Itron 24ZRB Users Manual
Gas Solutions
2.4ZR OpenWay® Range Extender Installation
Guide
TDC-0832-001
Identification
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° C (212° F), or incinerate the lithium
battery.
Keep the lithium battery away from children.
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personnel to repair Itron products may void any maintenance contract with your company.
Warning Explosion Hazard. Substitution of any component may impair suitability for Class 1,
Division 2.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Installation Guide
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Confidentiality Notice
The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is 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 shall be similarly bound in wri ting.
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U.S. & foreign patents pending.
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 RF exposure levels.
Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). 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'exploitatio n 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'e n compromettre le fonctionnement.
Transportation Classification
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, the 2.4ZR Range Extender 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 Itro n. Any unauthorized modification will void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 1
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Related Documents ............................................................................................................................. 4
Chapter 2 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation ........... 5
Configuration and Installation Checklist .............................................................................................. 5
Required Configuration Tools ............................................................................................................ 5
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration Overview ................................................................ 6
Configuring the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender ............................................................................. 7
Reconfiguring or Reading an Installed 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender ......................................... 9
Selecting a Mounting Location .......................................................................................................... 10
Linking to a CENTRON Meter ........................................................................................................... 11
Linking to a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module ....................................................................................... 12
Chapter 3 Installing the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender ...................................... 14
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 17
Magnet Swipe Outcomes .................................................................................................................. 17
Magnet Swipe Flowchart ................................................................................................................... 19
Before You Begin
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Before you begin installation, verify you have the following equipment and tools. 2.4ZR OpenWay Range
Before You Begin
Extender installation requires the 2.4GZ OpenWay gas module's location and serial number.
Materials Available From Itron
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender (OWR-1001-001)
Itron magnet (MSE-0159-003)
Itron programming device
FC300 with SRead (or a laptop computer) with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint Link Pro version 5.5 or
higher or Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software version 1.1 or higher
or
FC200 (with Bluetooth-enabled) handheld computer loaded with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint-Link Pro
software or Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software version 1.1 or higher
and
OpenWay Belt-clip Radio with Endpoint-Link or EndPoint-Link Pro software or Field Deployment
Manager (FDM) software version 1.1 or higher.
OpenWay Belt Clip Radio (AMI-0100-201)
2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide - Direct Mount (TDC-0816-xxx)
2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide - Remote Mount (TDC-0838-xxx)
Equipment Provided by You
Screwdriver
1/8-inch drill bit and drill
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Itron's battery-powered 2.4ZR OpenWay® Range Extender supports the communication between an OpenWay
Note The 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender is not a signal amplifier.
C H A P T E R 1
Introduction
CENTRON® electric meter and either direct or remote mounted 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules. Even if both
the CENTRON meter and the gas module are working properly, there may be radio frequency (RF) signal
constraints preventing communication between the module and the meter. RF signal constraints include:
physical barriers
foliage
walls
vehicles between the components
the distance between the electric meter and the gas module may be too great
Installing a range extender between the electric meter and the gas module extends the gas module's RF range
enabling the data flow.
The range extender is small and easy to install. A polycarbonate weather-resistant case encloses the electronic
components, radio antenna, and A-cell batteries. The batteries are not replaceable.
Introduction
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Configure the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender with the same Itron tools used to program the 2.4GZ
OpenWay Gas Module. Successful mitigation and installation create a reliable signal path between the
OpenWay gas module and the CENTRON meter.
Introduction
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Functional Specifications
Description
Power source
Lithium battery pack
Tamper detection
Magnetic tamper
FCC compliance
Part 15 certified
Intrinsic safety
UL Class 1, Division 2, Groups C and D
Product identification
Numeric, bar-code, and serial number
Construction materials
Polycarbonate, encapsulated electronics
Operational Specifications
Description
Operating temperatures
-40° to 158° F (-40° to +70° C)
Operating humidity
Up to 95% relative humidity
Frequency band
2.4 05 to 2.475 GHz ISM (industrial, scientific, and medical) band
Modulation
Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
Data integrity
Verified in every data message
Compatibility
Description
Electric meters
OpenWay CENTRON
Hardware versions 1.5, 2.0, and 3.0
System release firmware version SR2 SP5 and later
Gas modules
2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module (direct mount or remote)
Model OWG-5002-xxx with ZigBee Smart Energy
Model OWG-5001-xxx with Itron Private Profile
Specifications
The 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender is designed for outdoor installation and operation. The functional and
operational specifications are listed below.
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