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ITRON OpenWay Riva Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide Technical knowledge to shape your future Communications...
  • Page 2 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 •...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pit module encoder-type meter register connections..................11 Pit module pulser-type register connections...................... 13 Verifying pit module operation ........................... 13 Chapter 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module ......14 Pit module mounting accessories........................15 Pit modules with integral connectors......................... 15 Through-lid installation............................16 Through-lid mount required tools and hardware..................16...
  • Page 4 Appendix A Using the Itron Cable Armor............32 Installing the Itron cable armor........................... 32 Appendix B Connecting the Inline Connector..........34 Appendix C Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit... 36 Appendix D Troubleshooting................39 OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Important Safety And Compliance Information

    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.

  • Page 6: Canada, Ised Spectrum Compliance

    Cet émetteur be co-located or operating in conjunction with ne doit pas être co-localisées ou opérant en any other antenna or transmitter. conjonction avec tout autre antenne ou transmetteur. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 7: Lithium Battery Safety

    Itron device. 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 Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2 About The Openway Riva Water Module

    Mobile Mode offering Mobile Handheld, Hard-to-Read Mobile, High-Power Mobile, or OpenWay Riva Network Mode. The OpenWay Riva Water modules ship from the factory in Factory Mode, which prevents unwanted radio transmissions during transit. After installation and programming, the pit modules acquire and transmit meter or register data in accordance with the selected pit module parameter settings.

  • Page 9: Openway Riva Water Pit Module Description

    OpenWay Riva water pit module description Description Itron part number OpenWay Riva water pit module ERW-1601-001 Note: The OpenWay Riva water module works accurately with cable lengths up to 300 feet. Use an Itron-approved extension cable. Related documents Document description Itron part number...

  • Page 10: Itron Security Manager (Ism)

    Users have the option of enabling enhanced security in OpenWay Riva Water pit modules. Itron Security Manager (ISM) is a feature of the OpenWay Riva system that ensures certain pit module commands are issued through secure radio communications between the handheld computer, Mobile Collector, or OpenWay Riva Network.

  • Page 11: Openway Riva Pit Module Operating Modes

    Caution: If you perform a Switch to OpenWay Riva Network Mode or Switch to Mobile Mode operation, it results in a loss of interval data. The OpenWay Riva water module operates using the 902 to 928 MHz in the ISM band frequency band and does not require an FCC license.

  • Page 12: Openway Riva Water Module Firmware Functionality

    2. The pit module receives a two-way command (for example, a Read ERT using FDM software). OpenWay Riva Water module firmware functionality This section lists the OpenWay Riva Water module firmware information and lists functionality by version. Firmware part Global software...
  • Page 13 OpenWay Riva Water module firmware functionality on page 8. The OpenWay Riva Water module reports the tampers available in Mobile Mode as well as extended meter alarms available from new solid-state and electronic meters connected to the water module. The extended alarms include: •...

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Initializing, Connecting, And Programming The Pit Module

    • Itron Mobile Radio (IMR) connected to a user-supplied computer or Bluetooth device For normal activation, connect the pit module to the water meter register. The water module polls for a register every hour. The OpenWay Riva pit module automatically activates after it detects the register.

  • Page 15: Extending The Water Pit Module Cable

    • The FC300SR or Itron Mobile Radio are the only devices that support programming for the OpenWay Riva Water module. • Keep a minimum of 12 inches between the OpenWay Riva pit water module and programming device while programming configuration changes are completed.
  • Page 16 SRII OMNI Neptune ProRead ProRead AutoDetect Black Green E-Coder ARB-V Performance ETR Green Black RG3 Tomahawk Green Black Siemens Mag Meter Mag8000CT-7ME6820 Mag8000-7ME6810 Zenner (Hendey) ETR Green Black OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 17: Pit Module Pulser-Type Register Connections

    Caution: Itron recommends OpenWay Riva pit module connections be completed using the inline connector. In rare instances, if a spliced connection is made, the Itron splice kit must be used (Itron part number OEM-0034-002). For more information, see Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit...

  • Page 18: Chapter 4 Installing The Openway Riva Water Pit Module

    For water pit boxes, the type of installation method is based on the location of the meter in the pit box and the lid material. Itron recommends mounting the pit module in pit boxes with in plastic lids (or other composite materials) for optimum network performance. Metal lids require a through-lid remote antenna and rod or wall mount accessory for optimal pit module radio performance.

  • Page 19: Pit Module Mounting Accessories

    MSC-0018-001). Cable ties are not shipped with the pit module, but can be ordered from Itron. Use the protective cap (on the pit module side) in the field for up to one year. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004...

  • Page 20: Through-Lid Installation

    This section provides the instructions to install the pit module in a pit lid with a hole using the pit lid mounting bracket. Verify that you have the following items to complete the installation. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 21: Installing The Module In The Pit Lid

    Note: Ensure that the beveled edge of the clip collar is toward the top of the pit lid. 3. Align and insert the retainer clip tab (1) into the retainer clip receptacle (2) on the pit module housing. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 22: Rod Mount Installation

    Pit module mounting accessories on page 15 OpenWay Riva Water Pit Modules can mount below the pit lid on a customer-supplied 1/2- inch diameter rod. A mounting rod is available from Itron. For more information, see module mounting accessories on page 15 or visit www.itron.com and reference the Water...

  • Page 23: Rod Mounting Required Tools And Hardware

    4. Without touching the meter body or adjacent pipes, position the rod as close to the center of the pit as possible. Drive the rod into the ground. Ensure that the rod remains vertical. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 24 If the pit module does not slide freely on the rod, remove the pit module and examine the pit module rod hole and rod for burrs or obstructions. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 25 10. Installation is complete when the pit module is perpendicular to the underside of the lid. The pit module must not contact the pit structure or lid. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 26: Wall Mount Installation

    • ERT module positioning other than upright will negatively affect radio performance. • Use inline connectors to connect the OpenWay Riva water module to the register or meter. If a splice is required to connect the register or meter, you must use the Itron splice kit (OEM-0034-002).
  • Page 27 7. Start a screw into the pilot hole. Using the top hole of the pit module, set the pit module over the screw head and slide it down so the screw is now at the top of the notch. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 28: Leak Sensor (Ols) Installation With The Pit Water Module

    Installation of the OLS with a pit water module requires the OLS with an inline connector (Itron part number LDS-1601-001). The OLS connects to the telemetry connector on the pit module. For pit module installation instructions, see the installation guide for your water module.

  • Page 29: Optional Remote Water Disconnect Valve Installation

    Optional remote water disconnect valve installation This section describes installation of a remote water disconnect valve in an OpenWay Riva water system. The OpenWay Riva Water module supports three valve states. • Connected. The water flow is open and flowing at 100% configured capacity.

  • Page 30: Installing The Remote Water Disconnect Valve

    Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installing the remote water disconnect valve The remote water disconnect valve ships from the supplier with the Itron cable installed. See the manufacturer's installation instructions for the procedure to mount the disconnect valve in the pipe close to the pit module.
  • Page 31 4. Align the disconnect valve connector with the pit module's blue telemetry connector. 5. Push the valve connector into the pit module's connector. 6. Rotate the connector locking ring until the security holes align. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 32: Optional Through-The-Lid Remote Antenna Installation

    Twist only the connector locking ring, not the body of the connector. Twisting the connector body could damage the pit module and disconnect valve's connector pins. Install an Itron security seal through the aligned security holes. For more information, see Attaching a security seal.

  • Page 33: Openway Riva Through-The-Lid Remote Antenna

    (These instructions show a simulated pit lid material.) 2. Insert the antenna connector through the rectangular opening in the threaded collar. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 34: Connecting The Remote Antenna

    3. Turn the threaded collar until it is tight against bottom of the pit lid. Connecting the remote antenna 1. Align the connector pins with the middle red connector on the pit module. 2. Push in the antenna connector to complete the connection. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 35 Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module 3. To mount the pit module, see Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module on page 14. Remote antenna installation is complete. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 36: Appendix A Using The Itron Cable Armor

    3. Wrap the entire piece of electrical tape around the pit module cable near the inline connector. 4. Beginning over the installed electrical tape, twist the Itron cable armor onto the pit module cable using a right-handed twist. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004...
  • Page 37 5. Continue to twist the cable armor onto the pit module cable until the cable armor covers the entire cable. 6. Remove any leftover materials from the customer premises. Discard or recycle leftover materials. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 38: Appendix B Connecting The Inline Connector

    Environmental cap design allows utilities to install the pit module and, at a future date, install a OLS or optional remote antenna OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...
  • Page 39 Connecting the Inline Connector Caution: Shield connectors with protective environmental caps (for more information, see Pit module mounting accessories on page 15). Do not leave an exposed connector in the field. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 40: Appendix C Completing Gel-Cap Connections Using The Itron Splice Kit

    Appendix C Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit Caution: OpenWay Riva module wire terminations must be properly sealed with a non-conductive gel material to prevent water intrusion. Required materials • E-9R 3M® gel connector crimping tool (or other 3M approved crimping tool) •...
  • Page 41 The sealant may cause minor eye and skin irritation. Avoid eye contact. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact. Contact Itron Support for Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 5. After the water module to register or meter wire connections are completed, arrange the connectors in a single file.
  • Page 42 Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit 8. Remove any leftover materials from the customer premises. OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide TDC-1743-004 Proprietary and Confidential...

  • Page 43: Appendix D Troubleshooting

    Appendix D Troubleshooting This information is provided to help you troubleshoot issues related to the OpenWay Riva water pit modules. The following table describes possible issues and provides suggested actions to resolve the issue. Issue Action Cannot program the pit module.

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