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Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide July 26, 2021 815-0785-00 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 Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 1 Contents 3 New in This Document 5 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information 6 U.S. and Canadian Patent Numbers 6 U.S.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 3 4 July 26, 2021 Contents Operational Specifications 13 Device Firmware Functionality 13 Related Documents 14 Module Programming 15 Standard Configuration 15 Programming the Direct Mount Module 16 Itron Programs and Software Variables 16 Field Deployment Manager (FDM) 16 Mercury X-Blank Options 18 Check Endpoint Functions 19 Field Collection System (FCS) (Mobile Mode Only) 19 OpenWay Operation Center (OWOC) 19 Specific Meter Manufa
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide Contents New in This Document Revision REV 000 July 26, 2021 Date Description July 2021 First date of publication. 815-0785-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
1 Important Safety and Compliance Information This section provides important information for your safety and product compliance. U.S. and Canadian Patent Numbers U.S. Patent Numbers ■ 4,614,945 ■ 4,753,169 ■ 4,768,903 ■ 4,799,059 ■ 4,867,700 Canadian Patent Numbers ■ 1,254,949 ■ 1,267,936 ■ 1,282,118 USA, FCC Part 15 Spectrum Compliance This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. ■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. ■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information RF Exposure (FCC/ISED) This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information Equipment Repairs Warning! Only authorized Itron personnel should attempt repairs on Itron equipment. Attempts to do so by others might void any maintenance contract with your company. Unauthorized service personnel might also be subject to shock hazard on some Itron equipment if removal of protective covers is attempted. Intrinsic Safety Warning! Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
2 About the Itron Cellular 500G Module The Itron Cellular 500G module is a Cellular IoT (CIoT) gas module. It features cellular and RF communication capabilities, delivering flexibility in reading options. It is designed to be read under Itron IoT networks or by legacy ChoiceConnect™ handheld and mobile readers.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 2 About the Itron Cellular 500G Module Module High Flow Event Note: High Flow event functionality is dependent on the Cellular 500G module firmware version. High Flow is a configurable event/alarm that can alert a utility of an excessive flow of gas to avoid potential hazardous events. The High Flow threshold can be configured using FDM Tools. Gas Day Take Note: Gas Day Take functionality is dependent on the module firmware version.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 2 About the Itron Cellular 500G Module Low Battery Event/Alarm Note: For 500G modules, low-battery functionality is dependent on the module's firmware version. For more information, see Device Firmware Functionality on page 13. The 500G modules' low-battery events are flagged when the device reaches a 10% of battery life remaining state. The event triggers an alarm configurable for asynchronous delivery to the head end system.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide Functional specification 2 About the Itron Cellular 500G Module Description ■ The Cellular modem is a Sierra Wireless HL7800 module. – FCC ID: NLNHL78 ISED compliance: RSS-247, RSS-210 (programming), ICES 003 IC: 864D-500GAC: American/Rockwell ■ The Cellular modem is a Sierra Wireless HL7800 module.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 2 About the Itron Cellular 500G Module Part number Global software release (GSR) version FDM check endpoint firmware version FMW-7200-001 5.4 6.1.0 (Direct mount) Firmware functionality ■ Support for American/Elster Residential meters ■ Support for Rockwell/Sensus Residential meters ■ GSR 5.
3 Module Programming Caution: You must program the module before use. Programming Itron modules requires an understanding of: ■ Your meter's drive rate and the number of dials – ■ The drive rate and number of dials is important for programming the module to count correctly and roll over to zero at the correct time. For example, a four-dial, 2 cubic-feet meter configuration will count two cubic-feet for each rotation and roll over to zero after 9999.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 3 Module Programming Programming the Direct Mount Module Program the meter drive rate into the module using a compatible programming device. 1. Verify that you have the correct programming for your application: Mobile High-Power Mode, Mobile/Handheld Mode, or Hard-to-read Mobile/Handheld Mode. 2. For all programming and Check Endpoint operations using a handheld computer, hold the handheld as close to vertical as possible.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide July 26, 2021 3 Module Programming 815-0785-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 3 Module Programming Programming Example Endpoint programmed for 6 dial, 1000 cubic feet CCF. 1. Enter the initial index read. For this example, the initial read is 123456 where 6 = 600 cubic feet. After the initial programming, an endpoint read will result in a reading of 1234560 where the least significant digit is in 10's of cubic feet.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 3 Module Programming Check Endpoint Functions The FDM Check Endpoint function triggers users to input the number of dials and drive rate if a Check Endpoint is requested for an endpoint programmed for 5, 6, or 7-dial meter configurations. The request to input the dial and drive rate information happens only if the system has more than one option using the same count rate and rollover variable enabled in their FDM business unit.
4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation This chapter provides module installation instructions for the compatible meter types. See each section for a listing of those meters. Important! Modules ordered pre-programmed with security injected and specified as Zero Touch Deployment require that the installer rotate the wriggler five (5) times to activate the module if installing in a location with little or no gas flow.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model Meter notes Itron part number Gas module notes ECG-7200001 W75AL Aluminum case AC-175 Aluminum case AL-175 Aluminum case ALC-175 Aluminum case AT-175 Aluminum case AT-210 Aluminum case AL-225, Canada only Aluminum case 5B-225 Aluminum case Must cut 1/16" off the end of the module wriggler drive post which will make the module incompatible with other 2-ft. drive meters.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 1. Removing the index cover and preparing the meter for installation. – Preparing the meter requires: • A flat-head screwdriver • A scraping tool 2. Assembling the index and module. 3. Programming the module. See Module Programming on page 15 for programming instructions and items needed to program the module. 4. Connecting the module to the meter.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide Sensus 11-tooth 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Sensus 16-tooth Sensus 18-tooth The listed Sensus meters are compatible with the gas modules. July 26, 2021 815-0785-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model S-110 Gas module notes 11-tooth ECG-7200-002 24 and 30-tooth gears are not compatible T-110 S-120 T-120 R-175 R-200 RT-200 S-200 RC-225 RT-225 RC-230 RT-230 250 Cubix250 MR-7 (Cubix250 Metric) R-275 RT-275 S-275 310 R-315 July 26, 2021 815-0785-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model Gas module notes RCM-230 (RC-230 Metric) 16-tooth ECG-7200-003 24 and 30-tooth gears are not compatible 18-tooth ECG-7200-004 24 and 30-tooth gears are not compatible ECG-7200-004 24 and 30-tooth gears are not compatible MR-8 (R-275 Metric) MR-5 (S275 Metric) MR-9 (R-315 Metric) MR-12 (415 Metric) RT-100 S-175 S-190 RT-360 18-tooth.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation – Side-cutting pliers or wire snips – (Optional) meter seals, wire seal, and seal press – 11/32-inch nut driver or other blunt tool – Replacement screws (for replacement screw information, see Installation Requirements on page 1) Module configuration with the meter is dependent on your system application. See Sensus meter documentation for more information.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 4. Set the index aside where it will not be damaged or fill with dirt, rain, or snow. You will mount the index on the module later in this procedure. 5. Verify that the index mounting screws not corroded. If the screws are the not corroded, retain for later use. If you discard the original screws, use the correct replacement screws. For screw replacement information, see Installation Requirements on page 1. 6.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 8. Place the index drive gear (1) in the shaft gear cup (2) of the module. The example shows an 11-tooth drive gear. Your index may be a 16- or 18-tooth gear. Use the appropriate module for your specific meter. Warning! Indexes have varying drive mechanism styles. Failure to align the module shaft with the index drive post can cause binding and lead to poor registration or meter failure.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 13. Tighten the right index mounting screw completely. Install and tighten both index mounting screws evenly. 14. Slide the module cover over the index and housing. Verify that the cover is installed correctly. The module label should be clearly visible and easily read. 15. After the module programming is complete, attach the module assembly to the Sensus meter.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Warning! Failure to correctly align the meter drive gears and module drive gears can cause binding and lead to poor registration or meter failure. If there is a gap between the module gasket and the meter, it may be the that drive gears of the module assembly's wriggler are not correctly aligned with the meter drive gears. Remove the module assembly and repeat the alignment procedure.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 5. Tighten each mounting screw evenly. 19. Place a new tamper seal over the two screws with tamper seal cups. Press the new tamper seals into place using an 11/32-inch nut driver (or similar blunt tool). 20. Complete any necessary paperwork and properly dispose excess installation materials and scrap from the customer premises. This completes installation of the module installation on the Sensus meter.
Cellular 500G Module Direct Installation Guide 4 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Programming and Requirements Notes Caution: You must program the module before use. For programming information, see Programming the Direct Mount Module on page 16. The module is programmed based on the meter's drive rate. Take note of the index drive rate shown on a lower dial on the index. Sensus meter index drive rates are typically 2-cubic feet. July 26, 2021 815-0785-00 REV 000 Itron, Inc.
