Itron 100G Users Guide

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100G Installation Guide

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Identification 100G Installation Guide -- DRAFT Part number: PUB-0200-001 Revision A 03/07 ERT Part Numbers: ERG-5000-001, ERG-5000-002, ERG-5000-003, ERG-5000-004

© 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 Itron classifies and ships model 100G ERT modules as a non-hazardous material. The proper shipping name is Lithium Batteries contain in Equipmen t, Class 9, UN3091, Packing

Group II. 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.

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.

Related Documents Endpoint-Link ERT Programming Guide (TDC-0411)

Trademark Notice

ERT and Itron are both registered trademarks 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.

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Itron, Inc.

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• Phone: 1 800 635 8725

Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started...........................................................................................1

Transmission Modes...........................................................................................................................1

Specifications ......................................................................................................................................1

Meter Compatibility List.......................................................................................................................2

Chapter 2 American Meter Installation .......................................................................5

Installation Prerequisites.....................................................................................................................5

Materials Supplied by Itron .......................................................................................................5

Materials Supplied By You........................................................................................................5

Replacement Screws......................................................................................................6

Preinstallation Preparations......................................................................................................6

Remove the Existing Index.......................................................................................................6

Assemble the ERT Module.......................................................................................................9

Program the ERT Module.......................................................................................................14

Attach the ERT Module to the Meter ......................................................................................15

Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation.........................................................................21

Installation Prerequisites...................................................................................................................21

Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................21

Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................21

Replacement Screws....................................................................................................22

Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................22

Remove the Existing Index.....................................................................................................22

Assemble the ERT Module.....................................................................................................24

Program the ERT....................................................................................................................26

Attach the ERT to the Meter ...................................................................................................27

Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation .........................................................................31

Installation Prerequisites...................................................................................................................31

Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................31

Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................31

Replacement Screws....................................................................................................32

Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................32

Remove the Index...................................................................................................................32

Assemble the 100G ERT Module ...........................................................................................34

Program the ERT Module.......................................................................................................36

Attach the 100G ERT Module to the Meter.............................................................................37

Attaching the 100G ERT Module to Model 240-1A Meters ....................................................38

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C HAPTER 1

Getting Started

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, please see the

Transmission Modes

Once installed, the 100G ERT module has three available transmission modes:

Meter Compatibility List on page 2.

• 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.

• 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 Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode should only be used 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

Two "A" cell lithium batteries Tilt tamper and magnetic tamper Part 15 certified RSS-210 certified Yes

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Functional Specifications Description

Intrinsically Safe per

Product Identification

Construction Materials

Operational Specifications Description

Operating Temperatures Operating Humidity Program Frequency Transmit Frequency Data Integrity

Factory Mutual and UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D

Numeric and barcoded ERT module type and serial number

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

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.

To ensure you have the latest Meter Compatibility list available, contact your Itron representative.

Mfgr. Model Desc. Class Comments ERT Type ERT Part No.

American/ Canadian W75AL

American/ Canadian AL-175

American/ Canadian AC-175

American/ Canadian AT-175

American/ Canadian ALC-175

American/ Canadian AT-210

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

100G ERG-5000-001

American/ Canadian AL-225 Canada

American/ Canadian AL-250

American/ Canadian AR-250

only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

100G ERG-5000-001

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American/ Canadian AC-250

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian AT-250

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian AM-250

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian AL-310

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian AL-350

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian AT-350

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian AL-425

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian AC-630

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

American/ Canadian 5B 225 Residential Aluminum case

Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell

R-175 11 Tooth Residential Com patible with 2

foot drive index; 1 foot drive has 24 teeth

Sensus/Invensys/

R-200 11 Tooth Residential

Equimeter/ Rockwell

100G ERG-5000-001

100G ERG-5000-002

Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell

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

100G ERG-5000-002

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Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/ Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell

175-S 11 Tooth Residential

RT-100 18 Tooth Residential

S-190 11 Tooth Residential

S-120 11 Tooth Residential

T-120 11 Tooth Residential

T-110 11 Tooth Residential

R-415 18 Tooth Residential

RT-360 18 Tooth Residential

MR8 (R-275 Metric)

MR12 (R-415 Metric)

16 Tooth Residential

100G ERG-5000-002

100G ERG-5000-004

100G ERG-5000-002

100G ERG-5000-004

100G ERG-5000-003

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C HAPTER 2

American Meter Installation

This chapter shows you how to install a 100G ERT Module on an American meter.

Before installing the 100G ERT Module, verify that you have:

• A compatible meter shown in the Meter Compatibility List.

• A compatible index. Itron 100G ERT Modules can be used with standard dial and

direct read (odometer) indexes on American Meters.

• The list of materials defined under

Installation Prerequisites

The following items are required to install Itron's 100G ERT Module.

Materials Supplied by Itron

The following items are supplied by Itron:

Materials Supplied By You

You must supply the following items to successfully install the 100G ERT Module on the meters listed in the

• 100G ERT Modules

• Tamper plugs.

Meter Compatibility List on page 2.

• Small and medium flat-blade screwdrivers Used to remove and tighten index and

index-cover screws.

• Side-cutting plier/wire snips Used for cutting wire seals, if necessary.

Installation Prerequisites on page 5 in this chapter

• Small putty knife Used to remove all traces of old gaskets from the meter.

• Meter seals, wire seals, and seal press Used to secure the meter from tampering, if

necessary.

• 11/32-inch nut driver or other blunt tool Used to securely seat new tamper plugs

over screw holes.

• Replacement screws Used to mount 100G ERT Module assembly to meter and

index to module assembly backplates.

• FC200SR unit with EndPoint-Link or EndPoint-Link Pro software Used to

program and check ERT assembly.

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Replacement Screws

Replacement screws used in this procedure must be slotted, zinc-plated, steel machine screws. Sizing options are shown below.

For mounting 100G ERT Module assemblies on meters:

• Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws.

For mounting indexes on 100G ERT Module backplates:

• Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch slotted, round head screws.

Preinstallation Preparations

Before installing the 100G ERT Module on a meter, verify that:

• All Itron gas modules are 100G ERT Modules for your brand of gas meters.

• The model numbers of all meters on which the 100G ERT Modules will be installed

are included in the Meter Compatibility List.

There are four major steps to installing the 100G ERT Module on a meter:

• Remove the index

• Assemble the 100G ERT Module

• Program the 100G ERT Module

• Attach the 100G ERT Module to the meter.

These procedures are described in the following sections.

NOTE Be sure to properly dispose of all unused screws, old index covers, gaskets, and other left-over materials. Do not leave any materials on customer premises.

Remove the Existing Index

The first major step when installing a 100G gas ERT on an meter is to remove the index from the meter.

To Remove the Index

1. Remove any tamper seals from the meter.

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2. Detach the index cover from the meter by removing the four screws holding it in

place.

3. Examine the index cover screws you just removed. Verify that they are 5/8-inch long

and are not corroded.

• If the screws are 5/8-inch long, and are not corroded, keep them for later use.

• If the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly.

Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch screws as described in

Replacement Screws on page 6

instead.

TIP You can use the index cover you just removed as a temporary storage location for screws.

4. Unscrew one index mounting screw completely.

Hold one hand beneath the index to catch the screw when it falls out of the index assembly. If it does not fall out by itself, be sure to remove it.

5. Unscrew the other index mounting screw.

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While removing this screw, pull the index away from the meter to keep its backplate (1) against the back of the screwhead (2). This prevents the screw from falling out prematurely.

6. Remove the screw from the index once it is completely free of its hole.

7. Set the index aside for the moment. Place it where it will not be damaged; get filled

with dirt, rain, or snow; or fall to the ground or floor. The index will be used later in this procedure.

1 2

8. Examine the index screws you just removed. Verify that they are 3/16-inch long and

are not corroded.

• If the screws are 3/16-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use.

• If the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly.

Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screws as described in

Replacement Screws on page 6

instead.

9. Use a putty knife or similar object to completely remove the old index gasket from the

meter (if applicable). All traces of the gasket must be removed before the ERT can be installed.

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Assemble the ERT Module

When installing a 100G ERT Module, the next major step is to create the endpoint module assembly by combining the endpoint backplate and cover with the meter index. Follow the procedure below to do so.

To Assemble the ERT Module

1. Obtain a new 100G ERT Module.

2. Separate the ERT module backplate (1) from the cover (2).

3. Set the new ERT index cover aside for the moment. Place it where it will not be

damaged; get filled with dirt, rain, or snow; or fall to the ground or floor. The ERT index cover will be used later in this procedure.

IMPORTANT Before continuing with the installation, note the following information about American Meter indexes:

• Index wrigglers on one-foot meters have drive slots.

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• Index wrigglers on two-foot meters have drive posts.

• An index may have mounting screw holes.

• An index may have mounting screw slots.

If the index has mounting screw slots, skip steps 4 and 5 below. Continue with step 6. If the index has mounting screw holes, perform steps 4 and 5 below, and then skip

steps 6 and 7.

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4. If the index has mounting screw holes, place an index mounting screw (1) in the right-

hand mounting screw hole (2). Use one 8 - 32 3/16-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw).

5. Attach the screw to the ERT backplate's right-hand index mounting post just far

enough to hold the screw and end of the index in place.

6. If the index has mounting screw slots, screw an index mounting screw (1) one to two

turns into the ERT backplate's right-hand index mounting post (2). Use one 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw).

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7. Place the index mounting screw slot under the screw head. Do not tighten the screw

yet.

8. Attach the wriggler to the index and backplate.

• If the index wriggler has a drive slot (1), place the backplate wriggler's drive

post (2) in the index wriggler's drive slot.

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• If the index wriggler has a drive post (1), place the index wriggler's drive post

in the backplate wriggler's drive slot (2).

9. Install and tighten the left-hand index mounting screw (for indexes with either

mounting screw slots or holes). Use one 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw).

10. Tighten the right-hand index mounting screw.

11. Slide the ERT cover (1) over the index and backplate (2).

Next, program the ERT module.

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Program the ERT Module

Once the ERT module has been assembled, the ERT must be programmed using the FC200SR with EndPoint-Link software. See the Endpoint-Link ERT Programming Guide (TDC-0411) for more information.

IMPORTANT You must perform the following programming procedure for the ERT module to function properly.

When programming the ERT module, you must take note of the drive rate shown on the index of American meters. Examples of 1-foot (1) and 2-foot (2) drive rates are shown below (a 0.05 cubic metre drive rate is not shown). Be sure to program the ERT based on the drive rate indicated on the index.

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To Program the ERT Module

1. Using the FC200SR, program the reading of the index that was on the meter into the

ERT module assembly.

• For initial programming, hold the FC200SR approximately 1 foot away from

the 100G.

• For reprogramming (30 days or more past initial programming), hold the

FC200SR approximately 4 to 5 feet away from the 100G.

Be sure to program the 100G to the correct mode for the reading technology what will be used (for example, Fixed Network Mode, Mobile/Handheld Mode, or Hard to Read Mobile/Handheld Mode). In Endpoint-Link Pro v5.0, you will have access to the one mode that was defined by your system administrator.

During programming, the 100G ERT module is programmed to the nearest 100 cubic feet; the last two digits (the tens and units) are programmed as zeros (0). Once programming is complete, however, the ERT module assembly can be read to the nearest cubic foot.

2. Slowly turn the ERT module drive wriggler two turns in the direction indicated on the

index drive rate. This lets you verify the ERT module is counting properly after assembly.

IMPORTANT Do not turn the drive wriggler faster than one turn per second.

3. Read the ERT module assembly using the FC200SR. Consult the EndPoint-Link ERT

Programming Guide (TDC-0411) or other applicable instructions for details on how to read an ERT.

• If this reading is higher than the one you programmed in step 1 above, the ERT

module assembly is counting correctly.

• If the ERT module assembly reading is not higher than what was programmed

in step 1, replace the ERT module with a new one.

Attach the ERT Module to the Meter

After the endpoint has been programmed and is reading correctly, it must be attached to the meter. Follow the steps below to do this.

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To Attach the ERT to the Meter

1. 5B 225 Meters Only If you are installing the ERT on a 5B 225 aluminum meter, cut

1/16-inch off each post of the ERT wriggler to prevent it from rubbing on the face of the nut that holds the wriggler in place. If you are not installing on a 5B 225 meter, continue to step 2 below.

2. Set the wriggler to the desired position for mounting the ERT module assembly to the

meter.

• For One-Foot Meters: Align the ERT module assembly wriggler with the

meter drive post (as shown below). Make sure the ERT wriggler is perpendicular to the meter drive post.

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• For Two-Foot Meters: Align the ERT module assembly wriggler with the

meter drive slot (as shown below). It is acceptable for the pin on the 100G wriggler to be installed inside or outside of the meter drive slot. For ease of assembly, Itron recommends that the pin on the 100G wriggler be installed outside of the meter drive slot.

3. Gently place the ERT module assembly on the meter. Align the four screw holes on

the ERT module assembly with the holes on the meter.

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4. Install and tighten all ERT module assembly mounting screws, working in a diagonal

pattern as shown below. Tighten the mounting screws to 15 to 20 inch-pounds of torque. Use the 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch screws for this step (you can use the original mounting screws if they were the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size

Replacement Screws on page 6).

5. Place a new tamper seal over two of the mounting screws as shown below.

6. Press the new tamper seals into place using the 11/32-inch nut driver (or another

similar blunt tool).

7. Complete any necessary paperwork. Make sure no excess material is left on the

customer premises; dispose of it properly.

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The ERT is now installed on the meter.

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Itron 100G Users Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Transmission Modes

Specifications

Meter Compatibility List

American Meter Installation

Installation Prerequisites

Materials Supplied by Itron

Materials Supplied By You

Replacement Screws

Preinstallation Preparations

Remove the Existing Index

To Remove the Index

Assemble the ERT Module

To Assemble the ERT Module

Program the ERT Module

To Program the ERT Module

Attach the ERT Module to the Meter

To Attach the ERT to the Meter