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Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 1 Transmission Modes ........................................................................................................................... 1 Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 2 Meter Compatibility...............................................................
Contents Chapter 5 National/Lancaster Meter Installation......................................................51 Index Compatibility ............................................................................................................................51 Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................51 Materials Supplied By Itron ..............................................................................
CHAPTER 1 Introduction 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 guide covers 100G ERT Module installation on meters from a variety of manufacturers.
Chapter 1 Introduction Specifications The functional and operational specifications for the 100G are listed below.
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Chapter 1 Introduction American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian American/ Canadian 500B Iron case Commercial Commercial Aluminum case meters only 100G ERG-5000-007 AL1000 Commercial Aluminum case meters only 100G ERG-5000-007 AL1400 Commercial Aluminum case meters only 100G ERG-5000-007 AL2300 Commercial Aluminum case meters only 100G ERG-5000-007 AL3000 Commercial Aluminum case meters only 100G ERG-5000-007
Meter Compatibility Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell S-120 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell T-120 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell T-110 R-415 11 Tooth 11 Tooth 11 Tooth 18 Tooth Residential Residential Residential Residential Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell RT-360 MR8 18 Tooth 16 Tooth Older meters may have ERTto-meter mounting hole variations that can make them inc
Chapter 1 Introduction 3 Hole index box Residential Schlumberger/ Sprague 175 Combination Schlumberger/ Sprague 210 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Combination Residential Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Residential Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Schlumberger/ Sprague 250 Residential Schlumberger/ Sprague 250 WC Residential Schlumberger/ Sprague 250 Combination Residential Schlumberger/ Sprague 1A Actaris/ Schlumberger METRI S 250 Index box
Meter Compatibility EMCO #3 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008 EMCO #4 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008 EMCO #4 1/2 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008 EMCO #5 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 7
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CHAPTER 2 American Meter Installation This chapter shows you how to install a 100G ERT Module on an American Meter. Installation Prerequisites The following items are required to install the Itron 100G ERT Module. Materials Supplied By Itron The following items are supplied by Itron: 100G ERT Module New tamper seals Materials Supplied By You The following tools are required to install, initialize, and check the 100G ERT Module on the meter.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Replacement Screws Replacement screws used in this procedure include: For mounting the 100G ERT Module assembly on the meter: Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws. For mounting the index on the 100G ERT Module backplate: Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch slotted, round head screws. Pre-installation Preparations Before installing the 100G ERT Module on a meter, verify: All Itron 100G ERT Module gas modules are compatible with your brand of gas meter.
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 removed. Verify they are 5/8-inch long and not corroded. If the screws are 5/8-inch long, and are not corroded, retain for later use. If the screws are an incorrect length or corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 10.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 5. Unscrew the other index mounting screw. 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. 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.
Installing the 100G ERT Module Assemble the ERT Module The next step in the 100G ERT Module installation is to create the endpoint module assembly by attaching the endpoint backplate and cover to the meter index. To assemble the ERT module 1. Hold the new 100G ERT Module. 2. Separate the ERT module backplate from the cover. 3. Place the new ERT index cover where it will not be damaged. The index cover must not get filled with dirt, rain, or snow; or fall to the ground or floor.
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. Continue with step 6. If the index has mounting screw holes, perform steps 4 and 5. Skip steps 6 and 7.
Installing the 100G ERT Module 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 (use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded. Use the correct size replacement screw if required). 5. Attach the screw to the ERT backplate's right-hand index mounting post just enough to hold the screw end of the index in place. 6.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 7. Place the index mounting screw slot under the screw head. Do not tighten the screw. 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. If the index wriggler has a drive post (1), place the index wriggler's drive post in the backplate wriggler's drive slot (2).
Installing the 100G ERT Module 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 (use an original mounting screw if it is the correct size and not corroded. Use the correct size replacement screw, if required). 10. Tighten the right-hand index mounting screw.
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. You must program the meter based on the drive rate shown on the index. Examples of 1-foot (1) and 2-foot (2) drive rates are shown. (The 0.05 cubic meter drive rate is not shown.
Installing the 100G ERT Module To program the ERT module 1. Using the FC200SR, program the reading of the index that was on the meter into the ERT module assembly. 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.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation Attach the ERT Module to the Meter After the endpoint has been programmed and is reading correctly, it must be attached to the meter. Follow the steps below to do this. 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.
