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September 2010 IL42-5016A

EA_Water 2.0 module

Installation instructions

General

This leaflet contains instructions for Elster’s EA_Water 2.0 module for use on water meters to provide readings to the

EnergyAxis

System. For proper installation and maximum life of the modules, use the following procedures.

Familiarize yourself with the location and identification of the terminals on your water meter registers before any installation

procedure.

Connection instructions

The EA_Water 2.0 module register connections are as follows:

Installation instructions

Integral mount

The EA_Water 2.0 module is shipped fully assembled and ready to install. You will need to mount the EA_Water 2.0 module

directly onto the water meter register. The integral mount cover has a hoop that fits around the water meter register.

1. Align the hoop EA_Water 2.0 module over the water meter register so that the EA_Water 2.0 module wires are

able to connect to the water meter terminals.

2. Securely attach the EA_Water 2.0 module over the water meter register.

Function

Module

cable color

Elster AMCO Badger Sensus Hersey Neptune

Data Black Red Green Green Green Red

Power (or power/clock) Red Green Red Red Red Black

Common Green Black Black Black Black Green

EA_Water 2.0 remote module

Integral mount cover

Summary of content (4 pages)

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September 2010 IL42-5016A EA_Water 2.0 module Installation instructions General This leaflet contains instructions for Elster’s EA_Water 2.0 module for use on water meters to provide readings to the EnergyAxis® System. For proper installation and maximum life of the modules, use the following procedures. Familiarize yourself with the location and identification of the terminals on your water meter registers before any installation procedure. Connection instructions The EA_Water 2.
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IL42-5016A 3. September 2010 Using the table in “Connection instructions” on page 1, connect the appropriate wires to the correct terminals on the water meter register. Typically, the connection is made by placing the wire under the screw terminal and tightening down securely. See the product documentation for your water meter register for more information. Wall mount The EA_Water 2.0 module can be mounted on a wall close to the water meter.
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September 2010 IL42-5016A Pipe mount The EA_Water 2.0 module can be mounted on a pipe close to the water meter. The pipe mounting option uses a hose clamp and mounting bracket to attach the EA_Water 2.0 module to a pipe. The cable from the EA_Water 2.0 module to the water meter register should not exceed 100 feet (30 meters). 1. Remove the remote mount cover from the EA_Water 2.0 module. 2. Align the mounting bracket to the remote mount cover and secure the mounting bracket with screws. 3.
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IL42-5016A September 2010 FCC and Industry Canada Compliance User Information (Part 15.105): This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.