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Water Solutions
100W and 100WP Pit Datalogging Water
Endpoint Installation Guide
TDC-0909-001
Identification
100W and 100WP Pit Datalogging Water Endpoint Installation Guide
11/23/2010 TDC-0909-001
Copyright
© 2010 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved.
Confidentiality Notice
The information contained herein is proprietary and confidential and 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. Any third party given access to this information is similarly bound in writing.
Compliance Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesirable operation.
This device must be permanently mounted such that it retains a distance of 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) from all persons in order to comply with FCC RF exposure levels.
Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with policies RSS-210 and RSS-GEN of the Industry Canada rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Modifications and Repairs
To ensure system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified without the expressed approval of Itron. Any unauthorized modification will void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
Trademark Notice
Itron is a registered trademark of Itron, Inc.
All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Warning To prevent ignition of flammable or combustible atmospheres, disconnect power
before servicing.
Warning Follow these procedures to avoid injury to yourself or others:
•The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of properly.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat above 100° Celsius (212° Fahrenheit), crush, expose to
water, or incinerate the lithium battery. Fire, explosion, and severe burn hazard.
• Keep the lithium battery away from children.
• Replace the lithium battery only with batteries meeting Itron specifications. Any other battery
may cause a fire or explosion.
Warning This unit cannot be modified and is not repairable. Modification of this device could
cause non-compliance with FCC rules. Attempts to modify this device will void the warranty.
Warning Substitution of components may impair intrinsic safety.
Transportation Classification
The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, endpoints are considered operating transmitters and receivers and
cannot be shipped by air. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation to Itron.
Suggestions
If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to TechnicalCommunicationsManager@itron.com
If you have questions or comments about the software or hardware product, contact Itron Technical Support:
Contact
Internet: www.itron.com
E-mail: support@itron.com
Phone: 800 635 8725
Contents
Chapter 1 Before You Begin ........................................................................................ 1
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................1
Document Purpose ..............................................................................................................................1
How This Document is Organized .......................................................................................................2
Related Documents .............................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2 About the 100W Endpoint........................................................................... 3
100W and 100WP Models..................................................................................................................4
Battery Life ..........................................................................................................................................4
100W and 100WP Transmission Modes ............................................................................................4
100W Operating Modes ......................................................................................................................5
100WP Operating Modes ...................................................................................................................5
Chapter 3 Connecting, Initializing, and Programming .............................................. 7
Initializing the 100W ............................................................................................................................7
Connecting to a Meter Register Using the Inline Connector ...............................................................7
Connecting to a Meter Register Using a Cable ...................................................................................7
Connecting the 100WP to a Remote Meter Register .........................................................................9
Using an Extension Cable ...................................................................................................................9
Verifying Operation of the 100W Endpoint ..........................................................................................9
Chapter 4 Installing the 100W Endpoint ................................................................... 10
100W Endpoint Accessories .............................................................................................................10
100W Endpoints with Integral Connectors .......................................................................................10
Rod Mount Installation .......................................................................................................................11
Required Tools and Hardware ................................................................................................12
Wall Mount Installation ......................................................................................................................15
Required Tools and Hardware ................................................................................................15
Base Mount Installation .....................................................................................................................17
Required Base Mounting Tools and Hardware .......................................................................17
Shelf Mount Installation .....................................................................................................................18
Required Tools and Hardware ................................................................................................18
Through Lid mount ............................................................................................................................20
Required Tools and Hardware ................................................................................................20
Installing in a New Lid .............................................................................................................23
Optional Leak Sensor Installation .....................................................................................................24
Required Equipment ...............................................................................................................24
Pipe Preparation ...........................................................................................................27
Optional Remote Antenna Installation ...............................................................................................30
Mounting the Remote Antenna..........................................................................................................31
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Contents
Appendix A Using an Inline Connector .................................................................... 33
Appendix B Using Gel Cap Connectors ................................................................... 35
Appendix C Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 38
Index ............................................................................................................................. 39
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CHAPTER 1
Before You Begin
Document Conventions
Convention
Itron product part numbers are noted in
parentheses.
Example
To install the endpoint (ERW-1300-XXX), do the following steps.
Hypertext links are in blue.
See the Copyright Page for identification information.
Note A Note indicates neutral or positive information that stresses or supplements important
points of the main text. A note supplies information that may apply only in special cases.
Caution A Caution advises users that failure to take or avoid a specified action could result in a
loss of data.
Warning A Warning advises users that failure to take or avoid a specified action could result
in physical harm to the user or the hardware.
Document Purpose
This document provides the installation instructions for the 100W and 100WP endpoints. Mounting options
for 100W endpoints include rod mount, wall mount, through-lid (remote antenna), and shelf mount
installation. The 100W and 100RP are available with the following configurations:
Integral connector
5-foot open-end cable
20-inch open-end cable
An optional Itron Leak Sensor is available for all three configurations to provide leak monitoring capability.
100W Endpoint configurations provide an easy interface to several register types. The 20-inch cable variant
allows meter manufacturers to mount the endpoint directly to their respective meter registers before delivery
to the installer.
Caution Installing an integrated 100W endpoint and meter register in a water pit box reduces the endpoint's
RF signal distance significantly. If read reliability is a problem, install a remote antenna or select a new
installation method.
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Before You Begin
How This Document is Organized
This document is organized into the following chapters:
Chapter
1. Before You Begin
Description
Information about this publication
2. About the 100W and 100WP Endpoint
Overview of 100W and 100WP endpoint installation.
3. Connecting, Initializing, and Programming
Instructions to initialize the 100W endpoint, connect the
endpoint to the water meter, and program the 100WP.
4. Installing the 100W and 100WP Endpoint
Step-by-step endpoint installation instructions for:
Rod mount
Wall mount
Base mount
Shelf mount (kit CFG-1300-001)
Through lid mount
Optional Leak Sensor installation
Remote antenna installation (CFG-0900-001)
Appendix A Using an Inline Connector
Instructions for installing an inline connector.
Appendix B Using Gel Cap Connectors
Instructions for installing gel cap connectors.
Appendix C Troubleshooting
Tips for troubleshooting 100W and 100WP operation.
Related Documents
Document Description
Itron Part Number
Field Deployment Manager Endpoint Tools Mobile Application Guide
TDC-0934-XXX
900 MHz Belt-Clip Radio User's Guide
TDC-0889-XXX
FC300 Getting Started Guide
TDC-0898-XXX
FC200 Series Getting Started Guide
TDC-0598-XXX
Water Endpoint Ordering Guide
PUB-0063-001
Water Meter Compatibility List
PUB-0063-002
mlogonline™ Network Leak Monitoring System User Guide
TDC-0792-XXX
Note: XXX designates the document revision and is subject to change without notice.
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CHAPTER 2
About the 100W and 100WP Endpoint
The 100W Endpoints are high-power radio frequency automatic meter reading (AMR) devices that attach to
water registers to collect consumption usage and tamper data the endpoint then transmits to a data collection
device. The endpoint operates in both bubble-up mode and two-way modes.
The 100W Endpoints ship in Factory Mode. The endpoints acquire and transmit meter register data within one
hour following register connection. The endpoint transfers meter data immediately if the unit is initialized
with a handheld computer during installation (see Initializing the 100W on page 7).
Caution Failure to initialize the endpoint may delay the initial reading up to 1 hour. The 100W
endpoint will default to a consumption value of 0 if the endpoint is not programmed with Itron's
Field Deployment Manager (FDM).
The 100W Endpoint supports protocols for a variety of meter manufacturer's registers. Refer to the Water
Meter Compatibility List (PUB-0063-002), for the list of supported meters and registers.
100W Endpoints feature the following capabilities:
Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection. 100W endpoints feature the same robust features as Itron's
60 series water endpoints to provide Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection. For more information
about Leak Detection and Reverse Flow Detection, see the Itron white paper Detecting Leaks and Reverse
Flow with 60 Series Endpoints https://extranetkc.itron.com/Water%20Endpoints/Detecting%20Leaks%20and%20Reverse%20Flow%20with%2060%20
Series%20Endpoints.pdf.
Communication Error Indicators.
Last Good Read. The cable is cut.
Note Last Good Read may be an indicator of a damaged register.
Extended Cut Cable. The Last Good Read flag was set in the last 24 hours (Fixed Network [FN]
mode) or the last 40 days (Mobile Mode).
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About the 100W and 100WP Endpoint
100W and 100WP Models
100W and 100WP Endpoint Description
Itron Part Number
100W Encoder, integral connector
ERW-1300-101
100W Encoder with Leak Sensor, integral connector
ERW-1300-102
100W Encoder, 5-foot cable
ERW-1300-103
100W Encoder with Leak Sensor, 5-foot cable
ERW-1300-104
100W Encoder, 20-inch cable
ERW-1300-105
100W Encoder with Leak Sensor, 20-inch cable
ERW-1300-106
100WP Pulser, integral connector
ERW-1300-107
100WP Pulser with Leak Sensor, integral connector
ERW-1300-108
100WP Pulser, 5-foot cable
ERW-1300-109
100WP Pulser with Leak Sensor, 5-foot cable
ERW-1300-110
100WP Pulser, 20-inch cable
ERW-1300-111
100WP Pulser with Leak Sensor, 20-inch cable
ERW-1300-112
Battery Life
Powered by two non-replaceable, long-life lithium batteries, the 100W has an expected battery life of 20 years
when the endpoint operates in default Mobile or Fixed Network Operating mode. If the 100W endpoint is
programmed for Hard to Read Mobile Mode, the battery life is reduced to 13 years. To proactively indicate
the battery has reached a <10% useful battery life, a Low Battery flag is set to indicate impending battery
failure. Battery life is 15 years for the 100WP-R when endpoint cable lengths exceed 150 feet.
100W and 100WP Transmission Modes
The 100W Endpoint can be set to transmit in Fixed Network, Mobile High Power, Mobile and Handheld, or
Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode.
Fixed Network Mode. The 100W water endpoint transmits a high-powered NIM RF message every five
minutes and a contingency SCM RF message every minute.
Mobile and Handheld Mode. The 100W water endpoint transmits a medium-powered SCM RF
message every 9 seconds.
(Optional) Mobile High Power Mode. The 100W water endpoint transmits a high-powered SCM RF
message every 60 seconds.
(Optional) Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode. The 100W water endpoint transmits a highpowered SCM RF message every 30 seconds. The Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode should only
be used for exceptionally hard-to-read applications.
Note The battery life is significantly affected in Hard to Read Mobile and Handheld Mode. The 900 MHz
Remote Antenna can be used to increase reading range.
An FCC license is not required to read 100W Endpoint.
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About the 100W and 100WP Endpoint
100W Operating Modes
1. Factory Mode
100Ws are shipped from the factory in Factory Mode.
The endpoint's transmitter is turned off.
The endpoint's receiver is bubbling-up to listen for a programming command.
100W encoder models will attempt to read the register every hour.
Last good read and cut tamper flags may be set when a register is not connected.
If the 100W reads a connected register, the endpoint automatically moves to Run Mode (100W only).
2. Run Mode
100W normal operation mode.
The 100W transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings for standard consumption messages
(SCM) or network interval message (NIM).
For SCM, the 100W default bubble-up rate is 9 seconds.
For NIM, the 100W default bubble-up rate is five minutes. When the endpoint is set for NIM,
the 100W transmits a contingency SCM message every minute. NIM mode is configured by
programming FN mode with a programming device.
100WP Operating Modes
The 100WP has three standard operating modes.
1. Factory Mode
100WP s are shipped from the factory in Factory Mode.
The endpoint's transmitter is turned off.
The endpoint's receiver is bubbling-up to listen for a programming command.
100WP encoder models will attempt to read the register every hour.
Last good read and cut tamper flags may be set when a register is not connected.
If the 100WP reads a connected register, the endpoint automatically moves to Run Mode and defaults
to a zero consumption.
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About the 100W and 100WP Endpoint
2. Run Mode
100WP’s normal operation mode.
The 100W transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings for standard consumption messages
(SCM) or network interval message (NIM).
For SCM, the 100WP default bubble-up rate is 9 seconds.
For NIM, the 100WP default bubble-up rate is five minutes. When the endpoint is set for
NIM, the 100WP transmits a contingency SCM message every minute. NIM mode is
configured by programming NIM mode with a programming device.
3. Quiet Mode
OEMs can configure the endpoint for quiet mode after programming and direct mounting the 100WP-R in
a factory.
An endpoint is awakened from quiet mode and enters Run Mode in one of two ways:
o Counting two pulses. The pulses are counted internal to the 100WP-R while it is in quiet
mode.
o Receiving a two-way command, such as a Read ERT using FDM.
If an endpoint installed in quiet mode is not bubbling up SCM or NIM messages, it may be due to zero
consumption on the endpoint, such as a vacant or vacation home. Initiate a two-way command (for
example, perform a Read ERT with FDM) before removing the unit.
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Initializing, Connecting, and Programming
This chapter provides the instructions to connect the 100W or 100WP endpoint, to initialize the 100W
endpoint, connect the endpoint to the meter register, and program the 100WP endpoint. The 100W initializes
immediately when the endpoint is programmed with an approved handheld computer or the endpoint
recognizes the meter register and activates itself after connection to a register.
Caution To obtain an immediate reading, initialize the 100W with an approved handheld computer.
Failure to initialize the endpoint may delay the initial reading up to 1 hour.
Initializing the 100W
To initialize the 100W immediately, use one of the following handheld computers running Field
Deployment Manager (FDM) version 1.0 or later.
FC200SR handheld computer (Itron part number FC2-0005-004 or FC2-0006-004)
FC300 with SRead
For normal activation, connect the 100W to the water meter register. The endpoint polls for a register
every hour. After a register is detected, the 100W automatically activates.
Connecting to a Meter Register Using the Inline Connector
The inline connector system easily allows a separation of the endpoint and meter register and provides for
general maintenance or system troubleshooting (see Using an Inline Connector on page 33).
Connecting to a Meter Register Using a Cable
The 100W endpoint may be connected to the water meter register using the 5-foot or 20-inch cable.
Caution The wire terminations must be properly sealed with a non-conductive gel material to
prevent water intrusion (otherwise, this configuration should not be used in a pit box
environment). Itron recommends the 5-foot cable configuration for OEM users only.
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Initializing, Connecting, and Programming
To connect the 100W to the register
Connect the 100W wires to the register screw terminals according to the following table.
100W wire color
Red
(data)
Black
(power/clock)
White
(ground)
Register screw terminal
Register Manufacturer
Elster AMCO Invision
Elster AMCO Scancoder
Elster AMCO evoQ4 (Q4000)
Hersey Translator
Badger ADE
Sensus ECR
Sensus ICE
Metron Farnier
Itron (Actaris) Coder
ProRead
Performance ETR
Severn Trent SM700
SmartMeter
(Sensus Protocol)
Caution The wire should wrap one complete revolution around the register screw. Completely tighten
register screws and verify wire insulation is not under the screw terminal heads or intermittent electrical
connection may occur. You must use a moisture-proof sealant if the meter is used outdoors or in any
environment where moisture can collect on the screw terminals.
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Connecting the 100WP to a Remote Meter Register
Connect the 100WP wires to the register screw terminals according to the following table.
100WP Connections
100WP wire color
Red
(signal)
Register Manufacturer
Elster Digital
Itron (Actaris) Cyble Sensor (2wire)
Black
(common)
White
(tamper)
Register screw color designator
BLK
GRN
Either wire
Remaining wire must be connected to both
endpoint wires
Badger RTR
BLK
Green/bare
Elster V100
BLK
Blue
BLK
Bare
Sensus PMM
Connect the endpoint to the cable using gel-cap connectors (see Using Gel Cap Connectors on page 35).
Using an Extension Cable
Order the 25-foot inline connector extension cable assembly (CFG-0151-401) to extend the 100W with the
inline connector.
Verifying Operation of the 100W Endpoint
Use one of the following handheld computers to verify consumption:
FC200SR handheld computer (Itron part number FC2-0005-004 or FC2-0006-004)
FC300 with SRead
Notes
Each handheld radio requires special setup and configuration parameters to successfully read
and program 100W products. Refer to the respective meter reading application for specific
instructions.
When comparing the actual register value to that reported by the 100W endpoint, please keep
in mind the endpoint's consumption value is updated once an hour when it is in Run Mode.
Caution Do not use ReadOne Pro, FS2PN, FS3PN, or FC200 readers to read the 100W or
100WP endpoint. These readers do not keep their receivers on long enough or at the right
frequency to reliably capture an endpoint transmission.
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