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Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters iiiChapter 1 Introduction ................................................................................................. 1Transmission Modes ........................................................................................................................... 1Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 2Meter Compatibility.............................................................................................................................. 2Chapter 2 American Meter Installation........................................................................ 9Installation Prerequisites ..................................................................................................................... 9Materials Supplied By Itron ....................................................................................................... 9Materials Supplied By You........................................................................................................ 9Replacement Screws....................................................................................................10Preinstallation Preparations ....................................................................................................10Installing the 100G ERT Module .......................................................................................................10Remove the Index ...................................................................................................................10Assemble the ERT Module .....................................................................................................13Program the ERT Module .......................................................................................................18Attach the ERT Module to the Meter ......................................................................................20Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation .........................................................................25Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................25Materials Supplied By Itron .....................................................................................................25Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................26Replacement Screws....................................................................................................26Preinstallation Preparations ....................................................................................................26Installing the 100G ERT Module .......................................................................................................27Remove the Index ...................................................................................................................27Assemble the ERT Module .....................................................................................................29Program the ERT ....................................................................................................................31Attach the ERT to the Meter ...................................................................................................33Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation..........................................................................37Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................37Materials Supplied By Itron .....................................................................................................37Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................38Replacement Screws....................................................................................................38Preinstallation Preparations ....................................................................................................38Installing the 100G ERT Module .......................................................................................................39Remove the Index ...................................................................................................................39Assemble the ERT Module .....................................................................................................41Program the ERT ....................................................................................................................43Attach the 100G ERT Module to the Meter.............................................................................45Attaching the 100G ERT Module to Flat-faced Model 1A Meters...........................................46Contents
Contentsiv Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersChapter 5 National/Lancaster Meter Installation......................................................51Index Compatibility ............................................................................................................................51Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................51Materials Supplied By Itron .....................................................................................................51Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................52Replacement Screws....................................................................................................52Preinstallation Preparations ..............................................................................................................52Installing the 100G ERT Module .......................................................................................................53Program the ERT ....................................................................................................................58Chapter 6 American/Actaris Commercial Meter Installation ...................................61Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................61Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................62Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................62Replacement Screws....................................................................................................62Preinstallation Preparations ....................................................................................................62Installing the 100G ERT Module .......................................................................................................63Program the ERT ....................................................................................................................67Installing 100G ERT Module on Actaris ............................................................................................73Installing 100G ERT Module on ROOTS Rotary...............................................................................76Chapter 7 Sensus Commercial Meter Installation....................................................79Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................79Materials Supplied by Itron .....................................................................................................80Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................80Replacement Screws....................................................................................................80Preinstallation Preparations ....................................................................................................80Installing the 100G ERT Module .......................................................................................................81Program the ERT ....................................................................................................................82Installing 100G ERT Module on ROOTS Rotary...............................................................................87
Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 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 guide covers 100G ERT Module installation on meters from a variety of manufacturers. Refer to the Meter Compatibility List to ensure you have a meter compatible with the 100G ERT Module. See the Meter Compatibility List on page 2. Transmission Modes Once installed, the 100G ERT module has three available transmission modes: xFixed Network Mode In this mode, a 100G ERT module transmits a high-powered RF message every 60 seconds. Output power in this mode is 250 milliwatts or +24dBm; expected battery life is 20 years. xMobile and Handheld Mode In this mode, a 100G ERT module transmits a medium-powered RF message every 15 seconds. Output power in this mode is 10 milliwatts or +10dBm; expected battery life is 20 years. x(Optional) Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode In this mode, a 100G ERT module transmits a high-powered RF message every 30 seconds. Output power in this mode is 250 milliwatts or +24dBm; expected battery life decreases to 15 years in this mode, however. The Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode should only be used for 100G ERT modules that are difficult to read under normal conditions, such as modules installed on roof tops or in sub-basements. An FCC license is not required to read 100G ERT modules. CH A P T E R 1Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction2 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersSpecifications The functional and operational specifications for the 100G are listed below. Functional Specifications DescriptionPower Source Two "A" cell lithium batteriesTamper Detection Tilt tamper and magnetic tamperFCC Compliance Part 15 certifiedIndustry Canada Compliance RSS-210 certifiedIntrinsically Safe per UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and DProduct Identification Numeric and barcoded ERT module type and serial numberConstruction Materials Gray polycarbonate housing and back plate with encapsulated electronicsOperational SpecificationsDescriptionOperating Temperatures -40° to 158° F (-40° to +70° C)Operating Humidity 5 to 95 percent relative humidityProgram Frequency 908 MHzTransmit Frequency Spread spectrum 908 to 924 MHz ISM bandData Integrity Verified in every data messageMeter Compatibility The following meters are compatible with the 100G. Due to continuous research, product improvements, and enhancements, Itron reserves the right to change this list at any time.NOTE On rare occasions the location of ERT-to-meter mounting holes on older diaphragm gas meters might not match up with the mounting holes on the 100G ERT Module. This can prevent the 100G ERT Module from properly mounting to the meter.To ensure you have the latest Meter Compatibility list available, contact your Itron representative.
Meter CompatibilityNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 3 Mfg. Model Desc Class Comments ERT Type ERT Part No.American/ Canadian W75AL Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AL-175 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AC-175 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AT-175 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian ALC-175Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AT-210 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AL-225 Canada onlyResidential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AL-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AR-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AC-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AT-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AM-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AL-310 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AL-350 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AT-350 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AL-425 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian AC-630 Residential Aluminum case meters only100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian 5B 225 Aluminum case Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-001ERG-5002-001American/ Canadian 35B Iron case Commercial 100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian 60B Iron case Commercial 100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian 80B Iron case Commercial Must have front reading index.100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian 250B Iron case Commercial 100G ERG-5000-007
Chapter 1 Introduction4 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersAmerican/ Canadian 500B Iron case Commercial 100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian AL800 Commercial Aluminum case meters only100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian AL1000 Commercial Aluminum case meters only100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian AL1400 Commercial Aluminum case meters only100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian AL2300 Commercial Aluminum case meters only100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian AL3000 Commercial Aluminum case meters only100G ERG-5000-007American/ Canadian AL5000 Commercial Aluminum case meters only100G ERG-5000-007Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellR-175 11 Tooth Residential Compatible with 2 foot drive index; 1 foot drive has 24 teeth and is not compatible.100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellR-200 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellRT-200 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellRT-230 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellR-275 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellRT-275 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellR-315 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell250 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell310 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellS-110 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellS-200 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellS-175 18 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-004ERG-5002-004Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellRT-100 18 Tooth Residential 24- or 30-tooth gears are not compatible100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-004ERG-5002-004Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellS-190 18 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-004ERG-5002-004
Meter CompatibilityNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 5 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellS-120 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellT-120 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellT-110 11 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-002ERG-5002-002Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellR-415 18 Tooth Residential Older meters may have ERT-to-meter mounting hole variations that can make them incompatible.100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-004ERG-5002-004Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellRT-360 18 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-004ERG-5002-004Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellMR8 (R-275 Metric)16 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-003ERG-5002-003Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/RockwellMR12 (R-415 Metric)16 Tooth Residential 100G100G DataloggingERG-5000-003ERG-5002-003Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell750 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell1000 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell1600 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell3000 Commercial Vertical index only100G ERG-5000-008Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell5000 Commercial Vertical index only100G ERG-5000-008Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/Rockwell10000 Commercial Vertical index only100G ERG-5000-008National/ Lancaster 175 Residential Sprague/Schlumberger/ Actaris Direct Read indexes cannot be used100G ERG-5000-006National/ Lancaster U175 UL175Residential Sprague/Schlumberger/ Actaris Direct Read indexes cannot be used100G ERG-5000-006National/ Lancaster 250 Residential Sprague/Schlumberger/ Actaris Direct Read indexes cannot be used100G ERG-5000-006Schlumberger/ Sprague175 3 Hole index boxResidential Index boxes with 3 mounting holes 100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague 175 WC 3 Hole index boxResidential Index boxes with 3 mounting holes 100G ERG-5000-005
Chapter 1 Introduction6 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersSchlumberger/ Sprague175 Combin-ation3 Hole index boxResidential Index boxes with 3 mounting holes 100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague210 Residential 100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague240 Canadian Version of 250Residential100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague240 Combin-ationResidential100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague240 Residential 100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague240 1 Hole cover flat faceResidential Requires Itron 1A Adapter P/N CFG-0015-001Kit100G ERG-5000-005 +CFG-0015-001Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 2 Hole coverResidential 100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague250 Residential 100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague250 WC Residential 100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague250 Combin-ationResidential100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague1A Flat face Residential Requires Itron 1A adapter kit, CFG-0015-001100G ERG-5000-005 +CFG-0015-001Actaris/ Schlumberger METRIS 2503 Hole Index BoxResidential Index boxes with 3 mounting holesSlant-faced100G ERG-5000-005Schlumberger/ Sprague400 Residential Slant-faced100G ERG-5000-005Actaris/ Schlumberger 400A Residential Slant-faced100G ERG-5000-005Actaris/ Schlumberger 675A Commercial Requires Actaris adapter p/n 80005901; purchase from Actaris100G ERG-5000-007Actaris/ Schlumberger 800A Commercial Requires Actaris adapter p/n 80005901; purchase fromActaris 100G ERG-5000-007Actaris/ Schlumberger 1000A Commercial Requires Actaris adapter p/n 80005901; purchase from Actaris100G ERG-5000-007EMCO #2 1/2 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008
Meter CompatibilityNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 7 EMCO #3 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008EMCO #4 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008EMCO #4 1/2 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008EMCO #5 Commercial 100G ERG-5000-008
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Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 9 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 ItronThe following items are supplied by Itron: x100G ERT ModulexNew tamper sealsMaterials Supplied By YouThe following tools are required to install, initialize, and check the 100G ERT Module on the meter.xSmall and medium flat-blade or Phillips screwdrivers Used to remove and tighten index and index-cover screws.xSide-cutting plier/wire snips Used for cutting wire seals, if necessary.xSmall putty knife Used to remove all traces of old gaskets from the meter. xMeter seals, wire seals, and seal press Used to secure the meter from tampering, if necessary.x11/32-inch nut driver or other blunt tool Used to securely seat new tamper plugs over screw holes. xReplacement screws Used to mount 100G ERT Module assembly to meter and index to module assembly backplates.xFC200SR with EndPoint-Link or EndPoint-Link Pro software Used to program and check ERT assembly.CH A P T E R 2American Meter Installation
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation10 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersReplacement ScrewsReplacement screws used in this procedure include:For mounting the 100G ERT Module assembly on the meter: xUse 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws.For mounting the index on the 100G ERT Module backplate: xUse 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch slotted, round head screws. Pre-installation PreparationsBefore installing the 100G ERT Module on a meter, verify: xAll Itron 100G ERT Module gas modules are compatible with your brand of gas meter. xSee the Meter Compatibility List for compatible meter model numbers for the 100G ERT ModuleInstalling the 100G ERT Module There are four steps to installing the 100G ERT Module on a meter: xRemove the indexxAssemble the 100G ERT Module xProgram the 100G ERT Module xAttach the 100G ERT Module to the meter. NOTE Properly dispose of all unused screws, old index covers, gaskets, tamper seals, and other left over materials. Do not leave any materials on customer premises. Remove the IndexThe first step to install a 100G ERT Module on the meter is to remove the index from the meter. To remove the index1. Remove any tamper seals from the meter.
Installing the 100G ERT ModuleNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 112. 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. xIf the screws are 5/8-inch long, and are not corroded, retain for later use. xIf 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. TIP You can use the index cover you just removed as a temporary storage location for screws. NOTE Dispose of the index cover properly when finished with the installation procedure. Do not leave it on customer premises.4. Unscrew one index mounting screw completely. Hold one hand beneath the index to catch the screw when it falls out of the index assembly. If it does not fall out by itself, be sure to remove it.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation12 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters5. 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. The index will be used later in this procedure. 8. Examine the index screws you just removed. Verify that they are 3/16-inch long and are not corroded. xIf the screws are 3/16-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use. xIf the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screws as described in Replacement Screws on page 10instead. 9. Use a putty knife or similar object to completely remove the old index gasket from the meter (if applicable). All traces of the gasket must be removed before the ERT can be installed.
Installing the 100G ERT ModuleNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 13Assemble the ERT ModuleThe 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 module1. 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. The ERT index cover will be used later in this procedure. IMPORTANT Before continuing with the installation, note the following information about American Meter indexes.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation14 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersxIndex wrigglers on one-foot meters have drive slots.xIndex wrigglers on two-foot meters have drive posts. xAn index may have mounting screw holes. xAn 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 ModuleNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 154. If the index has mounting screw holes, place an index mounting screw (1) in the right-hand 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. If the index has mounting screw slots, screw an index mounting screw (1) one to two turns into the ERT backplate's right-hand index mounting post (2). Use one 8 - 32 x 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).
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation16 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters7. Place the index mounting screw slot under the screw head. Do not tighten the screw.8. Attach the wriggler to the index and backplate. xIf the index wriggler has a drive slot (1), place the backplate wriggler's drive post (2) in the index wriggler's drive slot. xIf 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 ModuleNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 179. 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. Note To verify correct installation of the index to the ERT module housing, spin wriggler clockwise, then counter-clockwise (not more than one complete rotation). Wriggler should spin freely with little or no resistance.11. Slide the ERT cover (1) over the index and backplate (2). Next, program the ERT module.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation18 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersProgram the ERT ModuleThe 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.) You must program the ERT based on the drive rate indicated on the index.
Installing the 100G ERT ModuleNatural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on Meters 19To program the ERT module1. Using the FC200SR, program the reading of the index that was on the meter into the ERT module assembly. xFor initial programming, hold the FC200SR approximately 1 foot away from the 100G. xFor 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 that will be used (for example, Fixed Network Mode, Mobile/Handheld Mode, or Hard to ReadMobile/Handheld Mode). In Endpoint-Link Pro v5.0, you will have access to the one mode that was defined by your system administrator. During programming, the 100G ERT module is programmed to the nearest 100 cubic feet; the last two digits (the tens and units) are programmed as zeros (0). Once programming is complete, however, the ERT module assembly can be read to the nearest cubic foot. 2. Slowly turn the ERT module drive wriggler two turns in the direction indicated on the index drive rate. This lets you verify the ERT module is counting properly after assembly. IMPORTANT Do not turn the drive wriggler faster than one turn per second. 3. Read the ERT module assembly using the FC200SR. Consult the EndPoint-Link ERT Programming Guide (TDC-0411) or other applicable instructions for details on how to read an ERT. xIf this reading is higher than the one you programmed in step 1 above, the ERT module assembly is counting correctly. xIf the ERT module assembly reading is not higher than what was programmed in step 1, replace the ERT module with a new one.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation20 Natural Gas Solutions 100G Installation Guide for Direct Mounting on MetersAttach the ERT Module to the MeterAfter 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 Meter1. 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. xFor One-Foot Meters: Align the ERT module assembly wriggler with the meter drive post (as shown below). Make sure the ERT wriggler is perpendicular to the meter drive post.

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