User's Manual

TDC-0824-003 100G Datalogging FN ERT Module Installation Guide - Remote Mount 1
Proprietary and Confidential
Itron 100G series remote ERT modules are radio-frequency (RF) devices designed to transmit meter data to an
RF meter reading device within transmission distance of the remote ERT module. The 100G remote gas ERT
module was designed with a higher output power than earlier Itron remote gas ERT modules to achieve an
increased RF transmission distance. The 100G series remote gas ERT modules have greater output power to
meet Itron mobile and fixed network requirements. The first 100G remote gas ERT module offered high
transmit power capability which increased operational efficiency and reduced infrastructure costs. The 100G
Datalogging remote gas ERT module offers high transmit power with data logging capability (time-stamped
hourly interval data) for both mobile and fixed network applications. Itron's 100G Datalogging Fixed Network
(DLN) remote gas ERT module adds improved network performance through even higher transmit power,
accomplished using increased antenna efficiency and more robust optimized messaging structures.
The 100G Datalogging FN remote ERT module features tilt-tamper and cut cable-tamper reporting and
security seals to indicate physical tampering and minimize theft. Cut cable is reported when the cable is cut or
disconnected from the meter, instrument, or endpoint. 100G Datalogging FN remote ERT module circuitry
senses an electrical current break to report a cut cable tamper event.
Transmission Modes
The 100G Datalogging FN remote ERT module can be set to transmit in Fixed Network, Mobile and
Handheld, or Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode.
Fixed Network Mode. The 100G Datalogging FN remote gas ERT transmits a high-powered network
interval message (NIM) RF message every five minutes. Output power in this mode is 500 milliwatts or
+27 dBm. Interspersed in the high power NIM, the 100G Datalogging FN remote ERT module transmits a
medium power RF message at 10 milliwatts or +10 dBm; expected battery life is 20 years.
Mobile High Power Mode. The 100G series remote gas ERT transmits a high-powered RF message
every 60 seconds. Output power in this mode is 250 milliwatts or +24dbm; expected battery life is 20
years.
Mobile and Handheld Mode. The 100G series remote gas ERT transmits a medium-powered RF
message every 15 seconds. Output power in this mode is 10 milliwatts or +10dBm; expected battery life is
20 years.
(Optional) Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode. The 100G series remote FN gas module
transmits a high-powered RF message every 30 seconds. Output power in this mode is 250 milliwatts or
+24dBm; expected battery life decreases to 15 years in this mode. The Hard to Read Mobile and
Handheld Mode should only be used for exceptionally hard-to-read applications (such as meters installed
on roof tops or in sub-basements).
An FCC license is not required to read 100G series remote gas ERT modules.
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100G Datalogging FN ERT Module