Itron 100G Users Manual
Natural Gas Solutions
100G Installation Guide
Revision B2
Natural Gas Solutions
Identification
100G ERT Module Installation Guide
Part number: PUB-0200-001 Revision B2 12/07
ERT Part Numbers: ERG-5000-001, ERG-5000-002, ERG-5000-003, ERG-5000-004, ERG-5000-005, ERG-5000-007, ERG-5000-008
Copyright
© 2007 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved.
Your company has the right to reproduce this contract document, provided that such reproduction shall be subject to the same use and disclosure restrictions contained in the
Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure paragraphs in the Sales Contract.
Applicable Patents
U.S. Patent Numbers: TBD
Canadian Patent Numbers: TBD
Transportation Classification
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, the 100G ERT Module is considered an operating
transmitter and receiver and cannot be shipped by air. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation.
WARNING! Only authorized Itron personnel should attempt repairs on Itron
equipment. Attempts to do so by others might void any maintenance contract
with your company. Unauthorized service personnel might also be subject to
shock hazard on some Itron equipment if removal of protective covers is
attempted.
WARNING! Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
WARNING! To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres,
disconnect power before servicing.
Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device 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 permanently mounted such that it retains a distance of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) from all persons in order to comply with FCC RF exposure levels.
Modification and Repairs
To ensure FCC compliance and system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified without the expressed approval of Itron. Any unauthorized modification
will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Meter Installation/Removal
In the event of malfunction, all repairs should be performed by Itron. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to Itron.
WARNING! Follow these procedures to avoid injury to yourself or
others.
• The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is
not disposed of properly.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or incinerate the lithium
battery.
• Keep the lithium battery away from children.
Related Documents
Endpoint-Link Endpoint Programming Guide (TDC-0744)
Trademark Notice
Enscan, ERT, Itron, ReadOne, and Endpoint-Link are registered trademarks of Itron, Inc. All other product names and logos in this documentation are used f or identification purposes
only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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If you have questions or comments about this application, contact Itron Technical Support:
Itron, Inc.
• Mail: Itron, Inc. Attention: Customer Care, 2111 N Molter Road, Liberty Lake, WA 99019
• E-mail: support@itron.com
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TechnicalCommunicationsManager@itron.com.
Contents
Chapter 1 Transmission Modes ................................................................................. 5
Specifications ......................................................................................................................................5
Meter Compatibility List.......................................................................................................................6
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation .....................................................................13
Installation Prerequisites...................................................................................................................13
Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................13
Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................13
Replacement Screws....................................................................................................14
Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................14
Installing the 100G ERT Module.......................................................................................................14
Remove the Index...................................................................................................................14
Assemble the ERT Module.....................................................................................................17
Program the ERT Module.......................................................................................................22
Attach the ERT Module to the Meter ......................................................................................23
Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation.........................................................................29
Installation Prerequisites...................................................................................................................29
Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................29
Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................29
Replacement Screws....................................................................................................29
Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................30
Installing the 100G ERT Module.......................................................................................................30
Remove the Existing Index.....................................................................................................30
Assemble the ERT Module.....................................................................................................32
Program the ERT....................................................................................................................35
Attach the ERT to the Meter ...................................................................................................36
Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation .........................................................................41
Installation Prerequisites...................................................................................................................41
Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................41
Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................41
Replacement Screws....................................................................................................42
Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................42
Installing the 100G ERT Module.......................................................................................................42
Remove the Index...................................................................................................................42
Assemble the ERT Module.....................................................................................................44
Program the ERT....................................................................................................................47
Attach the ERT Module to the Meter ......................................................................................48
Attaching the ERT Module to Flat-faced Model 1A Meters ....................................................50
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Contents
Chapter 5 American/Actaris Commercial Meter Installation...................................55
Installation Prerequisites...................................................................................................................55
Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................55
Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................56
Replacement Screws....................................................................................................56
Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................56
Installing the 100G ERT Module.......................................................................................................57
Program the ERT....................................................................................................................61
Installing 100G ERT Module on Actaris............................................................................................69
Chapter 6 National/Lancaster Meter Installation......................................................73
Index Compatibility............................................................................................................................73
Installation Prerequisites...................................................................................................................73
Materials Supplied By Itron.....................................................................................................73
Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................73
Replacement Screws....................................................................................................73
Preinstallation Preparations ..............................................................................................................74
Installing the 100G ERT Module.......................................................................................................74
Program the ERT....................................................................................................................79
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C HAPTER 1
The 100G is Itron's latest gas encoder-receiver-transmitter (ERT®) module.
ERT modules are radio-frequency (RF) devices that transmit meter data. The RF meter data
can be received by a reading device that is within transmission distance of the ERT. Itron's
100G ERT module has increased output power over legacy gas ERT modules for increased
RF transmission distance.
This installation guide shows you how to install the 100G ERT Module on meters from a
variety of manufacturers. To ensure you have a meter that is compatible with the 100G ERT
Module, refer to the
Transmission Modes
Once installed, the 100G ERT module has three available transmission modes:
Fixed Network Mode In this mode, a 100G ERT module transmits a high-powered
•
RF message every 60 seconds. Output power in this mode is 250 milliwatts or
+24dBm; expected battery life is 20 years.
Meter Compatibility List on page 6.
•
Mobile and Handheld Mode In this mode, a 100G ERT module transmits a
medium-powered RF message every 15 seconds. Output power in this mode is 10
milliwatts or +10dBm; expected battery life is 20 years.
•
(Optional) Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode In this mode, a 100G ERT
module transmits a high-powered RF message every 30 seconds. Output power in this
mode is 250 milliwatts or +24dBm; expected battery life decreases to 15 years in this
mode, however. The
for 100G ERT modules that are difficult to read under normal conditions, such as
modules installed on roof tops or in sub-basements.
An FCC license is not required to read 100G ERT modules.
Specifications
The functional and operational specifications for the 100G are listed below.
Functional Specifications Description
Power Source
Tamper Detection
FCC Compliance
Industry Canada Compliance
Measurement Canada Approval
Intrinsically Safe per
Product Identification
Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode should only be used
Two "A" cell lithium batteries
Tilt tamper and magnetic tamper
Part 15 certified
RSS-210 certified
Yes
UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D
Numeric and barcoded ERT module type and serial
number
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Chapter 1 American Meter Installation
Functional Specifications Description
Construction Materials
Operational Specifications Description
Operating Temperatures
Operating Humidity
Program Frequency
Transmit Frequency
Data Integrity
Meter Compatibility List
The following meters are compatible with the 100G. Due to continuous research, product
improvements, and enhancements, Itron reserves the right to change this list at any time.
Gray polycarbonate back plate with Santoprene®
gasket; clear polycarbonate front cover; encapsulated
electronics
-40° to 158° F (-40° to +70° C)
5 to 95percent relative humidity
908 MHz
Spread spectrum 908 to 924 MHz ISM band
Verified in every data message
To ensure you have the latest Meter Compatibility list available, contact your Itron
representative.
Mfg. Model Desc Class Comments ERT
Type
American/ Canadian W75AL
American/ Canadian AL-175
American/ Canadian AC-175
American/ Canadian AT-175
American/ Canadian ALC-175
American/ Canadian AT-210
American/ Canadian AL-225 Canada
only
Residential Aluminum case Meters
Only
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
ERT Part No.
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
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Meter Compatibility List
American/ Canadian AL-250
American/ Canadian AR-250
American/ Canadian AC-250
American/ Canadian AT-250
American/ Canadian AM-250
American/ Canadian AL-310
American/ Canadian AL-350
American/ Canadian AT-350
American/ Canadian AL-425
American/ Canadian AC-630
American/ Canadian 5B 225 Aluminum
case
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
35B Iron case Commercial
60B Iron case Commercial
80B Iron case Commercial Must have front
250B Iron case Commercial
500B Iron case Commercial
AL800
AL1000
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
Residential
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
reading index.
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
Commercial Aluminum case meters
only
Commercial Aluminum case meters
only
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-501
ERG-1006-503
ERG-5000-001
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
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Chapter 1 American Meter Installation
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
American/ Canadian
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
AL1400
Commercial Aluminum case meters
only
AL2300
Commercial Aluminum case meters
only
AL3000
Commercial Aluminum case meters
only
AL5000
Commercial Aluminum case meters
only
R-175 11 Tooth Residential Compatible with 2 foot
drive index; 1 foot
drive has 24 teeth and
is not compatible.
R-200 11 Tooth Residential
RT-200 11 Tooth Residential
RT-230 11 Tooth Residential
R-275 11 Tooth Residential
RT-275 11 Tooth Residential
R-315 11 Tooth Residential
250 11 Tooth Residential
310 11 Tooth Residential
S-110 11 Tooth Residential
S-200 11 Tooth Residential
S-175 11 Tooth Residential
RT-100 18 Tooth Residential
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-515
ERG-5000-007
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
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Meter Compatibility List
Sensus/Invensys/
S-190 11 Tooth Residential
Equimeter/Rockwell
S-120 11 Tooth Residential
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
T-120 11 Tooth Residential
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
T-110 11 Tooth Residential
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
R-415 18 Tooth Residential
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
RT-360 18 Tooth Residential
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/Rockwell
MR8 (R-
275
Metric)
MR12 (R-
415
Metric)
National/ Lancaster 175
National/ Lancaster U175
UL175
National/ Lancaster 250
Schlumberger/
175 3 Hole
Sprague
Schlumberger/
175 WC 3 Hole
Sprague
Schlumberger/
Sprague
175
Combin-
ation
Schlumberger/
210
Sprague
16 Tooth Residential
16 Tooth Residential
Residential Sprague/Schlumberger
Residential Sprague/Schlumberger
Residential Sprague/Schlumberger
Residential Index boxes with 3
index box
Residential Index boxes with 3
index box
3 Hole
Residential Index boxes with 3
index box
Residential
/ Actaris Direct Read
indexes can not be
used
/ Actaris Direct Read
indexes can not be
used
/ Actaris Direct Read
indexes can not be
used
mounting holes
mounting holes
mounting holes
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
40GB
40GB PR*
100G
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-504
ERG-1006-507
ERG-5000-002
ERG-1006-505
ERG-1006-509
ERG-5000-004
ERG-1006-505
ERG-1006-509
ERG-5000-004
ERG-1006-506
ERG-1006-508
ERG-5000-003
ERG-1006-506
ERG-1006-508
ERG-5000-003
ERG-1006-512
ERG-5000-006
ERG-1006-512
ERG-5000-006
ERG-1006-512
ERG-5000-006
ERG-1006-511
ERG-1006-513
ERG-5000-005
ERG-1006-511
ERG-1006-513
ERG-5000-005
ERG-1006-511
ERG-1006-513
ERG-5000-005
ERG-1006-511
ERG-1006-513
ERG-5000-005
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