OpenWay® Riva™ Pit Water Module Installation Guide Technical Communications knowledge to shape your future
Identification OpenWay® Riva™ Pit Water Module Installation Guide March 24 2017 TDC-1666-000 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................................................................
Optional remote water disconnect valve installation.......................................................................................... 26 Installing the remote water disconnect valve ..........................................................................................26 Optional through-the-lid remote antenna installation......................................................................................... 30 OpenWay Riva through-the-lid remote antenna ........................................
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 Water 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 Water Module Note: The OpenWay Riva water module works accurately with cable lengths up to 300 feet.
About the OpenWay Riva Water Module Enabling OpenWay Riva water pit module security Each pit module ships from the Itron factory with a utility factory security key. The presence of this utility factory key does not enable security. To utilize the module's security feature, the installer must use an Itron programming device that is configured with the corresponding security key for that particular pit module. Initial key exchange commands are secured using the utility factory key.
About the OpenWay Riva Water Module • Last Good Read and Extended Tamper Flags may be set when a register is not connected. • If the pit module reads a connected register, the pit module automatically moves to Run Mode. 2. Run mode • Pit Module normal operation mode. • The OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings or setting programmed with FDM for standard consumption messages (SCM +).For SCM+ (Mobile), the pit module default bubble-up rate is 10 seconds. 3.
About the OpenWay Riva Water Module The Riva water module reports the tampers available in ChoiceConnect systems as well as extended meter alarms provided by new solid-state and electronic meters.
Chapter 3 Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the OpenWay Riva Water 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 auto-sensing technology eliminates the need to program the module at the time of installation. The module automatically detects the connected register type.
Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module For normal activation, connect the pit module to the water meter register. The water module polls for a register every hour. The OpenWay Riva pit module automatically activates after it detects the register. Note: Do not program configuration changes to the Riva water module until it is connected to the water meter register.
Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Register manufacturer Kamstrup flowIQ2100 MasterMeter AccuLinx, Octave McCrometer Metron Farnier OER Mueller (Hersey) Translator, SSR Sensus ECR, ICE, iPERL, SRII, OMNI Neptune ProRead, ProRead AutoDetect, ECoder, ARB-V Performance ETR RG3 Tomahawk Siemens Mag Meter, Mag8000CT-7ME6820, Mag8000-7ME6810 Zenner (Hendey) ETR Pit module wire color Red Black (data) (power/clock) White (ground) Register screw terminal Green Red Black
Initializing, Connecting, and Programming the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Module wire color Red Black Register manufacturer Register screw color designator RG3 Tomahawk Green Black Sensus PMM Red Black White Green Bare Note: *For the Badger RTR connection, Itron recommends terminating the unconnected wire with a gel-cap connector to protect the bare wire end. (For more information about installing gel-cap connectors, see Using Gel Cap Connectors.
Chapter 4 Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Install the pit module using one of the following methods: 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 Lid Mounting Kit. Rod mount* The pit module mounts on a 1/2-inch outside diameter rod. Wall mount* The pit module mounts to a wall or other vertical surface.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Warning: Pit modules contain sensitive electronic components which can be damaged if the module is dropped from heights greater than 36 inches. Product warranty coverage is contingent on not exceeding this drop height limitation. Warning: Internal circuit card components are 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.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Through-lid installation This section provides instructions to mount the pit module in a pit lid with a drilled, round 1-3/4-inch, 1-7/8-inch, or 2-inch hole. Through-lid mount required tools and hardware This mounting method requires the pit lid mounting hardware (CFG-1601-001). Note: Pit lid mounting is not intended for applications involving vehicular traffic. Use the remote antenna kit in incidental traffic areas (such as residential environments).
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module 1 2 3 4 Pit lid with a pre-drilled hole Retainer clip Retainer clip collar OpenWay Riva water pit module CFG-1601-001 User-supplied ERW-1601-001 Installing the module in the pit lid 1. Insert the retainer clip into the pit lid hole with the convex surface on the top of the pit lid. 2. From the bottom side of the lid, screw on the threaded retainer clip collar until the beveled top rests against the pit lid.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Caution: Carefully align the pit module through lid assembly. If the assembly is improperly aligned, the pit lid may not close. 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 Water Pit Modules can mount below the pit lid on a customer-supplied 1/2inch diameter rod. .
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module • Rod cutting tool *Itron offers 12" (OEM-1006-001), 18" (OEM-1006-002), or 36" (OEM-1006-005) fiberglass mounting rods. Minimum order quantity is 100. For more information, see the Itron Water Products Ordering Guide (PUB-0063-001). Installing the pit module on a rod 1. Remove the pit lid. Inspect the area to make sure there are no buried cables, pipes, or other obstructions. 2.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module • If the rod is the correct depth but remains loose in the soil, replace the rod with a longer version. 6. The top of the rod must be 3-1/2 inches below the bottom of the lid (see the illustration in Step 10). 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.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Caution: Verify the pit lid does not touch the pit module when the lid is replaced. There must be a 1 to 2-inch space between the top of the pit module and the bottom of the pit lid. If the pit module is installed too high, too low, or is touching any of the surrounding surfaces, adjust the installation as necessary. Wall mount installation Important: Wall mount installation in a pit requires the remote antenna. Select a flat vertical mounting surface.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module 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. Follow the screw manufacturer's recommendation for the pilot hole size. 6. For concrete-type pit boxes, it may be necessary to use a screw anchor. Choose an anchor appropriate for a #10 pan head screw.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water 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.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module The module automatically detects the presence of connected Riva Leak Sensor. The pit module automatically detects the sensor within 22.5 minutes and begins reading the sensor data. To immediately detect the Riva Leak Sensor and begin reading data, perform a Check ERT with a handheld computer running FDM software. Riva Leak Sensors mount on a water service pipe or meter insetter (meter horn) and connect to the telemetry connector on the pit module.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installing the Leak Sensor 1. Select a mounting location within 5-feet of the water module. 2. Verify the pipe’s mounting surface is free from dirt and debris. 3. Mount the sensor mounting clamp on the pipe on the water input side of the meter. 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.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Note: For Riva Leak Sensor installations on pipes up to 2-1/2 inches, use the optional larger mounting bracket. For more information, see the Water Products Ordering Guide PUB-0063-001. Connecting the leak sensor to the module After the pit module is installed in the desired location, connect the pit module to the Riva Leak Sensor. Caution: The Riva Leak Sensor must connect to the blue telemetry connector of the pit module.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Optional remote water disconnect valve installation This section describes installation of a remote water disconnect valve in an OpenWay Riva water system. The pit module automatically detects the presence of connected water disconnect devices. The pit module automatically detects the device within 22.5 minutes and begins reading disconnect valve data.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module 2. Remove the environmental cap from the pit module's telemetry connector (blue). 3. Verify the connectors are clean and dry.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water 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.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module 5. Push the valve connector into the pit module's connector. 6. Rotate the connector locking ring until the security holes align.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module 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. Install an Itron security seal through the aligned security holes.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Specification Part number Gain Horizontal beamwidth Impedance Termination CFG-0900-003-002 2 dBi Omni-directional 50 ohms 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 antenna type indicat
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Installing the through-the-lid remote antenna 1. Thread the remote antenna connector and cable through the pit lid hole. Verify 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. 3. Turn the threaded collar until it is tight against bottom of the pit lid.
Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Connecting the through-the-lid remote antenna module 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, follow the installation instructions (Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module). Remote antenna installation is complete.
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 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. Warning: You must begin twisting the cable armor over portion of the cable protected by the electrical tape. If you do not begin to twist the cable armor over the protected portion of the pit module cable, a cut cable could cause an pit module/register communication failure. 5.
Chapter 6 Connecting the Inline Connector Note: If an inline connector is not used and the pit module is already connected to the water meter register, skip this step. 1. Remove the protective plastic cover from the module. Caution: Verify the connector halves are clean and dry before assembly. Note: 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.
Connecting the Inline Connector Caution: Shield connectors with protective environmental covers (for more information, see Pit Module Mounting Accessories). Do not leave an exposed connector in the field. Note: Environmental caps employ multiple seals to increase cap life. Environmental cap design allows utilities to install the pit module and install a Riva Leak Sensor or optional remote antenna at a future date.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting This information is provided to help you troubleshoot issues related to the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Modules. The following table describes possible issues and provides suggested actions to resolve the issue. Issue Cannot program the pit module. Cannot read the pit module. The pit module is reporting an invalid read. Marginal readability due to water pit module location (for example, an pit module deep inside a pit). Action Check the programming device and software version.
