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2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation
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Transportation Classification
Itron classifies and ships model 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules as a non-hazardous material. The proper shipping name is Lithium Batteries contain in Equipment, Cl ass 9, UN3091,
Packing Group II.
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module is considered an

operating transmitter and receiver and cannot be shipped by air.

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 and Industry Canada RF exposure
levels.

Modification and Repairs
To ensure FCC and Industry Canada compliance and system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified in any way without the express written approval of
Itron, Inc. 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.

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Document Revision

The content of this publication was last edited on 8/17/2007.

Contents

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

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter...................................................6

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

Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................9

Program the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................14

Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter......................................................................16

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

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

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

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

Replacement Screws....................................................................................................21

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

Installing the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus Meter...................................................22

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

Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module.....................................................................................24

Program the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................26

Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter......................................................................27

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Contents

iv 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide

C HAPTER 1

Getting Started

The 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module is Itron's latest module. OpenWay Gas Modules are
radio-frequency (RF) devices that transmit meter data. The 2.4GZ can be read by OpenWay
CENTRON electric meters and is part of Itron's OpenWay solution for combo gas and
electric utilities.

This installation guide shows you how to install the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on
meters from a variety of manufacturers. To ensure you have a meter that is compatible with
the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, refer to the Meter Compatibility List on page 2.

An FCC or IC license is not required to read 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules.

Specifications

The functional and operational specifications for the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module are
listed below.

Functional Specifications Description

Power Source
Tamper Detection
FCC Compliance
Industry Canada Compliance
Measurement Canada Approval
Intrinsic Safety
Product Identification
Construction Materials

Operational Specifications Description

Operating Temperatures
Operating Humidity
Frequency Band
Modulation
Data Integrity

Two "A" cell lithium batteries
Tilt tamper and magnetic tamper
Part 15 certified
RSS-210 certified
Pending
UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D pending
Numeric and barcoded 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

2.4 to 2.4835 GHz ISM band
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Verified in every data message

2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 1

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Meter Compatibility List

The following meters are compatible with the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. 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 OpenWay

Gas
Module

American/ Canadian W75AL

Residential Aluminum case

Meters Only

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

Part No.

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

American/ Canadian AL-250

American/ Canadian AR-250

American/ Canadian AC-250

American/ Canadian AT-250

American/ Canadian AM-250

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

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

American/ Canadian AL-310

American/ Canadian AL-350

American/ Canadian AT-350

American/ Canadian AL-425

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

Residential Aluminum case

meters only

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

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Meter Compatibility List

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 Compatible with 2

foot drive index; 1
foot drive has 24
teeth

Sensus/Invensys/

R-200 11 Tooth Residential

Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/

RT-200 11 Tooth Residential

Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/

RT-230 11 Tooth Residential

Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/

R-275 11 Tooth Residential

Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/

RT-275 11 Tooth Residential

Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/

R-315 11 Tooth Residential

Equimeter/ Rockwell

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-001

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

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

250 11 Tooth Residential

310 11 Tooth Residential

S-110 11 Tooth Residential

S-200 11 Tooth Residential

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

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-004

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OWG-5000-002

2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 3

Chapter 1 Getting Started

Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/ Rockwell

Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/ Rockwell

R-415 18 Tooth Residential

RT-360 18 Tooth Residential

MR8
(R-275
Metric)

MR12
(R-415
Metric)

16 Tooth Residential

16 Tooth Residential

2.4GZ OWG-5000-004

2.4GZ OWG-5000-004

2.4GZ OWG-5000-003

2.4GZ OWG-5000-003

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C HAPTER 2

American Meter Installation

This chapter shows you how to install a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American
meter.

Before installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, verify that you have:

• A compatible meter shown in the Meter Compatibility List on page 2.

• A compatible index. Itron 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules can be used with standard

dial and direct read (odometer) indexes on American Meters.

• The list of materials defined under "Installation Prerequisites" in this chapter

Installation Prerequisites

This section describes the items that are required to install Itron's 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas
Module.

Materials Supplied by Itron

The following items are supplied by Itron.

• 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules

• Tamper plugs

Materials Supplied By You

You must supply the following items to successfully install the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas
Module on the meters listed in the Meter Compatibility List.

• 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.

• 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 OpenWay Gas Module assembly to meter and

index to module assembly backplates; see "Replacement Screws" below for more
information).

2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 5

Chapter 2 American Meter Installation

Replacement Screws

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

For mounting 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module assemblies on meters:

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

For mounting indexes on 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module backplates:

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

Preinstallation Preparations

Before installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter, verify that:

• All OpenWay Gas Modules are type 2.4GZ modules for your brand of gas meters.

• The model numbers of all meters on which the OpenWay Gas Modules will be

installed are included in the Meter Compatibility List on page 2.

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American
Meter

There are four major steps to installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter:

• Remove the Existing Index

• Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module

• Program the OpenWay Gas Module

• Attach the OpenWay Gas 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 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American meter
is to remove the existing index from the meter.

To Remove the Existing Index

1. Remove any tamper seals from the meter.

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Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Mete

r

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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