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OpenWay® Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Installation Guide Technical knowledge to shape your future Communications...
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Suggestions For more information about Itron or Itron products, see www.itron.com. If you have questions or comments about the software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support Services. Contact •...
OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect operational specifications..............10 Related documents.............................10 Chapter 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect....11 OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect installation, commissioning, and decommissioning ......11 OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect accessories..................11 Meter set installation............................12 OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect valve positions.................14...
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Chapter 6 OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Operations....20 OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect secure commands................20 Obtaining security material........................20 Performing a Get Commands........................21 Programming the OpenWay Riva Remote Disconnect................21 Performing Network Operations......................21 OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Valve Commands..............22 1.
To ensure system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified without the express approval of Itron. Per FCC rules, unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Caution: Use only approved accessories with this equipment. All cables must be high quality, shielded, and correctly terminated. Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these use instructions may void the authority's authorization to operate the equipment. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Installation Guide TDC-1759-000 Proprietary and Confidential...
Itron. Any unauthorized modification will void the user's authority to operate the equipment. 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.
Device cleaning Warning: Clean only with a damp cloth. Do not drop Warning: While Itron modules are designed to withstand a drop, dropping the module may damage the device and void the warranty. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Installation Guide TDC-1759-000...
Direct customer inquiries as to the selection and application of gas meters to your local Itron sales representative or Itron Support. • Itron does not endorse or warrant the completeness or accuracy of any third-party meter installation procedures or practices, unless otherwise provided in writing by Itron.
OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect valve. Audience This installation guide is intended for Itron personnel, third-party OpenWay Riva system installers, and end-users of the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect valve. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Installation Guide TDC-1759-000...
OpenWay Gas Remote Disconnect facilitates safety for field personnel in what might be an unsafe or hostile environment. The OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect is made up of two separate chambers: the gas chamber and the electronics chamber.
(the area with the product label) away from walls and structures. When the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect is mounted on vertical piping, do not mount the device in a vertical downflow position (with the flow arrow point down). The top surface (the area with the product label) may point to the side but not toward nearby walls or structures.
• Armed. The remote disconnect valve receives a command to open. (Gas will not flow until the valve is manually opened on-site.) • Open. The OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect valve is open allowing gas to flow. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect functional...
Gray polycarbonate housing with encapsulated electronics, aluminum die cast valve body, Buna-N valve disk OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect operational specifications The OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect features these operational specifications. Operational specifications Description Operating temperatures -20° to 150° F (-28.9° to +70° C)
To ensure safe and efficient operation of this product, Itron strongly recommends installation by a qualified professional. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect accessories This section provides a list of the accessories available for the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect. Description...
Environmental caps employ multiple seals to protect connector life. Meter set installation The OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect can be installed in both horizontal and vertical piping with the flow arrow on the valve body pointing in the direction of the gas flow.
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Installing the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect recommended mounting positions Note: Install the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect in an orientation that positions the antenna as far from walls, meters, or piping as possible. Ensure the following parameters.
Remove the red shipping plugs from the inlet and outlet to vent the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect prior to installation. Keep the piping interior, regulator inlet, and regulator outlet free from dirt, chemical sealant (pipe dope), Teflon tape, or other debris.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect in the pipe 1. Select the location for the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect and plan piping revisions to accommodate the gas flow direction, OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect device body length, swing radius, and antenna clearance.
The arrow on the flood sensor housing must point up after installation. 1. Position the flood sensor on the pipe using the correct pipe cradle for the pipe's orientation. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Installation Guide TDC-1759-000 Proprietary and Confidential...
Note: The three mounting holes on the flood sensor may be used as a drilling template for installation. 2. Secure the flood sensor to a wall or other flat surface by tightening three user-supplied screws through the flood sensor's mounting flanges. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Installation Guide TDC-1759-000 Proprietary and Confidential...
Chapter 5 Connecting the Flood Sensor to the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect The flood sensor connects to the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect through an inline connector. Warning: The OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect must be commissioned before the flood sensor is connected to ensure proper event logging. After the flood sensor is attached to the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect, perform a Check Endpoint in FDM tools to verify the flood sensor is connected.
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Connecting the Flood Sensor to the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect 4. Twist the inline connector's blue tab until it aligns with the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect connector's tab. 5. Secure a tamper seal through the connection tab's opening to complete the connection.
Chapter 6 OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Operations The OpenWay Riva Remote Gas Disconnect can be programmed and read with an FC300SR handheld computer or an Itron Mobile Radio connected to a user-supplied laptop. Programming the device requires Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Tools version 4.1.0.
FDM Tools provides the interface to the perform the listed Network Operations. • Force Registration • Set BubbleUp Mode • Close Session For more information about performing OpenWay Riva Network Operations, see the FDM Mobile Application Guide, FDM Tools. For documentation information, see Related documents on page 10.
FDM. Itron assumes no liability for failure of the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect to perform the requested action when the emergency override option is selected.
After an Override action is performed, all future valve closure or arming requests will result in an override warning and a corresponding logged event. 2. Connect Continue the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect deployment by connecting the device. This process prepares the valve for opening by a qualified installer or technician. Connect instructions 1.
If there is a need to disconnect the gas service, follow these instructions to close the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect valve. Disconnect instructions 1. Using FDM Tools, select 3. Disconnect. 2. Enter the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect device ID. 3. Click Next. OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect Installation Guide TDC-1759-000 Proprietary and Confidential...
If the valve does not confirm a closed status after the second attempt, contact Itron Support Services for help. 4. Commission Warning: The OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect valve must be commissioned following the physical installation. Commissioning is dependent on site-specific configuration.
4. Select 1. Valve Status to confirm the valve is commissioned. 5. Decommission In the event the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect will be removed from service, the device must first be decommissioned. Warning: Prior to decommissioning the OpenWay Riva Gas Remote Disconnect, verify the gas supply is turned off.
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