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OpenWay® Riva 500G ERT Module, Remote Mount 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 •...
Modifications and Repairs 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 OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003...
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.
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. Intrinsic safety Warning: Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
Mobile Mode, the ERT module operates identical to the 100G DLS Dataglogging ERT module. Itron 500G ERT modules can be read by legacy handhelds and mobile or the new Itron Mobile Radio readers. The 500G ERT module continues Itron's tradition of reliability, accuracy, and long battery life while supporting the industry's standards for security and intrinsic safety.
• Reading the auditing data is supported locally. • Auditing parameters include FDM User ID, number of dials, meter drive rate, unit of measure, ERT count rate, rollover, and PComp. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Data transmissions over the network are protected using AES-256 encryption. As a component of the Itron Openway Riva solution, the 500G module supports the security model found in the OpenWay solution for both reading and programming. If the ERT modules are shipped without enhanced security enabled (ready to secure), the utility can—...
Field Deployment Manager Field Representative's Guide TDC-1714-XXX Note: The last three digits of the user and installation guides represent the document's revision level. The revision level is subject to change without notice. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Mount the remote ERT module using the pipe mount or wall mount (flat vertical surface) procedure. • Pipe mount. Itron offers a pipe installation kit (CFG-0005-003) to mount the remote ERT module on a pipe. • Flat vertical (wall) mount. Installation using the wall mount option places the module on a wall or other vertical surface.
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5. Place the adapter plate on the pipe bracket with the mounting lug at the top. The adapter plate screw bosses fit into the pipe bracket recess. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
The adapter plate mounting screw locations are indicated (2). 45-degree angle with the 45-degree angle with the pipe Horizontal pipe running to the right running to the left OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
4. Place a new tamper seal over each bottom ERT module mounting screw as required. Note: To reduce the risk of cable damage, secure any excess ERT module cabling with a cable tie. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
To enable enhanced security and for more complete programming information, see the Field Deployment Manager Tools Mobile Application Guide (TDC-1713). Standard 500G ERT module configuration The OpenWay Riva 500G ERT module is capable of configurations that reduce battery life. Standard battery life is based on the following configuration: • Hourly interval data •...
This section defines and clarifies possible system variables you may encounter in programming 500G ERT modules. Field Deployment Manager (FDM) The following tables illustrate various FDM programming configurations and the endpoint response to each setting. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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The request to input the dial and drive rate information happens only if the system has more than one option using the same count rate and rollover variable enabled in their FDM business unit. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Programming Note: Itron recommends that users only enable the configurations used by your business unit. Having only one meter configuration option enabled (with the endpoint variable being checked in the FDM business unit) eliminates the need to enter the number of dials.
Requires a wire stripper and flat-tip screwdriver sized to tighten the terminal connections on the Eagle corrector. 3. Mounting the remote ERT module. Select the mounting option appropriate for your installation. Mounting options include: OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
• Custom Eagle Research mounting option using the Eagle research mounting rail (Eagle Research part number 1010247) Note: Itron recommends an optional sealant for installations where insect intrusion may be a problem. For more information, see Optional sealant application instructions page 69.
6. Connect the twisted blue and white wires to terminal 15 on the MPplus terminal block. 7. Connect the red remote ERT module wire to terminal 16 on the MPplus terminal block. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
For XARTU-1 corrected reads: 8. With the XARTU door open, insert the flying leads from the remote ERT module into the compression connector on the left of the corrector's housing. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Research product documentation to verify the most current programming and configuration information for the 500G remote ERT module. Using Itron 500G remote ERT modules with Eagle Research volume correctors requires Eagle Research Field Manager software configured with the parameters for your model of Eagle Research corrector.
• Connection Type: Direct • Communications Port: enter your computer's port number • Baud Rate: enter the baud rate that displayed in Step. 2. 5. Click OK. 6. Click View/Config. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
1. Open the Eagle Research Field Manager from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut. 2. Click Connect on the upper left corner of the Field Manager window. 3. Select the following parameters: OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
For example, set the ERT module drive rate for 1000 CF when the Eagle Research corrector drive rate is set for 1000 CF. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Itron ERT programming device (for example, an FC300SR). 500G module configuration with the meter is dependent on your system application. See the Elster American meter configuration information. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
6. Attach the 4-pin male connector on the Elster American Meter adapter plate to the 4-pin female connector inside the meter's tower. The connectors will slide together and latch. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
For more information, see Using gel-cap connectors to complete wiring connections on page 68. Wire connection information American meter wire Remote ERT module wire Black Blue OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
ERT module into the receptacle on the meter adapter plate. 2. Tighten the threaded collar on the plug onto the American Meter interface receptacle. Verify that the connection is hand-tight. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Corrector MC2 Pulse width must be set Both ERT modules 500G remote ERG-7000-503 greater than 100ms. are compatible with ERG-7000-505 Firmware version 1.71 this meter model. or earlier. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Important: The GE Oil and Gas mounting bracket kit does not include the cable required to connect the remote module to the Amphenal connector on the IMC\W2. Completing the bracket installation OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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Any other installation orientation will compromise battery life. 5. Secure the ERT module/bracket assembly on the IMC\W2 using four ERT module/mounting bracket screws (M6 x 20 mm). Install tamper seals as required. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
7.5 to 8" out of the cable gland. 4. Tighten the cable gland. Do not use a pliers or wrench to tighten the cable gland. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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8. Install a cable tie strain relief on the cable approximately 1/8" from the end of the cable insulation. 9. Position the cable so the strain relief is just inside the slot on the module's backplate. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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Kep nuts. Tighten the three mounting screws in an alternating pattern. 16. Install the supplied red tamper seals over the bottom mounting screws on the remote ERT module. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Pulse output with 1 fault ES3 or ETC ERT module Output 1+ White White and blue White Output 1- Black Output 3+ White Output 3- Green Blue OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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Mounting the Remote 500G ERT Module on page 9. Additional options for GE specific mounting solutions are described in the product specific mounting instructions in this GE Oil and Gas section. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
2. Using the GE Dresser User Terminal (UT) communications software, connect to the IMC/W2. Read the uncorrected or corrected count number on the remote ERT module with the Itron endpoint reading device. Compare the IMC/W2 uncorrected or corrected amounts to those from the remote ERT module.
Mounting the Remote 500G ERT Module on page 9). • Pipe mount using the Itron pipe mount kit CFG-0005-003. • Custom Honeywell mounting using Honeywell Kit 22-1077. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
• Install the two bottom screws in an alternating fashion. 8. Mount the module for uncorrected pulse outputs on the right bracket mounting space. • Insert three #8-32 x 1/2-inch screws in a triangular pattern. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Connecting the remote ERT modules to a Honeywell Mini-AT, Mini-Max, or EC-AT With Itron 500G remote ERT modules, utilities can receive corrected and uncorrected consumption values by installing two ERT modules. The ERT module for corrected reads is attached to the corrector's pulse output. The ERT module for uncorrected reads is attached to the input switch board.
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5. Twist the blue and white wires together and connect them to the Honeywell Instrument terminal strip connector (Phoenix connector) following the Honeywell Instrument Item Code Settings. For Item Code Settings, see OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Form-B alarm output. These outputs are electronic switches. The Form-A pulse outputs are configurable for compensated or uncompensated volume. The Form-B output is for alarm output use only. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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Connections to the three output pulse channels are completed using loose unterminated wires (the individual wires from a cable) and gel-connectors. The TCI unit has six unterminated wires that require six gel-connectors (Itron part number CON-0023-001) to enable pulse connections to ancillary devices. Loose wires are located inside the gray adapter plate behind the black strain relief fitting.
The Site List window automatically opens after the software detects an instrument. 3. Select the Honeywell instrument type from the Instrument List on the right of the screen. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Red ERT wire goes to Board 1=1.0sec Ver-2(3) 2=2.0sec Form A Blue and White ERT ECAT wires go to Y Pulse 4=0.5sec board Connection must be Ver-3(2) on same terminal OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
#3 flat-face meter Front-mount index 500G remote ERG-7000-501 Requires a thicker gasket for magnet hub to clear index box. 1-hole gasket: FAB-0014-001 675, 1000 2-hole gasket: FAB-0014-002 OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Where direct mount 500G ERG-7000-501 solution is not compatible All meters Romet meter installation This section describes installation for Romet meters and correctors compatible with Itron 500G remote ERT modules. Meter model Meter notes Module type Itron part ERT module notes...
The backplate and screws will be re-installed on the ERT module later in this procedure so store them (temporarily) in a safe, secure place. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 2. Insert the lead wires from the module into new 3M gel connectors (Itron part number CON-0023-001) together with the lead wire from the meter cable (see wiring connections). 3. Crimp the connectors using a 3M hand-held crimping tool.
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Corrected Aux CC Alarm White and blue White and blue White and blue Romet cable number 34-125-44 Cable pin ERT module wire Aux CC White and blue OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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5. Remove the excess cable tie using a hand- held side-cutter pliers. The cable tie performs as a cable strain relief to mitigate the risk of destructive tension on the lead wires. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Torque the backplate mounting screws to 9 to 12 inch- pounds. 8. Install the module on the wall or a pipe using the pipe installation kit (Itron part number CFG-0005-003) or install the module on the Romet AdEM meter using the Romet ERT mounting bracket (Romet part number 46-444-2).
ERG-7000-503 output registers which are programmed by Sensus software. Proper pulse output options and display options must be selected. Sonix pulse output 12, 16, 25, 57 (Metric) OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
This section includes the instructions for customers to mount the module on the Sonix meter using the mounting materials available from Sensus Metering Systems. Top anchor screw positions Bottom anchor position for the module U-shaped mount OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Using the SonixCom software, configure the Sensus Sonix meter parameters with the following the Sensus pulse output settings. • 1 pulse per 10 cf • 1 pulse per 100 cf • 1 pulse per 1000 cf OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Chapter 6 Diaphragm Meter Installation This chapter provides the instructions to install remote modules (Itron part number ERG-500X-501 with 2.5-foot cable and encoder) on diaphragm gas meters where a direct mount ERT module is not possible. Meter model Meter notes...
The Itron replacement index cover gaskets shown below are thicker than standard gaskets and have a special slot to accommodate the encoder cable. Gaskets are designed for Schlumberger/Sprague model 675 and 1000 commercial diaphragm meters. These gaskets may be incompatible on meters from other manufacturers;...
2. Remove the old gasket and any gasket residue from the meter and index cover. 3. Remove the magnet hub from the encoder installation kit (Itron part number CFG-0081-001). Verify that there is only one magnet in the hub. Note: If there is no magnet or if there are two magnets in the magnet hub, discard the hub. Encoder installation requires a magnet hub with one magnet.
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10. Remove the acetone stick applicator from the remote encoder installation kit (Itron part number CFG-0081-001). Select a location on the index face next to the magnet hub for the encoder installation.
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Remove the gasket center and index cover-hole plugs from the new gasket. Insert the index and encoder assembly through the gasket center with the gasket's adhesive- backed side facing the meter. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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22. Verify that the encoder cable is in the correct position in the cable slot of the gasket. Fully tighten the screws in an alternating pattern. Install utility-approved security seals and wires as required. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
Take note of the index drive rate shown on the index. The ERT is programmed based on the drive rate. Elster American commercial meter index drive rates may be 5-, 10- or 100 cubic feet. The index shown has a 10-cubic foot drive rate. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
The sealant may cause minor eye and skin irritation. Avoid eye contact. For more information or Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information, visit the manufacturer website. OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-003 Proprietary and Confidential...
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Appendix B Optional sealant application instructions In areas where insect intrusion is a problem, Itron recommends an optional sealant to help keep insects out of the ERT module housing. The Itron-tested and approved sealant (Itron part number ADH-5106-000) is used to seal gaps in remote ERT module installations that can allow insect intrusion.
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