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Identification 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Installation Guide 1/18/2011 TDC-0832-001 Copyright © 2010 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is provided subject to the condition that (i) it is held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it is used only for the purposes described herein. Any third party given access to this information shall be similarly bound in writing.
Contents Before You Begin ......................................................................................................... iv Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 1 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................3 Related Documents ....................................................................................
Before You Begin Before You Begin Before you begin installation, verify you have the following equipment and tools. 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender installation requires the 2.4GZ OpenWay gas module's location and serial number. Materials Available From Itron 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender (OWR-1001-001) Itron magnet (MSE-0159-003) Itron programming device FC300 with SRead (or a laptop computer) with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint Link Pro version 5.5 or higher or Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software version 1.
CHAPTER 1 Introduction Itron's battery-powered 2.4ZR OpenWay® Range Extender supports the communication between an OpenWay CENTRON® electric meter and either direct or remote mounted 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules. Even if both the CENTRON meter and the gas module are working properly, there may be radio frequency (RF) signal constraints preventing communication between the module and the meter.
Introduction Configure the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender with the same Itron tools used to program the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. Successful mitigation and installation create a reliable signal path between the OpenWay gas module and the CENTRON meter. TDC-0832-001 2.
Introduction Specifications The 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender is designed for outdoor installation and operation. The functional and operational specifications are listed below.
Introduction Related Documents Document Title Document Part Number* 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide – Direct Mount TDC-0816 2.
CHAPTER 2 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation An Itron handheld computer, OpenWay Belt Clip Radio, programming software, and programming magnet are required to configure the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender. Configuration and Installation Checklist Step Procedure 1 Configuring the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender on page 7 2 Selecting a Mounting Location on page 10 3 Linking to a CENTRON Meter on page 11 4 Linking to a 2.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration Overview Itron's handheld FC200 or FC300 and an Itron programming magnet are used to configure and audit the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender. The programming magnet is briefly held over the range extender's bar code (swiped) to cause the range extender to search for the handheld device. The magnet swipe's effect is dependent on the range extender's current operating mode.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation Configuring the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Note Perform each procedure in the order listed in the Configuration and Installation Checklist on page 5. The range extender and the gas module must have the same network configuration settings. You may configure the range extender before deployment in the field. Configuration must be completed before the final field installation.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation To configure the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender 1. Position and hold the Itron magnet over the label barcode on the range extender for approximately five seconds. Remove the magnet. 2. Watch the blink pattern of both LEDs to verify the range extender is searching for the configuration devices. The range extender should now be exchanging data with the handheld computer running Endpoint-Link or FDM software.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation Reconfiguring or Reading an Installed 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Users can swipe a previously installed range extender to reconfigure the range extender or to read its configuration. When an installed range extender is swiped, the range extender first searches for a handheld. The following table describes the range extender's LED blink pattern during Handheld mode.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation Selecting a Mounting Location Note Perform each procedure in the order listed in the Configuration and Installation Checklist on page 5. Follow these general guidelines to ensure successful results when selecting a mounting location for the range extender. Important Mounting is only temporary at this time because you may need to move the range extender to a different location during Linking to a CENTRON Meter on page 11 and Linking to a 2.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation Linking to a CENTRON Meter Important Prior to linking the range extender to a CENTRON meter: Remember mounting is temporary at this time because the range extender may be moved. Range extender joining to a handheld has the highest priority. If a handheld is present, the range extender will join to that handheld. The Itron 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender is not required to register to a specific CENTRON meter.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation 3. Watch the E LED to verify the connection signal quality between the range extender and the CENTRON meter. The range extender blinks the signal strength every thirty seconds. To maintain a reliable connection, the radio link between the range extender and the CENTRON meter must have sufficient signal quality. After the establishing a connection, the range extender indicates the relative signal quality by the number of E LED blinks.
2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Configuration and Installation To set up and verify the radio link to the gas module 1. Go to the gas meter with the 2.4GZ OpenWay gas module and use the Itron magnet to activate the gas module's radio joining process. Refer to the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide - Direct Mount or 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide - Remote Mount for complete instructions. 2.
CHAPTER 3 Installing the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender Note Perform each procedure in the order listed in the Configuration and Installation Checklist on page 5. The 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender includes three mounting screws and two tamper seals. To permanently mount the range extender, perform the following procedure. To mount the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender 1.
Installing the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender 2. Turn a mounting screw for the range extender mounting lug part way into the mounting surface. 3. Place the 2.4ZR mounting lug recess (at the top of the range extender's backplate) just under the screw head. Slide the range extender upward until the screw head fits completely inside the mounting lug recess. Several adjustments may be necessary to properly position the screw. 4. Install the two bottom mounting screws.
Installing the 2.4ZR OpenWay Range Extender To install tamper seals 1. Place a tamper seal (included with the range extender) over each range extender mounting screw. 2. Push the tamper seals into place with a 1/4-inch nut driver or similar blunt tool. Note A tamper seal is fully seated when the top of the tamper seal is approximately 1/16-inch below the top of the screw recess. 3. Record the range extender location according to your company asset management requirements. TDC-0832-001 2.
CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting If communication stops or you cannot establish communication between the range extender and the CENTRON meter or the gas module, try one or all of the following solutions. Use a handheld computer loaded with Endpoint-Link or FDM software to check the configuration settings of the gas module and the range extender. These settings should match. Repeat the steps in Configuring the 2.4ZR Range Extender on page 7.
Troubleshooting 3. If the range extender is in Normal mode and is swiped with the programming magnet in the presence of a handheld: Both range extender LEDs blink three times to indicate the range extender is scanning for active networks. If the handheld network is found, the range extender attempts to join the network. After the range extender joins the handheld network, both range extender LEDs blink five times. At the end of Handheld mode, there are two options: 1.
Troubleshooting Magnet Swipe Flowchart TDC-0832-001 2.
