Itron 24GZB Automatic Meter Reading Device for Gas Meters User Manual 2 4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide

Itron, Inc. Automatic Meter Reading Device for Gas Meters 2 4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide

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Natural Gas Solutions 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide
Identification 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide DRAFT TDC-0816-000 Copyright © 2009 Itron, Inc. All rights reserved. Your company has the right to reproduce this contract document, provided that such reproduction shall be subject to the same use and disclosure restrictions contained in the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure paragraphs in the Sales Contract. Applicable Patents U.S. Patent Numbers: TBD Canadian Patent Numbers: TBD Transportation Classification Itron classifies and ships model 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules as a non-hazardous material. The proper shipping name is Lithium Batteries contain in Equipment, Class 9, UN3091, Packing Group II. The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered, the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module is considered an operating transmitter and receiver and cannot be shipped by air. Compliance Statement 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 and Industry Canada RF exposure levels. Industry Canada 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. FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Modification and Repairs To ensure FCC and Industry Canada compliance and system performance, this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified in any way without the express written approval of Itron, Inc. Any unauthorized modification will void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Meter Installation/Removal In the event of malfunction, all repairs should be performed by Itron. It is the responsibility of users requiring service to report the need for service to Itron. Related Documents Endpoint-Link Programming Guide (TDC-XXXX) Trademark Notice OpenWay and Itron are both registered trademarks 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. Suggestions If you have comments or suggestions on how we may improve this documentation, send them to TechnicalCommunicationsManager@itron.com. Support If you have questions or comments about this application, contact Itron Technical Support: • Mail: Itron, Inc. Attention: Customer Care, 2111 N Molter Road, Liberty Lake, WA 99019 • E-mail: support@itron.com • Phone: 1 800 635 8725 • Web Support http://eKnowledge.itron.com Itron Website http://www.itron.com Document Revision The content of this publication was last edited on 6/6/2008.
2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide iii Chapter 1 Getting Started............................................................................................1 Specifications ......................................................................................................................................1 Meter Compatibility List.......................................................................................................................2 Chapter 2 American Meter Installation .......................................................................7 Installation Prerequisites .....................................................................................................................7 Materials Supplied By Itron.......................................................................................................7 Materials Supplied By You........................................................................................................7 Replacement Screws......................................................................................................7 Preinstallation Preparations......................................................................................................8 Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module........................................................................................8 Remove the Index.....................................................................................................................8 Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module.....................................................................................11 Program the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................16 Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter......................................................................20 Waking Up the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module........................................................................23 Chapter 3 Sensus Meter Installation.........................................................................25 Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................25 Materials Supplied By Itron.....................................................................................................25 Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................25 Replacement Screws....................................................................................................25 Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................26 Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module......................................................................................26 Remove the Index...................................................................................................................26 Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module.....................................................................................28 Program the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................30 Attach the OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter......................................................................31 Waking Up the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module........................................................................35 Chapter 4 Actaris Meter Installation .........................................................................37 Installation Prerequisites ...................................................................................................................37 Materials Supplied By Itron.....................................................................................................37 Materials Supplied By You......................................................................................................37 Replacement Screws....................................................................................................38 Preinstallation Preparations....................................................................................................38 Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module......................................................................................38 Remove the Index...................................................................................................................39 Assemble the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module..........................................................................40 Program the OpenWay Gas Module.......................................................................................43 Attach the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module to the Meter...........................................................46 Attaching the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module to Flat-faced Model 1A Meters.........................48 Waking Up the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module........................................................................52 Contents
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2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 1 The 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module is Itron's latest module. OpenWay Gas Modules are radio-frequency (RF) devices that transmit meter data. The 2.4GZ can be read by OpenWay CENTRON electric meters and is part of the Itron OpenWay solution for combo gas and electric utilities. This installation guide shows you how to install the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on meters from a variety of manufacturers. To ensure you have a meter that is compatible with the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, refer to the Meter Compatibility List on page 2. An FCC or IC license is not required to read 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules. Specifications The functional and operational specifications for the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module are listed below. Functional Specifications Description Power Source Two "A" cell lithium batteries Tamper Detection Tilt tamper and magnetic tamper FCC Compliance Part 15 certified Industry Canada Compliance RSS-210 certified Measurement Canada Approval Pending Intrinsic Safety UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D Product Identification Numeric and barcoded and serial number Construction Materials Gray polycarbonate back plate with Santoprene® gasket; clear polycarbonate front cover; encapsulated electronics Operational Specifications Description Operating Temperatures -40° to 158° F (-40° to +70° C) Operating Humidity 5 to 95percent relative humidity Frequency Band 2.4 to 2.475 GHz ISM band Modulation Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Data Integrity Verified in every data message CHAPTER 1 Getting Started
Chapter 1 Getting Started 2 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Meter Compatibility List The following meters are compatible with the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. Due to continuous research, product improvements, and enhancements, Itron reserves the right to change this list at any time. To ensure you have the latest meter compatibility list available, contact your Itron representative. Mfgr. Model Desc. Class Comments OpenWay Gas Module Part No. American/ Canadian W75AL Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AL-175 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AC-175 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AT-175 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian ALC-175 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AT-210 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AL-225 Canada only Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AL-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AR-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AC-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AT-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AM-250 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AL-310 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AL-350 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AT-350 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian AL-425 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001
Meter Compatibility List 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 3 American/ Canadian AC-630 Residential Aluminum case meters only 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 American/ Canadian 5B 225 Residential Aluminum case 2.4GZ OWG-5000-001 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell R-175 11 Tooth Residential Compatible with 2 foot drive index; 1 foot drive has 24 teeth 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell R-200 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell RT-200 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell RT-230 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell R-275 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell RT-275 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell R-315 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell 250 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell 310 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell S-110 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell S-200 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell S-175 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell RT-100 18 Tooth Residential 24- or 30-tooth gears are not compatible 2.4GZ OWG-5000-004 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell S-190 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/ Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell S-120 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell T-120 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell T-110 11 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-002
Chapter 1 Getting Started 4 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell R-415 18 Tooth Residential Older meters may have 2.4GZ-to-meter mounting hole variations that can make them incompatible 2.4GZ OWG-5000-004 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell RT-360 18 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-004 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell MR8 (R-275 Metric) 16 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-003 Sensus/Invensys/ Equimeter/ Rockwell MR12 (R-415 Metric) 16 Tooth Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-003 Schlumberger/ Sprague 175 3 Hole index box Residential Index boxes with 3 mounting holes 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 175-WC 3 Hole index box Residential Index boxes with 3 mounting holes 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 175 Combination 3 Hole index box Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 210 Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Canadian version of 250 Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Combination Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 1 Hole cover flat face Residential Requires Itron 1A Adapter P/N CFG-0015-001Kit 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 2 Hole cover Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 240 Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 250 Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 250-WC Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 250 Combination Residential 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Schlumberger/ Sprague 1A Flat face Residential Requires Itron 1A adapter kit, CFG-0015-001 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Actaris/ Schlumberger METRIS 250 3-hole index box Residential Index boxes with 3 mounting holes Slant-faced 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005
Meter Compatibility List 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 5 Actaris/ Schlumberger 400 Residential Slant-faced 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Actaris/ Schlumberger 400A Residential Slant-faced 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Actaris/ Schlumberger 675 Commercial Requires Actaris adapter p/n 80005901; purchase from Actaris 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Actaris/ Schlumberger 800A Commercial Requires Actaris adapter p/n 80005901; purchase from Actaris 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005 Actaris/ Schlumberger 1000A Commercial Requires Actaris adapter p/n 80005901; purchase from Actaris 2.4GZ OWG-5000-005
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2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 7 This chapter shows you how to install a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American meter. Before installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, verify that you have: • A compatible meter shown in the Meter Compatibility List. • A compatible index. Itron 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules can be used with standard dial and direct read (odometer) indexes. • The list of materials defined under Installation Prerequisites in this chapter. Installation Prerequisites The following items are required to install the Itron 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. Materials Supplied By Itron The following items are supplied by Itron: • 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules • New tamper seals Materials Supplied By You You must supply the following items to install, initialize, and check the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on the meter. • Small and medium flat-blade or Phillips screwdrivers Used to remove and tighten index and index-cover screws. • Side-cutting plier/wire snips Used for cutting wire seals, if necessary. • Small putty knife Used to remove all traces of old gaskets from the meter. • Meter seals, wire seals, and seal press Used to secure the meter from tampering, if necessary. • 11/32-inch nut driver or other blunt tool Used to securely seat new tamper plugs over screw holes. • Replacement screws Used to mount 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module assembly to meter and index to module assembly backplates. Replacement Screws Replacement screws used in this procedure are shown below. CHAPTER 2 American Meter Installation
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 8 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide For mounting 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module assemblies on meters: • Use 1/4 - 20 x 5/8-inch slotted, Fillister head screws. For mounting indexes on 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module backplates: • Use 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch slotted, round head screws. Preinstallation Preparations Before installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter, verify that: • All Itron gas modules are 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules for your brand of gas meters. • The model numbers of all meters on which the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Modules will be installed are included in the Meter Compatibility List. Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module There are four major steps to installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on a meter: • Remove the index • Assemble the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module • Program the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module • Attach the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas 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 Index The first major step when installing a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module on an American meter is to remove the index from the meter. To Remove the Index 1. Remove any tamper seals from the meter.
Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 9 2. Detach the index cover from the meter by removing the four screws holding it in place. 3. Examine the index cover screws you just removed. Verify that they are 5/8-inches long and are not corroded. • If the screws are the correct length, and are not corroded, keep them for later use. • If the screws are an incorrect length or are corroded, dispose of them properly. Use the screws listed in Replacement Screws on page 7. TIP You can use the index cover you just removed as a temporary storage location for screws. 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. 5. Unscrew the other index mounting screw.
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 10 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 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. 12 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. • If the screws are 3/16-inch long and are not corroded, keep them for later use. • If 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 7 instead. 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 OpenWay Gas Module can be installed.
Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 11 Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module When installing a 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module, the next major step is to create the OpenWay Gas Module assembly by combining the module backplate and cover with the meter index. Follow the procedure below to do so. To Assemble the OpenWay Gas Module 1. Obtain a new 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module. 2. Separate the module backplate (1) from the cover (2). 3. Set the new OpenWay Gas Module index cover 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 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 Installation 12 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide • Index wrigglers on one-foot meters have drive slots. • Index wrigglers on two-foot meters have drive posts. • An index may have mounting screw holes. • An index may have mounting screw slots. If the index has mounting screw slots, skip steps 4 and 5 below. Continue with step 6.
Installing the 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 13 If the index has mounting screw holes, perform steps 4 and 5 below, and then skip steps 6 and 7. 4. 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 (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw). 12 5. Attach the screw to the OpenWay Gas Module backplate's right-hand index mounting post just far enough to hold the screw and 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 OpenWay Gas Module backplate's right-hand index mounting post (2). Use one 8 - 32 x 3/16-inch screw for this step (you can use an original mounting screw if it was the correct size and not corroded; otherwise, use the correct size replacement screw).
Chapter 2 American Meter Installation 14 2.4GZ OpenWay Gas Module Installation Guide 21 7. Place the index mounting screw slot under the screw head. Do not tighten the screw yet. 21 8. Attach the wriggler to the index and backplate. • If the index wriggler has a drive slot (1), place the backplate wriggler's drive post (2) in the index wriggler's drive slot. 21

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