Elster Solutions EA2W-I User Manual

September 2010 IL42-5016A

EA_Water 2.0 remote module

Integral mount cover

EA_Water 2.0 module

Installation instructions

General

This leaflet contains instructions for Elster’s EA_Water 2.0 module for use on water meters to provide readings to the

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EnergyAxis

System. For proper installation and maximum life of the modules, use the following procedures.

Familiarize yourself with the location and identification of the terminals on your water meter registers before any installation
procedure.

Connection instructions

The EA_Water 2.0 module register connections are as follows:

Function

Data Black Red Green Green Green Red

Power (or power/clock) Red Green Red Red Red Black

Common Green Black Black Black Black Green

Module

cable color

Elster AMCO Badger Sensus Hersey Neptune

Register terminal color

Installation instructions

Integral mount

The EA_Water 2.0 module is shipped fully assembled and ready to install. You will need to mount the EA_Water 2.0 module
directly onto the water meter register. The integral mount cover has a hoop that fits around the water meter register.

1. Align the hoop EA_Water 2.0 module over the water meter register so that the EA_Water 2.0 module wires are
able to connect to the water meter terminals.

2. Securely attach the EA_Water 2.0 module over the water meter register.

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Tamper plugs

Hanger screw

Supporting screws

3. Using the table in “Connection instructions” on page 1, connect the appropriate wires to the correct terminals on
the water meter register. Typically, the connection is made by placing the wire under the screw terminal and
tightening down securely. See the product documentation for your water meter register for more information.

Wall mount

The EA_Water 2.0 module can be mounted on a wall close to the water meter. To assist placing the enclosure on the
hanging screw, the enclosure has hash marks that will help you properly align the module.

The cable from the EA_Water 2.0 module and the water meter register should not exceed 100 feet (30 meters).

1. Remove the remote mount cover from the EA_Water 2.0 module.

2. Splice the cables from the EA_Water 2.0 module to the water meter register cable using weatherproof gel caps (for
example, 3M style 314 IDC).

3. Insert the cable back into the EA_Water 2.0 module, making sure to provide strain relief for the cable.

4. Reattach the remote mount cover to the EA_Water 2.0 module.

5. Hang the EA_Water 2.0 module on the hanger screw, making sure it is level.

6. Screw 2 screws into the 2 bottom supporting screw mounts.

7. Using the table in “Connection instructions” on page 1, connect the appropriate wires to the correct terminals on
the water meter register. Typically, the connection is made by placing the wire under the screw terminal and
tightening down securely. See the product documentation for your water meter register for more information.

8. When you have completed the installation, secure the EA_Water 2.0 enclosure by inserting the tamper plugs into
bottom supporting screw mounts.

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