Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- 500W ERT® Module Remote Installation Guide
- Contents
- New in This Document
- 1 Important Safety and Compliance Information
- 2 About the 500W ERT Module
- 3 Initializing and Connecting
- 4 Installing the Remote 500W ERT Module
- 5 Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the Itron Splice Kit
- 6 Using the Itron Cable Armor
- 7 Troubleshooting
5
Completing Gel-cap Connections Using the
Itron Splice Kit
Important! All unused wires on 500WERT 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
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E-9R 3M® gel connector crimping tool (or other 3M approved crimping tool)
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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. Carefullyplace the connector and wires into the jaws of the crimping tool. Make sure the
wires remain fully inserted in the gel-cap connector.
3. Crimp the connector by squeezing the handles until the connector cap is fully seated.
Continue to apply pressure for three seconds.
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