CHAPTER 4 Itron/Sprague Meter Installation This chapter provides the instructions to install the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint on an Itron/Sprague Meter. Note Itron/Sprague meters are also known as Actaris and Schlumberger meters. For these instructions, all meters are referred to as Itron/Sprague meters. To remove the index from the meter 1. Remove the index cover screws and the index cover from the Itron/Sprague meter. Examine the mounting screws.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation 2. Loosen the index mounting screws 1/2 to one turn. Slide the index to the left and off the mounting screws and remove from the meter. Set the index aside where it will not be damaged or fill with dirt, rain or snow. The index is mounted in the endpoint later in this procedure. Verify the index mounting screws are 1/4" long and not corroded. If the screws are the correct length and not corroded, retain for later use.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation 2. Screw the 10 - 24 x 1/4" screws into the index mounting posts two turns. Do not tighten the screws. 3. Align the index wriggler (1) with the endpoint drive post (2). Carefully slide the index onto the mounting screws. Verify the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint's housing drive post makes positive engagement with the index wriggler. Hold the index in place and tighten the index mounting screws. Install and tighten the mounting screws evenly.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation Programming the 100G Datalogging Gas Endpoint Assembly Program 100G Datalogging gas endpoints using: An FC200SR handheld computer with Endpoint-Link® or Endpoint-Link Pro version 5.3 or higher or An FC300 with SRead handheld computer with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint-Link Pro version 5.5 or higher or A 900MHz Belt Clip Radio with Endpoint-Link version 5.5 or higher and a customer-supplied laptop.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation To program the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint 1. Program the index drive rate into the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint using the endpoint programming device. For all programming and "Check Endpoint" operations, hold the handheld computer as close to vertical as possible. For best success, keep the handheld programmer within six feet of the target endpoint.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation To attach the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint to the meter 1. Align the endpoint (1) so one of its four drive slots lines up with the meter's drive dog (2). 2. Carefully place the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint on the meter. Warning Failure to correctly align the meter drive post and endpoint drive slot can cause binding and lead to poor registration or meter failure.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation 4. Place a new tamper seal over the two screws in the tamper seal cups. Press the new tamper seals into place using an 11/32-inch nut driver or similar blunt tool. 5. Complete any necessary paperwork and properly dispose excess installation materials and scrap from the customer premises. 100G Datalogging gas endpoint installation on the Itron/Sprague Meter is complete.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation Attaching the 100G Datalogging Gas Endpoint Assembly to Flatfaced Sprague Meters 100G Datalogging gas endpoint installation on a flat-faced Sprague meter requires the Itron Adapter Plate Kit (CFG-0015-001).
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation To attach the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint assembly to a flat-faced Sprague meter 1. Verify the kit includes the materials listed in the Itron Adapter Plate Kit table. Warning The Adapter Plate must fit flush against the meter face. Some older Sprague meters are not compatible with the adapter plate. The following examples illustrate the potential obstruction (problem) areas between the adapter plate and meter.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation 3. Attach the Adapter Plate to the meter with the gasket against the meter face. Secure with the two adapter plate mounting screws in an alternating fashion. Insert the right adapter plate screw and tighten the screw enough to hold it in place. Install the left mounting screw and tighten to a snug fit. Finish by tightening the right mounting screw to a snug fit. Tighten each adapter plate screw evenly.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation 7. Place a new tamper seal over the two screws with tamper seal cups. Press the new tamper seals into place using an 11/32-inch nut driver or similar blunt tool. 8. Complete any necessary paperwork and properly dispose excess installation materials and scrap from the customer premises. 100G Datalogging gas endpoint installation on the flat-faced Sprague meter is complete.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation Securing Brass Meter Tags to Flat-faced Meters Some older Sprague meters have metal index covers with brass meter tags attached (by screws or rivets) to metal index covers. Typically, brass meter tags have mounting (screw/rivet) holes on each end of the tag. Mount brass meter tags using one of three Itron-approved methods. To secure brass meter tags to flat-faced meters 1. Method 1 and 2: Carefully remove the brass meter tag from the meter index cover.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation Method 1: Attach the meter tag to the Adapter Plate tag mounting hole Method 2: Attach the meter tag to the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint mounting hole Note If the brass meter tag will be secured to the meter utilizing the module-to-meter mounting hole, it must be attached during the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint installation procedure described in Step 1 of Attaching the 100G Datalogging Gas Endpoint to the Meter on page 32.
Itron/Sprague Meter Installation 2. Method 3: Remove the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint index cover and place the meter tag inside the endpoint assembly for optimal meter tag security. (See To assemble the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint and index on page 29.
CHAPTER 5 National/Lancaster Meter Installation This chapter provides instructions to install the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint on 175 - 250 CFH National/Lancaster meters. To remove the index from the meter 1. Remove any tamper seals from the index cover screws. Remove the index cover screws and the index cover from the meter. Discard the index cover mounting screws and index cover.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation 2. Unscrew one index mounting screw completely. Hold one hand under the index to catch the screw. While removing the other mounting screw, pull the index away from the meter to keep the index backplate against the back of the screw. Remove the screw completely after the index is free of the meter. Set the index aside where it will not be damaged or fill with dirt, rain or snow. The index will be mounted in the endpoint later in this procedure.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation 5. If the index has mounting legs, verify each leg is parallel to the back of the index (as shown) to ensure the correct alignment between the endpoint and meter. 6. Verify the index wriggler is parallel to the index surface. Caution User only dial-type indexes from National (or Actaris/Schlumberger/Sprague) Meter with the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint. 7.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation To assemble the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint and index 1. Separate the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint housing from the cover by pulling the cover straight out from the housing. 2. Set the endpoint cover aside where it will not be damaged or fill with rain, dirt or snow. You will use the cover later in this installation procedure. Caution Use only dial-type indexes from National (or Actaris/Schlumberger/Sprague) Meter with the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation Note National/Lancaster meter indexes are available in different models: Some National/Lancaster Meter indexes have index legs to mount the index on the meter or endpoint. Some indexes have both legs and index mounting holes and some have just mounting holes. Mounting methods are dependent on the index. Index types require different mounting screws to attach the index to the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint housing (see Installation Prerequisites on page 7).
National/Lancaster Meter Installation 5. For indexes with legs (mounting slots), screw one 10 - 20 x 3/8" screw (SCR-0017-001, see Installation Prerequisites on page 7 for screw information) into the right index mounting post one or two turns. Do not completely tighten the screw. 6. Place the right index mounting screw slot under the screw head. Do not completely tighten the screw. 7. Carefully slide the index drive post into the endpoint wriggler.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation Programming the 100G Datalogging Gas Endpoint Assembly Program the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint using: A FC200SR handheld computer with Endpoint-Link® or Endpoint-Link Pro version 5.3 or higher or A FC300 with SRead handheld computer with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint-Link Pro version 5.5 or higher or A 900MHz Belt Clip Radio with Endpoint-Link version 5.5 or higher and a customer-supplied laptop.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation To program the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint 1. Program the index drive rate into the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint using the endpoint programming device. For all programming and "Check Endpoint" operations, hold the handheld programmer as close to vertical as possible. For best success, keep the handheld programmer within 6 feet of the target endpoint.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation To attach the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint to the meter 1. Align the white wriggler (1) so one of its four drive slots lines up with the meter's drive dog (2). 2. Carefully place the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint on the meter. Warning Failure to correctly align the meter drive post and endpoint drive slot can cause binding and lead to poor registration or meter failure.
National/Lancaster Meter Installation 5. Complete any necessary paperwork and properly dispose excess installation materials and scrap from the customer premises. 100G Datalogging gas endpoint on the National/Lancaster Meter is complete.
CHAPTER 6 Elster American and Itron Actaris Commercial Meter Installation This chapter provides instructions to install the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint on Elster American Meter and Itron/Actaris/Schlumberger commercial meters. Warning Handle the commercial 100G Datalogging gas endpoint carefully so the metal passive radiator antenna is not damaged.
Elster American and Itron Actaris Commercial Meter Installation Index covers may (or may not) have tamper seal cups (on the back of the cover) for added security. Index removal assumes the installer will remove any tamper seals or wires before continuing with these instructions. Note It may not be necessary to dismantle your commercial index assembly (index and cover). These instructions do not include index/cover assembly for those applications.
Elster American and Itron Actaris Commercial Meter Installation 3. Remove the tamper seals from the mounting plate. Remove the mounting plate screws and separate the mounting plate from the meter. Place the mounting plate where it will not be damaged. You may use it later in this installation.
Elster American and Itron Actaris Commercial Meter Installation Programming the 100G Datalogging Commercial Gas Endpoint Program the 100G Datalogging gas endpoints using: A FC200SR handheld computer with Endpoint-Link® or Endpoint-Link Pro version 5.3 or higher or A FC300 with SRead handheld computer with Endpoint-Link or Endpoint-Link Pro version 5.5 or higher or A 900MHz Belt Clip Radio with Endpoint-Link version 5.5 or higher and a customer-supplied laptop.
Elster American and Itron Actaris Commercial Meter Installation To program the 100G Datalogging commercial gas endpoint 1. Program the index drive rate into the 100G Datalogging gas endpoint using the endpoint programming device. For all programming and "Check Endpoint" operations, hold the handheld as close to vertical as possible. For best success, keep the handheld programmer within 6 feet of the target endpoint.
