OpenWay® Riva 500G ERT Module, Remote Mount Installation Guide Technical Communications knowledge to shape your future
Identification OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount 21 August 2018 TDC-1678-003 Copyright © 2017-2018 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice 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 Chapter 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information.............................. 1 U.S. and Canadian patent numbers..................................................................................................................... 1 USA, FCC Part 15 compliance............................................................................................................................. 1 Canada, ISED compliance.......................................................................................
Using Eagle Research Field Manager to change the XARTU corrector settings.............................. 24 Eagle Research programming note.................................................................................................. 25 Elster American meter installation...................................................................................................................... 26 Elster American 500G installation overview .........................................................................
Appendix B Optional sealant application instructions ..................................
Chapter 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 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.
Important Safety and Compliance Information beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Canada, ISED compliance Compliance Statement Canada This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) license-exempt RSS standard(s).
Important Safety and Compliance Information Lithium battery safety Warning: Follow these procedures to avoid injury to avoid injury to yourself or others: • The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of properly. • Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100° Celsius (212° Fahrenheit), crush, expose to water, or incinerate the lithium battery. • Keep the lithium battery away from children. • Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard.
Chapter 2 About the OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Itron remote 500G ERT modules are radio-frequency (RF) IPv6 open standards-based gas modules designed to be read under Itron’s multi-purpose OpenWay Riva Network Mode or by legacy ChoiceConnect Mobile Mode. In OpenWay Riva Network Mode, the 500G ERT module offers firmware download, sub-hourly interval data, and extended data storage. In Mobile Mode, the ERT module operates identical to the 100G DLS Dataglogging ERT module.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Caution: If you perform a Switch to OpenWay Riva Network Mode or Switch to Mobile Mode operation, it results in a loss of interval data. An FCC license is not required to read the 500G ERT modules. Gas Day Take Note: Gas Day Take functionality is dependent on the 500G ERT module firmware version. For more information, see OpenWay Riva 500G ERT device firmware functionality on page 7. Gas Day Take (GDT) is critical to many natural gas utilities.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module • Timestamping of auditing parameters. • Log access via COSEM only. Low battery event/alarm Note: Low battery functionality is dependent on the module's firmware version. For more information, see OpenWay Riva 500G ERT device firmware functionality on page 7. The OpenWay Riva module low battery event is flagged when the device reaches a 10% of battery life remaining state.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Functional specification Tamper detection FCC compliance Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) compliance Intrinsically safe per Product identification Construction materials Description Tilt and cut cable Part 15 certified RSS-247 certified Telemetering Equipment for use in Hazardous Locations, for Cl I, Div 1, Gp D for Haz Loc, Temp Code T2, -40°C ≤ Ta ≤ +70°C.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Firmware part Global software number release (GSR) version FDM Check Endpoint Over-the-air firmware version firmware part number Firmware functionality • Firmware download FWM-7002-008 (direct mount) FWM-7012-008 (remote mount) 4.5 2.1.14.0 • GSR 4.
Chapter 3 Mounting the Remote 500G ERT Module This chapter provides the instructions to mount the remote 500G ERT module on a pipe or other flat vertical surface (wall). Standard installation options Mount the remote ERT module using the pipe mount or wall mount (flat vertical surface) procedure. • Pipe mount. Itron offers a pipe installation kit (CFG-0005-003) to mount the remote ERT module on a pipe. • Flat vertical (wall) mount.
Mounting the Remote 500G ERT Module Itron part number Description 1. SCR-0215-001 (2) #8-16 x ½ inch slotted pan-head tapping screw, corrosion-resistant steel. Attaches the adapter plate to the pipe bracket. 2. SCR-0215-002 (2) #8-16 1-inch slotted panhead tapping screw, corrosion-resistant steel. Attaches the ERT module to the adapter plate. Completing the installation 1. Remove the pipe bracket and clamp from the kit. 2. Loosen the band clamp screw until the end of the band releases. 3.
Mounting the Remote 500G ERT Module 6. Ensure that the adapter plate is positioned as shown with the mounting lug (1) at the top. 1. Install the adapter plate on the pipe mounting bracket, use the two shortest (½-inch) screws from the pipe mount kit. 2. Place the mounting screws into the holes as shown (2). Tighten both screws in an alternating pattern to 9 to 12 inch-pounds torque. 7. Position the back of the remote module against the face of the adapter plate.
Mounting the Remote 500G ERT Module Selecting and installing the module on a wall or flat vertical mounting location Carefully select a mounting location free from electrical wires. The mounting location must have the proper clearance to accommodate the 1-1/2-inch module mounting screws so nothing is damaged by the drill or mounting screws. Use a compatible mounting screw. 1. Drill three pilot holes in the mounting surface. The drilled pilot holes for the two bottom screws must be on a horizontal line. 1.
Chapter 4 OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Programming Caution: You must program the 500G remote ERT module before use. Programming Itron gas ERT 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.
OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Programming Programming the remote ERT module Program the meter drive rate into the remote ERT module using a compatible programming device. 1. Verify that you have the correct programming mode (OpenWay Riva Network Mode or Mobile Mode [mobile high power mode, mobile/handheld mode, or hard-to-read mode]) for your application. 2. For all programming and Check Endpoint operations using a handheld computer, hold the handheld as close to vertical as possible.
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OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT 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.
OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Programming Note: Itron recommends that users only enable the configurations used by your business unit. Having only one meter configuration option enabled (with the endpoint variable being checked in the FDM business unit) eliminates the need to enter the number of dials. Field Collection System (FCS) (Mobile Mode only) In FCS, a Read Type Code can be assigned to a meter session.
Chapter 5 Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation This chapter provides the instructions to install the 500G remote ERT module to compatible meters. Reference each section for compatible meters. Eagle Research meter installation This section provides the information to install the 500G remote ERT module on the following compatible Eagle Research correctors.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation • Wall mount on a sheet metal surface • Pipe mount using the Itron pipe mount kit CFG-0005-003 • Custom Eagle Research mounting option using the Eagle research mounting rail (Eagle Research part number 1010247) Note: Itron recommends an optional sealant for installations where insect intrusion may be a problem. For more information, see Optional sealant application instructions on page 69. 4. Programming the 500G remote ERT module.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 5. Align the inside mounting rail screw holes over the back index and corrector mounting screw holes. 6. Insert the two remaining mounting screws in the corrector bracket mounting holes. 7. Tighten all four mounting screws. Eagle Research mechanical and wiring installation instructions This section provides wiring and connection information for compatible Eagle Research products. Refer to the instruction for your product type.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 8. Close and latch the MPplus corrector door. Connecting the 500G ERT module to the XARTU corrector For XARTU-1 uncorrected reads: 1. Insert the flying leads from the remote ERT module into the compression connector on the right of the XARTU-1 corrector housing. 2. Pull the lead wires through the compression connector until there is adequate wire to reach the K2 terminal port. 3. Tighten the compression connector. 4.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 9. Pull the lead wires through the compression connector until there is adequate wire to reach the K1 terminal port. 1. K1 2. K2 3. K3 10. Tighten the compression connector. 11. Connect the red remote ERT module wire to pin 1 on the K1 terminal port. 12. Twist the remote ERT module's blue and white wires together. 13. Connect the twisted blue and white wires to terminal 2 on the K1 terminal port.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Using Eagle Research Field Manager to change the MPplus settings 1. Open the Eagle Research Field Manager from the Start menu or the desktop shortcut. 2. Connect the communications cable from your computer into the MS connector on the side of the MPplus corrector. After the MS connector is connected, take note of the baud rate displayed on the front of the corrector. 3. Click Connect on the upper left corner of the Field Manager window.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation The Field Manager window opens and displays the settings for the current connection. 7. Click the Setup Parameters tab at the bottom of the parameters window. A parameters window opens. 8. Enable POut 5 (17, 18) and set the additional parameters as required in the Uncorrected Pulse Output Setup at the lower right of the window.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation • Connection Type: Direct • Communications Port: Enter your computer's port number. • Baud Rate: Enter the baud rate for the XARTU-1 corrector. 4. Verify that the time and station name are correct. 5. Click View/Config. Click OK 6. Click the Setup Parameters tab at the bottom of the parameters window. The Meter Setup and Accumulation Multipliers window opens. Set up the meter and accumulation multipliers as appropriate for your installation. 7.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Elster American meter installation Some meter manufacturers provide ERT mounting kits and installation procedures for their meters. If the Elster American RPM meter to the remote ERT module installation instructions are not available, follow the installation procedures in this section.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Elster American meter remote ERT module mounting instructions 1. Remove the meter's top plate by removing the two 5mm screws and carefully prying up on the plate. The plate is secured with an O-ring seal. Remove the O-ring from the plate. Caution: If the O-ring is damaged during removal, obtain a replacement from Elster American Meter Co. 2. Look into the meter tower and find the meter switch lead and connector (4-pin). 3.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 7. Carefully push the connectors and wires into the meter tower housing. 8. Lubricate the O-ring with O-ring lubricant and install the O-ring on the adapter plate. Insert the adapter plate into the tower and tighten the two 5 mm screws. Elster American mechanical and wiring installation instructions Note: Connection to an Elster American meter requires a cable interface compatible to an Elster American RPM rotary meter. 1. Trim the ERT module wires to 3.5 inches.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation White Red White Red 5. Insert the meter cable through the slot on the remote ERT module backplate. Install a cable tie to the meter cable wire below the meter cable insulation to provide strain relief. 6. Tuck the connectors and cable tie into the remote ERT module housing. Place backplate on the assembly and tighten the four backplate screws using a size T-10 Torx screwdriver.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Galvanic Gas Micro Installation This section describes installation to Galvanic compatible correctors. Meter model Meter notes Module type Itron part number ERT module notes Must select 2 pulses/ second from pulse output on the output frequency menu. 500G remote ERG-7000-503 ERT module cut cable requires customer-supplied cable capable of terminating the module white and blue wires at the meter interface.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation GAS Micro wiring connections GAS Micro corrector Pulse output1-E Pulse output2-E Pulse output2-C P13 connection C2 C3 C4 100G ERT module wires Red Programming the Galvanic Gas Micro electronic volume corrector For more information about programming the Galvanic Gas Micro Electronic volume corrector, see the GAS MICRO Operator's Manual, Galvanic part number MA1956. Contact Galvanic Applied Sciences, Inc to obtain the operator's manual.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model Meter notes Module type Itron part number ERT module notes Series 3 ES3 meter Electronic Temperature Compensator (ETC) GE Oil and Gas 500G installation overview Installing the 500G remote ERT module to a GE Dresser meter involves the following tasks. 1. Programming or verifying that the meter is set up to work with the 500G remote ERT module. • Programming may require a computer and communication cable. 2.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation GE Oil and Gas ES3 or ETC ordered with the AMR-ready mounting kit 1. Score (cut) the cable jacket surrounding the ES3 or ETC wires and carefully remove the cable jacket to expose the ES3 or ETC wires. 2. Connect the wires to the ERT module. For more information, see GE Oil and Gas meters with pulse output wiring on page 38. 3. Align the ERT module mounting holes with the ES3 or ETC bracket mounting holes.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 1. Insert the 8-32 x 7/16-inch screw (1) into the top of the mounting bracket. Insert the two 8-32 x 3/4-inch screws (2) into the bottom of the mounting bracket. 2. Insert one 3/32-inch nut on the top 7/16-inch bracket screw. Slide the 500G remote gas module mounting lug over the top of the bracket screw and nut. 3. Secure the bottom 500G remote gas module mounting holes over the two 8-32 x 3/4-inch screws with the remaining two 8-32 nuts. 4.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 6. Connect the cable to the pulse output on the IMC/W2 or MC2. GE Oil and Gas mechanical and wiring installation instructions This section describes mechanical installation to the GE Oil and Gas meter and wiring connections. D800/D1000 wiring and installation 1. Loosen and remove the two screws holding the mounting brackets to the meter. 2. After the brackets are removed, the pulse output cable is visible. 3.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 5. Rotate one bracket. Route the meter cable through the holes located at the bend of the mounting brackets. 6. Attach the brackets to the meter using the previously removed screws. 7. Splice the meter pulse output wires to the ERT module wires using gel cap connectors. Follow the wire connections for the D800/D1000 to 500G ERT module wire connections below. Note: Use a crimping tool compatible with gel-connectors.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 10. Carefully fold the ERT module wires into the module's housing. Do not pinch the wires of gel connections between the housing and the backplate. 11. Install the four back plate screws using the T-15 Torx screws supplied with the ERT module. 12. Route the cable through the channel in the backplate standoffs. 13. Insert the 8-32 x 1/2" screw into the top hole in the meter mounting bracket and thread one of the Kep nuts loosely onto the end of the screw. 14.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation GE Oil and Gas meters with pulse output wiring These instructions describe B3 series, LMMA series, IMC, IMC/W2, MC2, and Series ES3 and ETC wiring connections. Installations are similar in their wiring of a meter manufacturer cable to the ERT module that is then connected to the index or instrument. Note: Wiring connections are different for the models as described. Use the connections for your specific meter model. 1.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Wiring for direct connection to the IMC/W2 To receive uncorrected reads: Connect the red wire to terminal block 3 (TB3 telemetry output) GND1 (ground) position (B). Connect the white and blue wires to the pulse output 1 position (A). To receive corrected reads: Connect the red wire to the GND 2/3 (ground) TB3 telemetry output position (C). Connect the white and blue wires to the pulse output 2 position. 3.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation GE Oil and Gas meter programming and requirements notes GE MeterWare software is used to configure the ERT module's index settings. Important: This information is subject to change without notice. Refer to the GE MeterWare product documentation to verify the most current information about programming and configuring the corrector for use with the 500G remote ERT module. 1. Open the GE Dresser MeterWare software to change the remote ERT module settings. 2.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model Mini-AT Mini-Max EC-AT TCI Meter notes Module type Itron part number Pressure and 500G remote temperature electronic volume instruments. Instruments must have a Form A board. Form C is NOT supported. Item #56 Pulse Scaling Factor must be 2.0. Item #96 Cor Vol Display must be 7, 6, 5, or 4 digits (1, 2, 3, or 4 blanks). Item #115 Output Pulse Code must be set at 1, 2, or 4. For connection to Mini-Max only, Item #115 must be set at 1 or 2.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation ◦ Custom mounting requires three #8-32 x ½-inch screws, 3 #8 metal flat washers, and 3 rubber sealing washers. 4. Connecting the remote module to the instrument. 5. Programming the remote ERT module. For programming information, see OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Programming on page 13. Honeywell product mounting instructions Two remote ERT modules mounted on a Honeywell Mini-Max Instrument 1.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation ◦ Install the top screw so the head of the screw is approximately 1/8-inch from the ERT mounting bracket surface. • Slide the ERT module onto the screw so the mounting lug fits securely onto the screw. If necessary, remove the module and make any necessary adjustment to the screw depth to ensure a secure fit. • Install the two bottom screws in an alternating fashion. 9. Route the module cables under the bracket edge and toward the rear of the Honeywell Instrument.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Important: Some Honeywell Instruments have two pulse outputs so the uncorrected pulse output could be connected to the additional output, but the connection should be to the input switch board in case the corrector battery fails. Counts will be collected if the uncorrected pulse is connected to the switch board since the board is not dependent on battery power. This installation procedure requires a Honeywell mounting kit (Honeywell part number 22-1077).
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Programming the Honeywell Instrument parameters on page 48. 6. Connect the red wire following the Item Code Settings. For Item Code Settings, see Programming the Honeywell Instrument parameters on page 48. Note: In Honeywell Instrument EC-AT correctors, the connector may be soldered to the pulse board.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Connections to the three output pulse channels are completed using loose unterminated wires (the individual wires from a cable) and gel-connectors. The TCI unit has six unterminated wires that require six gel-connectors (Itron part number CON-0023-001) to enable pulse connections to ancillary devices. Loose wires are located inside the gray adapter plate behind the black strain relief fitting.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Yellow Red Blue (alarm) Blue Channel B TCI ERT module wire White White Green Red White Blue 7. Insert one unterminated wire into an opening of a gel-connector (six gel-connectors were included with the TCI). 8. Insert the appropriate field cable wire into the other gel-connector opening. 9. Verify that both wires are fully inserted into the gel-connector prior to crimping. Important: Use a crimping tool compatible with gel-connectors.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Important: You must select the correct instrument type. Selecting the incorrect type causes communication errors. 4. The status indicator in the lower left corner of the MasterLink SQL software displays the connection status as Connected (instrument type). 5. To view an Item configuration, select Display > Items by Number. 6. Verify that the Honeywell instrument settings are correct. For example, Item number 56 must be set to 2.0.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Instrument Pulse Output Options Channel A Corrected Volume Channel B Channel C Uncorrected Volume Pulse Output Spacing #56 #57 #115 #93 #94 #58 #95 #1014 #1015 Terminal Board Connections/Wiring FormC1 FormA board channel (for example, Ka/Ya; kb/Yb; Kc/Yc) Mini with Main Form A board main Type-2* board 2 Mini-AT 2 Cor Vol 2 Unc Vol 2 Cor Vol 2 Unc Vol JB29,JB3 0 &JB31 Cor Vol Ka, Ya=Channel A Kb, Yb=Channel B Kc, Yc=Channel C Jumpered for
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model Meter notes Module type Itron part number ERT module notes 4-hole gasket: FAB-0014-003 National meter installation National/Lancaster meters are compatible with 500G remote modules with an encoder cable. For installation instructions, see Diaphragm Meter Installation on page 61.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model Meter notes Module type Itron part number ERT module notes AdEM® Series Correctors including AdEM-S®, AdEM-T®, and AdEM®-PTZ Romet installation overview 500G ERT module installation with the Romet series correctors involves the following tasks. 1. Programming or verifying the that corrector is set up to work with the 500G remote ERT module.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Romet ECM2® to remote ERT module mounting option 1. Remove the module screw from the back of the ECM2 meter. 2. Insert the mounting screw fitted with the three lock washers. Two lock washers are used as spacers (as shown). 3. Attach the mounting plate to the meter. Insert the mounting screw where the module screw was removed. Torque the mounting screw to 5-7 ft.lbs. to secure the plate to the Romet meter. 4.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 2. Insert the lead wires from the module into new 3M gel connectors (Itron part number CON-0023-001) together with the lead wire from the meter cable (see wiring connections). 3. Crimp the connectors using a 3M hand-held crimping tool. Important: Use a crimping tool compatible with gel-connectors. Do not use a standard pliers for crimping gel connectors. For more information, see Using gel-cap connectors to complete wiring connections on page 68.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Cable pin ERT module wire Corrected Uncorrected D E Alarm Red White and blue Romet cable number 34-125-40 or 34-125-41 Cable pin A B C D E F ERT module wire Corrected Uncorrected White and blue Red Alarm White and blue Red White and blue Red Romet cable number 34-125-42 Cable pin A B C D E F ERT module wire Corrected White and blue Red Uncorrected Alarm White and blue Red White and blue Red Romet cable number 34-125-43 Cable pin A B C D E F ERT modul
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Cable pin ERT module wire Aux CC F Romet cable number 34-125-45 Cable pin A B C D E F ERT module wire Corrected Uncorrected White and blue Red Alarm White and blue Red White and blue Red Romet cable number 34-125-50 Cable pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 ERT module wire Corrected Uncorrected Red Alarm White and blue White and blue Red Red White and blue Romet cable number 34-125-51 Cable pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 ERT module wire Correct Uncorrected Red Aux CC White and blue W
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 6. Tuck the three gel connectors and cable tie inside the module housing, as shown in the following placement illustration and schematic. 7. Install the remote ERT module backplate using the four screws previously removed from the module and a Torx T-10 screwdriver. Important: Verify that the cable tie and gel connectors are inside the module housing and the cable extends out of the slot in the backplate. Torque the backplate mounting screws to 9 to 12 inchpounds.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation 3.d Confirm that the meter was added to the Phone Book. 3.e Set up the corrected or uncorrected parameters. 3.f From the Talk to Unit tab, select Setup > Default. 3.g Set the following Default Setup Group parameters: • Enter the desired Cor. Volume Unit parameter. Set Cor. Pulse Volume to the same number of units. • For Output Pulse Spacing, enter the largest number over 285mS that works for your application. Itron recommends a setting of 350mS.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Meter model Meter notes Module type Itron part number ERT module notes 600, 880, 2000 (cubic foot) Sensus meter installation overview Installing the remote module to a Sensus meter involves tasks: 1. Programming the meter. 2. Mounting the 500G remote ERT module. The module may be mounted on a pipe or flat surface (see Mounting the Remote 500G ERT Module on page 9). Select the mounting option appropriate for your installation.
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Order the correct Sensus Sonix direct mount bracket for your installation requirements from Sensus North American Gas Customer Service. (Brackets and mounting hardware are ordered separately).
Specific Meter Manufacturer Installation Sensus meter wiring 2 LCD index volume Sensus Sonix 600 or 880 meter wiring Meter wire Red Black Alarm ERT module wire White and blue Red For more information about programming wiring parameters, contact Sensus North American Gas Customer Service. Sensus meter programming and requirements notes Using the SonixCom software, configure the Sensus Sonix meter parameters with the following the Sensus pulse output settings.
Chapter 6 Diaphragm Meter Installation This chapter provides the instructions to install remote modules (Itron part number ERG-500X-501 with 2.5-foot cable and encoder) on diaphragm gas meters where a direct mount ERT module is not possible.
Diaphragm Meter Installation Itron part number Description ERG-7000-501 500G remote ERT module with 2.5' encoder cable CFG-0081-001 Remote mount encoder kit 1. acetone applicator stick 2. tamper seals 3. cable ties 4. mounting screws 5. magnet hub spacer 6. magnet hub 013-1723-112 Encoder spacing tool. Use the Encoder Spacing Tool to ensure that the encoder mounts the correct distance from the magnet hub on the meter index.
Diaphragm Meter Installation Diaphragm meter mechanical and wiring installation instructions Caution: The remote ERT module encoder must be installed at temperatures between 40° and 95° F to ensure proper adhesion. 1. Remove the diaphragm meter index cover and index. Use care to hold the index cover and index while loosening the screws to protect them from damage if they are dropped. 1. Remove the index cover screws in an alternating pattern.
Diaphragm Meter Installation Note: It the reading is not higher than the previous reading, the remote module is not working properly. Repeat steps 4 and 5. If the module count is not incrementing, replace the remote ERT module and perform steps 4 and 5. 6. Align the large notch in the magnet hub spacer with the needle of the index meter drive rate dial (1- or 2-foot for residential diaphragm meters; 5-, 10-, or 100-foot for commercial diaphragm meters).
Diaphragm Meter Installation 11. Tilt the acetone stick vertically with the applicator foam end down. Squeeze the acetone stick on the black dot until the packet inside the pen breaks. Continue to hold the pen in a vertical position until the acetone wicks into the foam applicator end. Apply a thorough coat of acetone to the index where the encoder will be installed. Do not touch the area where the acetone was applied before the encoder is installed. 12.
Diaphragm Meter Installation 18. Align the index wriggler with the meter's drive dog. Install the index on the meter using the index mounting screws. Tighten one index screw two turns. Install and tighten the remaining index screw. Tighten the first index mounting screw completely (alternating fashion). 19. Install a strain-relief cable tie about 1-1/4-inch from the encoder cable's stripped end. The cable tie must be inside the index cover after the cover is installed on the meter.
Diaphragm Meter Installation Remote ERT module programming and requirements notes For remote ERT module programming, see OpenWay Riva Remote 500G ERT Module Programming on page 13. Residential module programming notes: The ERT 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. Elster American meter index drive rates are either 1-cubic foot, 2-cubic feet or 0.05 cubic meters (not shown below).
Appendix A Using gel-cap connectors to complete wiring connections This section provides the instructions to complete remote ERT module to meter wiring connections. Gel-cap connections require: • E-9R 3M® gel-cap crimping tool • 3M gel-cap connectors (Itron part number CON-0023-001) 1. Push the two wires into the connector as far as possible. Caution: Do not strip insulation from the ends of the wires before inserting them into the connector. 2.
Appendix B Optional sealant application instructions In areas where insect intrusion is a problem, Itron recommends an optional sealant to help keep insects out of the ERT module housing. The Itron-tested and approved sealant (Itron part number ADH-5106-000) is used to seal gaps in remote ERT module installations that can allow insect intrusion. 1. Prepare the module for the sealant by verifying the application area is clean and dry. Warning: Apply sealant in a wellventilated area. 2.
