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CHAPTER 3 Sensus Meter Installation This chapter shows you how to install a 100G ERT Module on a Sensus meter. Sensus meters are also known by the following names: Invensys, Equimeter, and Rockwell. For consistency, all of these meter types will be referred to as Sensus meters for this installation procedure. Installation Prerequisites The following items are required to install the Itron 100G ERT Module.
Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation For mounting 100G ERT Module assemblies on meters: • Use 10 - 24 x5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws. For mounting indexes on 100G ERT Module backplates: • Use 6 - 32 x 5/8-inch slotted, round head screws. Preinstallation Preparations Before installing the 100G ERT Module on a meter, verify that: • All Itron gas modules are 100G ERT Modules for your brand of gas meters.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 2. Detach the index cover from the meter by removing the four screws holding it in place. 4 2 1 3 3. Examine the index cover screws you just removed. Verify that they are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded. • If the screws are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use. • If they are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 10 - 24 x 5/8-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 29 instead.
Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation • If the screws are 5/8-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use. • If the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 6 -32 x 5/8-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 29 instead. 8. Use a putty knife or similar object to completely remove the old index gasket from the meter (if applicable). All traces of the gasket must be removed before the ERT can be installed.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 3. Place the index drive gear (1) in the backplate wriggler gear cup (2) of the ERT (please note that the following example uses an 11-tooth drive gear; your index may have a 16- or 18-tooth drive gear, and you must use the appropriate 100G ERT module for your specific meter. See the Meter Compatibility list on page 6 for more information). Once properly in place, the index drive gear and backplate wriggler cup should look similar to the following example.
Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation 4. Attach the right-hand mounting screw to the index and meter, just far enough to hold the index in place. Use one 6 - 32 x 5/8-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size Replacement Screw see "Replacement Screws" on page 29). 1 2 5. Install and tighten the left-hand index mounting screw. 6. Tighten the right-hand index mounting screw completely. 7.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 8. Verify that the cover is installed correctly. Once combined, the ERT backplate, meter index, and ERT cover create an "ERT Module Assembly." Next, program the ERT module. Program the ERT The ERT must be programmed using the FC200SR with EndPoint-Link software. See the Endpoint-Link ERT Programming Guide (TDC-0411) for more information. IMPORTANT You must perform the following programming procedure for the ERT module to function properly.
Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation • For initial programming, hold the FC200SR approximately 1 foot away from the 100G. • For reprogramming (30 days or more past initial programming), hold the FC200SR approximately 4 to 5 feet away from the 100G. Be sure to program the 100G to the correct mode for the reading technology what will be used (for example, Fixed Network Mode, Mobile/Handheld Mode, or Hard to Read Mobile/Handheld Mode). In Endpoint-Link Pro v5.
Installing the 100G ERT Module To Attach the ERT to the Meter 1. Gently place the ERT module assembly against the front of the meter as shown. Make sure all four mounting screw holes in the ERT module assembly line up with the corresponding holes on the meter. 2. Insert the top-right cover mounting screw. Tighten the screw just enough to hold the ERT module assembly in place.
Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation 3 1 2 4. Place a new tamper seal over two of the mounting screws as shown below.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 5. Press the new tamper seals into place using the 11/32-inch nut driver (or another similar blunt tool). 6. Complete any necessary paperwork. Make sure no excess material is left on the customer premises. The ERT is now installed on the meter.
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CHAPTER 4 Actaris Meter Installation This chapter shows you how to install a 100G ERT Module on an Actaris meter. Actaris meters are also known by the names: Sprague, and Schlumberger. For consistency, all of these meter types will be referred to as Actaris meters for this installation procedure. Before installing the 100G ERT Module, verify that you have: • A compatible meter shown in the Meter Compatibility List. • A compatible index.
Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation • FC200SR with EndPoint-Link or EndPoint-Link Pro software Used to program and check ERT assembly. Replacement Screws Replacement screws used in this procedure are shown below. For mounting 100G ERT Module assemblies on meters: • Use 10 - 24 x5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws. For mounting indexes on 100G ERT Module backplates: • Use 10 - 24 x 1/4-inch slotted, round head screws.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 2. Remove and keep the cover screws. 3. Remove the index cover from the meter. 4. Check the screws for length and corrosion. If they are 5/8 inches long and not corroded, you can use them to attach the 100G ERT Module to the meter. If the screws are not the correct length, or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Replace them with the screws listed in Replacement Screws on page 42. 5. Use the index cover just removed as a temporary storage location for screws.
Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation 8. Remove the index mounting screws from the meter. Check the screws for length and corrosion. If they are 1/4 inches long and not corroded, you can use them to attach the 100G ERT Module to the meter. If the screws are not the correct length, or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Replace them with the screws listed in Replacement Screws on page 42. 9. Remove all traces of the old index gasket from the meter. The new 100G ERT Module has its own gasket. 10.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 2. Place your thumb in the notch on the bottom of the endpoint to hold the backplate and pull the cover away from the backplate. You can also separate the cover from the backplate by gently pulling on the wriggler until the backplate comes free. 3. Set the cover aside where it won't be damaged. 4. Put the index mounting screws about two turns into the backplate index mounting posts.
Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation 5. Position the backplate and index wrigglers as shown below. 6. Slide the index mounting brackets onto the mounting screws. 7. Make sure the backplate wriggler post is below the index wriggler when lowering the index mounting brackets onto the index mounting screws.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 8. Hold the index in place with your thumb and tighten the index mounting screws. 9. Slide the cover over the index and onto the backplate until it is against the gasket. Program the ERT The ERT must be programmed using the FC200SR with EndPoint-Link software. See the Endpoint-Link ERT Programming Guide (TDC-0411) for more information. IMPORTANT You must perform the following programming procedure for the ERT module to function properly.
Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation • For initial programming, hold the FC200SR approximately 1 foot away from the 100G. • For reprogramming (30 days or more past initial programming), hold the FC200SR approximately 4 to 5 feet away from the 100G. Be sure to program the 100G to the correct mode for the reading technology what will be used (for example, Fixed Network Mode, Mobile/Handheld Mode, or Hard to Read Mobile/Handheld Mode). In Endpoint-Link Pro v5.
Installing the 100G ERT Module To Attach the Endpoint to the Meter 1. Turn the white wriggler so one of its four drive slots lines up with the drive dog. 2. Gently place the 100G ERT Module on the meter. If there is a gap between the gasket and the meter, it is probably because the drive slot of the ERT module assembly's wriggler is not properly aligned with the meter wriggler drive dog. To correct this, remove the assembly and repeat the alignment procedure in step one. 3.
Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation Only two screws are required to mount the 100G ERT Module. Dispose of the extra screw properly. Do not leave it on the customer premises. 4. Press new tamper seals into place with an 11/32 nut driver, or other blunt tool. 5. Attaching the ERT Module to Flat-faced Model 1A Meters If you want to install a 100G ERT Module on a flat-faced model 1A meter you will have to use the CFG-0015-001 adapter kit.
Installing the 100G ERT Module IMPORTANT Do not use a tool to install or tighten the new drive dog, hand tighten only. 3. Attach Adapter Shim Plate to the meter, as shown, using the two index mounting screws from the kit. Apply 15 to 20 inch-pounds of torque to the screws to provide a tight seal between the shim plate and the meter. If the gasket is not attached to the shim plate, please request Itron PRA0056-008.
Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation 4. Turn the white wriggler so one of its four drive slots lines up with the drive dog. 5. Gently place the 100G ERT Module on the meter. If there is a gap between the gasket and the meter, it is probably because the drive slot of the ERT module assembly's wriggler is not properly aligned with the meter wriggler drive dog. To correct this, remove the assembly and repeat the alignment procedure in step one. 6. Turn each screw 1/4 to 1/2 turn after it contacts the cover.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 7. Press new tamper seals into place with an 11/32 nut driver, or other blunt tool.
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CHAPTER 5 American/Actaris Commercial Meter Installation This chapter shows you how to install a 100G ERT Module on an American Commercial meter. Before installing the 100G ERT Module, verify that you have: • A compatible meter shown in the Meter Compatibility List. • A compatible index. Itron 100G ERT Modules can be used with standard dial and direct read (odometer) indexes. • The list of materials defined under Installation Prerequisites in this chapter.
