OpenWay® Riva™ Remote Water Module Installation Guide Technical Communications knowledge to shape your future
Identification OpenWay Riva Remote Water Module Installation Guide March 21 2017 TDC-1687-000 Copyright © 2017 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 FCC Part 15 Rules................................................................................................................................................ 1 Lithium battery safety........................................................................................................................................... 2 Modifications and repairs................................................................
Remote mount installation.................................................................................................................................. 23 Installing the OpenWay Riva remote module on a flat surface................................................................ 23 Direct-mounting the module to the meter register .............................................................................................25 Direct-mounting on the ABB Scancoder, InVision, or Digital Direct-Mount..........
Chapter 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information This section provides important information for your safety and product compliance. FCC Part 15 Rules 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. • This device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation.
Important Safety and Compliance Information Under Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
Important Safety and Compliance Information Electromagnetic compatibility Warning: ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY Use only approved accessories with this equipmemt. Unapproved modifications or operation beyond or in conflict with these instructions for use may void authorization by the authorities to operate the equipment. Electrostatic discharge Warning: Internal circuit card components can be sensitive to electrostatic discharge.
Chapter 2 About the OpenWay Riva Remote Module OpenWay Riva remote modules are high-power radio frequency transmitting modules that attach to water registers/meters to collect consumption usage and tamper data. The OpenWay Riva remote module is an IPv6-compliant endpoint designated to communicate over the ItronOpenWay Riva multi-purpose IoT solution; Itron Riva Network or the legacy ChoiceConnect network.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote Module OpenWay Riva remote module description OpenWay Riva remote module description 10-inch flying lead Itron part number ERW-1601-002 Related documents Document description OpenWay Riva Water Remote Module Installation Guide OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installation Guide OpenWay Collection Manager Operational Guidelines OpenWay Riva Events and Exceptions Reference Guide Field Deployment Manager Endpoint Tools Mobile Application Guide Field Deployment Manager Field Repres
About the OpenWay Riva Remote Module key to decrypt. Data transmissions over the network are protected using AES-256 encryption. Enabling OpenWay Riva remote module security Each OpenWay Riva remote module ships from the Itron factory with a utility factory security key. The presence of this utility factory key does not enable security.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote 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 tamper flags may be set when a register is not connected.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote Module allows the utility to easily identify which water modules are nearing end-of-life in a mixed population and gives the utility the opportunity to schedule replacement. Note: The low battery warning is a single flag that is set when the battery has less than 10% remaining capacity, which typically corresponds to 2 years of battery life remaining. Battery life is evaluated daily at midnight.
Chapter 3 Initializing and Connecting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module This chapter provides the instructions to initialize and connect the remote water module to the meter or register. Requirements are based on the network system mode. The OpenWay Riva remote water module's auto-sensing technology eliminates the need to program the module at the time of installation. The module automatically detects the connected register type.
Initializing and Connecting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module software and your utility's programming configuration file to program the OpenWay Riva remote module. Note: Do not program the OpenWay Riva remote module until it is connected to the water meter register. Refer to the Field Deployment Manager Endpoint Tools Mobile Application Guide (TDC-0934) for programming information. After programming, the module enters the selected operating mode and begins bubbling-up specified messages at the selected rate.
Initializing and Connecting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Remote module wire color Brown Gray (data) (power/clock) Register manufacturer Elster AMCO evoQ4 Mag, evoQ4 (Sensus Protocol) Itron (Actaris) Cyble Coder Kamstrup flowIQ2100 MasterMeter Acculinx, Octave McCrometer Metron Farnier OER Mueller (Hersey) Translator, SSR Neptune ProRead, ProRead AutoDetect, E-Coder, ARB-V Performance ETR RG3 Tomahawk Sensus ECR, ICE, iPERL, SRII Siemens Mag Meter Mag8000CT-7ME6820 Yellow (ground) Register screw color d
Initializing and Connecting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Remote module wire color Register manufacturer Krohne IFC RG3 Tomahawk Sensus PMM Brown Gray Yellow (signal) (common) (tamper) Register screw color designator Term B Term H Green Black Red Black Term B Green Bare *Itron recommends terminating unconnected wires with a gel-cap connector to protect the bare wire end.
Chapter 4 Mounting the OpenWay Riva 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.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Remote module mounting accessories Accessory Part Number Cable armor (see Appendix B for field retrofit installation instructions) CFG-0151-006SS 5 foot cable thin-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor) 5 foot cable thick-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor) CFG-0151-010SS FAB-1302-001 5 foot cable armor for field retrofit Direct mount screw pack SCR-0010-005 Bulk 80 per bag SCR-0010-004 122 per bag SCR-0010-001 Installing the mo
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module 4. Insert the excess cable tie into the cable tie gun. Pull the cable gun trigger to tighten and clip the excess cable tie. The cable tie gun shown in the illustration is equipped with a red dial that allows the user to set the cable tightening pressure of the cable gun. Note: If your cable tie gun is equipped with a dial to set the tightening pressure, set the pressure to ensure the cable tie is secure on the lead wire.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Attaching the backplate 1. Route the register cable and leak sensor cable through the dual-port backplate. Ensure the cable strain reliefs are inside the module housing and backplate assembly. 2. Route the register cable through the bottom backplate cable cutout and leak sensor cable through the top backplate cable cutout. 3. Align the remote module backplate with the mounting screw holes. Verifty the Itron logo is not upside down. 4.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Pipe Mount Installation The OpenWay Riva remote module can mount on a pipe vertically, diagonally, or horizontally using a Pipe Mounting Kit and Remote Mount Kit (see OpenWay Riva Remote Module 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. The module's arrow must never point to either side or upside down.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module 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. Tighten the clamp screw until the band clamp is secure on the pipe. Caution: The pipe bracket must fit firmly against the pipe to prevent slippage.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module If the pipe is horizontal, install the adapter plate as shown in the pictures below. Mounting the remote module on the adapter plate 1. Locate the two 1-inch remote water module mounting screws in the pipe mount kit. 2. Slide the remote water module back cover onto the adapter, pushing up to secure the lug adapter in the lug slot. 3. Install the two 1-inch remote water module mounting screws.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module 4. Tighten the screws to 9 to 12 inch-pounds of torque. Optional Riva Leak Sensor installation This section describes installation of the OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor in a OpenWay Riva Water system. The water module stores 20 days of Riva Leak Sensor data. On the 21st day, the module begins to write over stored data in a first in, first out manner. The module automatically detects the presence of connected Riva Leak Sensor.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Connecting the Leak Sensor to the OpenWay Riva Water Remote Module Connect the ERT modules flying lead wires to the Riva Leak Sensor (using gel cap connectors, see Using Gel Cap Connectors) matching wire colors to complete the three connections. Note: If the ERT module will mount on the exterior of the house but the Leak Sensor is on a pipe on the interior, the Leak Sensor cable must run through a hole in the wall before connecting it to the ERT module.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Caution: Mount the Riva Leak Sensor on the water input side of the meter. Failure to follow this mounting requirement could result in errors in the leak detection data. Installation requires Itron mounting hardware. Repair costs and service charges relating to the use on non-compliant mounting hardware will be charged to the customer. Contact Itron Support for more information. Note: Do not mount the leak sensor on a pipe coupler, joint, or nut. 4.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Connecting the SET valve to the remote Riva water module The SET valve connects to the remote Riva water module orange, blue, and purple/white wires. Completing the SET valve wire connections • Connect the remote water module wires to the SET valve wires following the connections shown in the SET Valve/remote water module wire connections table.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module 4. Slide the remote water module lug slot onto the mounting screw, pushing the remote water module upward until the screw head is all the way into the slot. 5. Screw the remote water module to the wall using the remaining two mounting screws.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module 6. Insert a tamper seal over each mounting screw and drive into place with a nut driver or a similar 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. 7. Secure any excess cable using the provided cable ties. Direct-mounting the module to the meter register Direct-mounting remote water modules to a meter register requires a register designed for that purpose.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Direct-mounting on the ABB Scancoder, InVision, or Digital Direct-Mount Note: Verify you have an Elster/AMCO meter with a register designed for direct-mount remote water module. Note: Always install the remote water module right side up with the arrow on the housing pointed upward. The register may or may not be mounted on the meter when performing the following steps. 1.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module 3. Place the remote water module on the mounting bracket and route the yellow, gray, and brown wires through the opening. Note: A gasket is not required. 4. Install four Torx-head mounting screws (Itron Part Number SCR-0010-005) as shown below. Hand-tighten each screw. 5. Connect the remote water module wires to the register screw terminals following the remote water module to the Elster/AMCO meter register wire connections.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Direct-mounting to a Badger Direct-Mount register Note: Verify you have a Badger meter with a register designed for direct mount OpenWay Riva remote modules. Note: Check the part number on the label to verify the module matches the meter. Always install the module with the arrow on the housing pointing upward. The register may or may not be mounted on the meter when performing the following steps. 1.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module Note: A gasket is not required. 5. 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. 6. 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.
Mounting the OpenWay Riva Remote Module 7. 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.
Chapter 5 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.
Using the Itron Cable Armor Warning: You must begin wrapping the cable armor over portion of the cable protected by the electrical tape. If you do twist the cable armor onto the remote water module cable on the protected portion of the remote water module cable, you could damage the module's cable. A cut cable could cause an remote water module/register communication failure. 5. Continue to twist the cable armor onto the remote water module cable until the cable armor covers the entire cable. 6.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting This information will help you troubleshoot issues related to the OpenWay Riva Remote Module. The following table describes possible issues and provides suggested actions to resolve the issue. Issue Cannot program the OpenWay Riva remote module. Action Check the programming device and software version. Program remote water module using the FC300 handheld computer running Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software v 4.0 or higher.
