RF Gridstream Network Deployment

RF Gridstream Network Deployment

This three-day, 24 Credit course introduces Gridstream fundamentals, design, site survey and tool usage. Attendees will learn to commission routers, collectors and endpoints as well as receiving a thorough description of hardware and software requirements for initiating Gridstream activity.

Who Should Attend: This session should be attended by AMI System Administrator the Network Administrator, RF Field Technicians, Metering personnel and other personnel who may be responsible for the installation of network hardware equipment.

• RF Mesh System Fundamentals

  • Overview of the Landis+Gyr RF Mesh System
  • Fundamental Elements of the RF Mesh
  • Fundamentals of Network Routing

• RF Mesh Network Design & Site Survey

  • Understanding the design process
  • Conducting a site survey
  • Validating design with RadioShop software

• Collector Installation

  • Collector components
  • Collector installation & mounting
  • Configuring the backhaul
  • Configuring the Collector
  • Security Considerations
  • Configuring collector in Command Center
  • Installation best practices

• Router Installation

  • Router configuration
  • Router mounting & installation
  • Installation best practices

• TechStudio Software (TechStudio)

  • Test batches of meters upon receipt from manufacturer
  • Resetting meters when returned from the field
  • Working with DCWs and firmware

• RadioShop Software

  • Monitoring RF Deployment
  • Endpoint Diagnostics & Troubleshooting

Prerequisites: None