ITRON ERT 40W, ERT 50W User Manual

Water Solutions

Installing 40W and 50W ERT® Modules

Revision B

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Installing 40W and 50W ERT

PUB-0126-001 4/04

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC rules and R.S.S.-210 of Industry and Science Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any
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Batteries contained in Equipment, Class 9, UN3091, Packing Group II.

Modules

The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, the
model 40W and 50W ERT modules are considered operating transmitters and receivers and cannot be shipped by air.

Applicable Patents

U.S. Patent numbers: 4,614,945; 4,733,169; 4,799, 059; 4, 786, 903; 4, 876, 700.
Canadian Patent numbers: 1,254, 949; 1, 267, 936; 1, 282, 118.

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Related Documents

ReadOne Pro

®

ERT Programming Guide TDC-0027

Water ERT Ordering Guide PUB-0063-001

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Page

Section 1
INTRODUCTION

1.1 Installation Features ........................................................................................................................... 1–1

1.2 Physical Features .............................................................................................................................. 1–1

1.3 Functional Features ........................................................................................................................... 1–1

1.4 Meter-ERT Compatibility ..................................................................................................................... 1–2

1.5 40W and 50W ERT Configurations .................................................................................................... 1–3

1.5.1 Badger RTR and ADE .............................................................................................................. 1–3

1.5.2 ABB Digital, Scancoder and InVISION .................................................................................. 1–3

1.5.3 Hersey Translator .................................................................................................................... 1–4

1.5.4 Hersey ER ................................................................................................................................ 1–4

1.5.5 Schlumberger ARB V and ProRead ........................................................................................ 1–5

1.5.6 Sensus ECR and ICE .............................................................................................................. 1–5

1.6 Installation Kits .................................................................................................................................... 1–6

1.7 Tools and Materials You Must Supply ................................................................................................. 1–7

Section 2

INSTALLING THE BADGER DIRECT-MOUNT ............................................................................................... 2–1

Section 3

INSTALLING THE AMCO InVISION, DIGITAL OR SCANCODER DIRECT-MOUNT ....................................... 3–1

Section 4

INSTALLING THE SHLUMBERGER ARB V OR PROREAD REGISTER-MOUNT ......................................... 4–1

Section 5

INSTALLING THE SENSUS ECR REGISTER-MOUNT .................................................................................. 5–1

Section 6

INSTALLING A REMOTE-MOUNT ................................................................................................................... 6–1

Section 7

PIPE MOUNT (AND REGISTER-MOUNTS REQUIRING A BAND CLAMP) .................................................... 7–1

Appendix A

CONNECTING CABLE WIRES WITH GEL CONNECTORS ......................................................................... A–1

Appendix B

ITRON INSTALLATION KITS (ILLUSTRATED) .............................................................................................. B–1

REVISION HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................... R–1

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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION

This section overviews the installation procedures, and the physical and functional features of the 40W
and 50W ERT modules. This section also lists the specific meters that are compatible with these
modules and illustrates their various configurations. Finally, this section lists the available installation
kits and the tools and materials you’ll need to install the 40W and 50W modules.

1.1 Installation Procedures

INSTALLATION PROCEDURES FOR THE 40W AND 50W ARE IDENTICAL

1.2 Physical Features

The only visible difference is that the 40W contains one battery, and the 50W contains two batteries.

The 40W contains one battery

The 50W contains two batteries

1.3 Functional Features

The 50W ERT module can be programmed two ways:

1. Wake-Up Mode: A “wake-up” signal is sent from the meter-reading device* to the ERT module,
which responds with data transmission. This configuration requires an FCC license.

2. “Bubble-Up” Mode. In this mode, the FCC requires that no wake-up signal be sent. The
transmission of data from the ERT module occurs at preset times. No wake-up signal is needed
and no FCC license is required for this type of installation. To turn off the transmitter from the meter­reading device, refer to the operating instructions for that device.

The 40W ERT module functions only in the “wake-up” mode.

*Such as a Data Command Unit (DCU) or DataPac

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1.4 Meter-ERT Compatibility

Before you install a 40W or 50W ERT module, make sure it is the correct one for the meter. Match
the part number in Table 1-1 with the meter. Refer to Water ERT® Meter Compatibility list for details
and exceptions.

Table 1-1. Meter-ERT Compatibility

40W PART NUMBER

ERW-0008-001

ERW-0008-002

50W PART NUMBER

ERW-1008-501

ERW-1008-502

ERW-1008-506

INSTALL ON THESE METERS

BADGER RTR

• Direct-Mount

• Remote-Mount

AMCO (ABB) DIGITAL

• Direct-Mount

• Remote-Mount

AMCO (ABB) SCANCODER

• Direct-Mount

• Remote-Mount

AMCO InVISION

• Remote-Mount

• Register-Mount

1-2

SCHLUMBERGER ARB V

ERW-0008-003

ERW-0008-004

ERW-0008-005

ERW-1008-503

ERW-1008-504

ERW-1008-505

ERW-1008-505

ERW-1008-501

• Remote-Mount

• Register-Mount

SCHLUMBERGER PROREAD

• Remote-Mount

• Register-Mount

SENSUS ECR,ICE BADGER ADE

• Remote-Mount • Remote-Mount

• Register-Mount • Direct-Mount

HERSEY TRANSLATOR

• Remote-Mount

• Register-Mount

HERSEY ER

• Remote-Mount

• Register-Mount

CAUTION: The 50W ERT for Hersey ER, Precision, and AMCO Digital registers
must be programmed to the appropriate meter type to prevent the possibility of
reporting inaccurate consumption values. To perform this function, refer to the
instructions supplied with the ReadOne® Pro ERT Programming Guide TDC­0027-005 (or higher). Also, verify that the ReadOne Pro used for programming
is software version 5.0 or higher, and your ROCL is base VO9 or higher. Each
of these attributes can be verified from the various screens on the ReadOne
Pro.

(Note: ReadOne Pro software version 5.0 does not support 25G ERT modules. Contact Customer
Care at 1-800-635-8725 for additional information.)

NOTE: Although all procedures are illustrated with photos of the 40W module, the installation procedure for
the 50W is exactly the same.

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1.5 40W & 50W ERT Configurations

The next three pages illustrate the installation configurations described in this manual.

1.5.1 Badger

0109001092

DIRECT-MOUNT. The ERT module mounts
directly on the bracket supplied by Badger.

REMOTE-MOUNT. The ERT module is wired to
the unterminated cable, which can be up to 500
feet in length. Three feet to 100 feet can be
ordered from Badger (typically 25 feet is supplied
by Badger). The remote can be mounted on a
pipe or flat surface.

1.5.2 AMCO (ABB) Digital, Scancoder and InVISION

01545

DIRECT MOUNT. The AMCO Digital, Scancoder
or InVISION ERT module mounts directly on the
bracket supplied by AMCO.

01265F

REMOTE-MOUNT. The ERT module is wired to
the cable, which can be up to 300 feet in length.
The remote can be mounted on a pipe or flat
surface.

CAUTION: Be sure to attach correct ERT module to appropriate meter register.

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1.5.3 Hersey Translator

1-4

01863

REMOTE-MOUNT. The ERT module is wired to the cable, which can be up to 300 feet in
length. The remote can be mounted on a pipe or flat surface.

1.5.4 Hersey ER

01872

REMOTE-MOUNT. The ERT module is wired to either the 5 foot or 25 foot ER cable assembly.
The remote can be mounted on a pipe or flat surface.

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1-5

1.5.5 SCHLUMBERGER ARB V and ProRead

01342F

The illustration shows a remote-mount on a Neptune T-10 meter equipped with a ProRead
register. The ARB V register is similar in appearance to the ProRead register. The remote can
be mounted on a pipe or flat surface, with a cable up to 300 feet in length. A band clamp is
used to mount the ERT module to the register.

CAUTION: Be sure to attach an ARB V register to an ARB V ERT and a ProRead register
to a ProRead ERT. ARB V and ProRead ERTs do not have the same part number.

1.5.6 SENSUS ECR OR ICE

01349e

Sensus meters must be equipped with ECR or ICE registers. The remote-mount cable
can be up to 300 feet in length. The remote can be mounted on a pipe or flat surface. A
band clamp is used to mount the ERT module to the register.

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1–6

1.6 Installation Kits

Configuration Kit (part number CFG-0067-001). This kit contains the accessories for remote-mounting a
40W or 50W Scancoder ERT module to an adapter plate, wood, or sheet metal surface. The contents of
this kit are illustrated in Appendix B.

Configuration Kit (part number CFG-0067-002). This kit contains the accessories for remote-mounting all
other 40W or 50W ERT modules (including the ABB Digital ERT) described in this manual to adapter
plates, wood, or sheet metal surfaces. The contents of this kit are illustrated in Appendix B.

40W & 50W Pipe Mount and Register-Mount Installation Kit. Use this kit to remote-mount the 40W or 50W
ERT module on a pipe, or to direct-mount the 40W or 50W ERT module on a register. One of these kits
can be ordered for each ERT module. These kits come with a choice of three band clamp sizes. To select
the correct size, see Water ERT Ordering Guide (PUB-0063-001). The contents of this kit are illustrated in
Appendix B. NOTE: There is an additional charge for this kit.

To order the above kits, see the Water ERT Ordering Guide
(PUB-0063-001).

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1.7 Tools and Materials You Must Supply

The tools and material required depend on whether you are installing a direct-mount ERT module or a remote­mount ERT module; and if it is remote, the way it is mounted (pipe or flat surface). You must supply some or
all of the tools and material listed in Tables 1–2 and 1-3 below. Also, If you remove and replace registers, you
might need tools specified by register manufacturer.

NOTE: For remote-mount installations, customer-supplied cable is required (Badger supplies 3 feet
to 100 feet, typically 25 feet); cable length should not exceed 300 feet (Badger 500 feet). Itron recom­mends 19-26 gauge, pre-bonded or solid conductor wire with a maximum diameter of .082" (individual
wire with insulation).

Table 1-2. Suggested Tool List

Tool or Material Required

Klein model D234-6C pliers, 3M ScotchLok® Model E-9C
Cartridge Tool, or similar tool for crimping wire connectors

Side-cutting pliers for cutting wires, remote cables, and cable
ties (NOTE: Klien model D234-6C pliers satisfy this require­ment).

Torx® screwdriver, size T-10 security head, for the RTR
mounting setscrew (Badger only)

Torx screwdriver, size T-15 for the screws that attach ERT modules
to integral RTRs and Remote Mounting Brackets

ReadOne® Pro unit for programming and checking ERT modules

Medium flat-blade screwdriver for band clamps

Medium flat-blade, for the screws that attach adapter plates to pipe
brackets and the screws that attach remote mounting brackets to
adapter plates

Required for
Direct-Mount
or Integral
ERT Modules

XX

X

Required for Remote ERT Modules

Mounted on
Pipe

Mounted on Wood
or Sheet Metal

X

X

X

XXX

X

XX

X

X

X

X

X

Cable ties for securing remote cables to pipes or other supports

Standard or long-nose pliers for pulling cable ties tight

1/4-inch nut driver other tool for seating tamper seals

Medium Phillips screwdriver for the screws that attach remote
mounting brackets to wood or sheet-metal surfaces

1/16-inch awl for removing tamper seals

Wire strippers for removing insulation from cables and wires

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X

X

X

X

X

X

X

XX X

X

XX

Table 1-3. Screw Anchors for Masonry Surfaces

1-8

Description

Plastic-Lipped Anchor

Lead-Lipped Anchor

Solid Masonry Anchor

All Purpose Masonry
Anchor

Length

0.875

1.00 inch

1.375 inch

Hole Size

3/16 inch drill

5/16 drill

5/16 drill x 5/8 inch deep

Flange or Flush Mount

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SECTION 2. INSTALLING THE BADGER DIRECT-MOUNT

Check the part number on the label to make sure the ERT module matches the meter (reference Table
1-1).

UP

Always install an ERT module right side up, as indicated by the on the label.

Make sure you have a Badger register with a direct-mount bracket (as shown in Section 1).

CAUTION: If an ERT module is dropped from a height of 3 feet or more, there may be damage to the circuit
board. DO NOT install the ERT module.

NOTE

The register may or may not be mounted on the meter when performing the following steps.

2-1

Obtain an ERT module for the Badger

register. ERT modules have three

wires:

one wire with green insulation

one wire with red insulation

one wire with black insulation

2-2

Connect the black wire from the register to the
black wire from the ERT module with a gel connec­tor, as described in Appendix A of this manual. Do
the same with the red wire. The green wire is not
used.

01547

NOTE: Fold the unused green wire
down into the ERT module housing.

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01547a

01547b

2-2

2-3

Push the gel connectors down into
the ERT module housing
here.

2-4

Place the
ERT module in the slot of the
bracket.

The
edge of the ERT module housing
should be against the ribbed side in
the slot.

NOTE: A gasket is not required.

Obtain four Torx-head
ERT module mount­ing screws.

2-5

Install the mounting screws as
shown. Hand tighten each screw.

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2-3

01079

2-6

If you have not already done so, con­nect the register to the water meter
and fully tighten the
mounting screw as directed by Bad­ger Meter.

NOTE

The register can be installed on the meter in four
different positions with respect to the direction of
water flow (refer to the directions that come with the
meter or register).

If the standard Torx screw is used
(as shown), a wire seal is not necessary.

2-7

If the optional slotted and drilled RTR screw is used,

install a wire seal through the drilled screw from here to here,

or as specified by utility policy.

To complete the installation:

Program and check the ERT module as described in
ReadOne Pro® Programming Guide (TDC-0027-XXX).

01080

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SECTION 3. INSTALLING THE AMCO (ABB) SCANCODER, InVISION, OR
DIGITAL DIRECT-MOUNT

Check the part number on the label to make sure the ERT module matches the meter
(reference Table 1-1).

UP

Always install an ERT module right side up, as indicated by the on the label.

CAUTION: If an ERT module is dropped from a height of 3 feet or more, there may
be damage to the circuit board. DO NOT install the ERT module.

NOTE: The direct-mount bracket must be ordered from AMCO.

Direct-mount
bracket

3-1

01545F

AMCO Scancoder/Digital or
InVISION with a direct-mount
bracket.

completely out of its location

and separate the

ERT module mounting bracket

meter register collar.

NOTE

The register may or may not be mounted on the
meter when performing the following steps.

3-1

Push this

hollow pin

from the

01535

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3-2

3-2

Obtain the correct ERT module for

use with the InVISION or Scancoder

register.

Obtain a 40W or 50W AMCO Digital

ERT module if connecting to a

Digital register.

01547z

00219

3-3

Strip 1/2-inch of insulation from
the end of the black, red and
green wires.

3-4

Place the ERT module mounting
bracket on the work surface with
its inside up.

01551Z

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01557

3-3

3-5

Place the ERT module on the mounting bracket.

NOTE: A gasket is not required.

00983

3-6

Bring the red, black and green ERT module

wires out the wire exit hole in the ERT module

mounting bracket.

01722

3-7

Obtain four Torx-head ERT module mounting screws.
These screws are shipped in the same box with
AMCO Scancoder ERTs, and in a separate box for
AMCO Digital ERTs. The screws are shown here
approximately actual size.

3-8

Install all four ERT module mounting screws

as shown. Hand tighten each screw.

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3-4

01541

Install the green wire under this register screw head.
Tighten the screw fully.

3-9

Install the black wire under this
register screw head. Tighten the
screw fully.

Install the red wire under this
register screw head. Tighten the
screw fully.

IMPORTANT
Be sure to install the wires around the
screws in a clockwise direction, as
shown. If you don't, the wires may par­tially or completely come out from under
the screw heads as you tighten them.
Also, make sure no insulation is com­pressed under the screw head, or the
wire might not make good contact.

Install the ERT module and mounting
bracket on the
meter register adapter collar.

01558x

3-10

01542

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3-11

Replace this hollow pin

where you removed it from in

step 3-1

3-5

01535

The meter and ERT module

assembly should now look like this.

To complete the installation:

Program and check the ERT
module as described in
ReadOne Pro® Programming
Guide (TDC-0027-XXX).

See programming Caution on

01546F

page 1-2.

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SECTION 4. INSTALLING THE SCHLUMBERGER ARB V OR PROREAD
REGISTER-MOUNT

Check the part number on the label to make sure the ERT module matches the meter (reference
Table 1-1).

Always install an ERT module right side up, as indicated by the on the label.

CAUTION: If an ERT module is dropped from a height of 3 feet or more, there may be damage to
the circuit board. DO NOT install the ERT module.

NOTE: Schlumberger's ProRead register must be programmed with a Schlumberger
ProRead Programmer as 3-wire to work properly with the ERT. Schlumberger ARB V registers
are not programmable.

01342z

UP

4-1

Schlumberger ARB V Register
(ProRead is similar)

Pull the bottom edge of the

wire terminal enclosure cover

out and down as shown .

01547z

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01672

4-2

Obtain a 40W or 50W Schlumberger
ARB V ERT module if connecting to an
ARB V register.

Obtain a 40W or 50W Schlumberger
ProRead ERT module if connecting to
a ProRead register.

4-4

Connect the cable wires from the

ERT to the register screw termi-

nals as shown at right.

4-2

4-3

Strip 1/2-inch of insulation from end
of black, green and red wires on
ERT.

Connect the black cable wire to

this screw.

Connect the green cable wire to

this screw.

Connect the red cable wire to

this screw.

IMPORTANT
Be sure to install the wires around
the screws in a clockwise direc­tion, as shown. If you don't, the
wires may partially or completely
come out from under the screw
heads as you tighten them. Also,
make sure no insulation is com­pressed under the screw head,
or the wire might not make good
contact.

01681F

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4-3

4-5

Put the wire terminal enclosure cover
back on the register.

When you have finished, the register
and wires should look like this.

01681x

01551

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4-6

Place the ERT module mounting
bracket on the work surface with its
inside up.

4-7

Place the ERT module on the

mounting bracket as shown, with

the wires in the remote mounting

bracket cable exit notch..

4-4

4-8

The ERT module and mounting

bracket should look like this.

01552

01014

4-9

Make sure the register wires are still
positioned in the exit notch.

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4-5

4-10

Get four Torx-head mounting screws
from the bulk supply. The screws
are shown at right approximately
actual size.

00983

01016

4-11

Install the Torx-head mounting screws
here.

Hand tighten each screw.

NOTE
Refer to Section 7 for instructions on how to install
the ERT module to the register.

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5-1

SECTION 5. INSTALLING THE SENSUS ECR OR ICE REGISTER MOUNT

Check the part number on the label to make sure the ERT module matches the meter (reference Table
1-1). Always install an ERT module right side up, as indicated by the “UP” symbol on the label. CAUTION:
If an ERT module is dropped from a height of 3 feet or more, there may be damage to the circuit board.
DO NOT install the ERT module.

NOTE The register may or may not be mounted

on the meter when performing the following steps.

01547x

Sensus ECR register

Invensys ICE register

01547

5-1

To remove the cable entrance cover
from the meter register, turn it coun­terclockwise approximately 1/4 turn.

01547y

5-2

Obtain a 40W or 50W Sensus ECR/
ICE ERT.

5-3

Strip 1/2-inch of insulation from the
end of the black, green and red wires
on ERT.

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5-2

5-4

Install the black wire from the ERT under the

register screw head marked "B"

on the top of the register. Tighten the screw fully.

Install the red wire under the register

screw head marked "R"

on the top of the register. Tighten the screw fully.

Install the green wire under the register

screw head marked "G"

on the top of the register. Tighten the screw fully.

01548x

IMPORTANT
Be sure to install the wires around the screws in a
clockwise direction, as shown. If you don't, the
wires may partially or completely come out from
under the screw heads as you tighten them. Also,
make sure no insulation is compressed under the
screw head, or the wire might not make good
contact.

01558x

5-5

To reinstall the cable bracket on the
meter register, place it over the
wires, push down and turn clock­wise until it lines up as shown.

01549x

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5-6

Place the ERT module mounting
bracket on the work surface with its
inside up.

5-3

01551

Place the ERT module on the

mounting bracket the way shown

here, with the

in the remote mounting bracket

cable exit notch.

5-7

wires

01552x

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5-4

5-8

The ERT module and mounting

bracket should look like this.

01014

01015

5-9

Make sure the register wires are still
in the mounting bracket exit notch.

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5-10

Get four Torx-head mounting

screws

from the bulk supply. The screws

are shown approximately actual

size.

5-5

5-11

Install the Torx-head screws
here.

Hand tighten every screw.

NOTE
Refer to Section 7 for instructions on how to install the ERT
module to the register.

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SECTION 6. INSTALLING A REMOTE MOUNT

Check the part number on the label to make sure the ERT module matches the meter (reference Table
1-1).

Always install an ERT module right side up, as indicated by the on the label.

CAUTION: If an ERT module is dropped from a height of 3 feet or more, there might be damage to the
circuit board. Do not install the ERT module.

NOTE: All 40W & 50W ERT modules can be remote mounted above grade outside.

Get a supply of 19-26 gauge, pre-bonded or solid conductor wire with a maximum diameter of .082" (individual
wire with insulation). Note the Badger RTR register and the ADE register come with 3 feet to 100 feet of cable
(typically 25 feet). All other cable is to be supplied by the customer. Total cable length should not exceed
300 feet (500 feet for Badger).

INSTALLATION TIP: Some installers prefer to first run the wire from the water meter to the point where the
ERT will be installed and then connect the wire to the register, and lastly connect the other end of the wire to
the ERT. Any order is acceptable, and this is simply installer preference. If you use existing wire, do a
continuity check first.

NOTE: If customer-supplied wire is not color coded red, green, and black, care must be taken that each of
the 3 individually colored wires is installed correctly. For example, if customer supplied wire is pink, gray and
yellow, and the installer connects at the register the pink wire to the register's red (R), the gray wire to the
register's black (B), and the yellow wire to the register's green (G), then the installer must connect the other
end of those wires to the ERT as follows:

• Pink wire to ERT red wire

• Gray wire to ERT black wire

• Yellow wire to ERT green wire.

UP

The register may or may not be mounted on the meter
when performing the following steps.

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NOTE

6-1

Obtain adequate supply of wire (in­staller supplied).

Using a wire stripper, remove about
3" of the outer insulation from the
wire.

Strip 1/2-inch of insulation from each
of the three color coded wires.

TO CONNECT TO AMCO (ABB) DIGITAL, InVISION, OR SCANCODER
REGISTER

6-2

Remove the terminal cover from the

register.

Connect the red wire to the terminal

labeled “R”.

Connect the green wire to the

terminal labeled “G”.

Connect the black wire to the

terminal labeled “B”.

6-2

See programming CAUTION on page 1-2

TO CONNECT TO BADGER RTR AND ADE REGISTERS:

6-3

There is no need to attach wire,
since it is already factory
installed and supplied with the
Badger RTR and ADE registers.

If more cable is needed, use gel
connectors, as described in
Appendix A. Do not exceed 500

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TO CONNECT TO HERSEY TRANSLATOR REGISTER:

6-4

Remove the screw terminal

cover from the register. Install

the red wire under

this screw head.

Tighten the screw fully.

Install the green wire

under this screw head.

Tighten the

screw fully.

Install the black wire under

this screw head.

Tighten the screw fully.

Install the screw terminal cover.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to install the wires around the screws in a
clockwise direction, as shown. If you don’t, the wires
may partially or completely come out from under the
screw heads as you tighten them. Also, make sure
no insulation is compressed under the screw head,
or the wire might not make good contact.

6-5

To assemble the ER pickup assembly follow the
instructions furnished with the meter register.
Refer to section 6.14 to connect the cable to the
ERT module.

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TO CONNECT TO SCHLUMBERGER ARB V OR PROREAD REGISTERS:

6-6

Remove the screw terminal cover.
Install the black wire under
this screw head.
Tighten the screw fully.

Install the green wire under
this screw head.
Tighten the screw fully.

Install the red wire under
this screw head.
Tighten the screw fully.

6-4

Install the screw terminal cover.

TO CONNECT TO SENSUS ECR OR ICE REGISTERS:

6-7

Remove the screw terminal cover.
Install the black wire under
this screw head.
Tighten the screw fully.

Install the green wire under
this screw head.
Tighten the screw fully.

Install the red wire under
this screw head.
Tighten the screw fully.

IMPORTANT

Be sure to install the wires around the screws in a clockwise
direction, as shown. If you don’t, the wires may partially or
completely come out from under the screw heads as you
tighten them. Also, make sure no insulation is compressed
under the screw head, or the wire might not make good
contact.

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TO CONNECT THE ERT MODULE TO THE METER REGISTER USING
GELCAP CONNECTORS:

6-8

G

B

R

To connect A 40W or 50W ERT
module to the meter register (other
than Badger), connect the wires as
follows:

• Black to black

• Green to green

• Red to red

NOTE: For instructions on how to
connect gelcap connectors, see
Appendix A.

6-9

B

Bare

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To connect a 40W or 50W ERT mod­ule to a Badger register with a black­insulated cable, connect as follows:

• Red to red

R

Black

• Black to black

• Green to bare wire

NOTE: For instructions on how to
connect gelcap connectors, see
Appendix A.

This configuration does
cut cable feature (Badger register
equipped with a brown-insulated cable
does support cut cable).

not support the

G

6-6

6-10

To connect a 40W or 50W ERT module
to a Badger register with a brown-insu­lated cable, connect as follows:

Bare

B

Brown

R

• Red to red

• Green to green

• Black to black

• Fold the unused bare wire backward
along the brown cable, as shown.

This configuration supports the cut cable
feature (Badger register equipped with a
black-insulated cable does not support
cut cable).

NOTE: The 40W must have 3 wires to
support the cut cable feature.

6-11

To connect a 40W or 50W ERT
module to a Hersey ER register

R

connect as follows:

R

Bare

B

B

G

Black

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• Red to black

• Bare to green

• Black to red

NOTE: For instructions on how to
connect gelcap connectors, see
Appendix A.

6-7

Wiring Instructionsfor 6-11:

1. Cut black connector off the end of pulser assembly
about 1” from end. (See Picture)

2. Install the white cable tie about 2” from the end of the
pulser assembly that was just cut and properly tighten.

3. Remove about 1 1/2 inches of the cables outer jacket
and separate the 3 wires.

4. Place the Black wire from the ERT and the Red wire
from the pulser assembly into a gel connector and
properly crimp down on the connector. See Appendix A.

5. Place the Red wire from the ERT and the Black wire
from the pulser assembly into a second gel connector
and properly crimp down on the connector.

6. Place the Green wire from the ERT and the Bare wire
from the pulser assembly (remember to tightly twist bare
wire) into a third gel connector and properly crimp down
on the connector.

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Remove

Push the connectors and ERT

module wires down into the ERT

module housing.

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6-12

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01551

6-13

Place the ERT module mounting
bracket on the work surface with
its inside up.

6-14

Place the ERT module on the

mounting bracket as shown, with

the cable routed through the exit

notch.

6-15

The ERT module and mounting

bracket should now look like this.

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01014G

01015

6-8

6-16

Make sure the register cable is still in
the mounting bracket cable exit notch.

6-17

Get four Torx-head ERT module

mounting screws from the bulk

supply. The screws are shown

approximately actual size.

00983

6-18

Install the Torx-head ERT module
mounting screws where shown.

Hand tighten every screw.

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6-9

6-19

Drill three pilot holes in the
mounting surface the proper
size for the mounting
screws, as shown.

CAUTION
Make sure that you do not
damage anything on the
other side of the surface
you are going to mount
the remote mounting
bracket on when you drill
the holes and install the
screws.

IMPORTANT
The holes for the bottom
two screws must be on a
horizontal line.

00498

1-21/32"

3-3/8"

DRILLING TEMPLATE--ACTUAL SIZE

If you have several installations, you can make a durable
template as follows:

Drill a hole through the lug slot of a mounting bracket,
where indicated, to mark the position of that screw. Keep
this permanent template for future use.

NOTE

If you do not use the mount­ing screws furnished with the
ERT module, be sure to use
screws that have the same
size head as those furnished
with the ERT module.

INSTALLATION TIP

00222F

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6-20

Get three mounting screws from

the configuration kit.

The screws are shown approxi-

mately actual size.

6-21

Screw the top mounting screw part
way into the mounting surface.

6-10

00499

01022

01022

6-22

Continue to drive the screw into the
mounting surface until the
back side of the
mounting lug recess on the ERT
module remote mounting bracket
will just barely slide under the
screw head.

01015

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6-11

6-23

Push the ERT module upward until
the screw head is all the way into the
mounting lug recess.

01023

01020F

6-24

Install and fully tighten these two
mounting screws.

6-25

Get two new tamper seals

from the 40W/50W Configuration

Kit.

01026

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6-12

6-26

Place a new
tamper seal
over each of these
mounting screws.

Push both tamper seals all the way

1/4-inch nut driver

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6-27

into place with a

or similar tool.

01360F

6-13

6-28

When a tamper seal is fully seated,

top of the tamper seal

is about 3/32-inch below the

top of the screw recess.

the

01029F

6-29

After the plastic tamper seals have been

installed, the ERT module should look

like this.

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ERT module on wood or sheet metal surface.

SECTION 7. PIPE MOUNTS (AND REGISTER MOUNTS REQUIRING A
BAND CLAMP)

7-1

Always install an ERT module right side up, as indicated by the on the label.

UP

NOTE: Use this section to install an ERT module on a Schlumberger or Sensus
register.

7-1

Get a bracket

and a band clamp

from the pipe mount/

register mount

installation kit.

00864x

00775x

7-2

Loosen the

band-clamp screw

until the

end of the band

comes loose from the

screw assembly.

00867

7-3

Push the
end of the band through
this hole in the
bracket.

00787

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7-2

7-4

Place the band clamp around the pipe on which you want
to mount the bracket. Push the
end of the band through
this hole in the band clamp.

00788

If mounting to a register, install a 4-1/2-inch band clamp
around the Schlumberger or Sensus register.

7-5

Push the

end of the band

clamp into the

entrance to

the screw

assembly.

00789

00460

7-6

Start tightening the

band clamp screw.

00790

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7-3

7-7

When the end of the band gets about
this far
out of this side of the screw assembly,
push it through
this hole
in the pipe bracket.

Then tighten the band-clamp screw three or
four more turns to make sure the end of the
band does not pop back out on this side of
the pipe bracket.

00792

7-8

Position the pipe bracket where you want it
on the pipe.

Position the band clamp as shown. Then
fully tighten the band clamp screw.

When the band clamp screw is fully
tightened, the band clamp and
bracket should look like this.

00865

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7-4

7-9

Place an
adapter plate on the bracket.

This adapter-plate screw boss
goes into
this bracket recess.

This adapter-plate screw boss
goes into
this bracket recess.

00869

00868

7-10

When the adapter plate is properly positioned on the
pipe bracket, it looks like this.

7-11

Obtain two adapter-plate mounting screws

(shown here actual size) from the pipe

mount/register mount Installation kit.

00779

7-12

00797

Install the adapter-plate mount­ing screws in
these holes.

Hand tighten both screws.

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7-13

Install the two

remote mounting screws

to attach the ERT module to the

adapter plate.

7-5

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01354

7-15

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Install two plastic tamper seals as
described in Steps 6-21 through 6-24.

7-14

The ERT module installation should
now look like this.

A-1

APPENDIX A. CONNECTING CABLE WIRES WITH GEL
CONNECTORS

A-1

Push the wires that are to be con­nected together as far as possible
into the connector.

00653

CAUTION
Do not strip any insulation from
the ends of the wires before you
push them into the connector.

00984

00985

00978

A-2

Place the connector (with wires) into
the jaws of the crimping tool.

A-3

Crimp the connector by squeezing
the handles until the connector looks
like this. Continue to apply pressure
for three seconds.

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A-2

00664

A-4

If using a 3M Scotchlok Model E-9C Cartridge Tool, push
the ends of the wires to be connected into the connector at
the end of the crimping tool, as shown.

Then squeeze the crimping tool handle until it pushes the
connector (now crimped) out of the tool when you release
the handle.

00659x

A connector is crimped properly if the
top of the movable, yellow center part

is flush with the

top of the connector body.

00665

CAUTION
Crimping the connectors sometimes squeezes some
sealant out of them. The sealant protects the inside
of the connector against insects, moisture, and other
contaminants.

The sealant may cause minimal eye and skin irrita­tion. Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged or re­peated skin contact.

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APPENDIX B. ITRON INSTALLATION KITS

Configuration Kit (part number CFG-0067-001)

Remote Mounting Bracket

3 Mounting Screws

2 Plastic Tamper Seals

3 Gel Connectors

2 Cable Ties

01787

NOTE: Configuration kits are shipped in bulk, with 30 kits per box.

Refer to Water ERT Ordering
Guide (PUB-0063-001) for part
numbers of all components.

Specifications for the installation kit
screws used to attach 40W/50W
ABB Scancoder ERT modules to
wood, sheet metal, or masonry
surfaces are given at right. The
screws are shown approximately
actual size.

10-12 x 1 1/2 Phillips Pan Head Tapping Screw, Corrosion
Resistant Steel

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Remote Mounting Bracket

4 Remote Mounting

Bracket Screws

3 Mounting Screws

2 Plastic Tamper Seals

3 Gel Connectors

2 Cable Ties

B-2

Configuration Kit (part number CFG-0067-002)

01788

NOTE: Configuration kits are shipped in bulk, with 30 kits per box.

Refer to Water ERT Ordering Guide (PUB-0063-001) for part numbers of all
components.

Specifications for the screws used to attach remote mounting brackets to wood or
sheet metal surfaces are given at right. The screws are shipped in bulk. The
screws are shown here approximately actual size.

10-12 x 1 1/2 Phillips Pan Head Tapping Screw, Corrosion
Resistant Steel

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40W/50W Pipe Mount and Register Mount Installation Kit

Adapter
Plate

00775

Two screws for
attaching an ERT
module to the
adapter plate

Pipe Bracket

Band Clamp for attaching
the pipe bracket to a pipe
or
for installing an ERT module to
a Schlumberger or Sensus
register (see Section 7)

Two screws for
attaching the adapter
plate to the pipe bracket

Specifications for the screws supplied in the Pipe/Register Mount Installation Kit are
given below. The screws are shown approximately actual size.

For Mounting Adapter Plates on Pipe Brackets For Mounting 40W/50W ABB Scancoder

ERT Modules on Adapter Plates

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

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

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REVISION HISTORY

(PUB-0126-001)

REV

A 45015 Initial Release

A1 45701 Added installation instructions for the 50W ERT

CCO

Description of change

DATE

1-4-01

APPROVALS

Engineering

Marketing

Engineering

Marketing

Tim Muotka

1-4-01

Janet Penz

1-4-01

A2 Added Hersey Translator Register

A3 Added programming Caution.

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47890

10-05-02

10-22-02

9-15-03

9-15-03

Engineering

Tim Muotka

Marketing

Janet Penz

Engineering

Joe Fritz

Marketing

Allen Rogers

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R-2

REV

CCO

Description of change

A4 47998 Added Badger ADE.

A5 48088 Added AMCO InVISION and Invensys ICE registers.

DATE

10-23-03

10-22-03

12-17-03

12-10-03

APPROVALS

Engineering

Marketing

Engineering

Tim Muotka

Marketing

Allen Rogers

Joe Fritz

Allen Rogers

B

48449

Added Hersey ER registers.

5-4-04

5-4-04

Engineering

Tim Muotka

Marketing

Allen Rogers

Engineering

Marketing

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