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Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 10 March 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Copyright © 2021 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice Confidential Information of Itron®, Inc., provided under nondisclosure obligations. The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is being provided subject to the condition that (i) it be held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it will be used only for the purposes described herein.
Contents Ce u l a l r5 0 0 WMo d u e l Re mo te In s ta la tio n Gu d i e 1 Co n te n ts 3 New in This Document 5 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information 6 USA, FCC Part 15 Spectrum Compliance 6 2 USA, FCC Class B-Part 15 6 Modifications and Repairs 6 Modifications and Repairs 7 Canada, ISED Spectrum Compliance 7 RF Exposure (FCC/ISED) 7 Lithium Battery Safety 7 Disconnecting Power 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility 8 Electrostatic Discharge 8 Do Not Drop 8 About the Itron
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Table of Contents Pulser-type Register Connections 18 Connecting Using an Extension Cable 18 Verifying Operation 18 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 20 Mounting Accessories 20 Installing the Module Cable Strain Relief 21 Securing the Cable Strain Relief 21 23 Installing the Backplate Attaching the Backplate 23 25 Pipe Mount Installation Mounting the Pipe Bracket on a Vertical Pipe 25 OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor (OLS) Installation
New in This Document Revision 000 10 March 2021 Date March 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Description First publication. Itron, Inc.
1 Important Safety and Compliance Information This section provides important information for your safety and product compliance. USA, FCC Part 15 Spectrum Compliance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ■ This device may not cause harmful interference.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information Modifications and Repairs Warning! This unit cannot be modified and is not repairable. Attempts to modify or repair this module will void the warranty, per FCC and ISED rules. Canada, ISED Spectrum Compliance Compliance Statement Canada Déclaration de Conformité This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) licenseexempt RSS standard(s).
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information ■ The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. ■ Keep the lithium battery away from children. Disconnecting Power Warning! Qualified technicians: during service, disconnect power to prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres. Electromagnetic Compatibility Warning! Use only approved accessories with this equipment.
2 About the Itron Cellular 500W Module The Cellular 500W remote is a cellular radio frequency transmitting modules that attaches to water registers or meters to collect consumption usage, event, and alarm data. The Cellular 500W module is an IPv4/IPV6-compliant endpoint designated to communicate over the Itron’s OpenWay Riva multi-purpose IoT solution: OpenWay Riva Network or the legacy ChoiceConnect Mobile platform.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide ■ (Optional) OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor (OLS) – ■ 2 About the Itron Cellular 500W Module The optional OLS analyzes water flow sound patterns to detect water leaks. Leak sensor analysis data is uploaded to the mlogonline Network Leak Monitoring online portal. Systems with optional OLS devices access leak information through their utility-specific, secure mlogonline portal. For more information, see the mlogonline Network Leak Monitoring System User Guide.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the Itron Cellular 500W Module ■ Authentication. Authentication is the process of confirming that an artifact is genuine or valid. Authentication in the Cellular 500W remote module is the process of verifying a request is from a valid source and in its original form. ■ Encryption. Encryption is the process of transforming information to make it unreadable to anyone who does not have a valid security key.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the Itron Cellular 500W Module Note: Interval data configuration is dependent on the module's firmware version. See Firmware Functionality on page 13 for more information. The Cellular 500W remote module also sends a local access beacon message every 60 seconds that allows users to gather contingency readings locally when needed.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the Itron Cellular 500W Module 4. Quiet mode – Meter manufacturers can configure the Cellular 500W remote module for quiet mode after programming and direct mounting the Cellular 500W remote module in a factory. – The Cellular 500W remote module is awakened from quiet mode and enters run mode in one of two ways: • Counting two pulses. The pulses are counted internal to the Cellular 500W remote module while it is in quiet mode.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the Itron Cellular 500W Module Register Error Detected ■ Register Error Detected indicates that the Cellular 500W remote module is not communicating with the register/meter. The event or alarm flag automatically clears after the Cellular 500W remote module receives a successful read from the register. Note: The Register Error Detected flag may be an indicator of a damaged register.
3 Initializing and Connecting This chapter provides the instructions to initialize and connect the Cellular 500W remote module to the meter or register. Requirements are based on the network system mode. The Cellular 500W remote module 's auto-sensing technology eliminates the need to initialize the module at the time of installation. The module automatically detects the connected register type.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting 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. Do not place the programmer antenna directly on the remote module.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting Cellular 500W remote module wire color Brown (data) Yellow (ground) Register manufacturer Register screw color designator Elster AMCO evoQ4 Mag Red White Black Itron (Actaris) Cyble Coder Green Red Black Kamstrup flowIQ2100 Green Red Black Green Red Black McCrometer Green/data port Red/clock port Black/GND port Metron Farnier OER Green Red Black Green Red Black Red Black Green Performance ETR Gr
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting Pulser-type Register Connections Connect the Cellular 500W remote module cable to the register according to the following table.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting for specific instructions. When comparing the actual register value to that reported by the Cellular 500W remote module , please keep in mind the Cellular 500W remote module 's consumption value is updated once an hour when it is in Run Mode. Caution: Verifying the Cellular 500W remote module operation requires an FC300SR handheld computer or Itron Mobile Radio running FDM v4.0 or higher.
4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module Warning! Internal circuit card components may be sensitive to electrostatic discharge. Be careful not to touch any part of the meter body, register housing, or Riva module prior to discharging any static buildup on your person. To discharge electrostatic buildup, touch a grounded metal object such as the metal water pipe or an earth-grounded metal structure.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module Accessory Part number 2 ¼” Cable armor ( for field retrofit installation instructions, Using the Itron Cable Armor on page 41) 5 foot cable thin-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor) CFG-0151-006SS 5 foot cable thick-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor) CFG-0151-010SS 5 foot cable armor for field retrofit FAB-1302-001 Direct mount screw pack SCR-0010-005 Direct mount screw pack,
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 2. Insert the pointed end of the cable tie into the receptacle end of the cable tie with the ribbed edge facing in. 3. Pull the pointed end of the cable tie until the cable tie is hand-tightened. 4. Insert the excess cable tie into the cable tie gun. Pull the cable gun trigger to tighten and clip the excess cable tie.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module Installing the Backplate After the connections are made to the register and optional telemetry device, attach the Cellular 500W remote module's backplate. Mount the remote module after the backplate is attached. Attaching the Backplate 1. Route the register cable and telemetry device cable through the dual-port backplate. Ensure that the cable strain reliefs are inside the module housing and backplate assembly.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 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. Insert the remaining three screws and tighten each a few turns. 10 March 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 5. Completely tighten all screws evenly in an alternating fashion. Pipe Mount Installation The Cellular 500W remote module can mount on a pipe vertically, diagonally, or horizontally using a pipe mount kit and remote mount kit (see Mounting Accessories on page 20). Mounting the Pipe Bracket on a Vertical Pipe Caution: A vertical mounting position is important to maximize RF performance.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 2. Loosen the band clamp screw until the end of the band releases. 3. Push the end of the clamp's band through the holes in the pipe bracket. 4. Place the band clamp around the pipe. The band will loosely wrap around the pipe. 5. Push the end of the band through the band clamp screw assembly. Turn the band clamp's screw assembly to fit into the pipe bracket opening.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module If the pipe is at a 45-degrees angle up to the left, install the adapter plate as shown. If the pipe is horizontal, install the adapter plate as shown. Mounting on the Adapter Plate 1. Locate the two 1-inch Cellular 500W remote module mounting screws in the pipe mount kit. 2. Slide the Cellular 500W remote module back cover onto the adapter, pushing up to secure the lug adapter in the lug slot.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 3. Install the two 1-inch Cellular 500W remote module mounting screws. 4. Tighten the screws to 9 to 12 inch-pounds of torque. OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor (OLS) Installation Installation of the OLS with a Cellular 500W remote module requires an OLS with flying lead ends (Itron part number LDS-1601-002). For the remote module installation instructions, see OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor Installation Guide (815-0290-00).
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module Completing the SET Valve Wire Connections Connect the Cellular 500W remote module wires to the SET valve wires following the connections shown in the SET Valve/Cellular 500W remote module wire connections table.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 4. Slide the Cellular 500W remote module lug slot onto the mounting screw, pushing the Cellular 500W remote module upward until the screw head is all the way into the slot. 5. Screw the Cellular 500W remote module to the wall using the remaining two mounting screws. 6. Insert a tamper seal over each mounting screw and drive into place with a nut driver or a similar tool.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 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. 7. Secure any excess cable using the provided cable ties. Direct-mounting to the Meter Register Direct-mounting Cellular 500W remote modules to a meter register requires a register designed for that purpose.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 1. Push the hollow pin (1) completely out of its location and separate the Cellular 500W remote module mounting bracket (2) from the meter register collar (3). 2. Strip 1/2-inch of insulation from the end of the brown, gray, and yellow wires. 3. Place the Cellular 500W remote module on the mounting bracket and route the yellow, gray, and brown wires through the opening. Note: A gasket is not required. 4.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module Caution: Install the wires around the screws in a clockwise direction (as shown) or the wires may come out from under the screw heads as you tighten them. Also, verify that insulation is NOT compressed under the screw head, or the wire may not make good contact. 7. Install the module and mounting bracket on the meter register adapter collar. 8. Replace the hollow pin (1) you removed in step 1.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 1. The Cellular 500W remote module has three wires that connect to the register: 1 brown insulated wire 2 yellow insulated wire 3 gray insulated wire Note: For an RTR register, tuck the unused yellow wire into the housing. 2.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 4. To wire the Cellular 500W remote module to the RTR 2-wire register, connect the Cellular 500W remote module wires to the 2-wire register using gel-cap connectors. After the wires are connected, carefully tuck the connectors into the Cellular 500W remote module housing. 5.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 7. 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module Warning! Use Itron mounting screws (SCR-0010-005). Using the wrong mounting screws could crack the plastic module housing. 8. 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.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Cellular 500W Remote Module 9. If the standard Torx screw is used (1), a wire seal is not necessary. If the optional slotted and drilled RTR screw is used, install a wire seal through the drilled screw from (1) to (2), or as specified by utility policy. 10 March 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
5 Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit Important! All unused wires on OpenWay Riva modules must be terminated. Wire terminations must be properly sealed with a non-conductive gel material to prevent water intrusion and possible environmental or electrical issues. Required Materials ■ E-9R 3M® gel connector crimping tool (or other 3M approved crimping tool) ■ Itron splice kit (part number OEM-0034-002) 1. Push two wires as far as possible into the connector.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 5 Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit 4. A connector is crimped properly when the top of the movable yellow center (1) is flush with the top of the connector body (2). Warning! Crimping the connector forces some sealant out of connector. The sealant protects the inside of the connector against insects, moisture, and other contaminants. The sealant may cause minor eye and skin irritation. Avoid eye contact.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 5 Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice 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. 8. Remove any leftover materials from the customer premises. 10 March 2021 815-0618-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
6 Using the Itron Cable Armor This section describes the procedure for installing Itron cable armor in a field 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. Warning! Itron cable armor is stainless steel and may have sharp edges. Use caution when you are installing the cable armor.
Cellular 500W Module Remote Installation Guide 6 Using the Itron Cable Armor 4. Beginning over the installed electrical tape, twist the Itron cable armor onto the Cellular 500W remote module cable using a right-handed twist. Warning! You must twist—not wrap—the cable armor onto the Cellular 500W remote module cable. Wrapping the cable armor can cause the stainless steel jacket to warp. You must begin twisting the cable armor over portion of the cable protected by the electrical tape.
7 Troubleshooting This information will help you troubleshoot issues related to the Cellular 500W remote module. The following table describes possible issues and provides suggested actions to resolve the issue. Issue 10 March 2021 Action Cannot program the Cellular 500W remote module. Check the programming device and software version. Program Cellular 500W remote module using an approved handheld computer running Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software v 4.0 or higher.
