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2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Install ati on
Guide - Remote Mount

TDC-0838-000

Identification

2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide - Remote Mount
09/08/2009 TDC-0838-000 Preliminary

2.4GZ Gas Module Endpoint part numbers: OWG-5001-501, OWG-5001-502, OWG-5001-503, OWG-5001-504
OWG-5002-501, OWG-5002-502, OWG-5002-503, OWG-5002-504

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Safety Approvals

Intrinsicall y sa f e per UL Clas s I, Di v i s i on 1, Gr o ups C & D

Applicable Patents

U.S. Patent Numbers: 4,614,945; 4,753,169; 4,768,903; 4,799,059; 4,867,700
Canadian Patent Numbers: 1,254,949; 1,267,936; 1,282,118

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 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 prov i de reasonable pr otection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to th e fol lowing 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-21 0 an d 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.

Transportation Classification
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Module is considered
an operating transmitter and receiver and cannot be shipped by air. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation.

Modifications and Repairs
To ensure 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 above 100º Celsius (212º
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 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 To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres,
disconnect power before servicing.

Warning Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.

Document Conventions

The following documentation conventions are used:

Caution A Caution warns the user that failure to heed the information in
the note could result in loss of data. Be sure to carefully read a Caution
note and heed the advice/instructions.

Warning A Warning alerts you of potential physical harm to the user or
hardware. It is critical that you pay strict attention to WARNING notes,
read the information carefully, and heed the advice, instructions.

Tip A Tip provides the user with extra hints/tips to make a task easier to
perform or a concept easier to understand.

Note A Note supplies generic information to the user. The information
could be ignored and the user could continue with a task without suffering
any adverse consequences.

Contents

Chapter 1 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Installation ........................ 1

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

Programming Modes ........................................................................................................................... 2

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 3

Related Documents .................................................................................................................. 3

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Meter Compatibility List.............................................. 4

Installation Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................... 8

Chapter 2 Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module .................... 9

Installation Options .............................................................................................................................. 9

Mounting Screw Specifications ................................................................................................. 9

Mounting Installation Considerations ................................................................................................ 10

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module on a Pipe.................................. 11

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module on a Wall or Other Flat

Vertical Surface ............................................................................................................ 18

Chapter 3 Rotary Meter Installa tion .......................................................................... 23

Required Installation Materials Available from Itron .......................................................................... 24

Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Rotary Meter Cable .............. 25

Programming 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module for Dresser ROOTS

B3, LMMA & S3A CTR/TC Meter Pulse Rates for Remote Module Programming ........................... 30

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Elster American Meter RPM

Series Rotary Meter .......................................................................................................................... 32

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module on a Pipe ............................................ 37

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Romet Electronically
Compensated Meter (ECM2
Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Romet ECM2

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) .......................................................................................................... 38

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Rotary Meters . 30

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Meter ............ 39

Chapter 4 Mercury Electronic Volume Corrector Installation ................................. 43

Installation Prerequisites ................................................................................................................... 43

Installation Overview ......................................................................................................................... 44

Programming the Mercury Instrument Corrector............................................................................... 45

Code Settings.......................................................................................................................... 45

Wiring the Endpoint to the Corrector ................................................................................................. 46

Wiring Dual Endpoints to a Mercury Instrument Corrector ............................................................... 48

Required Tools* ....................................................................................................................... 49

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly ..................................... 51

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Chapter 5 Diaphragm Meter Installation ................................................................... 53

Tools and Materials Supplied By You ............................................................................................... 53

Materials Available from Itron ............................................................................................................ 54

Replacement Gaskets ............................................................................................................. 55

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module ............................................................. 56

Installing 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Encoders................................................... 57

Chapter 6 Dattus Meter Installation ........................................................................... 67

Installation Prerequisites ................................................................................................................... 67

Programming the Dattus Meter ......................................................................................................... 67

Installation Overview ............................................................................................................... 68

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Itron Dattus Meter 68
Direct Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Dattus

Meter ............................................................................................................................. 69

Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to a Dattus meter ....... 70

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module........................................ 71

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly ................ 72

Chapter 7 Sensus Sonix Meters ................................................................................ 75

Programming the Sensus Sonix Meter ............................................................................................. 75

Adjusting the Pulse Output for Sonix 600 and 880 Meters ..................................................... 75

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module with Sensus Sonix Meters .................. 75

Sensus Sonix2000 Pulse Output Wiring ................................................................................. 76

Direct Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Sonix Meter ......... 76

Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to a Sensus Sonix 600 or 880

Meter ....................................................................................................................................... 78

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly .......................... 79

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HAPTER

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Installation

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Modules are radio-frequency (RF) devices operating
over the 2.4 GHz frequency. The 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Modules
communicate with ZigBee
bytes. Modules store 40 days of hourly intervals and are programmed to bubble-up every 12
or 24 hours. Alternatively, the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module can be
awakened with an Itron magnet for programming or for binding to an OpenWay electric
meter. When 2.4GZ Openway Gas Modules are installed alongside Itron OpenWay electric
meters, the OpenWay solution for combo gas and electric utilities provides unprecedented
management flexibility.

This installa ti on guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay
Remote Mount Gas Module on a wide variety of meters. 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount
Gas Module compatible meters are listed in the Me ter Compatibility List.

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-compliant electric meters to transmit gas consumption data

Transmission Modes

The 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module can be set to transmit to Standard, Daily
or Hourly Mode.

• Standard Mode - The 2.4GZ Remote Mount Gas Module transmits the current index
read and Daily Freeze Time read; Daily Freeze Time read is programmable for any
hour.

• Daily Mode - In addition to transmitting Standard Mode information, the 2.4GZ
Remote Mount Gas Module transmits 40 days of daily interval data based on Daily
Freeze Time reads.

• Hourly Mode - In addition to transmitting Standard Mode information, the 2.4GZ
Remote Mount Gas Module transmits the last 24 hourly intervals.

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Chapter 1 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Installation

For Shipping or Storage

Programming Modes

The 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module is programmed or reprogrammed to Normal, Sleep, or
Doze Mode as defined in the configuration file. The table below describes these modes.

Mode Description/Use

Case

Normal

Normal Operating

Mode. Used for Field

Programmi ng when

electric meters are

present or being

installed.

Sleep

of modules

Uses the least amount

of battery current since

the module does not

communicate with the

electric meter.

Snooze

Pre-program modules

and deploy so they try

to join the network

automatically when

they are installed in the

field. The flow of gas or

Mag Swipe tr iggers the

module to change to

Normal Mode.

Radio Metering

(counting)

On On Mag Swipe or

How to Enter

this Mode

Programmer

How to Exit

this Mode

Programmer (can
reprogram to any

mode specified)

Off Off Programmer Mag Swipe (to

normal) or

Programmer (to

specified)

Off On Programmer Mag Swipe (to

normal)

Programmer (to

specified) or

Count Increment

(to normal)

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Doze

Pre-program meters in

factory and deploy so
they do not try to join

the networ k when

installed (for example,

install gas before

electric OR in factory

counts will be added

after programming and

user does not want the

radio turned on).

Off On Programmer Mag Swipe (to

normal) or

Programmer (to

specified)

Specifications

Specifications

The following tables list the functional and operational specifications for the 2.4GZ
OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module.

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 tampe r
Part 15 certified
RSS-210 certified
Pending
UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D
Numeric and bar coded and serial number
Gray polycarbonate housing and back plate with

encapsulated electronics

-40° to 158° F (-40° to +70° C)
5 to 95% relative humidity

2.405 to 2.475 GHz ISM band
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Verified in every data message

Related Documents

Document Title Document Part Number

Gas Endpoint Meter Compatibility List PUB-0117-002
Gas Endpoint Ordering Guide PUB-0117-001

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Specification Sheet Publication 100818SP-XX
Endpoint Link Programming Guide TDC-0744

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