Itron 24GZRB Users Manual

Natural Gas Solutions

2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation
Guide - Remote Mount

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2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module 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
Intrinsically safe per UL Class I, Division 1, Groups 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) fro m 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 d esigned 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 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 gas 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 sh all 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.

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Contents

Document Conventions ............................................................................................................ iv

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.............................................. 3

Installation Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................... 7

Chapter 2 Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module .................... 8

Installation Options .............................................................................................................................. 8

Mounting Screw Specifications ............................................................................................................ 8

Mounting Installation Considerations .................................................................................................. 9

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module on a Pipe ............................................ 10

Mounting the Endpoint on a Wall or Other Flat Vertical Surface .................................. 16

Chapter 3 Rotary Meter Installation ................................ ................................ .......... 19

Required Installation Materials Available from Itron .......................................................................... 20

Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Rotary Meter Cable ............... 20

Programming 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module for Dresser ROOTS® Rotary Meters . 24

B3, LMMA & S3A CTR/TC Meter Pulse Rates for Remote Module Programming ........................... 24

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

Series Rotary Meter ................................................................................................................ 25

Mounting the 2.4GZ Remote Mount Module ..................................................................................... 30

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Romet Electronically

Compensated Meter (ECM2®) ................................................................................................ 30

Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Romet ECM2® Meter ............ 31

Romet ECM2 Mounting Requirement ..................................................................................... 31

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly ..................................... 34

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Chapter 4 Electronic Instrument Installation ........................................................... 36

Installation Prerequisites ................................................................................................................... 37

Installation Overview ......................................................................................................................... 37

Programming the Mercury Instrument ............................................................................................... 38

Code Settings.......................................................................................................................... 38

Wiring the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Mercury Instrument ....................... 40

Wiring Dual Endpoints to a Mercury Instrument Corrector ............................................................... 42

Required Tools* ....................................................................................................................... 42

Wiring the Remote Module to the Mercury TCI ................................................................................. 44

Connecting the 2.4GZ Remote Gas Module to the Dresser ROOTS® IMC/W2 or MC2 Cable ....... 48

Installing the Endpoint to the Dresser ROOTS® Micro Corrector (IMC/W2 or MC2) ........................ 51

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly ..................................... 55

Chapter 5 Diaphragm Meter Installation ................................................................... 57

Tools and Materials Supplied By You ............................................................................................... 57

Materials Available from Itron ............................................................................................................ 58

Replacement Gaskets ............................................................................................................. 58

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module ............................................................. 59

Installing 2.4GZ OpenWay OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Encoders ................................. 60

Programming the OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly ................................................ 69

Chapter 6 Curb Diaphragm Meter Installation .......................................................... 71

Materials Available from Itron ............................................................................................................ 71

Tools and Materials Supplied By You ............................................................................................... 72

Installing the 2.4GZ Remote Mount Gas Module on the Curb Meter ................................................ 73

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly.................... 81

Chapter 7 Dattus Meter Installation .......................................................................... 83

Installation Prerequisites ................................................................................................................... 83

Programming the Dattus Meter ......................................................................................................... 83

Installation Overview .......................................................................................................................... 84

Installing the 2.4GZ Remote Mount Gas Module to Itron Dattus Meters .......................................... 84

Direct Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Dattus Meter .................. 85

Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to a Dattus meter ............................ 86

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module ............................................................. 87

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly ..................................... 87

Chapter 8 Sensus Sonix Meter Installation .............................................................. 90

Programming the Sensus Sonix Meter ............................................................................................. 90

Adjusting the Pulse Output for Sonix 600 and 880 Meters ................................................................ 90

Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module with Sensus Sonix Meters ................... 91

Sensus Sonix2000 Pulse Output Wiring ............................................................................................ 91

Direct Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to the Sonix Meter .................... 92

Connecting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module to a

Sensus Sonix 600 or 880 Meter .............................................................................................. 93

Programming the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Assembly ..................................... 94

Index ............................................................................................................................. 96

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Document Conventions

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
follow 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 follow the advice/instructions.

Before You Begin

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 user can ignore the
information and continue the task without suffering any adverse consequences.

The following documentation conventions are used:

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2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas modules are radio-frequency (RF) devices operating over the 2.4 GHz

C H A P T E R 1

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Installation

frequency. The 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas modules communicate with ZigBee®-compliant electric
meters to transmit gas consumption data. Modules can 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 installation guide provides step-by-step instructions to install 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 Meter Compatibility List.

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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Programming Modes

Mode

Description/Use Case

Radio

Metering
(counting)

How to Enter
this Mode

How to Exit this Mode

Normal

Normal Operating Mode. Used for
Field Programming when electric
meters are present or being
installed.

On

On

Mag Swipe or
Programmer

Programmer (can reprogram
to any mode specified)

Sleep

For Shipping or Storage of
modules

Uses the least amount of battery
current since the module does not
communicate with the electric
meter.

Off

Off

Programmer

Mag Swipe (to normal) or
Programmer (to specified)

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 triggers the
module to change to Normal
Mode.

Off

On

Programmer

Mag Swipe (to normal)
Programmer (to specified) or
Count Increment (to normal)

Doze

Pre-program meters in factory and
deploy so they do not try to join
the network 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)

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.

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Specifications

Functional Specifications

Description

Power Source

Two "A" cell lithium batteries

Tamper Detection

Tilt tamper

FCC Compliance

Part 15 certified

Industry Canada Compliance

RSS-210 certified

Measurement Canada Approval

Pending

Intrinsic Safety

UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D

Product Identification

Numeric and bar coded and serial number

Construction Materials

Gray polycarbonate housing and back plate with encapsulated
electronics

Operational Specifications

Description

Operating Temperatures

-40° to 158° F (-40° to +70° C)

Operating Humidity

5 to 95% relative humidity

Frequency Band

2.405 to 2.475 GHz ISM band

Modulation

Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum

Data Integrity

Verified in every data message

Document Title

Document Part Number

Gas Endpoint Meter Compatibility List

PUB-0117-002

Gas Endpoint Ordering Guide

PUB-0117-001

2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Specification Sheet

Publication 100818SP-XX

Endpoint Link Programming Guide

TDC-0744

2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Entity Parameters

ENG-2400-500

Meter

Model

Description

Class

Comments

Endpoint Type

ERT Part
Number

Elster/American/
Canadian

AC250
AC250 Extended Top

Curb meter

Aluminum case
coated with two­component
polyurethane. Must
have top-reading
odometer-style index

Residential

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

The following tables list the functional and operational specifications for the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount
gas module.

Related Documents

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module Meter Compatibility
List

Note This table lists meters compatible with the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module. Due to
continuous research, product improvements, and enhancements Itron reserves the right to change this list
without notice.

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Meter

Model

Description

Class

Comments

Endpoint Type

ERT Part
Number

Elster/American/
Canadian

AC425
AC425 Extended Top

Curb meter

Aluminum case
coated with two­component
polyurethane. Must
have top-reading
odometer-style index

Residential

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Elster/American/
Canadian

AC630
AC630 Extended Top

Curb Meter

Aluminum case
coated with two­component
polyurethane. Must
have top-reading
odometer-style index

Residential

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Elster/American/
Canadian

10 Metric (10B)

Iron case

Residential

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Sensus/Invensys

Sonix
12,16,25,57,
600,880,2000

Pulser
Metric
Cubic foot

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

OWG-5001-503

OWG-5002-503

National/ Lancaster

All meters

Where direct mount is
not compatible

Residential

IPP*

SEP*

2.5' foot cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Itron/Actaris
Schlumberger/ Sprague

1A

Where direct mount is
not compatible

Residential

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Itron/Actaris/
Schlumberger/
Sprague

Metris 250

Straight Face meter

Residential

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Schlumberger/
Sprague

400

#3 flat-face meter

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Itron/Actaris/
Schlumberger/
Sprague

675, 1000

Front mount index

Commercial

IPP*
SEP*

2.5' cable with encoder
Also requires thicker gasket
for magnet hub to clear index
box.

1-hole gasket: FAB-0014-001
2-hole gasket: FAB-0014-002
4-hole gasket: FAB-0014-003

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote

OWG-5001-501
OWG-5002-501

Elster/American

TC and STD
CTR

American RPM series
rotary meters
including TC and
non-TC.

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
Meter must have a factory

installed pulser with connector
output. Purchase endpoint
from Itron and correct cable
interface from appropriate
meter manufacturer.

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

OWG-5001-503

OWG-5002-503

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Meter

Model

Description

Class

Comments

Endpoint Type

ERT Part
Number

Romet

STD CTR
600 through 56000
TC

2000-23000

RM series

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
Meter must have factory-

installed pulser with connector
output. Purchase endpoint
from Itron and correct cable
interface from appropriate
meter manufacturer.

2.4GZ OpenWay SE1.0
Remote with 12” lead wires

2.4GZ OpenWay SE1.0
Remote with 12” lead wires

OWG-5001-503

OWG-5002-503

Romet

RM Series 600 through
56000

ECM2 Electronically
compensated meter

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
Meter must have connector

pin with factory-installed pulse
output. Purchase endpoint
from Itron and correct cable
interface from Romet. ECM2
must be configured for 750ms
"off-time" between pulses.
The ECM2 must have
firmware version J or later.

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

OWG-5001-503

OWG-5002-503

Dresser ROOTS®

B3/LMMA

Dresser ROOTS

®

rotary meters
equipped with
WeigandWire solid
state pulsers

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
Meter must have factory-

installed pulser with connector
output. Purchase endpoint
from Itron and correct cable
interface from Dresser.
Dresser pulser must be version
17 or higher to be compatible.

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 12"
lead wires

OWG-5001-503

OWG-5002-503

Dresser ROOTS®

Integral Micro
Corrector IMC\W2

MC2

Electronic Volume
Corrector for Series A
(LMMA) and Series
B ROOTS® rotary
meters

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
Endpoint compatibile with

IMC/W2 firmware version

1.91A or earlier. Pulse width
must be set for 125ms. Pulse
output must be at 100CF(CM)
or higher.

2.4GZ OpenWay SE 1.0
Remote with 12" lead wires

2.4GZ OpenWay SE 1.0
Remote with 12" lead wires

OWG-5001-503

OWG-5002-503

Itron/Actaris

Dattus fM2/fM3

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
For all meter types, pulse

width must be set to .050
seconds. Meter type 11M or
smaller must have pulse
weight minimum of 10 cubic
feet or 1 cubic meter. Meter
type 16M or greater must
have pulse weight minimum
of 100 cubic feet or 1 cubic
meter.

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 5'
cable

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote 5'
cable

OWG-5001-502

OWG-5002-502

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Meter

Model

Description

Class

Comments

Endpoint Type

ERT Part
Number

Mercury Correctors

EC-AT
Mini-P

Mini-AT
Mini-Max

Pressure and
temperature electronic
volume correctors

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
Correctors must have a Form
A board; Form C is NOT
supported. Item #056 Pulse
Scaling Factor must be set to

2.0. Item #096 Cor Vol
Display must be set at 1, 2, 3,
or 4 blanks. Endpoint does
NOT support 8 digits (0
blanks). Item #1014 set to the
preset "Itron" selection in the
drop-down menu. Item #115
Output Pulse Code must be
set at 1, 2, 3, or 4 (not "0").

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote
5'cable

2.4GZ OpenWay Remote
5'cable

OWG-5001-502

OWG-5002-502

Mercury Correctors

TCI

Temperature
Compensating index

Commercial

IPP*

SEP*
Correctors must have a Form

A board, Form C is NOT
supported. Item #56 Pulse
Scaling Factor must be 2.0.
Item #96 must be 7, 6, 5, or 4
digits (1, 2, 3, & 4 blanks).
Endpoint does NOT support 8
digits (0 blanks). Item # 1014

set to the preset “Itron”

selection in the drop down
menu. Compatible firmware
versions on TCI are 1.06,

1.07, and 1.10.

2.4GZ OpenWay SE 1.0
Remote with 12" lead wires

2.4GZ OpenWay SE 1.0
Remote with 12" lead wires

OWG-5001-504

OWG-5002-504

*IPP: Itron Private Profile
*SEP: Smart Energy Profile

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Installation Prerequisites

Caution You must program the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module with a Bluetooth-

enabled FC200 or FC300 with SRead handheld computer and ZigBee Belt Clip Radio loaded
with EndPoint-Link Pro software version 5.3.1.26 or version 5.5 for Itron Private Profile (IPP)
gas modules (OWG-5001-XXX).
Endpoint-Link Pro software version 5.5 must be used for Smart Energy Profile (SEP) gas
modules (OWG-5002-XXX).

The following tools are required to install, program, and check the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas
module. Some specific tools may be required dependent on meter or instrument type.

Medium flat-blade screwdriver
Small flat-blade screwdriver
Medium Phillips-drive screwdriver
Hand pliers
Side-cutting pliers
1/4-inch nut driver or similar blunt tool
One-inch width putty knife
Adjustable wrench
3M crimping tool: E-9R, E-9BM, E-9C/CW, E-9E, or E-9Y. Itron recommends the E-9R tool.
All-weather electrical tape
Size T-10 Torx screwdriver
Itron programming device to program and check 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module installation

and operation:

FC300 with SRead with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint Link Pro version 5.5 or higher or
FC200 (with Bluetooth-enabled) handheld computer loaded with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint-Link Pro

software to program and check endpoint.

ZigBee Belt-clip Radio with Endpoint-Link or EndPoint-Link Pro software - to program and check

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This chapter provides the instructions to mount the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module on a pipe or

Application

Itron Part
Number

Description

To mount adapter plates on
pipe brackets

575-9930-016

8-16 x 1/2-inch length, Type 8 slotted pan-head
tapping screw - corrosion-resistant steel

To mount endpoints on adapter
plates

575-9930-032

8-16 x 1-inch Type 8, slotted pan-head tapping
screw, corrosion-resistant steel

To mount endpoints on sheet
metal surfaces (to mount
endpoints to wood surfaces, a
comparable wood screw is
required)

SCR-0009-001

10-16 x 1 1/2-inch Type AB thread for sheet
metal, Phillips pan-head tapping screw, corrosion­resistant steel

C H A P T E R 2

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module

other flat vertical surface (wall).

Installation Options

Mount the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module using the Pipe Mount or Wall Mount (Flat Surface)
procedure.

Pipe Mount. Pipe mounting is used in conjunction with the Remote Mount Kit (Itron part number CFG-

0005-003). The pipe mount option places the endpoint on a pipe near the meter or instrument (not on a
wall surface). This option requires a meter manufacturer's cable to connect the endpoint to the meter or
instrument.

Flat Vertical (Wall) Mount. Installation using the wall mount option places the endpoint on a wall or

other vertical surface. A cable connects the endpoint to the meter or instrument.

Mounting Screw Specifications

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Mounting Installation Considerations

Caution Vertical mounting position is important to maximize RF performance. You can

mount a 2.4GZ OpenWay remote gas module with the module's label arrow pointing up or
down, dependent upon the application as noted in relevant sections of this installation
manual. The module's arrow must never point to either side. The module's tilt tamper
functionality is designed to operate with the module installed vertically. The 2.4GZ
module's tilt tamper will operate with the label arrow pointed up or down. The module's tilt
tamper will not operate with the module installed horizontally (the label arrow pointed to
either side).

Warning Do not mount the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module in an orientation
other than vertical (endpoint label arrow pointed upward or downward). Violating the
mounting orientation requirements will void the product warranty.

Select a proper mounting location. Itron recommends mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas
module in close proximity to the meter or instrument. Some applications may require an extended cable­length. The 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module supports cable lengths up to 300 feet.

Mount the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module in a vertical position with the endpoint label
directional arrow pointed upward or downward.

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

Itron Part Number

Description

OWG-5001/5002-501
OWG-5001/5002-502
OWG-5001/5002-503
OWG-5001/5002-504

2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas
module

OWG-5001-501 shown

CFG-0005-003

Remote Mount Installation Kit
Kit includes:

(2) two band clamps
(2) two tamper seals
pipe bracket
cable ties
adapter plate
Screws - (2) 1/2" - to

attach the adapter
plate to pipe bracket

(2) 1" - to attach the endpoint to the
adapter plate

(3) 1 1/2" - to attach the endpoint to a
vertical surface (wall)

The following items are required to mount the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module on a pipe or
vertical flat surface (wall):

Mounting the 2.4GZ OpenWay Remote Mount Gas Module

TDC-0838-001 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide - Remote Mount 11
Proprietary and Confidential

To mount the pipe bracket on a vertical pipe

Caution Vertical mounting position is important to maximize RF performance. You can mount
a 2.4GZ OpenWay remote gas module with the module's label arrow pointing up or down,
dependent upon the application as noted in relevant sections of this installation manual. The
module's arrow must never point to either side. The module's tilt tamper functionality is
designed to operate with the module installed vertically. The 2.4GZ module's tilt tamper will
operate with the label arrow pointed up or down. The module's tilt tamper will not operate with
the module installed horizontally (the label arrow pointed to either side).

1. Remove the pipe bracket and band clamp from the Remote Mount Installation Kit (Itron part number

CFG-0005-003).

2. Loosen the band clamp screw until the end of the band releases.

3. Push the end of the clamp's band (1) through the holes (2) in the pipe bracket. The pipe bracket must be

oriented as shown below.

4. Place the band clamp around the pipe. The band will loosely wrap around the pipe. Push the end of the

band through the band clamp screw assembly. Turn the band clamp's screw assembly to fit into the pipe
bracket opening. Tighten the clamp screw until the band clamp is secure on the pipe.

Caution The pipe bracket must fit firmly against the pipe to prevent slippage.