User's Manual Part 2

TDC-0838-001 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide - Remote Mount 57
Proprietary and Confidential
This chapter provides the instructions to install Remote 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas modules (Itron
part number OWG-5001-501 and OWG-5002-501 with 2.5 foot cable and encoder) on the diaphragm gas
meters where a direct mount endpoint is not possible. Reference the Itron Gas Endpoint Meter Compatibility
List (PUB-0117-002 or the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module Meter Compatibility List on page 3
for compatible diaphragm meters.
Tools and Materials Supplied By You
Note 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module installation to a diaphragm meter may require
additional tools and materials over those listed in Installation Prerequisites on page 7.
The following user/installer-supplied tools and materials are required to install, program, and check the 2.4GZ
OpenWay remote mount gas module:
Medium flat-blade screwdriver
Medium flat-blade, torque-measuring screwdriver
Medium Philips screwdriver
Pliers
Side-cutting pliers or similar tool
1/4-inch nut driver or other blunt tool for seating endpoint tamper
Itron programming device to program and check 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module installation
and operation:
FC300 with SRead with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint Link Pro version 5.5 or higher or
FC200 (with Bluetooth-enabled) handheld computer loaded with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint-Link Pro
software to program and check endpoint.
ZigBee Belt-clip Radio with Endpoint-Link or EndPoint-Link Pro software - to program and check
2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module installation and operation.
Caution You must program the 2.4GZ OpenWay remote mount gas module with a Bluetooth-
enabled FC200 or FC300 with SRead handheld computer and ZigBee Belt Clip Radio loaded
with EndPoint-Link Pro software version 5.3.1.26 or version 5.5 for Itron Private Profile (IPP)
gas modules (OWG-5001-XXX).
Endpoint-Link Pro software version 5.5 must be used for Smart Energy Profile (SEP) gas
modules (OWG-5002-XXX).
1-inch putty knife or similar tool to remove old gasket material from the meter and index cover
Replacement temperature compensation (TEMP COMP) meter index stickers (if required)
C H A P T E R 5
Diaphragm Meter Installation