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ITRON OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 OpenWay Riva ® Remote 500W ERT ®  Module Installation Guide knowledge to shape your future INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. For more information about Itron or Itron products, go to www.itron.com. If you have questions or comments about a software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support Services. Contact Email: support@itron.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Itron Security Manager (ISM) Battery Life Low Battery Transmission Modes Operating Modes Firmware Functionality Events and Alarms Extended Alarm Flag Initializing and Connecting Programming Encoder-type Register Connections Pulser-type Register Connections 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 3 of 45...
  • Page 4 Direct-mounting to the Meter Register Direct-mounting on the ABB Scancoder, InVision, or Digital Direct-Mount Direct-mounting to a Badger Direct-Mount Register Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit Required materials Using the Itron Cable Armor Installing the Itron Cable Armor...

  • Page 5: New In This Document

    Template New in this Document New in this Document Table 1 New in this document Revision Date Description July 2019 First publication. ■ January 2020 Added Australia, ACMA Spectrum Compliance 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 5 of 45...

  • Page 6: 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 7: Canada, Ised Spectrum Compliance

    ACMA Standards for the Radio, EMC and RF Exposure. This includes standard AS/NZS 4268 RF spectrum standard for frequency and power out. Lithium Battery Safety Warning! Follow these procedures to avoid injury to yourself or others. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 7 of 45...

  • Page 8: Modifications And Repairs

    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. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc.

  • Page 9: About The Openway Riva 500W Ert Module

    OpenWay Riva 500W ERT remote modules are high-power radio frequency transmitting modules that attach to water registers or meters to collect consumption usage, event, and alarm data. The OpenWay Riva 500W ERT module is an IPv6-compliant endpoint designated to communicate over the ItronOpenWay Riva multi-purpose IoT solution: OpenWay Riva Network or the legacy ChoiceConnect Mobile platform.

  • Page 10: Description

    (such as meters installed in sub-basements). ■ Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection. OpenWay Riva 500W ERT modules feature robust algorithms that provide leak and reverse flow detection. ■...

  • Page 11: Itron Security Manager (Ism)

    Note: XXX designates the document revision and is subject to change without notice. Itron Security Manager (ISM) Users have the option of enabling enhanced security in remote 500W ERT modules. Itron Security Manager (ISM) is a feature of the OpenWay Riva Network that ensures that certain 500W ERT module commands are controlled through secure radio communications between the handheld computer or Mobile Collector and the remote 500W ERT module .

  • Page 12: Low Battery

    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 500W ERT module operates using the 902 to 928 MHz in the ISM band frequency band and does not require an FCC license.
  • Page 13 Register Error Detected and Register Error alarm or event flags may be set when a register is not connected. – If the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT module reads a connected register, the module automatically moves to run mode. 2. Audit Mode –...

  • Page 14: Firmware Functionality

    Template 2  About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module Firmware Functionality This section lists the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT module firmware information and lists functionality by version. Firmware part Global Over-the-air firmware Firmware functionality number software Check part number release Endpoint version...

  • Page 15: Extended Alarm Flag

    For more information, see Firmware Functionality. The OpenWay Riva 500W ERT 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 500W ERT module . The extended alarms include: ■...
  • Page 16 Template 2  About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module ■ Reverse flow ■ Zero consumption For more information about the extended alarms, see the OpenWay Riva Events and Alarms Reference Guide, TDC-1746-XXX. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 16 of 45...

  • Page 17: Initializing And Connecting

    Mobile Handheld mode when a register is found. Use an FC300SR handheld or Itron Mobile Radio connected to a user-supplied computer or Bluetooth device running FDM Tools v4.0 or higher software and your utility's programming configuration file to program the module .

  • Page 18: Encoder-Type Register Connections

    After programming, the module enters the selected operating mode and begins bubbling-up specified messages at the selected rate. Caution: The FC300SR or Itron Mobile Radio are the only devices that support programming for the remote module endpoint. Caution: The remote module and programmer should be a minimum of 12-inches apart while programming.
  • Page 19 ■ Translator ■ ■ Neptune Black Green ■ ProRead ■ ProRead Auto-Detect ■ E-Coder ■ ARB-V Performance ETR Green Black RG3 Tomahawk Green Black ■ Sensus Green Black ■ ■ 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 19 of 45...

  • Page 20: Pulser-Type Register Connections

    Remaining wire must be connected to both ERT module wires ■ Flostar (2-wire) ■ Cyble Sensor Krohne IFC Term B Term H Term B RG3 Tomahawk Green Black Green Sensus PMM Black Bare 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 20 of 45...

  • Page 21: Connecting Using An Extension Cable

    Run Mode. Caution: Verifying the remote 500W ERT module operation requires an FC300SR handheld computer or Itron Mobile Radio running FDM v4.0 or higher. Legacy Itron handheld programming devices cannot read the remote 500W ERT module .

  • Page 22: Installing The Remote 500W Ert Module

    ERT module direct mounting. This installation does not require a mounting kit (see Direct-mounting to the Meter Register Warning! While Itron modules are designed to withstand a drop, dropping the module can damage sensitive electronic components and void the product warranty. Mounting Accessories Accessory...

  • Page 23: Installing The Module Cable Strain Relief

    Remote mount kit ■ CFG-1300-003, dual cable ports for register connection and telemetry device connection ■ Side cutter pliers ■ Gel connector crimping tool ■ Cable tie gun ■ Torx T-15 screwdriver 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 23 of 45...

  • Page 24: Securing The Cable Strain Relief

    5. If your cable tie gun does not have a clipping feature, remove the cable tie from the cable tie gun. Using a side cutter pliers, clip the excess cable tie. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 24 of 45...

  • Page 25: Installing The Backplate

    After the connections are made to the register and optional telemetry device, attach the OpenWay Riva remote 500W ERT module's backplate. Mount the remote module after the backplate is attached. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 25 of 45...

  • Page 26: Attaching The Backplate

    2. Route the register cable through the bottom backplate cable cutout and telemetry device cable through the top backplate cable cutout. 3. Align the remote module backplate with the mounting screw holes. Verify that the Itron logo is not upside down.

  • Page 27: Pipe Mount Installation

    Caution: A vertical mounting position is important to maximize RF performance. Mount the ERT module with the module's label arrow pointing up. The module's arrow must never point to either side or upside down. The module's tilt tamper functionality is 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 27 of 45...
  • Page 28 4  Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module designed to operate with the module installed vertically. 1. Remove the pipe bracket and band clamp from the pipe mount kit (Itron part number CFG- 0005-003). Pipe brackets may be black or gray. These instructions show a black pipe bracket.
  • Page 29 (2) as shown. If the pipe is at a 45-degrees angle up to the left, install the adapter plate as shown. If the pipe is horizontal, install the adapter plate as shown. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 29 of 45...

  • Page 30: Openway Riva Leak Sensor (Ols) Installation

    OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor (OLS) Installation Installation of the OLS with a remote 500W ERT module requires an OLS with flying lead ends (Itron part number LDS-1601-002). For the remote module installation instructions, see the installation guide for your Itron remote 500W ERT module.

  • Page 31: Completing The Set Valve Wire Connections

    Using a back plate, create a template by drilling through a back plate lug slot to mark the position of the screw. Use the drilled back plate as your mounting template. The arrow on the remote 500W ERT module must point up when installation is complete. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 31 of 45...

  • Page 32: Installing On A Flat Surface

    5. Screw the remote 500W ERT module to the wall using the remaining two mounting screws. 6. Insert a tamper seal over each mounting screw and drive into place with a nut driver or a similar tool. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 32 of 45...

  • Page 33: Direct-Mounting To The Meter Register

    Warning! Do not use the direct mounting method in a pit environment. Use a 500W ERT module for pit environments. OpenWay Riva remote modules direct mounted in a pit environment are not covered by the Itron warranty. Direct-mounting on the ABB Scancoder, InVision, or Digital Direct-Mount Note: Verify that you have an Elster/AMCO meter with a register designed for direct-mount remote 500W ERT module .
  • Page 34 Note: A gasket is not required. 4. Install four Torx-head mounting screws (Itron part number SCR-0010-005). 5. Hand-tighten each screw. 6. Connect the remote 500W ERT module wires to the register screw terminals following the remote 500W ERT module to the Elster/AMCO meter register wire connections.

  • Page 35: Direct-Mounting To A Badger Direct-Mount Register

    Riva remote modules. Check the part number on the label to verify the module matches the meter. Always install the module with the arrow on the housing pointing upward. The register may or may not be mounted on the meter when performing the following steps. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 35 of 45...
  • Page 36 500W ERT module to the Badger ADE register wire connections (see Encoder-type Register Connections). 3. After the wires are connected, carefully tuck the connectors into the remote 500W ERT module housing. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 36 of 45...
  • Page 37 Template 4  Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 4. To wire the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT remote module to the RTR 2-wire register, connect the remote 500W ERT module wires to the 2-wire register using gel-cap connectors. After the wires are connected, carefully tuck the connectors into the remote 500W ERT module housing.
  • Page 38 4  Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 6. Install four Torx-head mounting screws (SCR-0010-005) and hand-tighten the screws. Warning! Use Itron mounting screws (SCR-0010-005). Using the wrong mounting screws could crack the plastic module housing. 7. If you have not already done so, connect the register to the water meter and fully tighten the mounting screw (1) as directed by Badger Meter.
  • Page 39 8. If the standard Torx screw is used (1), a wire seal is not necessary. If the optional slotted and drilled RTR screw is used, install a wire seal through the drilled screw from (1) to (2), or as specified by utility policy. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 39 of 45...

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

    E-9R 3M® gel connector crimping tool (or other 3M approved crimping tool) ■ Itron splice kit (part number OEM-0034-002) 1. Push two wires as far as possible into the connector. Caution: Do not strip insulation from the ends of the wires before inserting them into the connector.
  • 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 500W ERT module to register or meter wire connections are completed, arrange the connectors in a single file.
  • Page 42 Template 5  Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit 6. Insert the connectors and wires into the splice tube until the connectors and wires are completely immersed in the non-conductive gel material. 7. Separate the cable wires to the sides and close the splice tube cover.

  • Page 43: Using The Itron Cable Armor

    U sing the Itron Cable Armor This section describes the procedure for installing Itron cable armor in a field installation. The Itron cable armor provides a layer or protection for the module's cable jacket. Itron cable armor is available in five-foot sections.
  • Page 44 Template 6  Using the Itron Cable Armor 4. Beginning over the installed electrical tape, twist the Itron cable armor onto the remote 500W ERT module cable using a right-handed twist. Warning! You must twist—not wrap—the cable armor onto the remote 500W ERT module cable.

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    The handheld programmer is locked Soft boot the handheld. Reference the documentation for your up and button presses produce no programmer (for more information, see Related Documents). response. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc. Page 45 of 45...

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