Itron 100W Users Manual
Water Solutions
100W Datalogging Endpoint Installation
Guide
TDC-0909-000
Identification
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•The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of
properly.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100° Celsius (212° Fahrenheit), or
incinerate the lithium battery.
• Keep the lithium battery away from children.
• Replace the lithium battery only with batteries meeting Itron specifications. Any
other battery may cause a fire or explosion.
Warning This unit cannot be modified and is not repairable. Modification of this
device could cause non-compliance with FCC rules. Attempts to modify this device
will void the warranty.
100W Datalogging Endpoint Installation Guide
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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
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Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfu l 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 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.
Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits, pursuant to 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 conditions:
This device may not cause interference.
This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with policies RSS-210 and RSS-GEN of the Industry Canada rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must ac cept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Note: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the device.
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Transportation Classification
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, endpoints are considered operating transmitters and
receivers and cannot be shipped by air. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportatio n to Itron.
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Chapter 1 Before You Begin ...................................................................................... 1
Contents
How This Document is Organized ...................................................................................................... 1
Document Conventions ............................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 2 About the 100W Datalogging Endpoint .................................................... 3
Battery Life .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Operating Modes ................................................................................................................................ 4
Chapter 3 Initializing and Connecting the 100W Datalogging Endpoint ................. 5
To initialize the 100W ......................................................................................................................... 5
Connecting to a Meter Register Using the Inline Connector .............................................................. 5
Connecting to a Meter Register Using a 5-foot Cable ........................................................................ 5
Using an Extension Cable .................................................................................................................. 6
Verifying Operation of the 100W ........................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 4 Installing the 100W Datalogging Endpoint ............................................... 9
100W Datalogging Endpoints with Integral Connectors ..................................................................... 9
Rod Mount Installation ...................................................................................................................... 10
Required Tools and Hardware ............................................................................................... 11
Wall Mount Installation ...................................................................................................................... 14
Required Tools and Hardware ............................................................................................... 14
Base Mount Installation .................................................................................................................... 16
Required Base Mounting Tools and Hardware ...................................................................... 16
Shelf Mount Installation .................................................................................................................... 17
Required Tools and Hardware ............................................................................................... 17
Optional Leak Sensor Installation ..................................................................................................... 20
Required Equipment ............................................................................................................... 20
Pipe Preparation .......................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 Optional Remote Antenna Installation .....................................................29
Mounting the Remote Antenna ......................................................................................................... 29
Appendix A Using an Inline Connector ....................................................................33
Index .............................................................................................................................35
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This document provides the installation instructions for the 100W datalogging endpoint and
Caution Installing an integrated 100W endpoint and meter register in
a water pit box reduces the endpoint's RF signal distance significantly.
If read reliability is a problem, install a remote antenna or select a new
installation method.
Chapter
Description
1. Before You Begin
Information about this publication.
2. About the 100W
Overview of 100W installation.
3. Initializing and Connecting the
100W
Instructions to initialize the 100W endpoint and
connect the endpoint to the water meter.
4. Installing the 100W
Step-by -step endpoint installation instructions for:
Rod mount
Wall mount
Remote antenna (CFG-0900-001)
Pit lid shelf mount (kit CFG-1300-001)
Base mount
5. Optional Remote Mount Antenna
Installation
Step-by -step remote mount antenna installation
instructions.
Appendix
Step-by -step instructions to install inline
connectors.
C H A P T E R 1
Before You Begin
includes rod mount, wall mount, through-lid (remote antenna), and shelf mount installation.
The 100W is available with the following configurations:
Integral connector
5-foot open-end cable
20-inch open-end cable
An optional Itron Leak Sensor is available for all three configurations to provide leak
monitoring capability. 100W endpoint configurations provide an easy interface to several
register types. The 20-inch cable variant allows meter manufacturers to mount the endpoint
directly to their respective meter registers before delivery to the installer.
How This Document is Organized
This document is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter 1 Before You Begin
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Convention
Example
Itron product part numbers are noted in
parentheses.
To install the endpoint (ERW-0000-000), do the
following steps.
Hypertext links are in blue.
See the Copyright Page for identification information.
Note A Note indicates neutral or positive information that stresses or
supplements important points of the main text. A note supplies information that
may apply only in special cases.
Tip A Tip helps users apply the techniques and procedures described in the
text to their specific needs.
Caution A Caution advises users that failure to take or avoid a specified action
could result in a loss of data.
Warning A Warning advises users that failure to take or avoid a specified
action could result in physical harm to the user or the hardware.
Document Conventions
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The 100W datalogging endpoint is a high-power radio frequency automatic meter reading
Caution Failure to initialize the endpoint may delay the initial reading up to 1
hour.
C H A P T E R 2
About the 100W Datalogging Endpoint
(AMR) device that attaches to a water meter to collect consumption usage and tamper data
that it transmits to a data collection device. The endpoint operates in both bubble-up mode
and two-way modes.
The 100W ships in Factory Mode. The endpoint will acquire and transmit meter register
data within one hour following register connection. The endpoint will transfer meter data
immediately if the unit is initialized with a handheld computer during installation (see To
initialize the 100W on page 5).
The 100W supports protocols for a variety of meter manufacturer's registers. Refer to the
Water Meter Compatibility List (PUB-0063-002), for the list of supported meters and
registers.
100W s feature the following capabilities:
Leak Detection: The 100W indicates (by meter reading software) that a potential
system leak exists if a zero consumption value does not occur over a programmed
period of hourly register reads. Upon detecting a zero consumption, the leak test
period is reset. The optional Itron Leak Sensor provides advanced leak monitoring
through data collections analyzed using a unique mlogonline™ portal.
Tamper Indicators: To minimize the possibility of theft, the 100W features cut cable
Reverse Flow Detection: To detect reverse flow, the 100W compares the register’s
Battery Life
Powered by two non-replaceable, long-life lithium batteries, the 100W has an expected
battery life of 20 years when the endpoint operates in default Mobile or Fixed Network
Operating mode.
tamper reporting as well as a security seal to indicate physical tampering. Either a cut
cable or a register/endpoint communication error will set a cable tamper flag. This flag
will remain set for one day after communication is restored when the endpoint is
programmed to Network mode, or 40 days after communication is restored when the
endpoint is programmed to Mobile mode.
current consumption reading to the reading obtained at the previous hourly update. If
the register value is less, the endpoint signals the meter reading software to report a
reverse flow condition for the next 40 days. The 40 day time limit is continually reset
if another reverse flow event occurs before the period has timed out.
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Operating Modes
The 100W has three standard operating modes.
1. Factory Mode
100W endpoints are shipped from the factory in Factory Mode.
The endpoint's transmitter is turned off.
The endpoint's receiver is bubbling-up to listen for a programming command.
100W encoder models will attempt to read the register every hour.
Last good read and cut tamper flags may be set when a register is not
connected.
If the 100W reads a connected register, the endpoint automatically moves to
Run Mode.
2. Run Mode
100W endpoint’s normal operation mode.
The 100W transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings for standard
consumption messages (SCM), standard consumption messages 30 (SCM30),
network interval message (NIM), or network consumption message (NCM).
For SCM and SCM30, the 100W default bubble-up rate is 9 seconds.
For NIM and NCM, the 100W default bubble-up rate is 5 minutes. When the
endpoint is set for NCM or NIM, the 100W transmits a contingency SCM
message every minute. NCM or NIM mode is configured when the endpoint
detects an attached register or by programming NCM or NIM mode with a
programming device.
3. Audit Mode
Audit Mode is configured by sending a Check ERT command or a Set Mode
command #119 with a programming device.
The 100W operates as if in Run Mode but also transmits an SCM every 4
seconds and bubbles up the receiver every 4 seconds.
The 100W exits Audit Mode automatically after 1 hour or by configuring Run
Mode with a programming device.
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This chapter provides the instructions to initialize the 100W datalogging endpoint and
Caution To obtain an immediate reading, initialize the 100W with an approved
handheld computer. Failure to initialize the endpoint may delay the initial
reading up to 1 hour.
Caution The wire terminations must be properly sealed with a non-conductive
gel material to prevent water intrusion (otherwise, this configuration should not
be used in a pit box environment). Itron recommends the 5-foot cable
configuration for OEM users only.
C H A P T E R 3
Initializing and Connecting the 100W Datalogging Endpoint
connect the endpoint to the water meter register. The 100W initializes immediately when
the endpoint is programmed with an approved handheld computer or the endpoint
recognizes the meter register and activates itself after connection to a register.
To initialize the 100W
To initialize the 100W immediately, use one of the following handheld computers
running Field Deployment Manager (FDM) version 1.0 or later.
FC200SR handheld computer (Itron part number FC2-0005-004 or FC2-0006-
004)
FC300 with SRead
For normal activation, connect the 100W to the water meter register. The endpoint
polls for a register every hour. After a register is detected, the 100W automatically
activates.
Connecting to a Meter Register Using the Inline Connector
The inline connector system easily allows a separation of the endpoint and meter register
and provides for general maintenance or system troubleshooting (see Using an Inline
Connector on page 33).
Connecting to a Meter Register Using a 5-foot Cable
The 100W may be connected to the water meter register using the 5-foot cable.
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Register Manufacturer
100W wire color
Red
(data)
Black
(power/clock)
White
(ground)
Register screw terminal
Elster AMCO Invision
R
G
B
Elster AMCO Scancoder
R
G
B
Elster AMCO evoQ4 (Q4000)
R W B
Hersey Translator
G R B
Badger ADE
G R B
Sensus ECR
G R B
Sensus ICE
G R B
Metron Farnier
G R B
Itron (Actaris) Coder
G R B
ProRead
R B G
ARB V
R B G
Performance ETR
G R B
Severn Trent SM700
SmartMeter
(Sensus Protocol)
G R
B
To connect the 100W to the register
Connect the 100W wires to the register screw terminals according to the following
table.
Caution Wire should wrap one complete revolution around register screw.
Completely tighten register screws and verify wire insulation is not under screw
terminal heads or intermittent electrical connection may occur. You must use a
moisture-proof sealant if the meter is used outdoors or in any environment where
moisture can collect on the screw terminals.
Using an Extension Cable
Order the 25-foot inline connector extension cable assembly (CFG-0151-401) to extend the
100W with the inline connector.
Verifying Operation of the 100W Datalogging Endpoint
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Verifying Operation of the 100W Datalogging Endpoint
NOTES
Each handheld radio requires special setup and configuration parameters to
successfully read and program 100W products. Refer to the respective
meter reading application for specific instructions.
When comparing the actual register value to that reported by the 100W ,
please keep in mind the endpoint's consumption value is updated once an
hour when it is in a Run Mode.
Caution Do not use ReadOne Pro, FS2PN, FS3PN, or FC200 readers to read
the 100W endpoint. These readers do not keep their receivers on long enough
or at the right frequency to reliably capture a 100W transmission.
Use one of the following handheld computers to verify consumption:
FC200SR handheld computer (Itron part number FC2-0005-004 or FC2-0006-004)
FC300 with SRead
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