Natural Gas Solutions GasGate™ Remote Disconnect (RD) Installation Guide TDC-1345-000
Identification GasGate RD Endpoint Installation Guide 30 January 2013 TDC-1345-000 GasGate RD GasGate RD™ part number: GRD-5013-XXX Copyright © 2013 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Confidentiality Notice The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and is provided subject to the condition that (i) it is held in confidence except to the extent required otherwise by law and (ii) it is used only for the purposes described herein.
Product Notifications Warning These instructions are suggested when Itron-approved utility or installer companyestablished valve installation procedures and practices are not available. Itron does not endorse or warrant the completeness or accuracy of any third party valve installation procedures or practices, unless otherwise provided in writing by Itron. Follow your company's standard operating procedures regarding the use of personal protection equipment (PPE).
TDC-1345-000 GasGate™ Remote Disconnect (RD) Installation Guide Proprietary and Confidential iv
Contents Before You Begin ......................................................................................................... vi Document Purpose ............................................................................................................................. vi Document Conventions ...................................................................................................................... vi Chapter 1 About the Itron GasGate RD...................................................
Before You Begin Before You Begin Document Purpose This installation guide provides instructions for installing, commissioning, connecting, decommissioning, and disconnecting the Itron GasGate RD remote-controlled valve. Document Conventions The following documentation conventions are used in this installation guide. Caution A Caution warns the installer that failure to follow the information in the note could result in loss of data.
CHAPTER 1 About the Itron GasGate RD™ The Itron wireless GasGate Remote Disconnect (RD) valve is an integrated, remotely-controlled, gas shut-off that completely stops the flow of natural gas into a residential or commercial structure. The GasGate operates as a standalone gas control device that co-exists with gas meters to monitor and remotely-control natural gas supply. The GasGate is controlled using secure commands that place the valve into a closed or open position.
About the Itron GasGate RD™ While the alarm window is active, any scheduled normal mobile or fixed network BUP messages are not transmitted. • If an acknowledgment is received, the GasGate RD returns to its normal BUP transmission schedule. The normal mobile and fixed network BUP messages will contain the appropriate tamper flags set in the message. • If an acknowledgment is not received by the GasGate RD, the device returns to its normal BUP transmission schedule.
About the Itron GasGate RD™ Specifications The functional and operational specifications for the Itron GasGate RD are listed below.
CHAPTER 2 Installing the Itron GasGate RD This section describes GasGate RD installation. GasGate installation requires initial calibration and alignment using an Itron handheld device loaded with Field Deployment Manager Endpoint Tools. Initial Calibration and Alignment When the GasGate RD remote-controlled valve is deployed, the device requires initial calibration and alignment. FDM Endpoint Tools support secure meter installation commissioning and verification.
Installing the Itron GasGate RD Installing, Connecting, Commissioning, Disconnecting, and Decommissioning the GasGate RD This section provides the instructions to install, connect, commission, disconnect, and decommission the GasGate RD. Warning These instructions are suggested when Itron-approved utility or installer companyestablished valve installation procedures and practices are not available.
Installing the Itron GasGate RD To install the GasGate RD in the pipeline Caution Remove all shipping plugs from the inlet and outlet of the GasGate prior to installation. Keep the piping interior, valve inlet, and valve outlet free of dirt, chemical sealant (pipe dope), Teflon tape, or other debris. Materials in the piping, or the valve inlet or outlet may interfere with the valve operation. Apply pipe joint sealant on the male (exterior) pipe threads.
Installing the Itron GasGate RD To connect the GasGate RD 1. Using the handheld computer loaded with FDM Endpoint Tools, select Number 2 Connect Service. 2. Click Next. Enter the GasGate ID. 3. Click Next. Note A Warning appears to remind the service technician to light pilots after the valve is opened. Caution You must wait until the handheld confirms the valve is ready to be opened.
