500W ERT® Module Remote Installation Guide Includes OpenWay Riva® and Gen™X Network Information xx xx ITRON INSTALLATION GUIDE 30 June 2021 815-0005-00 REV 008 Itron, Inc.
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Contents 500W ERT® Module Remote Installation Guide 1 Contents 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 New Zealand, RCM Spectrum Compliance 7 Lithium Battery Safety 7 Modifications and Repairs 8 Disconnecting Power 8 Electromagnetic Compatibility 8 Elec
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide Table of Contents GenX 14 15 Events and Alarms 3 4 Mobile Mode 15 Network Mode 15 Initializing and Connecting 17 Programming 17 Encoder-type Register Connections 18 Pulser-type Register Connections 20 Connecting Using an Extension Cable 20 Verifying Operation 20 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 22 Mounting Accessories 22 Installing the Module Cable Strain Relief 23 Securing the Cable Strain Relief 23 25 Installing the Backplate At
New in This Document Revision 30 June 2021 Date Description 008 June 2021 ■ Updated the table in Description on page 10 to include ERW1601-007. Also updated description for ERW-1601-002. 007 April 2021 ■ Added New Zealand, RCM Spectrum Compliance on page 7 006 February 2021 ■ Updated document to apply to modules on both GenX and OpenWay Riva networks 005 February 2021 ■ Updated Firmware Functionality on page 13 versions for GSR 5.1 and 5.3 support 004 January 2021 ■ Added GSR 5.
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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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) licenseexempt 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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 500W ERT Module OpenWay® Riva The OpenWay Riva 500W ERT modules are radio-frequency water modules (RF) featuring IPv6 open standards. The modules are designed to be read under Itron’s multipurpose OpenWay Riva Network Mode or by legacy ChoiceConnect handheld, mobile and fixed network readers. In OpenWay Riva Network Mode, the ERT modules offer firmware download, sub-hourly interval data, and extended data storage.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the 500W ERT Module Description 500W ERT module description Location compliance Itron part number 500W Remote Module, 4 Battery, Register and Telemetry 10-inch flying lead USA/Canada, Australia, Tonga ERW-1601-002 500W Remote Module, 2 Battery, Register and Telemetry 10-inch flying lead USA/Canada, Australia ERW-1601-007 Related Documents ■ 500W ERT® Module Ordering Guide ■ FC300 Getting Started Guide ■ Field Deployment Manager Mobile Applica
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the 500W ERT Module symmetric and asymmetric. Symmetric encryption uses a shared key to decrypt or encrypt information. Asymmetric encryption uses a private key to encrypt and a public key to decrypt. Data transmissions over the network are protected using AES-256 encryption. Battery Life The 500W ERT module has an expected battery life of 20 years, dependent on use case.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the 500W ERT Module The 500W ERT module also sends a local access beacon message every 60 seconds that allows users to gather contingency readings locally when needed. Caution: If you perform a Switch to Network Mode or Switch to Mobile Mode operation, it results in a loss of interval data. The 500W ERT module operates using the 902 to 928 MHz in the ISM band frequency band and does not require an FCC license.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide – 2 About the 500W ERT Module The remote 500W ERT module is awakened from quiet mode and enters run mode in one of two ways: • Counting two pulses. The pulses are counted internal to the 500W ERT module while it is in quiet mode. • Receiving a two-way command, such as a Read ERT using FDM.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide Firmware part number FMW-1604-006 FMW-1607-001 Global software release version (GSR) 5.0 5.1 2 About the 500W ERT Module FDM Check Endpoint firmware version 4.3.20 Over-the-air firmware part number DFW-1604-006 Register Firmware: 7.8.7.0 DFW-1607-001 Encoder Image: v3.1.9.0 FW-1608-001 5.3 Register Firmware: 8.8.4.0 DFW-1608-001 Firmware functionality ■ 4.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 2 About the 500W ERT Module Events and Alarms Mobile Mode 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 remote 500W ERT module is not communicating with the register/meter.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide ■ Reverse flow ■ Zero consumption 2 About the 500W ERT Module For more information about the extended alarms, see the OpenWay® Collection Manager Device Interface Guide. 30 June 2021 815-0005-00 REV 008 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 auto-sensing 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting Caution: The FC300SR or Itron Mobile Radio are the only devices that support programming for the remote module endpoint. The remote module and programmer should be a minimum of 12-inches apart while programming. Do not place the programmer antenna directly on the remote module. Encoder-type Register Connections Connect the wires from the 500W ERT remote module to the register screw terminals according to the following table.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting Remote 500W ERT module wire color Brown (data) Yellow (ground) Register manufacturer Register screw color designator Elster AMCO evoQ4 Mag Red White Black Itron (Actaris) Cyble Coder Green Red Black Kamstrup flowIQ2100 Green Red Black Green Red Black McCrometer Green/data port Red/clock port Black/GND port Metron Farnier OER Green Red Black Green Red Black Red Black Green Performance ETR Green Red
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting Pulser-type Register Connections Connect the remote 500W ERT module cable to the register according to the following table.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 3 Initializing and Connecting ERT module , please keep in mind the 500W ERT module 's consumption value is updated once an hour when it is in Run Mode. Caution: Verifying the remote 500W ERT module operation requires an FC300SR handheld computer or Itron Mobile Radio running FDM v4.0 or higher. Legacy Itron handheld programming devices cannot read the remote 500W ERT module . 30 June 2021 815-0005-00 REV 008 Itron, Inc.
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 500W 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Accessory Part number 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 on page 43) 5 foot cable thin-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor) CFG-0151-006SS 5 foot cable thick-insulation (with protective cover and cable armor) CFG-0151-010SS 5 foot cable armor for field retrofit FAB-1302-001 Direc
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Installing the Backplate After the connections are made to the register and optional telemetry device, attach the remote 500W ERT module's backplate. Mount the remote module after the backplate is attached. 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 3. Align the remote module backplate with the mounting screw holes. Verify that the Itron logo is not upside down. 4. Insert a backplate mounting screw in one corner and tighten the screw two or three turns. Insert the remaining three screws and tighten each a few turns. 30 June 2021 815-0005-00 REV 008 Itron, Inc.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 5. Completely tighten all screws evenly in an alternating fashion. Pipe Mount Installation The 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 on page 22). Mounting the Pipe Bracket on a Vertical Pipe Caution: A vertical mounting position is important to maximize RF performance.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 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. 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module If the pipe is at a 45-degrees angle up to the left, install the adapter plate as shown. If the pipe is horizontal, install the adapter plate as shown. 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 3. Install the two 1-inch remote 500W ERT module mounting screws. 4. Tighten the screws to 9 to 12 inch-pounds of torque. OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor (OLS) Installation Installation of the OLS with a remote 500W ERT module requires an OLS with flying lead ends (Itron part number LDS-1601-002). For the remote module installation instructions, see OpenWay Riva Leak Sensor Installation Guide.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Completing the SET Valve Wire Connections Connect the remote 500W ERT module wires to the SET valve wires following the connections shown in the SET Valve/remote 500W ERT module wire connections table.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 4. Slide the remote 500W ERT module lug slot onto the mounting screw, pushing the remote 500W ERT module upward until the screw head is all the way into the slot. 5. Screw the remote 500W ERT module to the wall using the remaining two mounting screws. 6. Insert a tamper seal over each mounting screw and drive into place with a nut driver or a similar tool. 30 June 2021 815-0005-00 REV 008 Itron, Inc.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 4. To wire the 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 7. 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module Warning! Use Itron mounting screws (SCR-0010-005). Using the wrong mounting screws could crack the plastic module housing. 8. 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module 9. 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. 30 June 2021 815-0005-00 REV 008 Itron, Inc.
5 Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit Important! All unused wires on 500W ERT modules must be terminated. Wire terminations must be properly sealed with a non-conductive gel material to prevent water intrusion and possible environmental or electrical issues. 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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. 30 June 2021 815-0005-00 REV 008 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.
500W ERT Module Remote Installation Guide 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 remote 500W ERT module. The following table describes possible issues and provides suggested actions to resolve the issue. Issue 30 June 2021 Action Cannot program the 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. Cannot read the remote 500W ERT module.
