatedinsubslot0/1.IfyourexistingIRMislocatedinanyothersubslot,thesame procedureapplies. 15. LocatetheactualSlotusedbytheexistingIRM-MESHasidentifiedusingthePuTTY application. 16. VisuallyverifytheSlot1isoccupiedbytheexistingIRM-MESH.TheIRM-MESHfeatures include:1N-Connector,seeitem1,fourM6bolts,seeitem2,andFCCsticker,seeitem3. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 60 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

Figure 47 IRM-MESHfeatures AftervisuallyverifyingtheexistingIRM-MESH,itmayberemovedfromtheIR8140. 17. RemovetheRFcable,orantennafromtheN-ConnecotrontheIRM-MESH. 18. LoosenthefourM6boltsusingthesequenceshownbelowwitha10mmsocket. Figure 48 FourM6boltlooseningsequence 19. GrasptheIRM-MESH,andpullupandouttoslidetheIRM-MESHoutoftheIR8140. 20. OncetheexistingIRM-MESHisremoved,removethenewIRM-MESHfromitsantistatic bag,andnowplacetheIRM-MESHthatwasremovedintotheanti-staticbag. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 61 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

Installing the New IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH 1. InsertthenewIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHintotheapplicableSlotoftheIR8140.Alignthe moduleorientationindicatorwiththefrontoftheIR8140.EnsuretheIRM-STAR/IRM-

MESHPCBsedgeconnectoralignswiththePCI-E98-pinconnectorontheIR8140 motherboard.LightlypushdownontheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH.Youmayneedto verticallyrockittofullyseat. Caution:DonotforcetheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHintoplace. 2. TightenthefourM6boltsto15to20in-lbsinthepropersequenceusinga10mmsocket andtorquewrench. 3. AttachtheRFcableorantennatotheN-ConnectorontheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHas needed. 4. ConnecttheIR8140totheACPowerandtothenetwork. 5. Re-enabletheBBUsusingtheapplicablecommands. WhilereplacingtheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH,theIR8140mayhaveautomaticallylogged youout.TheIR8140automaticallylogsouttheuserafter10to15minutesofinactivity.Log backontotheIR8140andreturntothe(config)promptasdescribedearlier. Important!TheIRM-MESHonlyfitsintosubslot0/1oftheIR8140,andIRM-STARintosubslot 0/2.Inthisexample,theexistingIRMislocatedinsubslot0/1. 6. Attheconfigprompt,enterno hw-module subslot 0/1 shutdown unpowered,see item1. 7. Attheconfigprompt,enterdo show hw-module subslot all oir,seeitem2. 8. VerifythatthenewOperationStatusindicatesOK,seeitem3. Figure 49 PuTTYscreen-IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHstatus AfterPuTTYconnectstotheIR8140,aconsoleterminalappears.Ifyoudonotseea terminalprompt,pressEnteruntiltheterminalpromptappears.Ifyoustilldonotgeta prompt,exitPuTTYandswitchtoanotherbaudrateotherthan9600. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 62 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

Note:Makesurethatthecableisattachedandundamaged. 9. Typeenableattheprompt. 10. TypetheconsolepasswordandpressEnter. 11. Attheconfigprompt,enterendtoreturntotheoriginalcommandprompt,seeitem1. 12. Entercopy running-config startup-configattheprompt,seeitem2. 13. WhenpromptedforDestinationfilename,enterstartup-configandpressEnter,see item3. 14. Typeexitattheprompt. 15. CallyourlocalFieldNetworkDirector(FND)/CiscoGridNetworkManagementSystem

(CGNMS)FND/CGNMAoperatortoconfirmIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHoperation.When operationisconfirmed,youcanunplugtheconsolecable. Figure 50 PuTTYscreen-IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHend 16. RemovetheoldIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHcompliancelabelfromtheIR8140.Ifpeelingoff thelabelisunsuccessful,useapermanentmarkertomarkthroughtheFCCandICIDs,as theyarenolongervalid. 17. FromaPuttysessiontotheIR8140,typethefollowingcommandtoverifythatIOxis runningwiththeIR8140:

Show iox EXAMPLEOUTPUT FD02443J8NH#show iox IOx Infrastructure Summary

IOx service (CAF) :Running IOx service (HA) :Not Supported IOx service (IOxman) :Running IOx service (Sec storage) :Running January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 63 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

Libvirtd 5.5.0 :Running Dockerd v19.03.13-ce :Running 18. Ifactdversion5.0.1isalreadyrunninginIR8140,noneedtoremoveitandinstallitagain. Ifnotrunningorwasremoved,thenyouneedtoinstallactdversion5.0.1usingIOScli commandsprovidedbelow. app-hosting install appid actd package flash:app-actd-ver-5.0.1.tar show app-hosting list app-hosting activate appid actd show app-hosting list app-hosting start appid actd show app-hosting list 19. Cleanthesurfaceandaffixtheregulatorylabel(includedintheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH installationkit)tothefrontbottomrightoftheexterioroftheIR8140showninthefigure. Figure 51 UpdatetheFCCregulatorylabel Thefollowinglineshouldbeincludedonthelabel:

ForIRM-MESH-Contains:FCCID:SK9OW1 ForIRM-STAR-Contains:FCCID:EO9OW3 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 64 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

Changing the IPv6 Prefix Address of the IR8140 Note:ThefollowingexampleisforreplacinganinstalledIRM-MESHwithaIRM-MESH.However, changingtheIPv6Addressalsoapplieswhen:replacingIRM-MESHwithIRM-STAR,replacingIRM-MESH withanotherIRM-MESH,andreplacingIRM-STARwithanotherIRM-STAR. WhenreplacingaIRM-MESHwithaIRM-MESHinafielddeployedsituation,youmust changetheIPv6PrefixAddressoftheIR8140attheDynamicHostConfigurationProtocol

(DHCP)servertoensurepropercommunicationwiththeBatteryPoweredDevices(BPDs) andMainPoweredDevices(MPDs)withintheMesh. IfyoudonotchangetheIPv6Address,aftertheIRM-MESHisinstalled,itretainstheold PersonalAreaNetworkIdentifier(PANID)andServiceSetIdentifier(SSID).Whenthis occurs,communicationislostwiththeBatteryPoweredDevices(BPDs)andMain PoweredDevices(MPDs)withintheMesh. Note:Steps1through3donotaffecttheservice,andshouldbedoneanytimebeforereplacingtheIRM-

MESHandupgradingtheIR8140. 1. VerifythateachdeviceintheIRM-MESHcellisregisteredwithFieldNetworkDirector

(FND)andinanUpstate. 2. UpgradetheIR8140'sIOS-XEto17.09.03viatheFND,usingthefollowingcommands. NavigatetoConfig-->Firmware Update,selecttheFirmware Update Groupinwhich theIR8140resides,clicktheUpload Imagebutton.FromtheUpload Imagebox,choose IOS-XE-IR8100fromtheSelect Typedrop-downbox,chooseir8100-

universalk9.17.09.03.SPA.binfromtheSelect an Imagedrop-downbox,andclickthe Upload Imagebutton. 3. CreateanewIPv6prefixinDHCPserverusingeitherCPNR,orInfobloxasdetailedhere:

a. OntheCPNRDHCPserver,createaPrefixthatusesthenewIPv6baseaddressthatisto beusedbytheIRM-STARonceitisprovisioned.AssigninganewIPv6baseaddress causestheIRMtoacquireanewIPv6addressandforcestheIRMtoacquireanewPAN IDandcausesallofthedevicesinthePANtoreauthenticate. Note:Ifyouareunfamiliarwiththisprocess,pleasecontactyourItronrepresentativeforassistance. b. InInfobloxDHCPserver,gotoData Management>IPAMandaddthenewIPv6Network tobeusedbytheIRM-MESHonceitisprovisioned. Note:Ifyouareunfamiliarwiththisprocess,pleasecontactyourItronrepresentativeforassistance. Note:Thefollowingstepsaffectyourmeshserviceandshouldbeexecutedjustbeforestartingtoreplace theIRM-MESHandupgradingtheIR8140. 3. DeletetheIRM-MESHfromtheFNDbeforeyouaddtheIRM-MESHusingtheFND commands.Navigateto Devices>Field Devices>Select CAM1(checktheboxnextto theIRM)>More Action>Remove Devices. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 65 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

4. ImporttheIRM-MESHintotheFNDusingtheFNDcommands.NavigatetoDevices>

Field Devices>Add Devices.BrowsetothedirectorywheretheImportfilefortheIRM-

MESHislocated,selectitandclickAdd. 5. EdittheexistingIR8140FNDImportComma-SeparatedValues(CSV)fileandupdateit withthenewIPv6Prefixinthefollowingfields:meshPrefixConfig,meshAddressConfig, gosGwyV6Address(orioxGwyV6Address).ThenupdatetheIR8140propertiesinFND usingthefollowingcommands.NavigatetoDevices>Field Devices>Bulk Operations

>Change Device Properties.BrowsetothedirectorywheretheupdatedIR8140Import filefortheIR8140islocated,selectitandclickChange. 6. OpenConfig PropertiestabinDevices>Field Devices>IR8100 Deviceinfopageto verifythatPrefixConfig,IPAddressConfigandIOxNodeGatewayIPv6Addressis changedreflectingthenewIPv6Prefix. 7. CheckthenewIPv6prefixisupdatedintheIR8140configurationusingtheIR8140CLI show ipv6 int L0.UnderGlobalunicastaddress(es)verifythatthelistedIPv6address andsubnetwerederivedfromthenewIPv6baseaddressthatwasenteredintotheCNR, orInfobloxinStep3. Note:YoucanalsoverifytheIPv6PrefixisupdatedintheFNDFND IR8100 info>Running Configurationtab. 8. FromFND,VerifythattheIRM-MESHisproperlyregisteredwiththeFNDwiththenew PANIDandthatallendpointsarevisibleintheroutingtree. 9. VerifythatameshnetworkformsunderthenewlyinstalledandconfiguredIRM.Maytake hourstodaystocomplete. Updating the Data Rate and Network Security for IRM-STAR ThetypeoffirmwareloadedontotheIRM-STARandtheBatteryPoweredDevices

(BPDs)atthefactorydictatestheIRM-STARandBPDsdatarate. GSR 5.3 Firmware Set:IRM-STARModulesortheBPDsthatareorderedwiththeGSR 5.3firmwaresetwillhaveanoptiontobeeitheronthe10kbpsorthe25kbpsdatarate. Also,turningtheNetworkSecurityOnorOffisoptionalwiththe25kbpsDataRate selection. Table 21 IRM-STARdatarate&securityparameters Firmware Set Data Rate Network Security GSR5.3 25kbps 25kbps 10kbps ON OFF ON January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 66 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide STAR/IRM-MESH in the Field 5 Replacing an Existing IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH with a New IRM-

Foranyexistingfielddeployments,intheStarconfiguration,thatneedtobeupgradedto operateat25kbpsdatarate,thenperformthefollowingsteps:

IftheexistingdeploymentisfunctioningusingCAM3Smodules,butat10kbpsdatarate, thenthefirmwareoftheseCAM3SmodulesneedtobeupgradedtotheGSR5.3firmware setloadedonthemwithappropriatedatarateandnetworksecuritysettings. IftheexistingdeploymentisfunctioningusingIRM-STARmodules,butat10kbpsdata rate,thenthefirmwareoftheseIRM-STARmodulesneedtobeupgradedtotheGSR5.3 firmwaresetloadedonthemwithappropriatedatarateandnetworksecuritysettings. FirmwareofalltheassociatedBPDsinthedeploymentshouldalsobeupgradedtothe GSR5.3firmwarewithappropriatedatarateandnetworksecuritysettingsIRM-STARor CAM3SandtheBPDfirmwareupgradeversionsshouldbealigned. Recommendedfirmwareselectionsforthe25kbpsdatarateare:

ForIRM-STAR:428935-010-HW4.1OPENWAYRIVAPIMIRM-STARFIRMWARESET FORSYSTEMRELEASE5.3,ACTCOMMSRF,DAVINCIMR1STAR(PRODUCT SECURE)withIOSEX17.9.1(GSR5.3STAR-NetworkSecurityOFF&25KDataRate). ForBPDs(500G,500W,OWR-GRD):PleaserefertotheOpenWay Riva GSR 5.3 System Release Notes(815-0412-00), Intelis Gas Meters Release Notes(815-0419-00),500W ERT Modules Release Notes(815-0418-00),and500G ERT Modules Release Notes

(815-0417-00). Updating the Data Rate and Network Security for IRM-MESH IRM-MESHwillnotpresentaselectableoptionfortheDataRate.Also,theNetwork SecuritywillalwaysbeONforaIRM-MESH. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 67 of 84 A Specifications Thefollowingtableliststhetechnicalspecifications. Table 22 IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHtechnicalspecifications Type Connectors Items RF Details 1-antennaport,TypeNfemale Communications FrequencyHoppingSpread Dependingonregulatorydomainandmode Spectrum ForUSA/Canada:512channelsNumberof channelswillvaryforothercountriesandregions. RFBand 915MHzISM RFOperationalBands(Riva) FrequencyRange*

902to928MHz RadioOutputPower*

500mWto1W RFModulationOptions-IRM-

GFSK STAR GFSK RFModulationOptions-IRM-

FSK MESH FSK OFDM OFDM DSSS DSSS 10kbps 25kbps 50kbps 150kbps 200kbps 600kbps 6.25kbps 12.5kbps PhysicalDimensions IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH 7.4cmHx19.0cmWx16.8cmD,(2.9"Hx7.47"

Wx6.63"D) OperatingConditions Temperature

-25Cto+70C(-40Fto+158F) RelativeHumidity 5%to95%non-condensing Shock Vibration IEC68-2-31,operating,50mm IEC68-2-31tolevelsfromIEC721-3-2 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 68 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide A Specifications Table 22 IRM-STAR/IRM-MESHtechnicalspecifications(continued) Type Items Details Non-Operating Temperature

-25Cto+70C(-40Fto+158F) Conditions RelativeHumidity 5%to95%non-condensing Altitude 3014m(10,000feet);maximumoperating temperatureisderatedwithincreasingaltitude perIEEE1613a-2008 Weight IRM-STAR IRM-MESH 861.8g,(1.9Lbs.) 498.9g,(1.1Lbs.) AgencyApprovals FCCparts1,2,and15,ClassB CanadaISED(Innovation,ScienceandEconomicDevelopment)Compliance ISEDRSS102,RSS210,RSS247andRSSGEN

*FrequencyRangeandRadioOutputPowervarydependingonwhatcountryorregionthedeviceisconfigured for. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 69 of 84 B RF Filter Installation ThissectiondescribesinstallingaRFFiltertoanexistingpole-mountedIR8140usingthe remoteantennaoption.ToinstalltheIR8140,refertotheIR8140installationprocedurein theCisco Catalyst IR8100 Heavy Duty Series Router Installation Guide. Note:DependingonthegeographicregionwheretheIR8140isinstalled,aRFfiltermayberequiredwitha remoteantenna.ARFfilterisrequiredforinstallationsinAustralia,andotherlocations.ARFfilterisnot requiredforinstallationsinNorthAmerica.SeeAustraliaApplicationsonpage74. StandardheightremoteantennasaremounteddirectlyabovetheIR8140(35feetabove theIR8140)andconnectedtotheRFFilterwitharemoteRFcable.Remoteantennascan bemountedatanextendedheightabovetheIR8140.ThecoaxialRFcablefromtheRF Filtertoanantennamountedatanextendedheightwillbelocallysourcedtotherequired lengthneededforspecificantennamountinglocations("superflexisrecommendedfor extensionslessthan35feet). ThisfigureshowstheremoteantennaandRFfilterconnectedtoaIRM-STAR. Specifically,showstheRFCable,seeitem1,thatconnectsbetweentheRFFilterandthe Antenna,theLightningArrestor,seeitem2,theRFFilter,seeitem3andtheRFCable, seeitem4,thatconnectsbetweentheIRM-STAR'sN-ConnectorandtheRFFilter. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 70 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide B RF Filter Installation Figure 52 RFFilterinstallationconfiguration Placement Guidelines for Remote Antenna Antennaplacementisoneofthemostimportantfactorsindeterminingoverallsystem performance.Carefulconsiderationmustbegiventoproperantennaplacement.Follow thesegeneralguidelineswhendeterminingtheideallocationforaremote-mounted remoteantenna:

Mounttheantennavertically. Mounttheantennainalocationwherethereisaclear,unobstructed,360-degreeviewof thehorizon.Theantennareceivesandtransmitsinalldirections.Objectslikebuilding walls,nearbymetalsurfaces,orotherobstructionsmightinterferewiththeproper operationoftheantenna. Donotmounttheantennaonarooftopwherenearbybuildingsarehigherthanthe installationlocation. DonotmounttheantennanearexistingRFradiatingantennas.IfexistingRFradiatorsare nearby,thehorizontalseparationdistancetotheradiatormustbeaminimumof30meters and/orthreemetersofverticalseparation.IninstanceswherenearbyRFradiatorsare present,conductaninter-modulationinterferencestudytoevaluatethepotentialfor interferenceandanyeffectsitmayhaveonsystemperformance.ConsultyourItron systemsengineerformoreinformation. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 71 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide B RF Filter Installation Heightispreferredforoptimalperformance.Itronrecommendsinstallingtheantennano higherthan30meters. Caution:Donotinstalla5.5/5.15dBiantennadirectlyontheIR8140.Antennainstallationdirectly ontheIR8140willcompromisemechanicalintegrityandwillnotmeetthecompliancerequirements. See915MHz5.5dBiRemoteAntennaKitonpage21. Caution:Donotinstalla8.15dBiantennadirectlyontheIR-8140.Antennainstallationdirectlyon theIR8140willcompromisemechanicalintegrityandwillnotmeetthecompliancerequirementfor alossof2.2dB(foranyexceptions,ensureyoureadthisentiresection),betweentheRFfilterand the8.15dBiantenna.See915MHz8.15dBiHighGainRemoteAntennaKitonpage22. Asidearmantennainstallationmustbedoneiftheantennaismountedwhereitdoesnot haveanunobstructed360-degreeview.Refertothefollowingguidelinesforasidearm antennainstallation:

Theminimumstandoffdistanceis60centimeters,wheretheinterferingstructural membersare10centimetersorlessindiameterandspacedmorethantwometersapart. Forstructuralmembersbetween10and25centimetersindiameter,useaslidingscaleof 0.6to1.5meters.(Forexample,a60-centimeterstandoffat10-centimeterdiametertoa 150-centimeterstandoffat25-centimetermemberdiameter.) Connecting a RF Filter 1. ConnectoneendoftheRFCable,seeitem2,comingfromtheRFFiltertotheN-

Connector,seeitem1,locatedontheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHinslot1onthebottomofthe IR8140. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 72 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide B RF Filter Installation Figure 53 RFfiltertoIRM-STAR/IR-MESHconnection 2. ConnecttheotherendoftheRFCable,seeitem1,totheN-Connectoronthebottomof theRFFilter. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 73 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide B RF Filter Installation Figure 54 RFfilertoIRM-STAR/IRM-MESHconnection-Bottom Australia Applications TomeetregulatorrequirementsinAustraliafortheIRM-STARorIRM-MESHineithera StarorMeshdeployment,ensureyoucomplywitheitherofthefollowingconfigurations:

1. Usethe915MHz2.8dBiWPANantennaontheIR8140forIRM-MESH. 2. Usethe915MHz5.5dBior915MHz8.15dBiremoteantennawiththeRFFilterforIRM-

STAR. Caution:ForAustraliatherequiredminimumlossbetweentheIR8140/IRMand8.15dBiantenna is2.2dBinadditiontotherequiredRFFilterandthesuppliedcablebetweentheIR8140andtheRF Filter. Additionally,Itronrecommends,youselectabackhaulcellularproviderthatdoesnot operateinthepassbandoftheIRM-STAR/IRM-MESH,asthisresultsindesensingthe IRM'sreceiverasthetwoantennasaresoclosetogether. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 74 of 84 C Replacing the Alignment Guide Pin and Lock Washer ThissectiononlyappliesifinstallingeithertheIRM-STARortheIRM-MESHdeviceintoa slotthathasanalignmentguidepinandlockwasher. ThealignmentguidepininterfereswiththeIRM-STARortheIRM-MESHshield. Therefore,thealignmentguidepinandthelockwasherneedtobereplacedwithascrew. Important!TomaintainCiscowarrantycoverage,thisprocedurecanonlybeperformedbyItron personnel. Caution:Ensurethatyouareworkinginastatic-freeenvironment.Electrostaticdischarge(ESD) candamagecomponents. Table 23 Itemsused Item IR8140 Part Number Torxscrewwithnylonpatch,M3.5x0.6length8mm 420-1207-00 Magneticretriever McMaster-Carr7385A44orequivalent T-10Torxdriver6"length McMaster-Carr7396A52orequivalent Torquedrivercalibratedto8-10in.lbs. 3/16"Standardsocket 1. PlacetheIR8140inhorizontalposition. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 75 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide C Replacing the Alignment Guide Pin and Lock Washer Figure 55 IR8140position Figure 56 Alignmentguidepinlocation 2. Use3/16"socketdriverasshowntoremovethealignmentguidepinandwasher,item1in slot1only.Thewasherisintendedtocomeoffwiththealignmentguidepin.Thesocket mighthittheconnectorintheslot.Ensurenottodamageanyothercomponents. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 76 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide C Replacing the Alignment Guide Pin and Lock Washer Figure 57 Removingthealignmentguidepin Figure 58 Alignmentguidepinremoved 3. Checkthatthewasherisremoved.Ifnot,removethewasherusingamagneticretriever. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 77 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide C Replacing the Alignment Guide Pin and Lock Washer Figure 59 Magneticretriever Important!Ensurethatneitherthealignmentguidepinorthewasheraccidentallyfallintothe IR8140slotandcarefullydiscardthemboth. 4. UsetheTorxscrewdrivertoinsertthescrewinsidetheslotto8-10in.lbs.torque. Figure 60 Torxscrewdriver Figure 61 Insertingthescrew 5. Ensurethescrewisproperlyinsertedandseatedproperly. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 78 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide C Replacing the Alignment Guide Pin and Lock Washer Figure 62 Screwinsertedproperly January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 79 of 84 Glossary A Adaptive Communications Technology (ACT) Atechnologythatincorporatesbothradiofrequency(RF)andpowerlinecommunication(PLC)ontoonechipset.Adaptive CommunicationsTechnology(ACT)allowsanendpointtodynamicallychangeitscommunicationmediaandmodulationtothe fastestandmostreliableavailable,basedonitslocation,networkoperatingconditions,andthecriticalityoftheapplicationdata. Advanced Meter Anelectricmeterthatiscapableofmeasuringandrecordingusagedataintimedifferentiatedregisters,includinghourlyorsuch intervalasisspecifiedbyregulatoryauthorities.Themeterallowselectricconsumers,suppliersandserviceprovidersto participateinalltypesofprice-basedemandresponseprograms.Also,themeterprovidesotherdataandfunctionalitythat addresspowerqualityandotherelectricityserviceissues. B Battery Backup Unit (BBU) ThebatteryprovidespowertotheIR8140ifACpowerislostornotavailable.TheIR8140supportsuptothreeunits. Battery Powered Device (BPD) Devicespoweredbylong-lastingbatteries,asopposedtomainspowereddevices(MPDs),whichreceivepowerfromawired electricalconnection. F Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Ameter/endpointinstallationandworkforcemanagementsoftwaresolution.FDMsupportssafe,efficientdeploymentand maintenanceofmeters,endpoints,andmeteringnetworkequipment;automatesendpointprogramming;electronicallycaptures andvalidatesinstallationdata,reducingerrorsandsiterevisits;ensuresnetworkconnectivity;capturesfieldimagesandGPS coordinates;andcreatesworkordersforserviceandqualityauditworkorders.Itincludesoptionalinvoicingandinventory managementmodules. Firmware Thecomputerprogramstoredinaread-onlymemory(ROM)oranerasableprogrammableread-onlymemory(EPROM) integratedcircuit. I Industrial Rounter Module (IRM) AmodulethatenablesmetersandgriddevicesequippedwithAdaptiveCommunicationsTechnology(ACT)tocommunicate witheachotherwhiledynamicallyswitchingbetweenradiofrequency(RF)andpowerlinecommunication(PLC). Internet Protocol (IP) Referstothecoreprotocolthatdefinesthebasicpacketstructurefortransportovertheinternet. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 80 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide Glossary Internetwork Operating System Extended Edition (IOS XE) CiscoIOSXEisasoftwaremadebyCiscoforuseonvarioushardwaredevicessuchasnetworkingroutersandswitches.A command-lineinterfacegovernsaseriesoftrainsdefinedastoolsfordeliveringCiscosoftwaretospecificplatforms. L Lighting Arrestor Adeviceusedtoprotecttheinsulationandconductorsofthesystemfromdamagingeffectsoflightning. M Mesh Network Anetworktopologyinwhichtherearenodesthatparticipateintherelayingofinformationfromothernodes,generallyinapeer-

to-peerenvironment.Thiswouldincludeprotocolsthatsupportself-organizing,self-discoverynetworks.Itprovidesthegreatest amountofredundancy,sointheeventthatonenodefails,networktrafficcanberedirectedtoanyothernode. O OpenWay Operation Center - Collection Manager (OWOC-CM) AnOpenWayOperationsCenter(OWOC)application.CollectionManager(CM)manageshigh-volume,securecommunications tosupporttheconfigurationandfirmwaremanagementofelectric,gas,andwaterdevices,datacollection,andremoteservice connectanddisconnects.Itprovidestheabilitytomanagerecurringjobschedulingandoptionaldatastorageforoperational reporting.Itincorporatesintegratedmappingsupporttoprovidegeospatialcontextofdevicesandkeyperformanceindicator reporting(KPIs)forreadratesandnon-communicatingmeters. R Radio Frequency (RF) Referstoawirelesselectromagneticsignalusedasaformofcommunication.Radiowavesareaformofelectromagnetic radiationwithidentifiedradiofrequencies. S Smart Meter Atermusedtorefertoanadvancedmeter.SeeAdvancedMeter. Star Network Astarnetworkisanimplementationofaspokehubdistributionparadigmincomputernetworks.Inastarnetwork,everyhostis connectedtoacentralhub.Initssimplestform,onecentralhubactsasaconduittotransmitmessages. System LED TheSystemLight-EmittingDiode(LED)signalsACpowerisappliedwhenthegreenLEDislite. January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 81 of 84 Index 6 6AWGgroundcable connectionlocation30 9 915MHz5.5dBiantenna KIT-0073-00121 915MHz8.15dBiantenna Coaxialcable22 KIT-0018-00722 915MHzantennas Specifications21 A ACpowercable connectionlocation26 antenna IR8140mountingbracket48 remoteadapterplate46 antennaholder silicone47 application siliconeseal45 assemblyitems BBU27,53 B BBU assemblyitems27,53 securityscrewitems26,53 C coaxialcable 915MHz8.15dBiantenna22 commports windowsdevicemanager57 configuration PuTTYscreen58 connectionlocation 6AWGgroundcable30 ACpowercable26 RFfilter73 RJ4556 D datarate IRM-STAR66 DB9-RJ45serialcable USBtoserialadaptercable57 documentrevisionhistory5 F FCCregulatorylabel Location38 features IRM-MESH61 functionality IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH14 I IR8140 majorparts15 IR8140mountingbracket antenna48 IRM-MESH features61 majorparts17 optionalmountingkit19 IRM-STAR datarate66 majorparts16 optionalmountingkit19 securityparameters66 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 82 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide Index IRM-STARpolemountingkit KIT-9040-00120 IRM-STARtowermountingkit KIT-0018-00720 IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH functionality14 Locationslots32 Slotitems34 K KIT-0018-007 915MHz8.15dBiantenna22 IRM-STARtowermountingkit20 KIT-0073-001 915MHz5.5dBiantenna21 KIT-9036-001 RFfilter21 KIT-9040-001 IRM-STARpolemountingkit20 L location rubberbumper45 system(SYS)LED28,54 Location FCCregulatorylabel38 locationsidehexbolts mountingbracket30 Locationslots IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH32 M majorparts IR814015 IRM-MESH17 IRM-STAR16 mountingbracket locationsidehexbolts30 O optionalmountingkit IRM-MESH19 IRM-STAR19 P powerdown PuTTYscreen60 productrelateddocumentation7 PuTTYscreen configuration58 powerdown60 slotlocation59 R remoteadapterplate antenna46 RFfilter connectionlocation73 KIT-9036-00121 RJ45 connectionlocation56 rubberbumper location45 S securityparameters IRM-STAR66 securityscrewitems BBU26,53 silicone antennaholder47 siliconeseal application45 Slotitems IRM-STAR/IRM-MESH34 slotlocation PuTTYscreen59 specifications technical68 Specifications 915MHzantennas21 system(SYS)LED location28,54 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 83 of 84 IRM-STAR and IRM-MESH Installation Guide Index T technical specifications68 U USBtoserialadaptercable DB9-RJ45serialcable57 W windowsdevicemanager commport57 January 03, 2024 LDI-0362 REV 001 Itron, Inc. Page 84 of 84

FCC ID: EO9OW3 / IC: 864A-OW3 IRM-STAR Module Exhibit Photos Regulatory Label Contents 1. 2. IRM-STAR module Regulatory Label Drawing ...............................................................................................2 IRM-STAR module with Regulatory Label......................................................................................................2 IRM-STAR Module Exhibit Photos Regulatory Label ITRON CONFIDENTIAL Page 1 of 2 1. IRM-STAR module Regulatory Label Drawing FCC ID: EO9OW3 / IC: 864A-OW3 2. IRM-STAR module with Regulatory Label IRM-STAR Module Exhibit Photos Regulatory Label ITRON CONFIDENTIAL Page 2 of 2

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We hereby delegate CKC Certification Services, LLC (CKC CS) power of attorney to act on our behalf in matters pertaining to certification of products. The actions of CKC CS shall be considered the same as our own. Sincerely, Jack McPeck Sr. Product Development Manager Itron, Inc. 2111 N. Molter Rd. Liberty Lake, WA 99019

(509) 924-9900 ITRON 2111 North Molter Road Liberty Lake, WA 99019 www.itron.com

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In accordance with 47CFR Section 0.457 and Section 0.459 pertaining to confidential material, we hereby request to hold permanently confidential all information contained within the below identified exhibits/document categories submitted pursuant to radio equipment certification requirements for FCC ID: EO9OW3. 1. Block Diagrams 2. Operational / Architectural Descriptions 3. Schematics 4. Parts List / Bills of Material The above material contains trade secrets and proprietary information as specified by 47CFR 0.457(d) and technical data, which would customarily be guarded from competitors. The public disclosure of this information might be harmful to our company and provide unjustified benefits to our competitors. Sincerely, Jack McPeck Sr. Product Development Manager Itron, Inc. ITRON 2111 North Molter Road Liberty Lake, WA 99019 www.itron.com

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Contact Name:

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Itron, Inc. Jack McPeck Senior Product Development Manager 2111 N. Molter Rd. Liberty Lake, WA 99019 USA 509-891-3469 509-891-3896 Jack.McPeck@itron.com Certification Type / Equipment Identification Certification Program:

Certification Number:

FCC Equipment Authorization / Radio Certification EO9OW3 The equipment identified above is / is not covered equipment prohibited from receiving an equipment authorization pursuant to 47 CFR Part 2, Subpart J, 2.903. The applicant identified above is / is not identified on the FCCs Covered List as an entity, affiliate, or subsidiary which produces equipment on the Covered List or identified as an entity which has rebranded or relabeled equipment produced by entities identified on the Covered List. I hereby attest and certify that the above statements are true and correct. Signature of Authorized Individual: 1 Printed Name:

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Date Jack McPeck Senior Product Development Manager 12/20/2023 Note this attestation shall be signed by the applicant or their direct appointee within the same legal entity. A third party agent is not permitted to sign on behalf of the applicant. 1 Signature is not subject to the FCCs authorized individual policy (KDB 852134) and may be signed by any appropriate company official. APP-FCC-A Page 1 of 2 Rev 3 CKC Certification Services, LLC CB: US0103; NB/AB: 0976 5046 Sierra Pines Drive Mariposa, CA 95338 Phone: 1 800-500-4EMC (4362) Fax: 209-787-5568 Email: tcbadmin@ckc.com Attachment A Additional Information The FCCs Covered List includes certain telecommunications equipment and video surveillance equipment produced by specific manufacturers, their Affiliates or Subsidiaries and including any products produced by these entities which are rebranded or relabeled by other entities. (191, 184, 185, 188) 2 The FCC claims the identified equipment poses an unacceptable risk to United States national security. Telecommunications Equipment (195):

Any equipment used in fixed or mobile networks that provides advanced communications service, provided the equipment includes or uses electronic components, as defined under section 1.50001(c). Video Surveillance Equipment (205):

Any equipment that is used in fixed and mobile networks that provides advanced communications service in the form of a video surveillance service, provided the equipment includes or uses electronic components. Advanced Communications Service (195, 205) Any equipment that can be used in such a fixed or mobile broadband network to enable users to originate and receive high quality voice, data, graphics, and video telecommunications service using any technology with connection speeds of at least 200 kbps in either direction. Affiliate (183):

An entity that (directly or indirectly) owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, another entity, where the term own means to have, possess, or otherwise control an equity interest (or the equivalent thereof) of more than 10 percent. Subsidiary (184):

Any entity in which such named entity directly or indirectly (1) holds de facto control or (2) owns or controls more than 50% of the total voting power of the entitys outstanding voting stock. Useful Links:

FCC Covered List https://www.fcc.gov/supplychain/coveredlist 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J (including 2.903 and 2.911) https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-47/chapter-I/subchapter-A/part-2/subpart-J FCC KDB System:

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/kdb/index.cfm FCC Report and Order 22-84 https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/FCC-22-84A1.pdf 2 Parenthetical references are citations of paragraph numbers in FCC Report and Order FCC 22-84 (ET Docket 21.232). APP-FCC-A Page 2 of 2 Rev 3

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Itron, Inc. hereby requests a Permissive Change Class II of the radio equipment certification for the IRM-STAR CAM3 radio module certification number, FCC ID: EO9OW3. This product differs from the originally approved product in the following manner:

(a) Associated digital circuitry. The following Bill of Materials and Approved Manufacturing List changes have been made to digital circuitry. i. Main radio board: Depopulated an adjustable current load switch driving a USB port that was ii. never used. Depopulated a 3-pin serial port header that is not used. RF board: Depopulated the Power Line Carrier circuitry as PLC is not supported for the IRM-

STAR (CAM3) radio module. Replaced obsolete electrolytic capacitors that hold up the 12V DC rail for graceful shutdown of the radio after power outage.

(b) Functional capabilities. The following functional changes were made. i. Power Line Carrier communications is not supported for the IRM-STAR (CAM3) radio module.

(Made Bill of Materials and Approved Manufacturing List changes only to digital circuitry.)

(c) Antenna Characteristics. No change to antenna characteristics of the radio. Also see (e) Others.

(d) Cosmetic differences The original CAM3 radio boards were assembled into a module that was approved for use in the Cisco CGR1240 Connected Grid Router host chassis. The Cisco GGR1240 is no longer sold and has been replaced by the electrically compatible Cisco IR8140 Industrial Router. The CAM3 radio boards were reassembled into a new CAM3 radio module version, called the IRM-STAR radio module, for use in the Cisco IR8140 Industrial Router host chassis. The two modules use the same CAM3 radio hardware and firmware, but each module is physically limited to installation in a single host router model.

(e) Other The following external antennas have been removed or added to support the IRM-STAR (CAM3) radio module in the Cisco IR8140 host. Removed support for 915 MHz, 5.15 dBi omnidirectional antenna. i. ii. Removed support for 915 MHz, 2.8 dBi omnidirectional antenna. iii. Added support for new 915 MHz, 2 dBi omnidirectional antenna. I do attest that the Field strength and/or RF Output readings remained the same or are lower than the originally approved product and that they did not increase, therefore qualifying this product for this application type. Sincerely, Jack McPeck Sr. Product Development Manager Itron, Inc. ITRON 2111 North Molter Road Liberty Lake, WA 99019 www.itron.com

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Professional Installation FCC ID: EO9OW3 IC: 864A-OW3 To whom it may concern:

The following items justify professional installation to support any function that requires the use of the devices part 15 transmitter:

The intended use for the device is not for consumers and the general public. The device is generally for industrial or commercial use. This device is used to communicate with utility meters. Only employees of the utility may use this device. The device cannot be sold via retail to the general public or by mail order. It must be sold to authorized dealers. The equipment is not readily available for consumer purchase; the equipment is marketed to a highly specialized target group through focused sales and distribution channels that are controlled by Itron. Only public or private utilities will purchase and use this device. Distribution of the product is controlled. Distribution is controlled specifically through Itrons distribution channels. The device may not be used with any antenna. The antennas permitted to be used with each model of the device are specified in the compliance section of the devices Installation Guide. Certain remote antenna installations require a minimum cable loss to be compliant. Enabling functionality at installation must be controlled. Installers and end users must go through proper training to enable functions such as the antennas and transmitters. What is unique about the product that requires it to be professionally installed?

The equipment must be installed on a utility pole, communications tower, water tower, or building by individuals trained and licensed for this type of installation. Proper installation is required to meet system performance criteria. Installation by licensed professionals requires special training. Itron provides training to professional installers to fulfill this training requirement. Installers will be instructed to only use the antenna models that are provided with the device. Training will also be provided to teach the end user how to enable any features that require part 15 transmitter operation. Sincerely, Jack McPeck Sr. Product Development Manager Itron, Inc. ITRON 2111 North Molter Road Liberty Lake, WA 99019 www.itron.com

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Itron, Inc. EO9 0005861034 Applicant Attestation The undersigned hereby consents:

a) b) c) d) to self-designation as US Agent for Service of Process; and to accept responsibility and obligation to maintain self-designation for no less than one year after either all marketing and importation of the applicable equipment within the U.S has been permanently terminated, or the conclusion of any Commission-related administrative or judicial proceeding involving the equipment, whichever is later; and to accept service of process in the US for matters related to the applicable equipment and at the physical address and email address identified in the applicants grantee code registration for equipment authorization applications under certification pursuant to 47 CFR Part 2 Subpart J; and to maintain current grantee code information on file in accordance with 47 CFR Part 2.929. Signature of Applicant:

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Jack McPeck 12/11/2023 CKC CS PUB FCC AFSOP Self Designation v5