Itron 100WC Users Manual

Water Solutions

100W-R and 100WP-R Datalogging ERT

Module Installation Guide

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Identification

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 accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

Déclaration de conformité Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.

Compliance Statement Canada Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivale nt isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

Déclaration de Conformité Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal (ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans le but de réduire les risques de brouillage radioélectrique à l'intention des autres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

Warning To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect power before servicing.

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 above 100° Celsius (212° Fahrenheit), crush, expose to

water, or incinerate the lithium battery. Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard.

• 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 ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Use only approved accessories with this equipment. Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use may void authorization by the authorities to operate the equipment.

Warning This unit cannot be modified and is not repairable. Attempts to modify or repair this device will void the warranty.

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Confidentiality Notice The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and provided subject to the condition that (i) it is held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it is used only for the purposes described herein. Any third party given access to this information is similarly bound in writing.

Compliance Statement This device complies with 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 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 lev els. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiv er.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or TV technician for help.

Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark 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.

Transportation Classification The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial ai rcraft. When powered, ERT modules are considered operating transmitters and receivers and cannot be shipped by air. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation to Itron.

Suggestions If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to TechnicalCommunicationsManager@itron.com If you have questions or comments about the software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support: Contact

 Internet: www.itron.com  E-mail: support@itron.com  Phone: 800 635 8725

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Chapter 1 Before You Begin ........................................................................................ 1

Document Conventions ....................................................................................................................... 1

Document Purpose .............................................................................................................................. 1

How This Document is Organized ....................................................................................................... 1

Related Documents ............................................................................................................................. 2

Chapter 2 About the 100W-R and 100WP-R ............................................................... 3

100W-R and 100WP-R Models ........................................................................................................... 4

Battery Life .......................................................................................................................................... 4

100W-R and 100WP-R Transmission Modes ..................................................................................... 5

100W-R Operating Modes ................................................................................................................... 5

100WP-R Operating Modes ................................................................................................................ 6

Chapter 3 Initializing, Programming and Connecting the ERT Module ................... 7

Initializing the 100W-R ........................................................................................................................ 7

100W-R Encoder Start-up ................................................................................................................... 7

Programming the 100WP-R ................................................................................................................ 8

100WP-R Pulser Start-up .................................................................................................................... 8

Connecting the 100W-R to a Remote Meter Register ........................................................................ 9

Connecting the 100WP-R to a Remote Meter Register .................................................................... 10

Verifying 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT Module Operation ................................................................ 10

Chapter 4 Installing the 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT Modules ................................ 11

100W-R and 100WP-R ERT Module Accessories ............................................................................ 11

Installing 100W-R and 100WP-R Cable Strain Relief ....................................................................... 11

Required Materials ............................................................................................................................ 12

Attaching the Backplate ..................................................................................................................... 14

Pipe Mount Installation ...................................................................................................................... 16

Optional Leak Sensor Installation ..................................................................................................... 21

Connecting the Leak Sensor to the 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT Modules ........................... 22

Required Equipment ............................................................................................................... 23

Pipe Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 23

Remote Mount Installation ................................................................................................................. 27

Required Tools and Hardware ................................................................................................ 27

Direct-Mounting to the Meter Register .............................................................................................. 29

Contents

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Appendix A Using Gel-cap Connectors .................................................................... 37

Appendix B Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 39

Index ............................................................................................................................. 40

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Document Conventions

Convention

Example

Itron product part numbers are noted in parentheses.

To install the ERT module (ERW-1300-XXX), do the following steps.

Hypertext links are in blue.

For more information about 100W remote ERT module models, see 100W-R and

100WP-R Models on page 4.

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.

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.

Caution Installing a remote ERT module or an integrated 100W ERT module and meter register in a water pit box will void the product warranty. Remote ERTs are designed for interior and exterior (on the side of buildings) installations only. Use a pit ERT module for pit-mount applications. (Refer to the Water Endpoint Ordering Guide PUB-0063-001).

Chapter

Description

1. Before You Begin

Information about this publication

2. About the 100W-R and 100WP-R

Overview of 100W-R and 100WP-R functionality.

3. Connecting, Initializing and Programming

Instructions to initialize the 100W ERT module and connect the ERT module to the register.

4. Installing the 100W-R and 100WP-R

Step-by-step ERT module installation instructions for:

 Pipe mount

 Optional Leak Sensor  Remote mount  Direct mount

Appendix A Using Gel-cap Connectors

Instructions for using gel-cap connectors to connect the remote ERT module to the register. Appendix B Troubleshooting

Tips for troubleshooting 100W ERT module operation.

C H A P T E R 1

Before You Begin

Document Purpose

This document provides installation instructions for the 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT modules including stepby-step instructions for pipe mount, remote mount, and direct mount.

How This Document is Organized

This installation guide is organized with the following chapters:

Before You Begin

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About the 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT Module

attach to water registers to collect consumption usage and tamper data that the ERT module transmits to a data collection device. The ERT module operates in both bubble-up mode and two-way modes.

The 100W-R and 100WP-R ship in Factory Mode. The ERT modules acquire and transmit meter register data within one hour following register connection. The ERT module transfers meter data immediately if the unit is initialized with a handheld computer during installation (see Initializing, Connecting and Programming the

ERT Module on page 7).

The 100W-R and 100WP-R support 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-R and 100WP-Rs feature the following capabilities:  Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection. 100W series ERT modules feature the same robust

features as Itron's 60 series water ERT modules to provide Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection. For more information about Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection, see the Itron white paper

Detecting Leaks and Reverse Flow with 60 Series Endpoints.

 Communication Error Indicators.

 Last Good Read (LGR Flag). Indicates a communication error with the register.

 100W-R encoder ERT module

If this flag is set for 24 consecutive hours, it initiates a cut cable flag in the extended tampers. The Last Good Read Flag automatically clears after the ERT module receives a successful read

from the register.

 100WP-R pulser ERT module

If the Last Good Read Flag is set two consecutive times, it initiates a Cut Cable Flag in the extended tampers.

The Last Good Read Flag automatically clears after the ERT module receives a successful read from the register.

About the 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT Module

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 Extended Tamper Flag (retrievable with two-way communication).

100W Remote ERT Module Description

Itron Part Number

100W-R Encoder Remote, 10-inch flying lead

ERW-1300-213

100W-R Encoder Remote with Leak Sensor, 10-inch flying lead

ERW-1300-214

100WP-R Pulser Remote, 10-inch flying lead

ERW-1300-215

100WP-R Pulser Remote with Leak Sensor, 10-inch flying lead

ERW-1300-216

 Low Battery Warning. The 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT modules include a battery life estimator. The

estimator is based on the number of data packets sent at the various power levels and the age (selfdischarge) of the ERT module. The low battery warning allows the utility to easily identify which ERTs are nearing end-of-life in a mixed population and gives the opportunity to schedule replacement.

The low battery warning is a single flag set when the battery has less than 10% remaining capacity, typically 2 years life remaining Battery life is evaluated daily at midnight.

 Cut Cable Flag.

 100W-R encoder ERT module. The Cut Cable Flag sets if the LGR Flag is active for 24 hours.  100WP-R pulser ERT module. The Cut Cable Flag sets if the LGR Flag is active for two consecutive

times.

 The Cut Cable Flag remains active for 40 days in Mobile mode.  The Cut Cable Flag remains active for 24 hours in Fixed Network mode.

100W-R and 100WP-R Models

Battery Life

Powered by two non-replaceable, long-life lithium batteries, the 100W has an expected battery life of 20 years when the ERT module operates in default Mobile or Fixed Network Operating mode. If the 100W series ERT module is programmed for Hard to Read Mobile Mode, the battery life is reduced to 13 years. To proactively indicate the battery has reached a <10% useful battery life, a Low Battery flag is set to indicate impending battery failure. Battery life is 15 years for the 100WP-R when ERT module cable lengths exceed 150 feet.

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100W-R and 100WP-R Transmission Modes

The 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT modules can be set to transmit in fixed network, mobile high power, mobile and handheld, or hard to read mobile and handheld mode.

 Fixed Network Mode. The 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT module transmits a high-powered NIM RF

message every five minutes and a contingency SCM RF message every minute.

 Mobile and Handheld Mode. The 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT module transmits a medium-powered

SCM RF message every 9 seconds.

 (Optional) Mobile High Power Mode. The 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT module transmits a high-

powered SCM RF message every 60 seconds.

 (Optional) Hard to Read Mobile Mode. The 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT module transmits a high-

powered SCM RF message every 30 seconds. The hard to read mobile and handheld mode should only be used for exceptionally hard-to-read applications.

Note The battery life is significantly affected in hard to read mobile mode. You may use the 900 MHz Remote Antenna to increase reading range.

An FCC license is not required to read 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT modules.

100W-R Operating Modes

1. Factory mode

 100W-Rs ship from the factory in factory mode.  The ERT module's transmitter is off.  The ERT module's receiver bubbles-up to listen for a programming command.  100W-R encoder models attempt to read the register every hour.  Last Good Read and Extended Tamper Flags may be set when a register is not connected.  If the 100W-R reads a connected register, the ERT module automatically moves to run Mode (100W-

R only).

2. Run mode

 100W-R normal operation mode.  The 100W-R transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings or setting programmed with

FDM for standard consumption messages (SCM) or network interval message (NIM).

For SCM (Mobile), the 100W default bubble-up rate is 9 seconds. For NIM (fixed network), the 100W default bubble-up rate is five minutes. When the ERT module is

set for NIM, the 100W-R transmits a contingency SCM message every minute. Program FN mode with a programming device to configure NIM mode.

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3. Meter manufacturer quiet mode  Meter manufacturers can configure the ERT module for quiet mode after initializing and direct

mounting the 100W-R in the factory.

 The ERT module awakens from quiet mode and enters run mode in one of two ways:

1. The 100W-R detects consumption at the top of the hour (last hourly interval >1 or <-1).

2. The 100W-R receives a two-way command (for example, a Read ERT using FDM software).

100WP-R Operating Modes

The 100WP-R has three standard operating modes.

1. Factory Mode

 100WP-Rs ship from the factory in factory mode.  The 100WP-R's transmitter is off.  The 100WP-R's receiver bubbles-up to listen for a programming command.  Last Good Read and Extended Tamper Flags may be set when a register is not connected.  You must program the 100WP-R with the initial consumption and the register type to properly move the

ERT module to run mode and record consumption. You can program the 100WP-R in the field with FDM or in the factory using custom programming.

2. Run mode

 100WP-Rs normal operation mode.  The 100W transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings for standard consumption messages

(SCM) or network interval message (NIM).

 For SCM, the 100WP-R default bubble-up rate is 9 seconds.  For NIM, the 100WP-R default bubble-up rate is 6 minutes. When the ERT module is set for NIM, the

100WP-R transmits a contingency SCM message every minute. NIM mode is configured by programming NIM mode with a programming device.

3. Meter manufacturer quiet mode

 Meter manufacturers can configure the ERT module for quiet mode after programming and direct

mounting the 100WP-R in a factory.

 The 100WP-R is awakened from quiet mode and enters run Mode in one of two ways:

 Counting two pulses. The pulses are counted internal to the 100WP-R while it is in quiet mode.  Receiving a two-way command, such as a Read ERT using FDM.

 If an ERT module installed in quiet mode is not bubbling up SCM or NIM messages, it may be due to zero

consumption on the ERT module, such as a vacant or vacation home. Initiate a two-way command (for example, perform a Read ERT with FDM) before removing the unit.

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This chapter provides the instructions to initialize and start up the 100W-R ERT module, program and start up

Caution To obtain an immediate reading, initialize the 100W-R with an approved handheld computer. Failure to initialize the ERT module may delay the initial reading up to one hour.

C H A P T E R 3

Initializing, Programming, and Connecting the ERT Module

the 100WP-R, and connect the 100W-R or 100WP-R ERT module.

Initializing the 100W-R

 To initialize the 100W-R 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-R to the water meter register. The ERT module polls for a

100W-R Encoder Start-up

The 100W-R automatically:  Detects the connected register type at the top of the hour, exits factory mode, and enters run mode

(programming is not required for the 100W-R to initiate run mode in the default mobile mode).

 Detects an Itron Leak Sensor. 100W-R encoder programming is required to:  Change the operation mode (for example, to change the ERT module from the default mobile mode to

fixed network mode).

 Enter a Utility ID or Lock Type.  To enter an E-Coder 8-digit driver.

Itron strongly recommends performing a Check ERT with a handheld computer running FDM to verify the ERT module is operating correctly after installation. Performing a Check ERT will:

 Generate an immediate register read.  Align the 100W-R's time with the handheld's time.

Important Periodically dock or cradle the handheld computer or mobile reader to keep the time current.

 Verify communication with the Leak Sensor.  Check for tamper flags.

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Programming the 100WP-R

Programming the 100WP-R requires 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 100WP-R to the water meter register and program the ERT module with FDM.

100WP-R Pulser Start-up

The 100WP-R enters run mode by completing programming with FDM. Programming sets the appropriate pulser parameters (initial consumption and Utility ID).

Itron strongly recommends performing a Check ERT with a handheld computer running FDM to verify the 100WP-R is operating correctly after installation. Performing a Check ERT will:

 Generate an immediate register read.  Align the 100WP-R's time with the handheld's time.

Important Periodically dock or cradle the handheld computer or mobile reader to keep the time current.

 Verify communication with the Leak Sensor.  Check for tamper flags.

Initializing, Programming, and Connecting the ERT Module

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Connecting the 100W-R to a Remote Meter Register

100W-R wire color

Brown (data)

Gray (power/clock)

Yellow (ground)

Elster AMCO Invision

GRN

BLK

Elster AMCO Scancoder

GRN

BLK

Elster AMCO evoQ4 (Q4000)

White

BLK

Hersey Translator

GRN R BLK

Badger ADE

GRN R BLK

Sensus ECR (all variants)

GRN R BLK

Sensus ICE

GRN R BLK

Metron Famier

GRN R BLK

Itron (Actaris) Coder

GRN R BLK

Neptune ProRead E-Coder ARB-V

Performance ETR

GRN R BLK

SevernTrent SM700 SmartMeter (Sensus Protocol)

GRN R BLK

Connect the wires from the 100W-R ERT module to the register screw terminals according to the following table.

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Contents

Document Conventions

Before You Begin

Document Purpose

How This Document is Organized

Related Documents

About the 100W-R and 100WP-R ERT Module

100W-R and 100WP-R Models

Battery Life

100W-R and 100WP-R Transmission Modes

100W-R Operating Modes

100WP-R Operating Modes

Initializing, Programming, and Connecting the ERT Module

Initializing the 100W-R

100W-R Encoder Start-up

Programming the 100WP-R

100WP-R Pulser Start-up

Connecting the 100W-R to a Remote Meter Register