OpenWay Riva® Remote 500W ERT® Module Installation Guide INSTALLATION GUIDE knowledge to shape your future
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Table of Contents Re mo te 5 0 0 WERT ®Mo d u e l In s a t a l o ti n Gu id e 1 T a b le o fCo 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 Canada, ISED Spectrum Compliance 7 RF Exposure (FCC/ISED) 7 Australia, ACMA Spectrum Compliance 7 Lithium Battery Safety 7 Modifications and Repairs 8 Disconnecting Power 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility 8 Ele
Template Table of Contents 4 Connecting Using an Extension Cable 21 Verifying Operation 21 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 22 Mounting Accessories 22 Installing the Module Cable Strain Relief 23 24 Securing the Cable Strain Relief Installing the Backplate 25 26 Attaching the Backplate Pipe Mount Installation 27 Mounting the Pipe Bracket on a Vertical Pipe 27 OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor (OLS) Installation 30 Connecting the SET Valve 30 31 Completing the SET Valve Wire Connections Re
Template New in this Document New in this Document Table 1 New in this document Revision 1 08 January 2020 Date Description July 2019 First publication. January 2020 ■ Added Australia, ACMA Spectrum Compliance 815-0005-01 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.
Template 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information Canada, ISED Spectrum Compliance Compliance Statement Canada Déclaration de Conformité This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Template 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information ■ The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of properly. ■ Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 212°Fahrenheit (100°C Celsius), crush, expose to water, or incinerate the lithium battery. Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard. ■ The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. ■ Keep the lithium battery away from children.
2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module OpenWay Riva 500W ERT remote modules are high-power radio frequency transmitting modules that attach to water registers or meters to collect consumption usage, event, and alarm data. The OpenWay Riva 500W ERT module is an IPv6-compliant endpoint designated to communicate over the ItronOpenWay Riva multi-purpose IoT solution: OpenWay Riva Network or the legacy ChoiceConnect Mobile platform.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module Read Mode, the expected battery life decreases to 15 years in this mode. The hard to read mobile mode should only be used for exceptionally hard-to-read applications (such as meters installed in sub-basements). ■ Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection. OpenWay Riva 500W ERT modules feature robust algorithms that provide leak and reverse flow detection.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module Document description Itron part number OpenWay Riva Water Module Specification Sheet 101474SP-0X Field Deployment Manager Tools Configuration Guide TDC-1711-XXX Field Deployment Manager Tools Application Guide TDC-1713-XXX Field Deployment Manager Field Representative's Guide TDC-1714-XXX FC300 Getting Started Guide TDC-0898-XXX Itron Mobile Radio User Guide TDC-1719-XXX Itron Mobile Radio Quick Reference Guide TDC-1720-XXX OpenWay Riva 500
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module Low Battery OpenWay Riva 500W ERT modules include a low battery indicator that helps utilities proactively plan and manage field module replacements. Note: Low battery functionality is based on the module's firmware version. For more information, see Firmware Functionality. Transmission Modes The OpenWay Riva 500W ERT module is an IPv6 Wisun compliant device that operates in Mobile Mode or OpenWay Riva Network Mode.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module 1. Factory mode – OpenWay Riva remote modules are shipped from the factory in factory mode. – The module's transmitter is turned off. – The module's receiver is bubbling-up to listen for a programming command. – OpenWay Riva remote modules will attempt to read the register every hour. – Register Error Detected and Register Error alarm or event flags may be set when a register is not connected.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module Firmware Functionality This section lists the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT module firmware information and lists functionality by version. Firmware part number Global software release version (GSR) FDM Check Endpoint firmware version FMW-1601-004 4.1 1.3.7 Over-the-air firmware part number Firmware functionality ■ Network topology ■ IPv6 addressable ■ 60 minute interval data ■ Mobile Mode ■ Firmware download FMW-1602-006 4.5 2.1.10.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module Extended Alarm Flag This is retrievable with two-way communication. Register Error Flag ■ The Register Error flag sets if the Register Error Detected flag is active for 24 hours. ■ The Register Error Flag remains active for 40 days in Mobile Mode. Register Error Detected ■ Register Error Detected indicates that the OpenWay Riva remote 500W ERT module is not communicating with the register/meter.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module ■ Reverse flow ■ Zero consumption For more information about the extended alarms, see the OpenWay Riva Events and Alarms Reference Guide, TDC-1746-XXX. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc.
3 Initializing and Connecting This chapter provides the instructions to initialize and connect the remote 500W ERT module to the meter or register. Requirements are based on the network system mode. The remote 500W ERT module 's autosensing technology eliminates the need to initialize the module at the time of installation. The module automatically detects the connected register type. Caution: To obtain an immediate reading, initialize the remote 500W ERT module with an approved handheld computer.
Template 3 Initializing and Connecting After programming, the module enters the selected operating mode and begins bubbling-up specified messages at the selected rate. Caution: The FC300SR or Itron Mobile Radio are the only devices that support programming for the remote module endpoint. Caution: The remote module and programmer should be a minimum of 12-inches apart while programming. Caution: Do not place the programmer antenna directly on the remote module.
Template 3 Initializing and Connecting Remote 500W ERT module wire color Brown (data) Gray (power/clock) Yellow (ground) Register manufacturer Register screw color designator Diehl Hydrus Green White Brown Green Red Black Elster AMCO evoQ4 Mag Red White Black Itron (Actaris) Cyble Coder Green Red Black Kamstrup flowIQ2100 Green Red Black ■ MasterMeter Green Red Black McCrometer Green/data port Red/clock port Black/GND port Metron Farnier OER Green Red Black ■ Mueller (H
Template 3 Initializing and Connecting Remote 500W ERT module wire color Brown (data) Register manufacturer Gray (power/clock) Yellow (ground) Register screw color designator ■ iPERL ■ SRII ■ OMNI ■ Siemens Mag Meter 92 91 93 Green Red Black ■ Mag8000CT-7ME6820 ■ Mag8000-7ME6810 Zenner (Hendey) ETR Pulser-type Register Connections Connect the remote 500W ERT module cable to the register according to the following table.
Template 3 Initializing and Connecting Note: *Itron recommends terminating unconnected wires with a gel-cap connector to protect the bare wire end. Connecting Using an Extension Cable Order the 25-foot inline connector extension cable assembly (CFG-0151-404) to extend the cable of the OpenWay Riva remote 500W ERT module . Verifying Operation Use one of the following programming devices to verify that the remote 500W ERT module is correctly recording consumption data.
4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT 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.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Accessory Part number Pipe mount kit for pipe diameters up to 4” CFG-0217-501 Pipe mount kit for pipe diameters between 3/4” to 13/4” CFG-0217-503 Pipe mount kit for pipe diameters between 1-5/16” to 2 ¼” CFG-0217-504 Cable armor ( for field retrofit installation instructions, Using the Itron Cable Armor) 5 foot cable thin-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor) CFG-0151-006SS 5 foot cable thick-insulation (with protective cover and cab
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Securing the Cable Strain Relief 1. Wrap the cable tie around the meter register or secondary connection cable. 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.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 6. Place the cable connection into the remote 500W ERT module housing with the cable ties to the inside. Installing the Backplate After the connections are made to the register and optional telemetry device, attach the OpenWay Riva remote 500W ERT module's backplate. Mount the remote module after the backplate is attached. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 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. 2. Route the register cable through the bottom backplate cable cutout and telemetry device cable through the top backplate cable cutout. 3. Align the remote module backplate with the mounting screw holes. Verify that the Itron logo is not upside down. 4.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 5. Completely tighten all screws evenly in an alternating fashion. Pipe Mount Installation The OpenWay Riva remote 500W ERT module can mount on a pipe vertically, diagonally, or horizontally using a pipe mount kit and remote mount kit (see Mounting Accessories). Mounting the Pipe Bracket on a Vertical Pipe Caution: A vertical mounting position is important to maximize RF performance. Mount the ERT module with the module's label arrow pointing up.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module designed to operate with the module installed vertically. 1. Remove the pipe bracket and band clamp from the pipe mount kit (Itron part number CFG0005-003). Pipe brackets may be black or gray. These instructions show a black pipe bracket. 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.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Adapter Plate Mounting Positions The installation procedure in the previous section shows how to mount the adapter plate on a vertical pipe. The following pictures show the adapter plate on 45-degree angle and horizontal pipes. Regardless of the angle of the pipe, the adapter plate mounting lug (1) must always be at the top. If the pipe is at a 45-degree angle up to the right, install the adapter plate with the mounting screws (2) as shown.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Mounting on the Adapter Plate 1. Locate the two 1-inch remote 500W ERT module mounting screws in the pipe mount kit. 2. Slide the remote 500W ERT module back cover onto the adapter, pushing up to secure the lug adapter in the lug slot. 3. Install the two 1-inch remote 500W ERT module mounting screws. 4. Tighten the screws to 9 to 12 inch-pounds of torque.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module ■ Connected. The water flow is open and flowing at 100% configured capacity. ■ Disconnected. The water flow is shut off with no water flowing. The remote water disconnect valve provides the ability to remotely open (reconnect) the valve. ■ Restricted. The water is restricted and flowing at the configured installation flow. The pit module automatically detects the presence of connected water disconnect devices within 22.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Installing on a Flat Surface 1. Select an installation location. 2. Using a back plate template, drill three pilot holes into the wall or other surface. The two bottom holes should be level. 3. Screw a mounting screw for the lug slot into the surface, leaving approximately 1/8-inch of the screw protruding. The lug slot should slide over the screw with a tight fit. 4.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT 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 remote 500W ERT modules to a meter register requires a register designed for that purpose.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 1. Push the hollow pin (1) completely out of its location and separate the remote 500W ERT 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 remote 500W ERT module on the mounting bracket and route the yellow, gray, and brown wires through the opening. Note: A gasket is not required. 4.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT 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.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 1. The remote 500W ERT 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. Connect the remote 500W ERT module wires to the register using gel-cap connectors following the remote 500W ERT module to the Badger ADE register wire connections (see Encoder-type Register Connections). 3.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 4. To wire the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT remote module to the RTR 2-wire register, connect the remote 500W ERT module wires to the 2-wire register using gel-cap connectors. After the wires are connected, carefully tuck the connectors into the remote 500W ERT module housing. 5. Place the remote 500W ERT module on the register, ensuring that the edge of the remote 500W ERT module housing is seated properly around the perimeter of the register as shown.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 6. Install four Torx-head mounting screws (SCR-0010-005) and hand-tighten the screws. Warning! Use Itron mounting screws (SCR-0010-005). Using the wrong mounting screws could crack the plastic module housing. 7. 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. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc.
Template 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Note: Mount the register on the meter in one of four different positions with respect to the direction of water flow (refer to the manufacturer's installation directions). 8. 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. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 Itron, Inc.
5 Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit Caution: OpenWay Riva module wire terminations must be properly sealed with a non-conductive gel material to prevent water intrusion. 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. Caution: Do not strip insulation from the ends of the wires before inserting them into the connector. 2.
Template 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. Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact.
Template 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. 08 January 2020 815-0005-01 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.
Template 6 Using the Itron Cable Armor 4. Beginning over the installed electrical tape, twist the Itron cable armor onto the remote 500W ERT module cable using a right-handed twist. Warning! You must twist—not wrap—the cable armor onto the remote 500W ERT 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 OpenWay Riva remote 500W ERT module. The following table describes possible issues and provides suggested actions to resolve the issue. Issue Action Cannot program the OpenWay Riva remote 500W ERT module. Check the programming device and software version. Program remote 500W ERT module using an approved handheld computer running Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software v 4.0 or higher.
