Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide Revision B2 Natural Gas Solutions
Identification 100G ERT Module Installation Guide Part number: PUB-0200-001 Revision B2 12/07 ERT Part Numbers: ERG-5000-001, ERG-5000-002, ERG-5000-003, ERG-5000-004, ERG-5000-005, ERG-5000-007, ERG-5000-008 Copyright © 2007 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Your company has the right to reproduce this contract document, provided that such reproduction shall be subject to the same use and disclosure restrictions contained in the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure paragraphs in the Sales Contract.
Contents Chapter 1 Transmission Modes .................................................................................5 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................5 Meter Compatibility List .......................................................................................................................6 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation .......................................................
Contents Chapter 5 American/Actaris Commercial Meter Installation...................................55 Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................55 Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................55 Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................
CHAPTER 1 The 100G is Itron's latest gas encoder-receiver-transmitter (ERT®) module. ERT modules are radio-frequency (RF) devices that transmit meter data. The RF meter data can be received by a reading device that is within transmission distance of the ERT. Itron's 100G ERT module has increased output power over legacy gas ERT modules for increased RF transmission distance. This installation guide shows you how to install the 100G ERT Module on meters from a variety of manufacturers.
Chapter 1 American Meter Installation Functional Specifications Description Construction Materials Gray polycarbonate back plate with Santoprene® gasket; clear polycarbonate front cover; encapsulated electronics Operational Specifications Description Operating Temperatures -40° to 158° F (-40° to +70° C) Operating Humidity 5 to 95percent relative humidity Program Frequency 908 MHz Transmit Frequency Spread spectrum 908 to 924 MHz ISM band Data Integrity Verified in every data message Meter
Meter Compatibility List American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian AL-250 Residential AR-250 Residential AC-250 Residential AT-250 Residential AM-250 Residential AL-310 Residential
Chapter 1 American Meter Installation American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian AL1400 Commercial Aluminum case meters only 40GB ERG-1006-515 100G ERG-5000-007 AL2300 Commercial Aluminum case meters only 40GB ERG-1006-515 100G ERG-5000-007 AL3000 Commercial Aluminum case meters only 40GB ERG-1006-515 100G ERG-5000-007 Aluminum case meters only 40GB ERG-1006-515 100G ERG-5000-007 Compatible with 2 foot drive index; 1 foot drive has 24 teeth and
Meter Compatibility List S-190 11 Tooth 40GB ERG-1006-504 40GB PR* ERG-1006-507 100G ERG-5000-002 40GB ERG-1006-504 40GB PR* ERG-1006-507 100G ERG-5000-002 40GB ERG-1006-504 40GB PR* ERG-1006-507 100G ERG-5000-002 40GB ERG-1006-504 40GB PR* ERG-1006-507 100G ERG-5000-002 40GB ERG-1006-505 40GB PR* ERG-1006-509 100G ERG-5000-004 40GB ERG-1006-505 40GB PR* ERG-1006-509 100G ERG-5000-004 40GB ERG-1006-506 40GB PR* ERG-1006-508 100G ERG-5000-003 40GB ERG-1006-506 4
Chapter 1 American Meter Installation Schlumberger/ Sprague Schlumberger/ Sprague Schlumberger/ Sprague Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Canadian Version of 250 240 Combination Residential 240 240 Residential Residential 1 Hole Cover Residential Requires Itron 1A Adapter P/N CFG0015-001Kit 40GB ERG-1006-511 40GB PR* ERG-1006-513 100G ERG-5000-005 40GB ERG-1006-511 40GB PR* ERG-1006-513 100G ERG-5000-005 40GB ERG-1006-511 40GB PR* ERG-1006-513 100G ERG-5000-005 40GB ERG-1006-511 +
Meter Compatibility List Actaris/ Schlumberger 1000A Commercial Requires Actaris adapter p/n 80005901; purchase from Actaris 40GB ERG-1006-515 100G ERG-5000-007 * PR — Passive Radiator Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide 11
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CHAPTER 2 American Meter Installation This chapter shows you how to install a 100G ERT Module on an American 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.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Replacement Screws Replacement screws used in this procedure are shown below. For mounting 100G ERT Module assemblies on meters: • Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws. For mounting indexes on 100G ERT Module backplates: • Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-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. 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 the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 14 instead.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation While removing this screw, pull the index away from the meter to keep its backplate (1) against the back of the screwhead (2). This prevents the screw from falling out prematurely. 1 2 6. Remove the screw from the index once it is completely free of its hole. 7. Set the index aside for the moment. Place it where it will not be damaged; get filled with dirt, rain, or snow; or fall to the ground or floor. The index will be used later in this procedure. 8.
Installing the 100G ERT Module Assemble the ERT Module When installing a 100G ERT Module, the next major step is to create the endpoint module assembly by combining the endpoint backplate and cover with the meter index. Follow the procedure below to do so. To assemble the ERT module 1. Obtain a new 100G ERT Module. 2. Separate the ERT module backplate (1) from the cover (2). 3. Set the new ERT index cover aside for the moment.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation • Index wrigglers on one-foot meters have drive slots. • Index wrigglers on two-foot meters have drive posts. • An index may have mounting screw holes. • An index may have mounting screw slots. If the index has mounting screw slots, skip steps 4 and 5 below. Continue with step 6.
Installing the 100G ERT Module If the index has mounting screw holes, perform steps 4 and 5 below, and then skip steps 6 and 7. 4. If the index has mounting screw holes, place an index mounting screw (1) in the righthand mounting screw hole (2). Use one 8 - 32 3/16-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). 1 2 5.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 1 2 7. Place the index mounting screw slot under the screw head. Do not tighten the screw yet. 1 2 8. Attach the wriggler to the index and backplate. • If the index wriggler has a drive slot (1), place the backplate wriggler's drive post (2) in the index wriggler's drive slot.
Installing the 100G ERT Module • If the index wriggler has a drive post (1), place the index wriggler's drive post in the backplate wriggler's drive slot (2). 1 2 9. Install and tighten the left-hand index mounting screw (for indexes with either mounting screw slots or holes). Use one 8 - 32 x 3/16-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). 10.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Program the ERT Module 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. When programming the ERT module, you must take note of the drive rate shown on the index of the meter. Program the meter based on the drive rate shown on the index. American meters.
Installing the 100G ERT Module • 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.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation To Attach the ERT to the Meter 1. 5B 225 Meters Only If you are installing the ERT on a 5B 225 aluminum meter, cut 1/16-inch off each post of the ERT wriggler to prevent it from rubbing on the face of the nut that holds the wriggler in place. If you are not installing on a 5B 225 meter, continue to step 2 below. 2. Set the wriggler to the desired position for mounting the ERT module assembly to the meter.
Installing the 100G ERT Module • For Two-Foot Meters: Align the ERT module assembly wriggler with the meter drive slot (as shown below). It is acceptable for the pin on the 100G wriggler to be installed inside or outside of the meter drive slot. For ease of assembly, Itron recommends that the pin on the 100G wriggler be installed outside of the meter drive slot. 3. Gently place the ERT module assembly on the meter. Align the four screw holes on the ERT module assembly with the holes on the meter. 4.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 3 2 1 4 5. Place a new tamper seal over two of the mounting screws as shown below. 2 1 6. Press the new tamper seals into place using the 11/32-inch nut driver (or another similar blunt tool). 7. Complete any necessary paperwork. Make sure no excess material is left on the customer premises; dispose of it properly.
Installing the 100G ERT Module The ERT is now installed on the meter.
