Procedure for Installing TUNet modules in Single-Phase Meters Your Power. Your Data. One Wireless Network. P/N 900-0006 R0.5 2005.12.
Procedure for Installing TUNet Modules in Single-Phase Meters P/N 900-0006 Proprietary and Confidential i
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TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide Table of Contents 1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................................3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2 Scope.................................................................................................................................................................................................3 Overview.............................................................................
List of Figures Figure 1: Drill Alignment Jig......................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 2: ABB AB-1 Vent hole with “crosshairs”..................................................................................................................................... 5 Figure 3: Disk Marking Template Aligned on Disk .................................................................
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 1 Introduction 1.1 Scope This document provides the instructions for the retrofit of the Tantalus TUNet meter modules into single-phase meters. The meters covered in this document include the GE I-70-S, ABB AB-1, GE I-210, and the Itron CENTRON. 1.2 Overview The entire retrofit process should take approximately ten minutes per meter once a technician is familiar with all the steps involved.
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TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 2 Detailed Procedure 2.1 Open the meter It will be necessary to remove the meter cover to proceed with the meter module retrofit. If the meter cover is sealed to the meter base, remove the seal by cutting it with a diagonal cutter and pull the seal pieces from the base and the cover. Leave the cover on until the meter base has been drilled. 2.2 Drill the meter base 2.2.1 Drill the GE and Itron Meters (I-70, I-210, CENTRON) 1.
2.3 Mark the disk (electromechanical meters only) Complete the following steps if the disk is not already marked with a factory or other ½” W x ¾” H mark. 1. Remove the meter nameplate and set the original nameplate mounting screws aside. Note: Ne w, longer screws will be required to re mount the module under the nameplate for the GE I-70 meters. 2.
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 2.4 Mount the IR serial interface adapter (all meter types) 1. Clean the external area of the meter base between the load side terminals with rubbing (isopropyl) alcohol. 2. Dry the area thoroughly with clean cloth or paper towel. 3. Peel the liner from the adhesive tape on the IR interface adapter (Figure 4). Figure 4: IR Serial Interface Adapter 4. Insert the IR interface cable through the drilled hole from outside to inside the meter. 5.
2.5 Mount the meter module 2.5.1 TC-1205/TC-1207 Meter Module (electromechanical meters) 1. Attach the connector of the IR serial interface to the mating connector on the meter module. Take care to align the keys on the connector to the slots on the socket. 2. The connector should snap into place. Do not force the connector into place. If force is necessary then the keys are likely not aligned with the slots in the socket. 3. Position the module over the mounting posts on the meter. 4.
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 2.5.2 TC-1210 Meter Module (GE I-210) 1. Remove the GE I-210 meter from its base. 2. There are two power leads that connect the circuit board to the meter base. Depress the release levers in order to disconnect the leads as shown in the figure below. Figure 8: Disconnect the GE I-210 Power Leads 3. With the cover of the GE I-210 removed from the meter base, insert the TC-1210 module into the GE I-210 cover. 4.
8. The 10-pin connector has a small arrow on it. Orient the connector such that the arrow is on the left side and is facing towards the top of the TC-1210 module or towards the GE circuit board. Figure 10: GE I-210 with Tantalus TC-1210 Module Installed GE I-210 Power Connections 10-pin Connector IR Serial Interface Figure 11: GE I-210 and TC-1210 Connection Points 9. Reconnect the power leads that were disconnected in steps 1 and 2 to the GE I-210. 10.
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 11. Power for the TC-1210 is taken directly off the GE I-210 meter base. Remove the red wire from the fast tab connector on the meter base. 12. Install a ‘Y’ connector on the fast tab mount as depicted in the sequence below. Figure 12: Example ‘Y’ Fast Tab Connector 13. Reconnect the power lead from the I-210 module to one of the leads on the ‘Y’ connector. 14. Connect the power lead from the TC-1210 module to the other lead on the ‘Y’ connector. 15.
2.5.3 TC-1216/TC-1116 Meter Module (Itron CENTRON) Note: The TC-1216 meter module is used for 240 volt service and the TC-1116 meter module is used for 120 volt service. The installation and retrofit procedure is the same for each of these meter types. 1. Remove the glass or polycarbonate lid from the CENTRON meter. 2. Remove the grey cover from the base of the CENTRON meter. 3. Connect the IR serial interface adapter sticking through the base of the CENTRON meter to the Tantalus module.
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide Figure 16: Board-to-Board Connector Installed 5. Snap the black Itron board-to-board connector in place. This piece connects the circuit board in the base of the CENTRON meter to the TC-1216/TC-1116 circuit board. 6. With the IR serial interface adapter connected, the TC-1216/TC-1116 secured, and the board-to-board connector installed, the grey Itron cover can be installed over the unit. Figure 17: CENTRON meter with Tantalus Meter Module 7.
3 Programming the TUNet Modules Before placing the meter and module into service the module must be programmed with initial operating parameters.
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 3.1.2 Network Settings This section describes the parameters which define the TUNet network the device will operate on. Figure 19: TUNet Programmer Network Settings The following table describes the settings taken from the screen shot above. Utility business identifier Enter the Tantalus assigned business identifier for the utility company network. If more than one utility company is using the same TUNet, each company must have their own unique business identifier.
Enable voltage sag alerts Check this option to enable the TUNet module to generate voltage sag alerts. If voltage sag alerts are enabled, a voltage sag level must be entered and a minimum sustained period must be selected. Valid voltage sag levels are 170 to 279 volts, and must also be less than the voltage swell level. This value represents the threshold that the actual voltage must drop below for the device to be in a voltage sag state.
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 3.1.5 How to Program a TUNet module This section describes how to use the TUNet Programmer application to program a TUNet module. Figure 22: TUNet Programming Instructions Follow these steps when programming a series of TUNet modules: 1. Create a default program for each TUNet module . 2. Enter the initial consumption reading (kWh) and serial number. 3.
4 Final Calibration After the meter module is programmed replace the glass cover. The meter is ready for final calibration and service. Prior to placing the meter into service, calibrate and seal the meter in accordance with normal operating practices. 18 Proprietary and Confidential 2006.02.
TUNet Single Phase Retrofit Guide 5 Revision History Version 0.2: Initial version Version 0.4: Updated Tantalus contact information. Version 0.5: Added support for the GE I-210. Version 0.6: Added support for the Itron CENTRON.
