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Natural Gas Solutions 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Identification 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide DRAFT PUB-nnnn-nnn Copyright 2007 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Your company has the right to reproduce this contract document, provided that such reproduction shall be subject to the same use and disclosure restrictions contained in the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure paragraphs in the Sales Contract. Applicable Patents U.S. Patent Numbers: TBD Canadian Patent Numbers: TBD Transportation Classification Itron classifies and ships model 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules as a non-hazardous material. The proper shipping name is Lithium Batteries contain in Equipment, Class 9, UN3091, Packing Group II. The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module is considered an operating transmitter and receiver and cannot be shipped by air. Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation. This device must be permanently mounted such that it retains a distance of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) from all persons in order to comply with FCC and Industry Canada RF exposure levels. Modification and Repairs To ensure FCC and Industry Canada compliance and system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified in any way without the express written approval of Itron, Inc. Any unauthorized modification will void the users authority to operate the equipment. Meter Installation/Removal 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. Related Documents Endpoint-Link Programming Guide (TDC-XXXX) Trademark Notice OpenWay and Itron are both registered trademarks of Itron, Inc. 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. Suggestions If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to TechnicalCommunicationsManager@itron.com. Support If you have questions or comments about this application, contact Itron Technical Support:
Mail: Itron, Inc. Attention: Customer Care, 2111 N Molter Road, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 E-mail: support@itron.com Phone: 1 800 635 8725 Web Support http://eKnowledge.itron.com Itron Website http://www.itron.com Document Revision The content of this publication was last edited on 8/17/2007. Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ...........................................................................................1 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................1 Meter Compatibility List.......................................................................................................................2 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation .......................................................................5 Installation Prerequisites .....................................................................................................................5 Materials Supplied by Itron .......................................................................................................5 Materials Supplied By You........................................................................................................5 Replacement Screws......................................................................................................6 Preinstallation Preparations......................................................................................................6 Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter...................................................6 Remove the Existing Index .......................................................................................................6 Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................9 Program the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................14 Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter......................................................................16 Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation.........................................................................21 Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................21 Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................21 Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................21 Replacement Screws....................................................................................................21 Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................22 Installing the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus Meter...................................................22 Remove the Existing Index .....................................................................................................22 Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module.....................................................................................24 Program the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................26 Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter......................................................................27 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide iii Contents iv 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide C H A P T E R 1 Getting Started The 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module is Itron's latest module. OpenWay Gas Modules are radio-frequency (RF) devices that transmit meter data. The 2.4GZ can be read by OpenWay CENTRON electric meters and is part of Itron's OpenWay solution for combo gas and electric utilities. This installation guide shows you how to install the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on meters from a variety of manufacturers. To ensure you have a meter that is compatible with the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, refer to the Meter Compatibility List on page 2. An FCC or IC license is not required to read 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules. Specifications The functional and operational specifications for the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module are listed below. Functional Specifications Power Source Tamper Detection FCC Compliance Industry Canada Compliance Measurement Canada Approval Intrinsic Safety Product Identification Construction Materials Description Two "A" cell lithium batteries Tilt tamper and magnetic tamper Part 15 certified RSS-210 certified Pending UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D pending Numeric and barcoded and serial number Gray polycarbonate back plate with Santoprene gasket; clear polycarbonate front cover; encapsulated electronics Operational Specifications Operating Temperatures Operating Humidity Frequency Band Modulation Data Integrity Description
-40 to 158 F (-40 to +70 C) 5 to 95percent relative humidity 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz ISM band Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Verified in every data message 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 1 Chapter 1 Getting Started Meter Compatibility List The following meters are compatible with the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. Due to continuous research, product improvements, and enhancements, Itron reserves the right to change this list at any time. To ensure you have the latest Meter Compatibility list available, contact your Itron representative. Mfgr. Model Desc. Class American/ Canadian W75AL American/ Canadian AL-175 American/ Canadian AC-175 American/ Canadian AT-175 American/ Canadian ALC-175 American/ Canadian AT-210 Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential American/ Canadian AL-225 Canada only Residential American/ Canadian AL-250 American/ Canadian AR-250 American/ Canadian AC-250 American/ Canadian AT-250 American/ Canadian AM-250 American/ Canadian AL-310 American/ Canadian AL-350 American/ Canadian AT-350 American/ Canadian AL-425 Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Residential Comments OpenWay Gas Module Part No. Aluminum case Meters Only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Meter Compatibility List American/ Canadian AC-630 American/ Canadian 5B 225 Residential Aluminum case meters only Residential Aluminum case Sensus/Invensys/
Equimeter/ Rockwell R-175 11 Tooth Residential Sensus/Invensys/
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Equimeter/ Rockwell R-200 11 Tooth Residential RT-200 11 Tooth Residential RT-230 11 Tooth Residential R-275 11 Tooth Residential RT-275 11 Tooth Residential R-315 11 Tooth Residential 250 11 Tooth Residential 310 11 Tooth Residential S-110 11 Tooth Residential S-200 11 Tooth Residential 175-S 11 Tooth Residential RT-100 18 Tooth Residential S-190 11 Tooth Residential S-120 11 Tooth Residential T-120 11 Tooth Residential T-110 11 Tooth Residential Compatible with 2 foot drive index; 1 foot drive has 24 teeth 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 2.4GZ 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-004 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 3 Chapter 1 Getting Started Sensus/Invensys/
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(R-415 Metric) 2.4GZ OWG-5000-004 2.4GZ OWG-5000-004 2.4GZ OWG-5000-003 2.4GZ OWG-5000-003 4 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide C H A P T E R 2 American Meter Installation This chapter shows you how to install a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American meter. Before installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, verify that you have:
A compatible meter shown in the Meter Compatibility List on page 2. A compatible index. Itron 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules can be used with standard dial and direct read (odometer) indexes on American Meters. The list of materials defined under "Installation Prerequisites" in this chapter Installation Prerequisites This section describes the items that are required to install Itron's 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. Materials Supplied by Itron The following items are supplied by Itron. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules Tamper plugs Materials Supplied By You You must supply the following items to successfully install the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on the meters listed in the Meter Compatibility List. Small and medium flat-blade screwdrivers Used to remove and tighten index and index-cover screws. Side-cutting plier/wire snips Used for cutting wire seals, if necessary. Small putty knife Used to remove all traces of old gaskets from the meter. Meter seals, wire seals, and seal press Used to secure the meter from tampering, if necessary. 11/32-inch nut driver or other blunt tool Used to securely seat new tamper plugs over screw holes. Replacement screws Used to mount OpenWay Gas Module assembly to meter and index to module assembly backplates; see "Replacement Screws" below for more information). 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 5 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Replacement Screws Replacement screws used in this procedure must be slotted, zinc-plated, steel machine screws. Sizing options are shown below. For mounting 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module assemblies on meters:
Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws. For mounting indexes on 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module backplates:
Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch slotted, round head screws. Preinstallation Preparations Before installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter, verify that:
All OpenWay Gas Modules are type 2.4GZ modules for your brand of gas meters. The model numbers of all meters on which the OpenWay Gas Modules will be installed are included in the Meter Compatibility List on page 2. Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter There are four major steps to installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter:
Remove the Existing Index Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module Program the OpenWay Gas Module Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the meter These procedures are described in the following sections. NOTE Be sure to properly dispose of all unused screws, old index covers, gaskets, and other left-over materials. Do not leave any materials on customer premises. Remove the Existing Index The first major step when installing a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American meter is to remove the existing index from the meter. To Remove the Existing Index 1. Remove any tamper seals from the meter. 6 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter 2. Detach the index cover from the meter by removing the four screws holding it in place. 3. Examine the index cover screws you just removed. Verify that they are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded. If the screws are 5/8-inch long, and are not corroded, keep them for later use. If the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 6 instead. TIP You can use the index cover you just removed as a temporary storage location for screws. 4. Unscrew one index mounting screw completely. Hold one hand beneath the index to catch the screw when it falls out of the index assembly. If it does not fall out by itself, be sure to remove it. 5. Unscrew the other index mounting screw. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 7 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation While removing this screw, pull the index away from the meter to keep its backplate
(1) against the back of the screwhead (2). This prevents the screw from falling out prematurely. 1 2 6. Remove the screw from the index once it is completely free of its hole. 7. Set the index aside for the moment. Place it where it will not be damaged; get filled with dirt, rain, or snow; or fall to the ground or floor. The index will be used later in this procedure. 8. Examine the index screws you just removed. Verify that they are 3/16-inch long and are not corroded. If the screws are 3/16-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use. If the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws instead. 9. Use a putty knife or similar object to completely remove the old index gasket from the meter (if applicable). All traces of the gasket must be removed before the OpenWay Gas Module can be installed. 8 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module When installing a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, the next major step is to create the OpenWay Gas Module assembly by combining the module backplate and cover with the meter index. Follow the procedure below to do so. To Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module 1. Obtain a new 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. 2. Separate the module backplate (1) from the cover (2). 3. Set the new OpenWay Gas Module index cover aside for the moment. Place it where it will not be damaged; get filled with dirt, rain, or snow; or fall to the ground or floor. The index cover will be used later in this procedure. IMPORTANT Before continuing with the installation, note the following information about American Meter indexes:
Index wrigglers on one-foot meters have drive slots. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 9 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Index wrigglers on two-foot meters have drive posts. An index may have mounting screw holes. An index may have mounting screw slots. If the index has mounting screw slots, skip steps 4 and 5 below. Continue with step 6. If the index has mounting screw holes, perform steps 4 and 5 below, and then skip steps 6 and 7. 10 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter 4. If the index has mounting screw holes, place an index mounting screw (1) in the right-
hand mounting screw hole (2). Use one 8 - 32 3/16-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw). 1 2 5. Attach the screw to the OpenWay Gas Module backplate's right-hand index mounting post just far enough to hold the screw and end of the index in place. 6. If the index has mounting screw slots, screw an index mounting screw (1) one to two turns into the OpenWay Gas Module backplate's right-hand index mounting post (2). Use one 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw). 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 11 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 1 2 7. Place the index mounting screw slot under the screw head. Do not tighten the screw yet. 1 2 8. Attach the wriggler to the index and backplate. If the index wriggler has a drive slot (1), place the backplate wriggler's drive post (2) in the index wriggler's drive slot. 1 2 12 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter If the index wriggler has a drive post (1), place the index wriggler's drive post in the backplate wriggler's drive slot (2). 1 2 9. Install and tighten the left-hand index mounting screw (for indexes with either mounting screw slots or holes). Use one 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded;
otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw). 10. Tighten the right-hand index mounting screw. 11. Slide the OpenWay Gas Module cover (1) over the index and backplate (2). Next, program the OpenWay Gas Module. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 13 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Program the OpenWay Gas Module Once the OpenWay Gas Module has been assembled, the module must be programmed using FieldPro on a laptop with a ZigBee dongle. Refer to FieldPro documentation for programming information. IMPORTANT You must perform the following programming procedure for the OpenWay Gas Module to function properly. When programming the OpenWay Gas Module, you must take note of the drive rate shown on the index of American meters. Examples of 1-foot (1) and 2-foot (2) drive rates are shown below (a 0.05 cubic metre drive rate is not shown). Be sure to program the OpenWay Gas Module based on the drive rate indicated on the index. 1 2 14 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter To Program the OpenWay Gas Module 1. Using the FC200SR, program the reading of the index that was on the meter into the OpenWay Gas Module assembly. For initial programming, hold the FC200SR approximately 1 foot away from the OpenWay Gas Module. For reprogramming (30 days or more past initial programming), hold the FC200SR approximately 4 to 5 feet away from the OpenWay Gas Module. Be sure to program the OpenWay Gas Module to the correct mode for the reading technology what will be used (for example, Fixed Network Mode, Mobile/Handheld Mode, or Hard to Read Mobile/Handheld Mode). In Endpoint-Link Pro v5.0, you will have access to the one mode that was defined by your system administrator. During programming, the OpenWay Gas Module is programmed to the nearest 100 cubic feet; the last two digits (the tens and units) are programmed as zeros (0). Once programming is complete, however, the OpenWay Gas Module assembly can be read to the nearest cubic foot. 2. Slowly turn the OpenWay Gas Module drive wriggler two turns in the direction indicated on the index drive rate. This lets you verify the module is counting properly after assembly. IMPORTANT Do not turn the drive wriggler faster than one turn per second. 3. Read the OpenWay Gas Module assembly using the FC200SR. Consult the EndPoint-
Link ERT Programming Guide (TDC-0411) or other applicable instructions for details on how to read an OpenWay Gas Module. If this reading is higher than the one you programmed in step 1 above, the module assembly is counting correctly. If the OpenWay Gas Module assembly reading is not higher than what was programmed in step 1, replace the module with a new one. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 15 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter After the OpenWay Gas Module has been programmed and is reading correctly, follow the steps below to attach the module to the meter. To Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter 1. For 5B 225 Meters Only: If you are installing the OpenWay Gas Module on a 5B 225 aluminum meter, cut 1/16-inch off each post of the module wriggler to prevent it from rubbing on the face of the nut that holds the wriggler in place. If you are not installing on a 5B 225 meter, continue to step 2 below. 2. Set the wriggler to the desired position for mounting the OpenWay Gas Module assembly to the meter. For One-Foot Meters: Align the OpenWay Gas Module assembly wriggler with the meter drive post (as shown below). Make sure the wriggler is perpendicular to the meter drive post. 16 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter For Two-Foot Meters: Align the OpenWay Gas Module assembly wriggler with the meter drive slot (as shown below). It is acceptable for the pin on the module wriggler to be installed inside or outside of the meter drive slot. For ease of assembly, Itron recommends that the pin on the OpenWay Gas Module wriggler be installed outside of the meter drive slot. 3. Gently place the OpenWay Gas Module assembly on the meter. Align the four screw holes on the module assembly with the holes on the meter. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 17 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 4. Install and tighten all OpenWay Gas Module assembly mounting screws, working in a diagonal pattern as shown below. Tighten the mounting screws to 15 to 20 inch-
pounds of torque. Use the 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch screws for this step (you can use the original mounting screws if they were the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size Replacement Screws on page 6). 3 1 2 4 5. Place a new tamper seal over two of the mounting screws as shown below. 2 1 6. Press the new tamper seals into place using the 11/32-inch nut driver (or another similar blunt tool). 7. Complete any necessary paperwork. Make sure no excess material is left on the customer premises; dispose of it properly. 18 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American Meter The OpenWay Gas Module is now installed on the meter. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 19 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 20 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide C H A P T E R 3 Sensus Meter Installation This chapter shows you how to install a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a compatible Sensus meter. Sensus meters are also known by the following names: Invensys, Equimeter, and Rockwell. For consistency, all of these meter types will be referred to as Sensus meters for this installation procedure. Installation Prerequisites This section describes the items that are required to install Itron's 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. Materials Supplied by Itron The following items are supplied by Itron. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules Tamper plugs Materials Supplied By You You must supply the following items to successfully install the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on the meters listed in the Meter Compatibility List. Small and medium flat-blade screwdrivers Used to remove and tighten index and index-cover screws. Side-cutting plier/wire snips Used for cutting wire seals, if necessary. Small putty knife Used to remove all traces of old gaskets from the meter. Meter seals, wire seals, and seal press Used to secure the meter from tampering, if necessary. 11/32-inch nut driver or other blunt tool Used to securely seat new tamper plugs over screw holes. Replacement screws Used to mount OpenWay Gas Module assembly to meter and index to module assembly backplates; see "Replacement Screws" below for more information). Replacement Screws Replacement screws used in this procedure must be slotted, zinc-plated, steel machine screws. Sizing options are shown below. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 21 Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation For mounting 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module assemblies on meters:
Use 10 - 24 x5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws. For mounting indexes on 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module backplates:
Use 6 - 32 x 5/8-inch slotted, round head screws. Preinstallation Preparations Before installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter, verify that:
All OpenWay Gas Modules are type 2.4GZ modules for your brand of gas meters. The model numbers of all meters on which the OpenWay Gas Modules will be installed are included in the Meter Compatibility List on page 2. Installing the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus Meter There are four major steps to installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter:
Remove the Existing Index Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module Program the OpenWay Gas Module Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the meter These procedures are described in the following sections. NOTE Be sure to properly dispose of all unused screws, old index covers, gaskets, and other left-over materials. Do not leave any materials on customer premises. Remove the Existing Index The first major step when installing a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus meter is to remove the existing index from the meter. To Remove the Existing Index 1. Remove any tamper seals from the meter. 22 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus Meter 2. Detach the index cover from the meter by removing the four screws holding it in place. 4 1 2 3 3. Examine the index cover screws you just removed. Verify that they are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded. If the screws are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use. If they are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 10
- 24 x 5/8-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 21 instead. TIP You can use the index cover you just removed as a temporary storage location for screws. 4. Unscrew one index mounting screw completely. 5. Remove the other index mounting screw. 6. Set the index aside for the moment. Place it where it will not be damaged; get filled with dirt, rain or snow; or fall to the ground or floor. The index will be used later in this procedure. 7. Examine the index screws you just removed. Verify that they are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 23 Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation If the screws are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use. If the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 6 -32 x 5/8-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 21 instead. 8. Use a putty knife or similar object to completely remove the old index gasket from the meter (if applicable). All traces of the gasket must be removed before the OpenWay Gas Module can be installed. Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module When installing a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, the next major step is to create the OpenWay Gas Module assembly by combining the module backplate and cover with the meter index. Follow the procedure below to do so. To Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module 1. Obtain a new 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. 2. Separate the OpenWay Gas Module backplate from the cover. 3. Place the index drive gear (1) in the backplate wriggler gear cup (2) of the OpenWay Gas Module (please note that the following example uses an 11-tooth drive gear; your index may have a 16- or 18-tooth drive gear, and you must use the appropriate 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module for your specific meter. See the Meter Compatibility list on page 2 for more information). 1 2 24 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus Meter Once properly in place, the index drive gear and backplate wriggler cup should look similar to the following example. 4. Attach the right-hand mounting screw to the index and meter, just far enough to hold the index in place. Use one 6 - 32 x 5/8-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size Replacement Screw see "Replacement Screws" on page 21). 1 2 5. Install and tighten the left-hand index mounting screw. 6. Tighten the right-hand index mounting screw completely. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 25 Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation 7. Slide the OpenWay Gas Module cover over the index and backplate. 8. Verify that the cover is installed correctly. Once combined, the OpenWay Gas Module backplate, meter index, and OpenWay Gas Module cover create an OpenWay Gas Module Assembly. Next, program the OpenWay Gas Module. Program the OpenWay Gas Module Once the OpenWay Gas Module has been assembled, the module must be programmed using FieldPro on a laptop with a ZigBee dongle. Refer to FieldPro documentation for programming information. IMPORTANT You must perform the following programming procedure for the OpenWay Gas Module to function properly. When programming the OpenWay Gas Module, you must take note of the drive rate shown on the index of Sensus meters. Sensus meters have a 2-foot drive rate, as indicated in the example below (1), or a 0.05 cubic metre drive (not shown). 1 26 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus Meter To Program the OpenWay Gas Module 1. Using the FC200SR, program the reading of the index that was on the meter into the OpenWay Gas Module assembly. For initial programming, hold the FC200SR approximately 1 foot away from the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module. For reprogramming (30 days or more past initial programming), hold the FC200SR approximately 4 to 5 feet away from the OpenWay Gas Module. Be sure to program the OpenWay Gas Module to the correct mode for the reading technology what will be used (for example, Fixed Network Mode, Mobile/Handheld Mode, or Hard to Read Mobile/Handheld Mode). In Endpoint-Link Pro v5.0, you will have access to the one mode that was defined by your system administrator. During programming, the OpenWay Gas Module is programmed to the nearest 100 cubic feet; the last two digits (the tens and units) are programmed as zeros (0). Once programming is complete, however, the module assembly can be read to the nearest cubic foot. 2. Slowly turn the OpenWay Gas Module drive wriggler two turns in the direction indicated on the index drive rate. This lets you verify the module is counting properly after assembly. IMPORTANT Do not turn the drive wriggler faster than one turn per second. 3. Read the OpenWay Gas Module assembly using the FC200SR. Consult the EndPoint-
Link ERT Programming Guide (TDC-0411) or other applicable instructions for details on how to read an OpenWay Gas Module. If this reading is higher than the one you programmed in step 1 above, the ERT module assembly is counting correctly. If the OpenWay Gas Module assembly reading is not higher than what was programmed in step 1, replace the module with a new one. Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter After the OpenWay Gas Module has been programmed and is reading correctly, follow the steps below to attach the module to the meter. 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 27 Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation To Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter 1. Gently place the OpenWay Gas Module assembly against the front of the meter as shown. Make sure all four mounting screw holes in the 2.4GZ line up with the corresponding holes on the meter. 2. Insert the top-right cover mounting screw. Tighten the screw just enough to hold the 2.4GZ in place. Use the 10 - 24 x 5/8-inch screws for this and the following step (you can use the original mounting screws if they were the correct size and not corroded;
otherwise, use the correct size as described in Replacement Screws on page 21). 28 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Installing the 2.4 GHz OpenWay Gas Module on a Sensus Meter 3. Install and tighten the remaining three mounting screws. Tighten the mounting screws to 15 to 20 inch-pounds of torque. 3 1 2 4. Tighten the top-right mounting screw. 5. Place a new tamper seal over two of the mounting screws as shown below. 1 2 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 29 Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation 6. Press the new tamper seals into place using the 11/32-inch nut driver (or another similar blunt tool). 7. Complete any necessary paperwork. Make sure no excess material is left on the customer premises. The OpenWay Gas Module is now installed on the meter. 30 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide
frequency | equipment class | purpose | ||
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1 | 2007-09-07 | 2405 ~ 2475 | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | Original Equipment |
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1 | Effective |
2007-09-07
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1 | Applicant's complete, legal business name |
Itron, Inc.
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1 | FCC Registration Number (FRN) |
0005861034
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1 | Physical Address |
2111 N. Molter Road
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Liberty Lake, Washington 99019
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United States
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1 | TCB Application Email Address |
T******@ckccertification.com
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1 | TCB Scope |
A4: UNII devices & low power transmitters using spread spectrum techniques
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1 | Grantee Code |
EO9
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1 | Equipment Product Code |
24GZ
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app s | Person at the applicant's address to receive grant or for contact | |||||
1 | Name |
J******** R******** H******
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1 | Title |
R&D Spectrum Regulatory
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1 | Telephone Number |
509-8********
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1 | Fax Number |
509-8********
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j******@itron.com
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app s | Technical Contact | |||||
1 | Firm Name |
CKC Laboratories, Inc.
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1 | Name |
M**** C********
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1 | Physical Address |
5046 Sierra Pines Dr.
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Mariposa, 95338
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United States
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1 | Telephone Number |
209-9******** Extension:
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1 | Fax Number |
866-7********
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r******@ckc.com
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n/a | ||||||
app s | Confidentiality (long or short term) | |||||
1 | Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | Yes | ||||
1 | Long-Term Confidentiality Does this application include a request for confidentiality for any portion(s) of the data contained in this application pursuant to 47 CFR § 0.459 of the Commission Rules?: | No | ||||
if no date is supplied, the release date will be set to 45 calendar days past the date of grant. | ||||||
app s | Cognitive Radio & Software Defined Radio, Class, etc | |||||
1 | Is this application for software defined/cognitive radio authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Equipment Class | DSS - Part 15 Spread Spectrum Transmitter | ||||
1 | Description of product as it is marketed: (NOTE: This text will appear below the equipment class on the grant) | Gas Meter Transceiver | ||||
1 | Related OET KnowledgeDataBase Inquiry: Is there a KDB inquiry associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | Modular Equipment Type | Does not apply | ||||
1 | Purpose / Application is for | Original Equipment | ||||
1 | Composite Equipment: Is the equipment in this application a composite device subject to an additional equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Related Equipment: Is the equipment in this application part of a system that operates with, or is marketed with, another device that requires an equipment authorization? | No | ||||
1 | Grant Comments | Power listed is conducted. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. | ||||
1 | Is there an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application? | No | ||||
1 | If there is an equipment authorization waiver associated with this application, has the associated waiver been approved and all information uploaded? | No | ||||
app s | Test Firm Name and Contact Information | |||||
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Itron, Inc
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1 | Name |
J**** H******
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1 | Telephone Number |
509-8********
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1 | Fax Number |
507-8********
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j******@itron.com
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1 | 1 | 15C | 2405.00000000 | 2475.00000000 | 0.0210000 |
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