OpenWay Riva® 500W ERT® Pit Module Installation Guide INSTALLATION GUIDE knowledge to shape your future
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Table of Contents 5 0 0 WERT ®PitMo d u e l In s ta la tio n Gu d i 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 Electromagnetic Compatibility 8 Electrostatic Discharge 8 Do Not
Template Table of Contents 4 Pulser-type Register Connections 20 Verifying Operation 21 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module 22 23 Warning Pit module mounting accessories 23 Pit modules with Integral Connectors 24 Through-lid Installation 24 Required Tools and Hardware 24 Installing the Module in the Pit Lid 25 27 Rod Mount Installation Required Tools and Hardware 27 Installing 27 30 Wall Mount Installation Installing the Module to the Pit Wall 5 31 Leak Sensor (OLS) Ins
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. 815-0006-01 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 Collection Manager Operational Guidelines OpenWay Riva Collection Manager Device Interface Guide TDC-1786-XXX 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-XX
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module Battery Life Powered by four non-replaceable, long-life lithium batteries, the OpenWay Riva pit module has an expected battery life of 20 years, dependent on use case. 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.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module 1. Factory Mode – Pit modules ship from the factory in Factory Mode. – The pit module's transmitter is off. – The pit module's receiver listens for a programming command. – The pit modules attempt to read the register every hour. – Last Good Read and Extended event or alarm flags may be set when a register is not connected. – If the pit module reads a connected register, the pit module automatically switches to Run Mode. 2.
Template 2 About the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module 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 2.1.10.0 DFW-1602-006 ■ GSR 4.
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. For more information about the extended alarms, see the OpenWay Riva Collection Manager Device Interface Guide, TDC-1786-XXX. 08 January 2020 815-0006-01 Itron, Inc.
3 Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the Pit Module This chapter provides the instructions to program and connect the pit module. Requirements are based on the network system mode. The OpenWay Riva pit module's autosensing technology eliminates the need to program the module at the time of installation for most popular registers by automatically detecting the connected register type.
Template 3 Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the Pit Module For normal activation, connect the pit module to the water meter register. The 500W ERT module polls for a register every hour. The OpenWay Riva pit module automatically activates after it detects the register. Caution: Do not program configuration changes to the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT module until it is connected to the water meter register.
Template 3 Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the Pit Module Pit module wire color Red (data) Black (power/clock) White (ground) Register manufacturer Register screw terminal Diehl Hydrus Green Red Black Elster AMCO Red Green Black 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 Data port/green Clock/red Gnd port/black Metron Farnier OER G
Template 3 Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the Pit Module Pit module wire color Red (data) Black (power/clock) White (ground) Register manufacturer Register screw terminal Performance ETR Green Red Black RG3 Tomahawk Green Red Black Siemens 92 91 93 Green Red Black Mag Meter Mag8000CT-7ME6820 Mag8000-7ME6810 Zenner (Hendey) ETR Pulser-type Register Connections Pit module connections are made by the meter manufacturer for pulser-type registers.
Template 3 Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the Pit Module Module wire color Red Register manufacturer Black White Register screw color designator ■ Cyble Sensor Krohne IFC Term B Term H Term B RG3 Tomahawk Green Black Green Sensus PMM Red Black Bare Verifying Operation Use one of the following handheld computers to verify consumption: ■ FC300SR handheld computer ■ Itron Mobile Radio connected to a user-supplied computer or Bluetooth device Caution: Verifying the OpenWay Riva 5
4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Install the pit module using one of the following methods. (For mounting option accessories, see Pit module mounting accessories.) Pit module mounting options Through-lid The pit module mounts in lids with hole sizes from 1-3/4 inches to 2-inches. Installation requires the Pit mount kit. Rod mount* The pit module mounts on a 1/2-inch outside diameter rod. Installation requires the rod mount adapter.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module For 500W ERT pit boxes, the type of installation method is based on the location of the meter in the pit box and the lid material. Itron recommends mounting the pit module in pit boxes with in plastic lids (or other composite materials) for optimum network performance. Metal lids require a through-lid remote antenna and rod or wall mount accessory for optimal pit module radio performance.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Caution: Shield unconnected pit module connectors on field installed modules with protective environmental caps. Do not leave an exposed connector in the field. Environmental caps employ multiple seals to increase connector life. Pit modules with Integral Connectors Prior to connecting inline connectors to the pit module connectors, remove the environmental cap.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module This section provides the instructions to install the pit module in a pit lid with a hole using the pit lid mounting bracket. Verify that you have the following items to complete the installation. 1 Pit lid with a pre-drilled hole User-supplied 2 Through-the-lid retainer clip CFG-1601-001 3 Retainer clip collar 4 OpenWay Riva 500W ERT pit module ERW-1601-001 Installing the Module in the Pit Lid 1.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module 2. From the bottom side of the lid, screw on the threaded retainer clip collar until the beveled top rests against the pit lid. Note: Ensure that the beveled edge of the clip collar is toward the top of the pit lid. 3. Align and insert the retainer clip tab (1) into the retainer clip receptacle (2) on the pit module housing. Verify that the clip locks into place and the retainer clip collar is hand-tightened against the pit lid.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Pit lid mounting installation is complete. Rod Mount Installation Important! Rod mount installation requires the remote antenna and rod mount adapter. For more information, see Pit module mounting accessories. OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Modules can mount below the pit lid on a customer-supplied 1/2inch diameter rod. A mounting rod is available from Itron. For more information, see Pit module mounting accessories or visit www.itron.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module require longer rod lengths to ensure that the pit module is well supported and remains vertical. 4. Without touching the meter body or adjacent pipes, position the rod as close to the center of the pit as possible. Drive the rod into the ground. Ensure that the rod remains vertical. Note: The rod shown has an end cap to protect the rod while driving it into the ground. 5.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module 6. The top of the rod must be 3-1/2 inches below the bottom of the lid. Place the Riva module on the rod. Completely insert the rod into the pit module's rod mount hole. Do not force the pit module onto the rod. If the pit module does not slide freely on the rod, remove the pit module and examine the pit module rod hole and rod for burrs or obstructions. 7.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Wall Mount Installation Important! Wall mount installation in a pit requires the mounting adapter from the remote antenna kit. For more information, see Pit module mounting accessories. Select a flat vertical mounting surface. Install the pit module in an upright position. Locate the pit module as high as possible in a 500W ERT pit box. Maintain a distance of one to two inches from the bottom of the pit box lid.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Installing the Module to the Pit Wall 1. Select a vertical, flat surface in the pit box. 2. Insert the rod/wall mounting bracket tab (1) into the module tab receptacle (2). 3. Position the pit module vertically so the top of the pit module is between 1 and 2 inches below the bottom of the lid. 4. Mark the location of the top mounting hole. 5. Drill a pilot hole in the pit box wall.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Caution: Do not over-tighten the mounting screws. Over-tightening the mounting screws may break the pit module mounting tabs. 7. Start a screw into the pilot hole. Using the top hole of the pit module, set the pit module over the screw head and slide it down so the screw is now at the top of the notch. Carefully tighten the screw until snug. Over-tightening the mounting screw could damage the pit module housing.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module If the OLS 5 foot cable is not long enough to reach the OpenWay Riva Pit 500W ERT Module, an extension cable is available from Itron (CFG-0151-404). The maximum cable length between the OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor and the OpenWay Riva Pit 500W ERT Module is 30 feet.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module 1. Remove the protective plastic cover from the module's connector ports. 2. Remove the environmental cap from the pit module's telemetry connector (blue). 3. Verify that the connectors are clean and dry. 08 January 2020 815-0006-01 Itron, Inc.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module 1. Black register connection 2. Red optional antenna connection 3. Blue telemetry device connection 4. Align the disconnect valve connector with the pit module's blue telemetry connector. 5. Push the valve connector into the pit module's connector. 08 January 2020 815-0006-01 Itron, Inc.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module 6. Rotate the connector locking ring until the security holes align. Caution: Do not force the connector ends together. While you hold the disconnect valve's connector, engage the pit module's connector by rotating the locking ring until both connectors are securely connected. Twist only the connector locking ring, not the body of the connector. Twisting the connector body could damage the pit module and disconnect valve's connector pins.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Specifications Part number CFG-0900-003 Gain 2 dBi Horizontal beamwidth Omni-directional Impedance 50 ohms Termination Proprietary Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) Conformity The radio transmitter (IC:864D-RIVAWA) has been approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) to operate with the antenna types listed above with the maximum permissible gain and required antenna impedance for each
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module Caution: Remove cable or twist ties from the antenna cable to prevent damage to the pit module or antenna. Installing 1. Thread the remote antenna connector and cable through the pit lid hole. Verify that the antenna's convex surface is on the top of the pit lid. (These instructions show a simulated pit lid material.) 2. Insert the antenna connector through the rectangular opening in the threaded collar.
Template 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module 3. Turn the threaded collar until it is tight against bottom of the pit lid. Connecting 1. Align the connector pins with the middle red connector on the pit module. 2. Push in the antenna connector to complete the connection. 3. To mount the pit module, see Installing the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Pit Module on page 1. Remote antenna installation is complete. 08 January 2020 815-0006-01 Itron, Inc.
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 Use caution when you are installing the cable armor. ■ Itron cable armor is stainless steel and may have sharp edges.
Template 5 Using the Itron Cable Armor 4. Beginning over the installed electrical tape, twist the Itron cable armor onto the pit module cable using a right-handed twist. Important! You must twist—not wrap—the cable armor onto the pit 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.
Template 5 Using the Itron Cable Armor 6. Remove any leftover materials from the customer premises. Discard or recycle leftover materials. 08 January 2020 815-0006-01 Itron, Inc.
6 Connecting the Inline Connector Note: If an inline connector is not used or the pit module is already connected to the water meter or register, skip this step. 1. Remove the protective environmental cap from the module connector. Caution: Verify that the connector ends are clean and dry before assembly. If any of the following conditions occur, do not install the modules. – Any of the three pins are damaged or missing. – The O-ring is missing. – The cable is cut or nicked. 2.
Template 6 Connecting the Inline Connector 4. Install the security seal as shown. Push it until it snaps into place. For future meter or pit module servicing, break the security seal by pulling the seal apart. The original protective connector caps can be reused if kept clean and dry. Install a new security seal after servicing either device. To order replacement security seals, see the Water Products Ordering Guide (PUB-0063-001).
7 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 7 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 7 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 815-0006-01 Itron, Inc.
A Troubleshooting This information is provided to help you troubleshoot issues related to the OpenWay Riva 500W ERT pit modules. The following table describes possible issues and provides suggested actions to resolve the issue. Issue Action Cannot program the pit module. Check the programming device and software version. Program pit module using the FC300 handheld computer running Field Deployment Manager (FDM) software v4.0 or higher. Cannot read the pit module.
