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Cellular 500W Remote
Module Installation
Guide
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INSTALLATION GUIDE
ITRON
October 11, 2021
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815-0618-00 REV 000
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Itron, Inc. Page 1 of 44

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  • Page 1 Cellular 500W Remote Module Installation Guide DRAFT INSTALLATION GUIDE ITRON October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 1 of 44...
  • 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

    Module Cable Strain Relief Installation To Install the Cable Strain Relief Backplate Installation Attaching the Backplate Cellular 500W Installation Mounting Accessories Direct-mount to the Meter Register Pipe Mount Installation DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 3 of 44...
  • Page 4 Remote Disconnect Valve Installation Wire Connections Leak Sensor Installation Itron Cable Armor Installation To install the cable armor Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Tube Kit Required Materials To complete gel-cap connections Troubleshooting Important Safety and Compliance Information USA, FCC Part 15 Spectrum Compliance...

  • Page 5: New In This Document

    New in This Document Revision Date Description September 2021 First publication. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 5 of 44...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    I ntroduction The Cellular 500W Remote Module (ECW-1700-002) is a cellular radio frequency transmitting modules that attaches to water registers or meters to collect consumption usage, event, and alarm data. It is an IPV6-compliant endpoint designated to communicate over the Itron’s OpenWay multi-purpose IoT solution: Network or the legacy ChoiceConnect™...

  • Page 7: Related Documents

    To learn more about enabling enhanced security, see the Field Deployment Manager (FDM) Tools Mobile Application Guide. Related Documents The following documents may also be useful to readers. These documents and others can be accessed and viewed on Itron Access (https://access.itron.com). ■ Cellular 500W Pit Module Installation Guide ■...

  • Page 8: Security

    Water Modules Ordering Guide Security Users have the option of enabling enhanced security in Cellular 500Ws. Itron Security Manager (ISM) is a feature of the OpenWay Network that ensures that certain Cellular 500W commands are controlled through secure radio communications between the handheld computer or Mobile Collector and the Cellular 500W .

  • Page 9: Operating Modes

    The remote module's transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings for standard consumption + messages (SCM+). – SCM+ remote module default bubble-up rate is 10 seconds. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 9 of 44...

  • Page 10: Battery Life

    The event or alarm flag automatically clears after the Cellular 500W receives a successful read from the register. Note: The Register Error Detected flag may be an indicator of a damaged register. Low Battery Warning DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 10 of 44...

  • Page 11: Network Mode

    For more information about the extended alarms, see the OpenWay Riva Collection Manager Device Interface Guide. Firmware Functionality This section lists the Cellular 500W firmware information and lists functionality by version. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 11 of 44...
  • Page 12 (GSR) firmware number version FMW-xxxx-xxx- [4.4.2] 4.4.0 DFW-xxx-xxx ■ Initial firmware release ■ Network Mode ■ Mobile Mode ■ 60 minute interval data ■ Firmware download DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 12 of 44...

  • Page 13: Initialization, Connection, And Programming

    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 4.4 or later and your utility's programming configuration file to program the module .

  • Page 14: Encoder-Type Register Connections

    Cellular 500W Remote Module Installation Guide 2  Initialization, Connection, and Programming Caution: The FC300SR or Itron Mobile Radio are the only devices that support programming for the remote module endpoint. The remote module and programmer should be a minimum of 12 inches apart while programming.
  • Page 15 RG3 Tomahawk Green Black ■ Sensus ■ ■ ■ iPERL ■ SRII ■ OMNI ■ Siemens Mag Meter ■ Mag8000CT-7ME6820 ■ Mag8000-7ME6810 Green Black ■ Zenner (Hendey) ETR DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 15 of 44...

  • Page 16: Pulser-Type Register Connections

    RG3 Tomahawk Black Bare ■ Sensus PMM Note: *Itron recommends terminating unconnected wires with a gel-cap connector to protect the bare wire end. See Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Tube Kit on page 38 for more information. Cable Extension Order the 25 foot inline connector extension cable assembly (CFG-0151-404) to extend the Cellular 500W cable.
  • Page 17 Itron Mobile Radio connected to a user-supplied computer or Bluetooth device Caution: Verifying the Cellular 500W operation requires an FC300SR handheld computer or Itron Mobile Radio running FDM v4.0 or higher. Legacy Itron handheld programming devices cannot read the Cellular 500W .

  • Page 18: Setup And Installation

    The cable tie gun shown in the illustration is equipped with a red dial that allows the user to set the cable tightening pressure of the cable gun. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 18 of 44...
  • Page 19 Using a side cutter pliers, clip the excess cable tie. 7. Place the cable connection into the Cellular 500W housing with the cable ties to the inside. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 19 of 44...

  • Page 20: Backplate Installation

    Ensure that the cable strain reliefs are inside the module housing and backplate assembly. 2. Route the register cable through the bottom backplate cable cutout and telemetry device cable through the top backplate cable cutout. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 20 of 44...
  • Page 21 Cellular 500W Remote Module Installation Guide 3  Setup and Installation 3. Align the remote module backplate with the mounting screw holes. Verify that the Itron logo is not upside down. 4. Insert a backplate mounting screw in one corner and tighten the screw two or three turns.

  • Page 22: Cellular 500W Installation

    The Cellular 500W mounts to a flat surface and connects to the meter register with a cable up to 300 feet (see Remote Mount Installation on page 31). This option requires the remote DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 22 of 44...

  • Page 23: Mounting Accessories

    Cellular 500W Remote Module Installation Guide 3  Setup and Installation mount kit. Important! 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 Part number...
  • Page 24 3. Place the Cellular 500W on the mounting bracket and route the yellow, gray, and brown wires through the opening. Note: A gasket is not required. 4. Install four Torx-head mounting screws (SCR-0010-005). 5. Hand-tighten each screw. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 24 of 44...
  • Page 25 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. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 25 of 44...
  • Page 26 Cellular 500W to the Badger ADE register wire connections (see Encoder-type Register Connections on page 14). 3. After the wires are connected, carefully tuck the connectors into the Cellular 500W housing. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 26 of 44...
  • Page 27 Note: A gasket is not required. 6. Install four Torx-head mounting screws (SCR-0010-005) and hand-tighten the screws. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 27 of 44...
  • Page 28 Cellular 500W Remote Module Installation Guide 3  Setup and Installation 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 instructions.

  • Page 29: Pipe Mount Installation

    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 30 If the pipe is at a 45° angle up to the left, install the adapter plate as shown. If the pipe is horizontal, install the adapter plate as shown. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 30 of 44...

  • Page 31: Remote Mount Installation

    4. Tighten the screws to 9 to 12 inch-pounds of torque. Remote Mount Installation 1. Connect the Cellular 500W to the register as described in Initialization, Connection, and Programming on page DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 31 of 44...
  • Page 32 4. Slide the Cellular 500W lug slot onto the mounting screw, pushing the Cellular 500W upward until the screw head is all the way into the slot. 5. Screw the Cellular 500W to the wall using the remaining two mounting screws. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 32 of 44...

  • Page 33: Remote Disconnect Valve Installation

    Disconnected. The water flow is shut off with no water flowing. The remote water disconnect valve provides the ability to remotely open (reconnect) the valve. ■ Restricted. The water is restricted and flowing at the configured installation flow. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 33 of 44...

  • Page 34: Wire Connections

    Leak Sensor Installation Guide. Itron Cable Armor 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. This section describes the procedure for installing Itron cable armor in a field installation.
  • Page 35 3. Wrap the entire piece of electrical tape around the Cellular 500W cable near the Cellular 500W . 4. Beginning over the installed electrical tape, twist the Itron cable armor onto the Cellular 500W cable using a right-handed twist. DRAFT...

  • Page 36: To Install The Cable Armor

    To install the cable armor 1. Remove the installed Cellular 500W. Note: Itron strongly recommends that you keep the Cellular 500W connected to the register during cable armor installation. 2. Cut a two to three inch strip of electrical tape.
  • Page 37 3. Wrap the entire piece of electrical tape around the Cellular 500W cable near the Cellular 500W . 4. Beginning over the installed electrical tape, twist the Itron cable armor onto the Cellular 500W cable using a right-handed twist. Important! You must twist—not wrap—the cable armor onto the Cellular 500W cable.

  • Page 38: Completing Gel-Cap Connections Using The Itron Splice Tube Kit

    E-9R 3M gel connector crimping tool (or other 3M approved crimping tool) ■ Itron splice kit (part number OEM-0034-002) To complete gel-cap connections 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 39 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 Cellular 500W to register or meter wire connections are completed, arrange the connectors in a single file.
  • Page 40 Cellular 500W Remote Module Installation Guide 4  Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Tube 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 41: Troubleshooting

    Note: This mode reduces battery life. inside a pit). The handheld programmer is Soft boot the handheld. Reference the documentation for your locked up and button presses programmer. produce no response. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 41 of 44...

  • Page 42: 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 and ISED 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 43: Modifications And Repairs

    The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of properly. ■ Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°Fahrenheit (100°C Celsius), crush, expose to water, or incinerate the lithium battery. Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc. Page 43 of 44...

  • Page 44: Disconnecting Power

    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. DRAFT October 11, 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.

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