Landis Gyr Technology GRAMCNLX1 GasLX Residential American User Manual Installation Guide

Landis+Gyr Technology, Inc. GasLX Residential American Installation Guide

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5015 B.U. Bowman Drive Buford, GA 30518 USA Voice: 770-831-8048 Fax: 770-831-8598 Certification Exhibit FCC ID: R7PGRAMCNLX1 IC: 5294A-GRAMCNLX1 FCC Rule Part: 15.247 IC Radio Standards Specification: RSS-210 ACS Report Number: 08-0433 - 15C Manufacturer: Cellnet Technology, Inc. Model: GasLX Residential American Installation Guide
American Residential Meter One-Way Gas Module Installation Guide98-3107 Rev AA
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One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA iTable of ContentsChapter 1: PrefaceChapter 2: Pre-Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Chapter 3: Using the HandHeld Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Chapter 4: On-Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Chapter 5: Gas Meter Exchange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Chapter 6: Meter Module Retrofit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Chapter 7: Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57Appendix A: Supplemental Information About Indexes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83Appendix B: Using the RF Buster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Appendix C: End of Day Handheld Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
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1One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 1PrefaceThis guide describes the installation process for Landis+Gyr American Residential Meter One-Way Gas Module.Any training provided directly to installers by the utility or by the Landis+Gyr project management team takes precedence over this guide, as long as it does not involve altering the meter module retrofit process.About This GuideThis is the November 2008 edition of the Landis+Gyr American Residential Meter One-Way Gas Module Installation Guide. It provides: –basicinformationofthefieldinstallation,retrofit,andexchangeprocedureusedforresidentialgasmeters–basicsafetyguidelinesanddetailedinstructionsforinstallingandexchangingofgasmetersWho Should Use This GuideThis guide is intended for use by utility employees responsible for installing meters and module retrofitting to already installed meters. It does not assume an expert level of industry or computer knowledge. This guide does assume that you are familiar with basic:– utilityoperations.– terminologyofyourindustry.– proceduresforperformingbasicHandHeldoperations.
Chapter 1 - Preface Landis+Gyr2 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideHow This Guide Is OrganizedTable 1-2 illustrates how this guide is organized.Typographical ConventionsThis section describes the conventions used in this guide to make finding and understanding information easier. The following kinds of formatting in the text identify special information.Table 1-1. Description of ChaptersChapter Title DescriptionN mêÉÑ~ÅÉ mêçîáÇÉë=áåÑçêã~íáçå=~Äçìí=Üçï=íÜáë=ã~åì~ä=áë=çêÖ~åáòÉÇO mêÉJfåëí~ää~íáçå p~ÑÉíó=ÉèìáéãÉåí=~åÇ=ÖìáÇÉäáåÉëP rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=e~åÇeÉäÇ=aÉîáÅÉpíÉé=Äó=ëíÉé=áåëíêìÅíáçåë=çå=ìëáåÖ=íÜÉ=e~åÇÜÉäÇ=m`Q låJpáíÉ=mêÉé~ê~íáçå tÜ~í=íç=äççâ=Ñçê=çåëáíÉR d~ë=jÉíÉê=bñÅÜ~åÖÉ píÉé=Äó=ëíÉé=áåëíêìÅíáçåë=Ñçê=ÉñÅÜ~åÖáåÖ=Ö~ë=ãÉíÉêëS jÉíÉê=jçÇìäÉ=fåëí~ää~íáçåpíÉé=Äó=ëíÉé=áåëíêìÅíáçåë=Ñçê=áåëí~ääáåÖ=íÜÉ=êÉëáÇÉåíá~ä=ãÉíÉêT jÉíÉê=fåëí~ää=`çåÅäìëáçå`çãéäÉíáçå=áåëíêìÅíáçåëU d~ë=jÉíÉê=mêÉé~ê~íáçå=mêçÖê~ã=EdobmFfåÑçêã~íáçå=~Äçìí=íÜÉ=d~ë=jÉíÉê=mêÉé~ê~íáçå=mêçÖê~ã=íççäK^ééÉåÇáñ=^ sáëì~ä=fåëéÉÅíáçå=çÑ=fåÇÉñÉëbñÅÜ~åÖÉ=áåÇÉñÉë^ééÉåÇáñ=_ rëáåÖ=íÜÉ=oc=_ìëíÉê fåëíêìÅíáçåë=çå=ìëáåÖ=íÜÉ=oc=_ìëíÉê^ééÉåÇáñ=` båÇ=çÑ=a~ó tÜ~í=íç=Çç=~í=íÜÉ=ÉåÇ=çÑ=íÜÉ=Ç~óConvention DescriptionAll bold, initial capital letters Refers to field names, buttons, menus, menu options, and keys. Examples: Device field, Open button, File menu, or Ctrl key.All bold lower-case letters Refers to the exact keystrokes you enter. What you type is always shown in lowercase letters. Example: Type local in the Device field.Italicized lower-case word between less-than sign (<) and greater-than sign (>)Refers to variables that occur in item names. Example: Add Sub Network To <network name> dialog, where <network name> refers to the name of a network.<menu> | <option> | <option>... Refers to the sequence of choices you should make to access a specific dialog or menu option. Examples: choose Start | Settings | Control Panel or choose File | Open.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 1 - PrefaceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 3Contacting Technical SupportLandis+Gyrtechnicalsupportisavailablebytelephoneoremail.Whenyoucontacttechnicalsupport,bepreparedtogiveexactdescriptionsof:• The problem you encountered• What happened and what you were doing when the problem occurred• How you tried to solve the problem• The exact text of any error messagesTelephone AccessTechnical support is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) by calling 800-791-2567. If all support technicians are helping other customers, your call will be routed to the Landis+Gyr Support voice mail system.Leave a brief message that includes the following information:•Your name• Your company’s name• Your telephone numberA support technician will return your call as soon as possible within normal business hours. Technicians return all calls in the order that they are received.Plus sign (+) between keys Refers to pressing the keys at the same time. Example: Alt+B.Comma (,) between keys Refers to keys which are pressed sequentially. Example: Alt,F.Note boxes provide essential information about Landis+Gyr Gas Meter Module and MeterInstallation.Cautions provide information that you must read to avoid making relatively moderate errorsduring Landis+Gyr Gas Meter Module and Meter Installation.Warnings provide special, must-read information. If you ignore a warning, you maycreate a safety hazard, omit essential data or make a critical error. Warnings are inthe same format as notes, except they are shown in bold text.Convention Description
Chapter 1 - Preface Landis+Gyr4 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideEmail AccessIf you prefer, you may email a description of your problem to:solutionsupport.na@landisgyr.comA support technician will return your email as soon as possible within normal business hours. Technicians return all emails in the order that they are received.General InquiriesYour feedback is important in helping to provide the most accurate and high-quality information. If you want to reach a Landis+Gyr sales representative, or for other inquiries, do one of the following:• Telephone: 678-258-1500• Fax: 678-258-1550You can also mail your comments or inquiries to:Landis+GyrAttn:CustomerSupport30000MillCreekAvenueSuite100Alpharetta, GA 30022Ordering PublicationsYou can order publications from your sales representative. To order additional copies of this manual, use order number:98‐3107RevAAPublication CommentsLandis+Gyr welcomes your feedback and comments. If you have comments or suggestions for improving this publication, a form is provided at the back of this manual for reader’s comments. If you would like a reply, please include your contact information:•Name• Telephone number or fax number• Email address• Company name and addressBe sure to include the following information along with your comment:• Title and number of this manual• Page number or topic related to your comment
Landis+Gyr Chapter 1 - PrefaceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 5Related PublicationsThe following document provides important related information.Table 1-2. Related PublicationDocument DescriptionNJt~ó=jçÇìäÉ=mêçÖê~ããáåÖ=`~ÄäÉmêçÖê~ããáåÖ=íÜÉ=ãçÇìäÉ=îá~=~=m`=çê=ä~éíçé=~åÇ=íÜÉ=NJï~ó=Å~ÄäÉ
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2One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 7Pre-InstallationProper planning and thorough preparation are critical for successful installation. This chapter outlines basic requirements for the pre-installation phase.SAFETY OVERVIEWPrior to starting the installation process, you must develop and launch an installer safety training plan for initial, refresher, and ongoing safety training. Ensure that installers receive appropriate initial and refresher training to meet their specific safety-related responsibilities. You must provide safety training when:• An existing installer assumes new duties for which he or she has not previously received training.• New processes and methodologies representing new risks are introduced into the installation environment.• Previously unidentified risks are reported.The installation supervisory team assumes responsibility for ensuring that installers are properly trained, authorized, and continually qualified to perform their work. The team must also take responsibility for the safety of their installers and to assure safe work methodologies. Installers must understand that their supervisor’s responsibility does not relieve them from their individual responsibility to perform the work safely and to follow all safety rules and procedures applicable to their work.Table 2-1. Gas Meter Installation and Module Retrofit Tool ListqçêèìÉ=ëÅêÉïÇêáîÉê=ïáíÜ=î~êáçìë=ëäçí=~åÇ=mÜáääáéë=íáéëR=J=áå=J=N=ëÅêÉïÇêáîÉêNQ?=máéÉ=ïêÉåÅÜ=EOF NU?=máéÉ=ïêÉåÅÜ=EOFOQ?=máéÉ=ïêÉåÅÜ=ENF NQ?=ÅìêîÉÇ=à~ï=ÅÜ~ååÉä=äçÅâë=@N=~åÇ=@O=mÜáääáéë=ëÅêÉï=ÇêáîÉê pÅêÉï=ÇêáîÉê=J=NLUJáåÅÜ=ëäçí=Ää~ÇÉ_~ää=mÉÉå=e~ããÉê pÜçîÉä=~åÇ=ëé~ÇÉ`êÉëÅÉåí=ïêÉåÅÜ taJQMqÜêÉ~Ç=iìÄêáÅ~åí fÇÉåíáÑáÅ~íáçåaççê=e~åÖÉêë `äáé=_ç~êÇëmÉåëLmÉåÅáäë p~ÑÉíó=ÅçåÉëpÅêÉïÇêáîÉêJ=½Ò=ëäçí=Ää~ÇÉ=ñ=NM? ^ïäI=eÉ~îó=ÇìíóeÉ~ÇäáÖÜí=Ñä~ëÜäáÖÜí _ê~ëë=ëÅê~éÉê=N=¼JáåÅÜ=ïáÇÉaá~Öçå~ä=ÅìííÉêë e~åÇÜÉäÇmÉêëçå~ä=mêçíÉÅíáîÉ=bèìáéãÉåí `äáéÄç~êÇ
Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation Landis+Gyr8 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideRF BustersVerify that the RF Buster is working correctly. Press and hold the push button Switch. The LED lights red, and the internal speaker sounds for approximately 1/2 second. If nothing happens or the LED lights and speaker sound continuously, then the 9V battery is probably low and needs to be replaced.To access the battery compartment, open the spring-loaded cover on the back of the RF Buster. Take care not to misplace the cover or damage the battery door spring mechanism.Figure 2 - 1. RF BusterSee Appendix B, Using the RF Buster for detailed instructions on how to use the RF Buster.píêÉÉí=^íä~ë oc=_ìëíÉêI=mLk=OSJNMRMkçåJëé~êâ=Ñä~ëÜäáÖÜí `Éää=éÜçåÉ=çê=OJï~ó=ÅçããìåáÅ~íáçå=ÇÉîáÅÉtáêÉ=_êìëÜ `~ÄäÉ=íáÉë“pÜççíÉêÒ=Å~ÄäÉ gìãéÉê=Å~ÄäÉëiÉ~â=ÇÉíÉÅíáçå=ëç~é mêÉëëìêÉ=Ö~ìÖÉëdêÉó=ëéê~ó=é~áåí=~åÇ=é~áåí=Äç~êÇ=Eíç=éêÉîÉåí=çîÉê=ëéê~óáåÖFaÉ~Ç=Ääçï=Ü~ããÉê^åó=êÉèìáêÉÇ=ëéÉÅá~äíó=íççäëYour supervisor carries shovels, spades, hack saws, other specialty tools, and ladders. Take care to check the work area each time you change locations. Be certain there are no tools left behind.Table 2-1. Gas Meter Installation and Module Retrofit Tool List
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Pre-InstallationOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 9Handhelds (Handheld)Handhelds are rugged, but you should still always handle them carefully. If the unit fails to operate in the field, page your Supervisor for help. If possible, the Supervisor will assist in correcting the problem or bring a replacement unit out to you.Figure 2 - 2. Handhelds with programming cablesHandhelds differ by program, but the ones shown above are currently in service. On the left is the DAP PC9800, a DOS-based Handheld. In the middle is the DAP CE5320, a Windows CE-based Handheld. On the right is the DAP CE5320b, a Windows CE-based Handheld.Install Material The Gas Meter Exchange process consists of using predetermined route information that identifies the meters that need to be retrofitted with the Landis+Gyr Gas Meter Module and methods for recording data to document the installation. The route information describing the account address, existing meter ID, estimated meter reads, and any special instructions that describe circumstances unique to that particular account will reside in the installers Handheld.From the Cross Dock, obtain your Handheld and the Meter Modules to be installed. The Handheld will be preloaded by the Cross Dock with all of the data for the assigned routes. The pre-loaded data includes the route, address, meter ID, and estimated read for the particular meters, plus specific instructions and required field collects information. Each installer must validate that the handheld is properly loaded with the correct route information before leaving the Cross Dock.
Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation Landis+Gyr10 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideMeter CompatibilityThis Gas meter Compatibility List is the result of retrofit experience and feedback from American Meter.Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this table. There may be limitations to compatibility unknown to Landis+Gyr due to changes made which L+G has been unable to document through our research and substantial meter library. Any questions about the compatibility information should be forwarded to your L+G representative.Supported Odometer and Metal IndexesTable 2-2. Gas Meter Compatibility ListjçÇÉä pí~êí=vÉ~êbåÇ=vÉ~ê aêáîÉ m~êí=@=ïL=ëíÇK=Ä~ííÉêóé~êí@=ïL=ÜáÖÜ=Å~é~Åáíó=Ä~ííÉêó^i=NTR NVRU NVVP NÛ=L=OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^i=ORM NVSS NVUR OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^i=PNM NVTV NVUR OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^i=QOR NVSR `ìêêÉåí OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^q=ORM NVSU `ìêêÉåí NÛ=L=OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^q=PRM NVVU `ìêêÉåí OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^`=NTR NVSR `ìêêÉåí NÛ=L=OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^`=ORM NVTS `ìêêÉåí NÛ=L=OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^`=SPM NVVU `ìêêÉåí OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQ^j=ORM NVUR `ìêêÉåí NÛ=L=OÛ OSJMMSU OSJNMTQExcept for the AC-250, meters with the odometer-type dial on any of the models above are not supported.Table 2-3. Odometer and Metal indexeseçìëáåÖ =_lj máå=qóéÉ fåÇÉñ=qóéÉ oÉÑÉêÉåÅÉOVJNMSTJN OSJNOPT pÜçêí=éáå lÇçãÉíÉê q^I=d~ëiuI=oÉëáÇÉåíá~äI=^ãÉêáÅ~å=OVJNMSTJO OSJNOMQ içåÖ=éáå mä~ëíáÅ q^I=d~ëiuI=oÉëáÇÉåíá~äI=^ãÉêáÅ~å=
Landis+Gyr Chapter 2 - Pre-InstallationOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 11ComplianceThis apparatus is suitable for Class I, Division 1, Group D Hazardous Locations.Safety and EnvironmentPrerequisite TrainingInstallers should be instructed in the following safety elements as well as any site-specific safety issues:• Hazard Communication (Employee Right to Know)• Lifting• Safe driving• Use of hand tools• Confined spacePreliminary ChecksThe installer should already be able to operate the HandHeld computer. Additionally, you should already have route information and the required number of endpoints.• Verify that you are at the correct site, specified on the handheld computer or work order.• Verify that the site is safe for you and your equipment.• Notify the customer of your presence. Tell the customer that you must have access to the water meter. If necessary, have the customer sign the work order.• When installing meters, follow any guidelines issued by your company in addition to those given in this guide.• Never perform an installation during a lightning storm or under excessively wet conditions.Site RequirementsThe site must comply with the following criteria:• There is no chance that another object will be set over the antenna.• Some instances may require additional cable. • Maximum cable length is always 200 feet.Warning - Explosion Hazard - Substitution of components may impair suitability forClass I, Division 1.
Chapter 2 - Pre-Installation Landis+Gyr12 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideFCC & Industry Canada Information to the UserManufacturer: CellnetModel Name: GasLXFCC ID: R7PGRAMCNLX1IC: 5294A-GRAMCNLX1This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and2Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesiredoperation.FCC Class BThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the Instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Consult Cellnet or an experienced radio technician for help.RF Exposure In accordance with FCC requirements of human exposure to radio frequency fields, the radiating element shall be installed such that a minimum separation distance of 20 centimeters will be maintained. Changes or modifications to this device not expressly approved by CellnetTechnology, Inc. could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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3One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 15Using the HandHeld DeviceThe DAP 5320b is a portable and rechargeable HandHeld computer unit. Its electric components are protected in hard plastic housing. The features of the DAP 5320B include • Windows-CE-based color LCD display• Alphanumeric keypad• Integrated barcode scanner• 7-pin LEMO is used for charging the HandHeld or uploading/downloading from RIMS• Automatic shutoff to maximize battery life• Hand strap for secure handling. The Handheld PC (the “Handheld”) communicates with a desktop or laptop computer through a communications cradle and a 7-pin LEMO charging/communications cable. It is configured to receive and transmit installation and manual meter read data to and from the RIMS and OCDB databases. The communications cradle and cable are also used for recharging (approximately 2.5 hours needed for full charge).Figure 3 - 1. DAP PC5320B Hand Held PC and LEMO calloutManufacturer DocumentationFor more detail, visit the DAP website at https://www.daptech.com/docudap/.
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr16 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideDisplay The DAP Handheld uses a TFT liquid crystal display (LCD). Figure 3 - 2. CE DisplayHigh-contrast characters are easily visible in normal light. Instructions for each screen display at the top of each screen in blinking red letters. The Handheld displays a tabbed view where you advance one screen at a time. You can go back as many screens as you want.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 17Keyboard The keys on the keyboard are labeled with primary functions (such as: I/O (PWR), ESC, SP, BKSP), the 26-character alphabet, 0-9 numbers, and various symbols. Enter data by pressing the appropriate key. Enter other functions by pressing the FUNC (blue) key first, then pressing the corresponding alphanumeric keys.Figure 3 - 3. DAP Keypad1SCANButton:smallyellowF3key;initiatesscanofbarcode2I/O /F1powerkey;turnsuniton‐FUNCthenF1turnstheunitoff3ArrowCursorPadkey:changesselection,tabsup,down,leftorright4BKSP:eraseslastcharacterenteredduringtextentry5SP:addsspacetotextentry6ENTER:entersfunction;savesentryandexitsfunction7ESC:displayspreviousscreen8FUNC+Key:bluecoloredfunctionkeyincombinationwithotherkeysallowstheusertoenternon‐alphacharacters,adjustthecontrast,turnonthebackgroundlight,etc.Entry Keys: alphanumeric characters (A-Z, 0-9) CTRL/ALT: not used 9Tabkey:changesselection10 F2:DisplayscurrentbatterylifeYou can shut off the Handheld PC during installation with the automatic shutoff feature orby pressing FUNC + F1 (PWR) key. The unit retains existing data and recalls the last stepperformed when it is turned on again. Automatic shutoff is a sleep function. The unit shuts off after 3 minutes of inactivity. To turnon the Handheld PC after automatic shutoff, press the F1 key.
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr18 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideProgram Conventions • Keys are active for the displayed function. For example, if text is required, the alphanumeric keys are active; if a display option is to be selected, the Arrow Cursor Pad may be used as a tab key. If there is a list or drop-down type menu, there will be small arrows on the screen indicating that the Arrow Cursor Pad should be used for the selection. • Most display options can be selected by pressing the hotkey (key corresponding to the first capital letter in the option). For example, N is the hotkey to select iNfo in the address screen. Pressing the hotkey is equivalent to tabbing to that item and pressing “enter”.• A hotkey that is not indicated in the on-screen text and is available on the “Functions” menu screen is: T - this takes you to the Date/Time menu. • The following keys are available at most screens: ARROWCURSORPAD‐AdvancestothenextoptionENTER‐SelectsandentersthehighlightedoptionESC‐ExitscurrentfunctionandreturnstopreviousfunctionTAB KEY‐Advancestothenextoption• Other program conventions specific to a particular function are described in the appropriate section.Using the DAP HandheldThis section goes through the process of using a DAP Handheld when installing a Landis+Gyr- ready meter at a customer account. Getting Started with the HandheldA typical gas meter installation route consists of the following basic steps: 1Checkoutmeterswithmodulesalreadyinstalledandmetermodulesforretrofit.PickupHandheldPCandlabels.Priortometercheckout,theHandHeldPCisprogrammedforanassignedinstallerandaninstallationroute(accountaddress,currentmeterID,meterlocation,etc.).2Checkroute.ReviewinstallerIDroutestatus:numberofinstallationsperrouteID,installationscompletedorskipped.3Checkaccountaddress.Verifyaddressandanyspecialcustomerinformationuponarrivalatthecustomersite.4CheckMeterID.VerifythatthemeterIDmatchestheoneintheHandheld.5Entermeterread.Entermeterreadingfromexistingmeter.6ScanmeterID.ScanmeterIDfromthechangeoutmeterlabels.7Toinstallchangeoutmeter,labelexistingmeterwithachangeoutlabel,removeexistingmeter,andreplacewithchangeoutmeter.8 Repeatsteps3to7foreachaddress.9Checkinreplacedmeters.ReturnthemtotheCross‐DockanddocktheHandheldPC.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 19Standard Meter Installation and/or Module RetrofitThis section covers the installer steps and Handheld screens for the meter exchange process or gas module retrofit.Check Route Status 1StarttheHandheldPCbypressingtheI/O /F1powerkey.Thescreenbelowdisplays.Ifthisscreendoesnotdisplay,pressEnterorESCkeystogettotheCustomerAddressscreen.Figure 3 - 4. Handheld main screen Initial boot screen displays the first work order’s information: • Handheld ID• Installer name • Installer ID• Battery information• Total route statistics• Current route numberTable 3-1. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Check Route StatusOption or Active Key Function^Äçìí aáëéä~óë=áåÑçêã~íáçå=~Äçìí=íÜÉ=ãÉíÉê=áåëí~ää=ëçÑíï~êÉ=áåÅäìÇáåÖ=îÉêëáçåI=ÅçéóêáÖÜíI=~åÇ=ãçÇìäÉë=áåëí~ääÉÇaçÅâ båÇë=áåëí~ää~íáçå=éêçÅÉëëX=~ää=áåëí~ää~íáçåë=~êÉ=ÅÜÉÅâÉÇK=fÑ=ëçãÉ=áåëí~ää~íáçåë=~êÉ=åçí=ÅçãéäÉíÉÇI=~=ãÉëë~ÖÉ=~ééÉ~êë=íç=îÉêáÑó=íÜ~í=óçì=ï~åí=íç=ÇçÅâKcáåÇ ^ääçïë=íÜÉ=áåëí~ääÉê=íç=ëÉ~êÅÜ=Ñçê=~=é~êíáÅìä~ê=~ÅÅçìåí=Äó=~ÇÇêÉëëI=ãÉíÉê=faI=ÅìëíçãÉê=å~ãÉI=çê=~ÅÅçìåí=åìãÄÉêKkÉñí pÉäÉÅíë=íÜÉ=åÉñí=çéíáçå^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=íÜÉ=åÉñí=çéíáçåbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåKbp` bñáíë=íÜÉ=~ééäáÅ~íáçåK
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr20 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide4PressEntertodisplayfirstaddressfordisplayedroute.Check AddressThe address screen shows the account’s address and any other information pertinent to the installation process. If there are special instructions for the account, the screen displays an instructions prompt; otherwise, a standard address screen displays.Figure 3 - 5. Handheld Address with special instructionsThe Customer screen displays:• Address information• Sequence number in list of meters (#1 is first meter to be installed)• Meter type (for example, gas meter) • Meter location (Lxx or Lxxx, where xx or xxx is the utility-specific location code (for example L01)• Read instruction code (R1xx, where xx is the utility-specific read) instruction code (for example RI00) • Meter ID status of this record (ToDo, Skipped, or Completed)The Handheld PC can be shut off during installation with the automatic shutoff feature or bypressing the FUNC and then the I/O / F1 power key The unit retains existing data andremains at the last step performed until it is turned on again and additional data is entered.Table 3-2. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Route Status screenOption or Active Key FunctionfåëíêìÅíáçåë aáëéä~óë=íÉñí=áåÑçêã~íáçå=~Äçìí=íÜÉ=~ÅÅçìåí=E_~Ç=ÇçÖI=oáåÖ=ÇççêÄÉääI=ÉíÅKFpâáé pâáéë=íÜÉ=ÅìêêÉåí=ïçêâ=çêÇÉê`Ü~åÖÉ léÉåë=íÜÉ=`Ü~åÖÉ=ëÅêÉÉå=íç=ìéÇ~íÉ=ÇÉí~áäë=~Äçìí=íÜÉ=~ÅÅçìåímêçÄ léÉåë=íÜÉ=mêçÄäÉã=ëÅêÉÉå=ïáíÜ=~=äáëí=çÑ=ìé=íç=Q=éêçÄäÉãë
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 211PressENTERtoviewinstructions.Figure 3 - 6. Handheld special instructions screen Special instructions may include:• Meter location • Customer’s medical condition• Hazardous situation (guard dog, etc.).4PressEnter.TheUtilityFieldDataCollectionortheDialReadEntryscreendisplays.bp` oÉíìêåë=íç=íÜÉ=mêÉîáçìë=ëÅêÉÉåbåíÉê p~îÉë=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåIf the address or instructions exceed the length of the window, vertical scroll bars display.Arrow Cursor Pad moves the display up or down.Table 3-3. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Special InstructionsOption or Active Key FunctionbåíÉê ^Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉå^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=ÅäáÉåík~ãÉbp` bñáíë=íÜÉ=~ééäáÅ~íáçåTable 3-2. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Route Status screenOption or Active Key Function
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr22 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideUtility Field Data CollectionFigure 3 - 7. Handheld Utility Field Data screenThis screen varies—or is not used—depending on the utility. In this example, the utility company requires a description of meter location. 1SelecttherelevantoptionandpresstheEnterkey.Meter InformationAfter pressing Enter, the Handheld PC displays the following prompts for drive constant and meter reading.Figure 3 - 8. Handheld Dial read entry screen The meter information screen displays various options for drive constant (also known as the meter constant or drive quantity). Residential gas meters have a drive constant of 1 or 2 (default value). .Table 3-4. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Meter ReadingOption or Active Key FunctionaêáîÉ=`çåëí~åí båíÉêë=ÇêáîÉ=Åçåëí~åíK^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=íÜÉ=åÉñí=çéíáçå
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 231Selecttheappropriatedriveconstant.Figure 3 - 9. Generic Meter Dial Configuration 4PressEnter.TheHandheldPCdisplaysthefollowingpromptsformeterreading.Figure 3 - 10. Handheld number of dials selection screen • The meter information screen displays the following options for the number of reading dials: 4, 5, or 6.båíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåKbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=íÜÉ=êçìíÉ=ëí~íìë=ëÅêÉÉåInstaller must verify that the drive constant is equivalent to the dial cubic foot as indicatedbelow.Table 3-5. Drive Constant SelectionDrive Constant Dial TypeOO=Ñççí=Çá~äNN=Ñççí=Çá~äTable 3-4. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Meter ReadingOption or Active Key FunctionDial
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr24 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide• The first dial counted is the 1,000 CF/rotation. Count up to the highest dial.Figure 3 - 11. Handheld Start counting dialsThe Numeric field is highlighted for manual entry of meter reading from existing meter.Figure 3 - 12. Handheld dial read entry screenThe meter reading is sometimes validated based on utility parameters, such as:• Previous reading• Read date• Expected rate (ccf/day)Table 3-6. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Number of Dials selectionOption or Active Key FunctionkçK=çÑ=aá~äë aáëéä~óë=Çá~ä=ÅçìåíK^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=íÜÉ=åÉñí=çéíáçåbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåKbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=íÜÉ=êçìíÉ=ëí~íìë=ëÅêÉÉåSTART HERE
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 25• Allowable percentage variation (utility specific).If this check is not in place you will be prompted to enter the last four numbers of the meter ID and to re-enter the read..1Enterreadingforexistingmeterinmeterreadscreen.Entervaluesfromrighttoleft.2PressEnter.Youarenowreadytoscanthechangeoutlabel.Program the Meter ModuleThe following steps apply to both a meter exchange or a module retrofit. New meters with modules do not require programming.Begin installing the gas module by following the instructions in later chapters of this Guide. Figure 3 - 13. Handheld Initial programming screenProgram screen displays the meter information and prompts the installer to connect to the meter module..Table 3-7. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Meter ReadingOption or Active Key FunctionMJV båíÉêë=êÉ~ÇKbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåKbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=íÜÉ=êçìíÉ=ëí~íìë=ëÅêÉÉåIf the meter reading does not pass validation, refer to the section on Meter Reading Out ofRange.Table 3-8. Handheld Options / Active Keys for initial programming screenOption or Active Key Functionpí~êí _ÉÖáåë=éêçÖê~ããáåÖ=íÜÉ=ãçÇìäÉbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåKbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=íÜÉ=éêÉîáçìë=ëÅêÉÉå
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr26 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide1 ConnecttheHandheldPCtothemetermodule(refertoappropriateinstallationprocedure).2ChecktoensurethattheinformationthatyouenteredintotheHandheldiscorrect,suchasdriveconstant,Indexread,andmeterID.Forexample,dials=4,meterID=0123456G,meterconstant=2.3PressENTERtobeginprogrammingthemetermodule.TheHandheldPCwilldisplaythefollowingscreensduringprogramming:The Handheld PC searches for the connected meter module. This process will take a few seconds.If the meter module is not connected, an error screen displays. Refer to "Special Cases" on page -27 for more information.The meter information is downloaded to the meter module. This process takes a few seconds.Figure 3 - 14. Handheld Enter New Module Information screen Figure 3 - 15. Handheld Install completeConfirmation that program has loaded.Always enable tamper notification.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 27Figure 3 - 16. Handheld redisplays informationMeter information redisplays to verify the meter read and meter ID..Special CasesThis section details causes of problems during an installation. However, this list may not cover all issues.Meter Reading Out of RangeIf the meter reading is out of range during standard meter installation, the software prompts for additional information (enter last four digits of meter ID, re-enter meter read, change meter ID if different that expected) before allowing meter installation.1VerifymetertypeandID.aEntertheexistingmeterserialnumberintheHandheld.bVerifytheexistingmeterserialnumbermatchestheexistingmeterserialnumberintheHandheld.—Iftheexistingmeterserialnumberdoesnotmatchtheexistingmeterserialnumber,intheHandheld,verifytheaddress.Table 3-9. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Programming the Meter ModuleOption or Active Key FunctionvÉë ^ÅÅÉéíë=ãÉíÉê=êÉ~ÇáåÖ=~åÇ=ÅçåíáåìÉë=íç=åÉñí=~ÇÇêÉëëkç oÉíìêåë=íç=íÜÉ=ÄÉÖáååáåÖ=çÑ=íÜÉ=ÅìêêÉåí=~ÇÇêÉëë`çããÉåí båíÉê=áÑ=êÉèìáêÉÇbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉå^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=çéíáçåë=vÉëLkç
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr28 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide2Performtechnicalreviewofmeter.EntertheappropriatecodeinyourHandheld,andthencallyourSupervisorforsupport.Figure 3 - 17. Handheld Read out of Range screenThe software requests the last four numbers of existing meter ID to confirm that the meter belongs to this account. If meter ID does not match, the account address is redisplayed for verification or depending on utility, specific instructions display..4EnterthelastfourdigitsoftheexistingmeterID.Thesoftwarerequestsverificationofthemeterread.Thishelpstoconfirmthattheinstallerisattherightlocation.Figure 3 - 18. Handheld Re-enter meter readTable 3-10. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Read Out of RangeOption or Active Key Function^JwI=MJV båíÉêë=íÜÉ=ãÉíÉê=fabåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=ãÉíÉê=êÉ~Ç=ëÅêÉÉå
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 29.4Re‐entermeterreading.Meter ID Confirmation This section covers possible screens generated for invalid meter ID entries.Figure 3 - 19. Meter already usedThe changeout meter ID entered was used on another address.Change Meter IDIf the existing meter at the account address does not match the utility database, you can enter the correct meter ID. If so, enter skip code “Meter ID mismatch” and call Supervisor for instructions. Table 3-11. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Read Out of RangeOption or Active Key FunctionMJV båíÉêë=íÜÉ=ãÉíÉê=fabåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=ãÉíÉê=êÉ~Ç=ëÅêÉÉåTable 3-12. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Meter Already UsedOption or Active Key Functionlh oÉíìêåë=íç=ëÅ~å=ëÅêÉÉbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=ëÅ~å=ëÅêÉÉå
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr30 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideThis function updates the HandHeld — even though the existing meter will be replaced with the new change-out meter.Figure 3 - 20. Handheld Meter ID Change screenSkipsIn some situations, you cannot install a gas module or replace the existing meter. You must skip it; for example, the meter is located in the house or an enclosed area and requires you to make arrangements with the customer for access. Figure 3 - 21. Options on address screen 1SelecttheSkipoptionintheaddressscreenandpressEnterorS.TheSkipscreendisplays.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 31Figure 3 - 22. Handheld Skip screenChoices on the Skip screen include:• No access• Key needed• Locking ring• Unsafe condition exists•Medical•Dog• Appointment needed•No Meter• Meter Damaged•Red/Yellow Tag•Diversion• Violence code• Buried meter• Tilted meter• Found meter• Disconnected or Shutoff meter• Obstacle/BlockedTable 3-1. Handheld Options and Active Keys for SkipsOption or Active Key FunctionvÉë ^ÅÅÉéíë=éêçÄäÉãë=Çáëéä~óÉÇ=~åÇ=êÉíìêåë=íç=~ÇÇêÉëë=ëÅêÉÉåkç=^ÅÅÉëë fë=íÜÉ=Ñáêëí=çÑ=~=äáëí=çÑ=ëâáé=ÅÜçáÅÉë=Çáëéä~óÉÇ=áå=íÜáë=ÑáÉäÇ`çããÉåí ^ääçïë=íÜÉ=áåëí~ääÉê=íç=ÉåíÉê=ÅçããÉåíëbåíÉê pÉäÉÅíë=çéíáçåë=kç=^ÅÅÉëëI=vÉëI=kçI=`çããÉåí^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç pÅêçääë=íÜêçìÖÜ=ëâáé=ÑáÉäÇëbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=~ÇÇêÉëë=ëÅêÉÉå
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr32 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide4SelectreasonforskippingmeterandpressENTER.5SelectOktoacceptreasonforskippingmeterID.Ifyouwanttoaddacomment,selecttheCommentoption.Thesoftwaredisplaystheselectedskipcauseandrequestsconfirmationtoskipmeterinstallation.Figure 3 - 23. Handheld Skip Confirmation screen4SelectYestoskipmeterID.Thesoftwarerecordstheskipintheroutestatusandproceedstothenextaddress.Other FeaturesThe following functions are not directly related to the installation process, but are important features of the Handheld PC.Table 3-14. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Skip ConfirmationOption or Active Key FunctionvÉë ^ÅÅÉéíë=ëâáé=Å~ìëÉ=~åÇ=Çáëéä~óë=íÜÉ=åÉñí=~ÇÇêÉëë=ëÅêÉÉåkç= oÉàÉÅíë=íÜÉ=ëâáé=Å~ìëÉ=~åÇ=êÉíìêåë=íç=íÜÉ=ÅìêêÉåí=~ÇÇêÉëë^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=vÉëLkçbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=ÅìêêÉåí=~ÇÇêÉëë=ëÅêÉÉåMedical alert is not normally used on gas meters (medical alert tags are commonly foundon an electric meter).
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 33ProblemsYou can indicate up to four problems to record in a route’s record.Figure 3 - 24. Problem Indication screenFindUse the Find feature to look up addresses, meter data, and route statistics.1SelectFindfromtheCustomerAddressscreen.Figure 3 - 25. Handheld Find ScreenMeter data options include:• Work Order• MeterIDTable 3-15. Handheld Options and Active Keys for Route StatusOption or Active Key FunctionmêçÄäÉã=ÇêçéÇçïå=äáëí aáëéä~óë=éêçÄäÉã=çéíáçåë^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=vÉëLkçbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=éêÉîáçìë=ëÅêÉÉå
Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld Device Landis+Gyr34 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide•Address•Customer Name• LAN AddressRoute Status Options include:• Exchanged •All•ToDo• Completed•SkippedSelect search criteria. Two search criteria must be selected: meter data and route status. For example, use the Arrow Cursor Pad to select Address (meter data) and Completed (route status) to search all addresses that have been completed. Figure 3 - 26. Handheld Sample search list The screen shows all records containing the characters entered in the Find field.• Alphanumeric keys are active in the Find field. • Horizontal scroll bar is enabled if the text extends beyond the screen, as in this example. Table 3-16. Handheld Options and Active Keys for FindOption or Active Key FunctionpÉ~êÅÜ=Äó aáëéä~óë=ãÉíÉê=Ç~í~=ëÉ~êÅÜ=çéíáçåëqÉñí=ÑáÉäÇ båíÉê=Ñìää=çê=é~êíá~ä=~ÇÇêÉëë=áåÑçêã~íáçå=íç=êÉÇìÅÉ=íÜÉ=äáëí=êÉíìêåÉÇo~Çáç=Äìííçåë vçì=Å~å=å~êêçï=óçìê=ëÉ~êÅÜ=íç=êÉíìêå=çåäó=bñÅÜ~åÖÉÇI=qç=açI=`çãéäÉíÉÇI=pâáééÉÇI=çê=^ää=êçìíÉëbåíÉê pÉäÉÅíë=ÜáÖÜäáÖÜíÉÇ=çéíáçå^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç pÅêçääë=íÜêçìÖÜ=ëÉ~êÅÜ=ÑáÉäÇë=~åÇ=ÜáÖÜäáÖÜíë=çéíáçåëbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=ÑìåÅíáçå=ëÅêÉÉå
Landis+Gyr Chapter 3 - Using the HandHeld DeviceOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 35• Arrow keys move the cursor from the Find field to the data records. • Space (SP) key moves from addresses to Find field.4SelectOkorOtoacceptsearchcriteriaanddisplaysearchrecords.5GobacktotheSearchlist,andtypeElmtosearchalladdresseswith“Elm”intherecord.ThenselecttherelevantonebyusingthespaceSPkeytomovefromaddressestoFindfield.6UsetheArrowCursorPadtomovethecursortothedatarecordsanduseENTERtoselectthedesiredrecord.From this screen, additional information may display or you can modify the data record (for example, reinstall meter, record problem conditions, or change status to skip meter).Table 3-17. Handheld Options and Active Keys for sample search listOption or Active Key Function^JwI=MJV båíÉê=ëÉ~êÅÜ=íÉñí=áåíç=íÜÉ=cáåÇ=ÑáÉäÇ^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç pÅêçääë=íÜêçìÖÜ=ëÉ~êÅÜ=ÑáÉäÇë=~åÇ=ÜáÖÜäáÖÜíë=çéíáçå=^ÇÇêÉëëI=qçaçI=lâbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉåbp` oÉíìêåë=íç=ÑìåÅíáçå=ëÅêÉÉåTable 3-18. Handheld Options and Active Keys for sample search recordOption or Active Key Function_~Åâ oÉíìêåë=íç=cáåÇ=ëÅêÉÉåbåíÉê p~îÉë=~åó=ÅÜ~åÖÉë=~åÇ=~Çî~åÅÉë=íç=íÜÉ=åÉñí=ëÅêÉÉå^êêçï=`ìêëçê=m~Ç eáÖÜäáÖÜíë=çéíáçåë=Ä~Åâ=çê=fåëí~ää
Notes: 36 One-way Gas Module Installation GuideUsing the HandHeld Device
4One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 37On-Site PreparationArrival at Install Site1Uponarrivingattheinstallationsite,verifytheaddressintheHandheld.ChecktheHandheldforspecialinstructionsforthatsite(forexample,medicalcustomer,dog,keyrequiredforaccesstometer,meterlocation,andsoon).IfamedicalalertcodeappearsintheHandheldforthataddresstheyaretoskiptheinstallenteranappropriateskipcodeandmovetothenextexchange.Amedicalalerttagmaybelocatedontheelectricmeter.2IftheinstallercomesacrossameterwhereamedicalalertcodeappearsintheHandheldforthataddress,theyaretodiscontinuetheexchange,entertheappropriateskipcode,andmovetothenextexchange.3VerifythatthemeterIDofthemeterattheaddressisthesameasthatintheHandheldrecord;ifnot,verifyitasecondtime.IfthemeterIDdoesnotmatch,recordtheinformationtoincludemismatchedIDonhardcopy,recordskipcodeofmeterIDmismatchandcallyourSupervisorfordirection.4Checktoverifythatthesealsareintactandpresent.Ifthemeterisunsealedandthereisnoevidenceoftamperingcompletethemeterexchangeormoduleretrofit.Ifthereissuspectedtamperingorevidenceofdiversiondonotcompletetheinstall,recorddiversiononhardcopyandenterskipcodeofdiversioninHandheldandcallyoursupervisorimmediately.5Ifthepremiseisvacantandtheserviceisshutoffattheserviceriservalve,completethemeterexchangeifatallpossible.Ifyouareunabletogainaccesstothepremisefinishyourroute,thentryagainbeforereturningtotheCrossDock.EnterappropriatecodeinHandheld.6Inspectthemeterforanygasleaks,unsafeconditions,excessiverustingordamage.Whileperformingthistechnicalreviewlookoverthemeterforpoorconditionssuchasexcessrust,tampering,orodorofgas.Ifyoujudgethemeterisseriouslydamaged,reportit,entertheappropriatecodeintheHandheld,andcallyoursupervisorfordirections.7Ifitisdeterminedthatthemeterhasnounsafeconditions,youarereadytoproceedwiththemoduleretrofit.DatawillberequiredtobeenteredintotheHandheld.Ifthereadingisoutofrange(indicatedbyapromptontheHandheld),thenretypethemeteridentificationnumberʹslastfourdigitstore‐verifythecorrectmeter.ReenterthegasmeterindexreadintotheHandheld.SeeʺToBeginMeterModuleRetrofitʺonpage 43forinformationaboutmoduleexchangeinstructions.8Ifthemeteristobeexchangedanditispartiallyburied,enteraskipcodeof“buried”andmovetothenextaccount.Ifatiltedmeteristobeexchanged,performtheexchangeandcorrectthetilt.Ifamoduleistobeinstalledonatiltedmeter,completetheinstall,andenteraskipcodeof“tilted.”9Iftheinstallerismetbyaviolentorthreateningcustomer,immediatelyleavethepremiseandcallyourSupervisor.Ifnecessary,dial911,afterwhichyouwillenterintotheHandheldandonthehardcopyaskipcodeof“violencecode.”
Notes: 38 One-way Gas Module Installation GuideOn-Site Preparation
5One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 39Gas Meter ExchangeMeter Exchange ProcessArriving at the Location1TheinstallerconfirmsthattheyareattherightrouteaddressforthatappointmentusingtheHandheld.Theinstallerarrivesatthelocationon‐timeandwithallthetoolsandequipmentnecessarytocompletetheinstallationwithouthavingtoreturntothesupportvehicle.Ifapplicable,locatetheoutsideshutoffvalveincaseoftroubleoremergency.2Whenthecustomeranswersthedoor,introduceyourselfandstatethereasonforyourvisit.–verifythatthecustomerisatleasteighteenyearsofage.– Showthecustomeryouridentification.3Confirmthenatureoftheappointmentandthetimecommitmentrequiredfromthecustomer.Makesurethecustomerknowsandagreesthatitisconvenientforyoutoturnoffthegasduringtheinstallationprocess.Verifying the Meter SiteLocate the meter and confirm the existing meter number, type, and size. –Ifthemeternumberiscorrectbuttypeandsizedonotmatchtheequipmentthatyouhavebeenissued,callyourSupervisorandrequesttheappropriateequipment.–IfthemeterIDdoesnotmatchtheinformationinthehandheld,callyourSupervisorformeternumberverification.–Ifallinformationiscorrect,continuetheinstallationprocess.–Priortoproceedingwiththemeterexchangeprocess,inspecttheconditionofthegasregulator.Iftheregulatorisdefective,itmustbereplaced.Followtheutility‐specificguidelinesforregulatorexchange.
Chapter 5 - Gas Meter Exchange Landis+Gyr40 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideConfirming Proper Installation Conditions 1Fortheinstallationtoqualify,confirmALLofthefollowingpre‐existingconditions:–Visuallyexaminetheshut‐offthatitdoesNOTshowsignsofleakingordisrepair.–PerformthesnifftestforsignsofgasleaksusingtheNaturalGasDetectionDevice,andthenthesoaptestontheshutoffandcouplings.–NoDiversionorTamperingEvident‐Visuallyinspecttheservicetothemeterforsignsofdiversionortampering.– AppropriateAccess‐Confirmthataccesstothemeterallowsaminimumacceptableworkareatobeestablished.Minimumworkareaincludeswrenchclearance,accesstoshut‐off.– AppropriateService&PipingCondition‐Visuallyinspecttheageandconditionoftheserviceandpiping.Confirmthatserviceandpipingarefitfortheremovalandinstallationofanewmeterandthattherearenopre‐existingleaks.– AppropriateMeterOrientation‐Confirmthatthemeterisinstalledhorizontallyorsuchthatthemeterexchangecannottakeplace.–IfanyimproperconditionsarefoundcontactyourSupervisorimmediately.TheSupervisorwillconfirmyourassessmentandgiveyoudirectionforeithercompletingtheinstallationorissuingaskipcodeintheHandHeld.2Setuptheareaforinstallation.Forinsidesets,turnallavailablelightingon.Clearanappropriateworkspaceandlayoutalltools,equipment.Prepareforleaksoremergencyshut‐off.Shutting Off the Service1Notifythecustomerthatgasservicewillbeinterrupted(reconfirmallgasapparatusesareoff).Inspectfortheproperoperationofeachgasappliance.Inspectthemetersetforcorrosion,burialoroverbuilding,damage,improperinstallation,misalignment,outdatedregulator(Model1213Bor043R),orthesmellofnaturalgas.2 Connectthebondingjumperfromservicerisertothepremiseline.Verifythattheexistingmeterisoffbyisolating(shutoff)allgasapparatusesandconfirmthatthereisnoflowonthemeterandregister.Ifthemeterisnotfunctioningcorrectly,contacttheSupervisorimmediately.TheSupervisorwillconfirmyourassessmentandgiveyoudirection.3 Manuallyclosethecustomerʹsshutoffvalve.–Ifyouhaveanyproblemclosingthevalve,contactyourSupervisorfordirectionwhichmayinclude,ifapplicable,usingtheoutsidecurbstopforshut‐off.–Iftheoutsidecurbstopisactivated,theSupervisorwillnotifytheUtilitySupervisor.4Removetheoriginalmeter.aUsingapipewrenchandbackup,attempttoloosenthemetercouplingnuts.bUsemildtorquebuildingtomoderatesteadytorqueuntilthecouplingnutbeginstoturn.cDonotjerkorsnapthewrenches.Damagecouldoccur.dLoosenbothcouplingnutsandremovetheoldmeterfromthemeterset.Ifyouhaveanyproblemlooseningthecouplingnuts,contactyoursupervisorfordirection.eWhenapplicable,removealloldgasketmaterialinthecouplingnuts.Inspecttheregulatorandexchangeifitisdamagedordefective.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - Gas Meter ExchangeOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 41Installing the New Meter1Removethenewmetertagfromthenewmeter.2Writeinstalldate,address,andinitialsonnewmetertag.3Placenewmetertagontheoldmeterregister.4Insertnewgasketswhereapplicable.5 Exchangetheregulatorifdamagedoroutdated,andexchangeanydamageinsulatingunions.Levelthemetersetifthesetistilted.6 Tightentheinlet‐couplingnut.7Installpressuregaugetometeroutlet,slowlyopentherisevalve,andadjustregulatortoappropriategaspressureatthemeteroutlet.aClosetheriservalveandremovegauge.bVerifymeteroperation.c Reconnecttheoutletpiping.8Beforere‐servicing‐ifservicewasshutoffpriortothemeterexchange,donotrestoreservice.Restoring Service, Purging the Air, and Performing the Leak Test.1Opentheshut‐offvalveveryslowly.–IfyouhaveanyproblemopeningthevalvecontactyourSupervisorfordirection.2Checkthetestdialformovementtomakecertainnoleaksoccurredwhileperformingtheinstallation.aSealtheregulator.bDisconnectthebondingjumper.cCleanandpaintthemeterset.3Checkthecouplingnuts,serviceandpipingforleaksperform“leaktest”(snifftestforsignsofgasleaksusingtheNaturalGasDetectionDevice,andthesoaptest)andre‐tightenifnecessary.4 Reenterthepropertyandpurgetheairfromthegaslinebybleedingthefurthestgasapparatusfromthemeter.Youmustbleedeachindividualapparatus.Relighting All Apparatuses and Confirming Their OperationFollow the procedure provided to you by the Utility for appliance relighting. If any adverse conditions arise, immediately shut off the gas, contact your supervisor for instructions, and record the appropriate comment in the Handheld such as, red/yellow tag defective appliance situation. Enter a Skip code such as, “red/yellow tag” in the Handheld.During the installation, replace all biscuits in the outlet piping, and leave meter off “asfound”.
Chapter 5 - Gas Meter Exchange Landis+Gyr42 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideProgramming the ModuleRefer to Chapter 3, Using the HandHeld Device. Performing Data Collection1SeeChapter 3,UsingtheHandHeldDevice.2Sealthenewmeter.Cleaning Up the Work AreaClean up all installation tools, equipment and debris. Turn off any lights that you may have turned on. Restore the customer premise to the pre-visit condition.Exiting the Premise1Doalastchecktoensurethatyouhaveallofyourequipmentandtools.2 Thankthecustomerforallowingustoservicetheirgasmeter,exitthepremise,andprovidethecustomerwithadoorhanger.Module Retrofit (Index or Register) ReplacementRefer to Chapter 6, Meter Module Retrofit. Customer Skip or CancellationIf the customer's existing conditions do not qualify for new meter installation notify your Supervisor. Wait at the site until your Supervisor arrives for further instructions. If, in the Supervisor's opinion, the condition of the customer's existing service piping or appliances is such that significant damage would result from attempting to remove and replace the existing gas meter, your Supervisor will so inform the Utility of the condition. The Supervisor will advise you to:• Inform the customer as to why the change-out will not take place.• Document situation in handheld.• Direct you to your next appointment.If There Is Damage On Site When You Arrive• Call your Supervisor immediately. Communicate the gravity of the situation. Your Supervisor will immediately initiate any necessary actions.• Do not leave the customer site until directed to do so.• It may be necessary to dial 911.IMMEDIATELY turn off the gas. This will eliminate or minimize any property damageto customer.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - Gas Meter ExchangeOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 43Battery Change OutWhen the NOC analyst notices that the battery flag (R) is set, it could be due to:• a single end-point occurrence, where the end-point may require more current to operate. In this case, a single battery needs to be replaced• occurrence on several end-points, where a battery change out program needs to be implemented within the following year • the flag being set during the coldest part of the day, where the battery may have less than 20% of energy left (2-4 years of service time)• occurrence more often even during the daylight hours. In this case, the battery has even less energy remaining (1-2 years of service time)To Change Out The Battery 1Swipeamagnetonthelefthandsideofthemainboardcompartment2ListenforuptotenbeepsontheRFbuster(whichensuresthatthelatestdataissavedtonon‐volatilememory)3Removethefourmetermountingscrews4RemovetheGasLXmodulefromthegasmeter5Openthebatterycompartmentdoor6Replacethebatteryassemblywithanewone(40‐1590H)7Closethebatterydoor8Replacethemoduleontothegasmeterusingthefouroriginalmountingscrews9Inserttwonewsecuritysealsintothehousing.. .If the gasket is old and no longer provides a good meter to module seal, replace the metergasket with a new one.If the module has already gone stale, perform the above steps, with the exception thatwhen the battery door is open, connect the USB programming cable to Gas LX module. Usethe HH to re-enter the energy value from the mechanical index dials and re-program themodule.Once the above steps are completed, wait for at least three hours for all flags to be cleared(based on five transmissions per hour and Alarm Count = 10).
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6One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 45Meter Module RetrofitThis chapter outlines the procedure for Meter Module installation. There are many meter module types supported. Two examples appear below.Figure 6 - 1. Two of the many supported Meter Module typesTo Begin Meter Module RetrofitPrior to beginning the meter module retrofit, make sure you have followed the steps in "If the installer comes across a meter where a medical alert code appears in the Handheld for that address, they are to discontinue the exchange, enter the appropriate skip code, and move to the next exchange." on page -37.1PlugtheprogrammingcablefromtheHandheldintotheprogrammingpowercableontheMeterModule.RefertoChapter 3,UsingtheHandHeldDevice.2ProgramtheMeterModuleandchecktheHandheldforsuccessfulprogramming(example,Dials=4,MeterID=0123456G,MeterConstant=2).3Removethetampersealsandindexcoverfromtheoriginalgasmeter.A Count = 2 feetof 1 X 2 = 2 ft3
Figure 6 - 2. Meter Module kit before installation4 Followsteps1‐4inʺToBeginMeterModuleRetrofitʺonpage ‐45.Figure 6 - 3. Index and Gas LX Index Cover5Removealloftheoriginalgasketmaterial.Replacetheindexifitisdamagedorifthegearsarediscolored.Metal indexes cannot be used and must be replaced.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - Meter Module RetrofitOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 47WHENREPLACINGANINDEX,YOUMUSTENTERTHEMETERREADINTOTHEHANDHELDANDNOTE“INDEXEXCHANGED”INTHECOMMENTSECTION.ForIndexvisualverificationandexchange,seeAppendix A,SupplementalInformationAboutIndexes.Figure 6 - 4. Removing the Index (one screw on each side)6Cleantheareabehindtheindexandcovergasketsurfaceonthemeterwithawirebrushandgasketscraper.7Makesurethatthelocationofthedialsonthemeterisfreeofanydebristhatmayhampermoduleinstallation.8InstalltheMeterModuletothemeterbyscrewinginthefouroriginalmountingscrews.Tightenthescrewsuntilthecoversitssnug,thentightenandadditionalquarter‐turn.9Plugthebatteryintotheprogrammingportpowercableandplaceitinthebatterycompartmentwiththebatterywiresontop.Figure 6 - 5. Connecting the batteryUse a torque screwdriver set at 10 inch-pounds to install the screws for all moduleinstallations.
Figure 6 - 6. Installing the battery with the battery cable on topFigure 6 - 7. Properly installed batteryFigure 6 - 8. Battery Compartment closed
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - Meter Module RetrofitOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 49After the battery is installed, prepare to install the Dial Wheel .Figure 6 - 9. Dial Wheel Kit10 Clipthepiecesapart.Figure 6 - 10. Dial Wheel Kit separated for installationFigure 6 - 11. Reader Interface Dial Wheel Needle Slot11 WhileholdingtheDialWheel(DW),notethelocationoftheNeedleSlot.Withtheindexsittingonaworksurface,settheDWontheindexfacewiththeneedleslotorientedtowardstheneedle.
Chapter 5 - Meter Module Retrofit Landis+Gyr50 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideFigure 6 - 12. Dial Wheel with needle slot positioned for unit needle entrance12 SlidetheDWtowardtheneedle...Figure 6 - 13. Moving the Dial Wheel onto the index unit pointer...until the DW center contacts the needle mount. The needle mount center will gently impede the Dial Wheel.Figure 6 - 14. Reader Interface Wheel installed
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - Meter Module RetrofitOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 5113 TaketheDWPinandinsertthepinintotheDWhole.Youwillfeelagentlesnapasthepinseatsintoplace.Figure 6 - 15. Installing the Dial Wheel Pin14 PreparetomounttheDialWheelonthemeterbylocatingthemeterWigglerandstartingabareminimumofthethreadsforoneoftheMeterIndexmountingscrews.Thefollowingpictureshowsthescrewtotheleftofthewigglerinstalled.Figure 6 - 16. Meter Index Mounting screw and Meter Wiggler15 Asyoupreparetomountthemeterindex,notethedrivepinontherearofthemeterindex,anditsposition.Figure 6 - 17. Meter Index Drive Pin
Chapter 5 - Meter Module Retrofit Landis+Gyr52 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideFigure 6 - 18. “1-foot” Meter Wiggler and “1-foot” Meter Index Drive Pin16 Whileslidingtheleft‐sideMeterIndexmountingslotundertheMImountingscrew,aligntheMeterIndexDrivePinwiththeMeterWiggler.Figure 6 - 19. Aligning the Meter Index Drive Pin and mounting the Meter IndexAll photographs and installation steps in this procedure refer to “2-foot” meters.For a “1-foot” meter installation, the Meter Wiggler and the Meter Index Drive Pinare of a slightly different configuration, as shown in the following photograph. Allinstallation steps are identical except for the meter and drive pin configuration.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - Meter Module RetrofitOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 5317 AfteraligningtheMeterIndexDrivePinwiththeMeterWiggler,movetheMeterIndexintooperatingposition,holdtheMeterIndexwithonehandandtightenthemountingscrewenoughturnstoholdtheMeterIndexinplaceasyoupreparetoinstalltheotherMeterIndexmountingscrew.Figure 6 - 20. Installing the remaining Meter Index mounting screw18 AfterbothscrewsaretightenedandtheMeterIndexisinstalled,positiontheGasLXcoverforinstallation.Install,butdonottightentomountingtorque,thefirstoftheGasLXcovermountingscrews.Figure 6 - 21. Installing the first Gas LX Cover mounting screw
Chapter 5 - Meter Module Retrofit Landis+Gyr54 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideFigure 6 - 22. Installing the next Meter Index Cover mounting screw19 Installtheremainingscrews.Tightenthescrewsuntilthecoversitssnug,thentightenthescrewsanadditionalquarterturn.Preparetoverifythatthemoduleistransmitting.Figure 6 - 23. RF Buster oriented to Gas LX Meter Module for testing20 UsetheRFBustertoverifythatthemoduleistransmittingbyholdingtheRFBusterwithmagnetsidetothetopupperrightquadrantofthemoduleplastichousing.Holdthebuttonuntil10beepsarereceived.SeeAppendix B,UsingtheRFBusterformoreinformation.21 Installnewredtampersealsovertwodiagonalscrews(upperrightandlowerleft).
Landis+Gyr Chapter 5 - Meter Module RetrofitOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 55Figure 6 - 24. Meter module with tamper seals installed22 Cleanupdebrisfromtheretrofitandinstallationprocesses.Entertheappropriateinfomationonadoorhangertag.Adoorhangertagmustalwaysbeleftafterameterisexchanged.23 Attheendoftheday,theinstallerreturnstotheCrossDockforthecheck‐inprocess.Theinstallershouldalsoturnininventoryofunused,defective,orbrokengasMeterModules.TheInstallermustcheckinallHandheldsissued.Theinstallerisresponsibleforreconcilinganydiscrepanciesinchangeddatabeforethecheck‐inprocesscanbecompleted.MetersModuleswillnotbecheckedouttoaninstallerwhohasnotcompletedthepreviousdayʹscheck‐inprocess.
Chapter 5 - Meter Module Retrofit Landis+Gyr56 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide
7One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 57Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)The Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) is a software tool that facilitates Landis+Gyr processes. It also runs with water CPR modules. The data captured by GPrep is sent to RIMS to update the Landis+Gyr and utilities databases. GPrep was developed for Gas LX, ResGas, C&I Gas (Diaphragm), C&I Gas (Rotary), and Cellnet Pulse Recorder (CPR gas and water) modules to:• Disassociate Module IDs from Meter IDs - “MRB (Material Repair Board) Mode” This feature most commonly captures the record of disassociation when removing a module from the field.• Validate the programmed LAN Address with the Power LAN Address label and verify that the operational programmed parameters match those required. - “Inspect Mode”. This feature is most commonly used when receiving meters from the factory with Landis+Gyr modules already installed (OEM Meters) or when receiving Landis+Gyr retrofit modules directly from Landis+Gyr’s manufacturer. Different utilities use different sampling procedures. The meter shop should verify a percentage of inbound modules to ensure that the LAN Address that is programmed into the gas module and matches the LAN Address on the label outside of the module housing. The modules can also be inspected to verify that the correct Meter ID format was used, that the rollover point is correct, and that the meter constant is correct.• Program the module with operational parameters, including the meter-specific values such as meter ID, rollover point, meter constant, and dial index reading (which for gas meters can be non-zero) - “Program New or Re-Program Old Mode”. This feature is used when assembling Landis+Gyr modules on meters in the meter shop and in the field (for the O&M Processes).• Save the inspection, programming, MRB disassociation record and index read results in separate files for delivery to Landis+Gyr and the utility.This can be an automatic process. It can be turned it off for a particular feature when it is not necessary to save the results.You can use GPrep in a meter shop, at a fixed location, or in the field. You can use a PC or laptop computer. Closely monitor GPrep usage, and make the data files easily accessible. GPrep is often used with operations and maintenance (O&M) processes. This chapter assumes that the user fully understands these O&M processes, and at which steps in these processes GPrep captures data and programs it into Landis+Gyr modules.GPrep requires selective functionality depending on the site where it is in use, so there are administrative privileges for configuring options during software installation and setup. Each of these functions are steps in Landis+Gyr processes. You should fully understandhow data flows within the Landis+Gyr network and what data needs to be captured from orprogrammed into a module before using this software.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr58 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideRequired ToolsThe following is a list of required tools to operate GPrep, along with a PC / operating system recommendation:• Desktop PC with Windows 2000 or higher (Windows NT is not recommended when using a laptop computer since there are sometimes problems configuring the ports)• Copy of GPrep v. 2.3 or most recent version on a required tools CD• Shooter Box with AC power cord, part number 26-3500 and gas shooter cableor 1-Way Module Programming Cable PN 26-1179• Battery, part number 40-1032 or 40-1590•Laptop/PC • DB9 to DB9 cable (male on one end female on the other) straight through (RS232).Roles•GPrep Administrator - is the local expert on GPrep. The Administrator is familiar with the entire functionality of GPrep. The Administrator knows how to configure all internal files, and how to grant certain permissions.The Administrator knows how to clean all files of bad records and supersedes. How to archive all files and e-mail them to the appropriate database administrator or RIMS analyst and how to train the day to day users of GPrep. This person has the daily task of maintaining GPrep and its files.•GPrep User - needs to know the fundamentals of GPrep. They need to know how to log in, how to marry a meter with a module, and how to inspect a module to ensure that it is properly programmed, and what to do if it is not.Procedures for GPrep Administrator1Verifyyourtools.GPrepdoesnotoperatewithoutallofthetoolslistedintheRequiredToolssection.2UnzipGPrepfilestoyourPCorlaptop.aCustomizeGPrep.TheGPrepinstallationfoldercontainsafilenamedGPREP.INI.Thisfiledefinesallconfigurationparametersinits[Control]sectionandmaintainssettingsfromthelastGPrepruninits[Default]section.•Ifthisisanewinstallation,GPREP.INImustbecopiedtotheGPrepinstallationdirectory.•Ifthisisanupgrade,thenyoucanusetheexistingGPREP.INIfiletomodifyanyconfigurationparametersasnecessary.b EdittheGPREP.INIfileusingNotepadoryourpreferredASCIIfileeditor.Before copying files go to “View” on the menu bar of your PC, select “FolderOptions”. Under a section titled “Advanced Settings” there is a folder called“Hidden files”, under that folder choose “show all files”, then click on the OKbutton.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 59c FollowtheinstructionsinthatfiletospecifytherequiredpatternforMeterIDs,file(s)forloggingoperations,menuselectionsthatareavailabletotheoperatorandthemaximummemoryusedtotrackpreviouslogfileassociations.Following is an example of a GPREP.INI file.; The Default section remembers GPrep settings from the last run. These should; not be changed manually.; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------[Default]; The Control section contains GPrep operational parameters.; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; Operator Meter Type selections are controled by variables:;; RGAS for ResGas; CIGD for C&I Gas (Diaphragm); CIGR for C&I Gas (Rotary); CPRG for CPR Gas (Rotary);; Setting any of these to "No" disables the menu item. The default is "Yes".;; Example:; RGAS=No; CIGR=Yes; Disables "ResGas" selection, leaving both C&I and CPR selections enabled.; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; Operator Mode selections are controled by variables:;; Inspect; ProgramNew; ProgramOld; IndexRead; MRBMode;; Setting any of these to "No" disables the menu item. The default is "Yes".;; Example:; ProgramOld=No; Inspect=Yes; MRBMode=No; Disables "Re-Program Old" and "MRB" selections, leaving "Inspect",; "Program New" and "Index Read" modes enabled.; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; Operator Port selections are controled by variables:;; COM1, COM2, COM3 and COM4;; Setting any of these to "No" disables the menu item. The default is "Yes".;; Example:; COM4=No; COM3=NoIf you run GPrep in different modes and/or it requires different configuration settings at thesame operator station, then install multiple copies of GPrep in different directories.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr60 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide; COM1=Yes; Disables "COM3" and "COM4" selections, leaving "COM1" and "COM2" enabled.; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; MeterID is a pattern string for scanned (or entered) Meter IDs. The length; of the pattern gives the number of characters required and each character; in the pattern corresponds to a character in the Meter ID; if it's:;; # - The character must be a decimal digit (0 - 9); $ - The character must be alphabetic (A - Z); _ - The character must be a blank; ? - The character may be anything; All other characters must match exactly.;; Note: If MeterID is not given then no pattern matching is done.;; Examples:; MeterID=ABC### - IDs must must be 6 characters long, and start with; "ABC" followed by 3 digits; MeterID=Q???##_$$### - IDs must be 12 characters long, start with a "Q",; followed by any 3 characters, then 2 digits, a space,; 2 alphabetic characters, and end with 3 digits.; MeterID=- IDs are not checked against a prototype, only for; valid characters.; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; ProgramLog is the full path and file name for logging each time a module is; programmed. If not given, then no program log file is written.;; Examples:;; ProgramLog=c:\gprep\program.txt - program.txt in the gprep directory on drive C:; ProgramLog=program.txt - program.txt in the GPrep program directory; ProgramLog=program - program.txt in the GPrep program directory; ProgramLog=- Do not write a program log file; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; InspectLog is the full path and file name for logging each time a module is; inspected. If not given, then no inspection log file is written.;; Examples:;; InspectLog=c:\gprep\inspect.txt - inspect.txt in the gprep directory on drive C:; InspectLog=inspect.txt - inspect.txt in the GPrep program directory; InspectLog=inspect - inspect.txt in the GPrep program directory; InspectLog=- Do not write an inspection log file; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; MRBLog is the full path and file name for logging each time a module is; inspected in MRB Mode. If not given, then no MRB log file is written.;; Examples:;; MRBLog=c:\gprep\mrblog.txt - mrblog.txt in the gprep directory on drive C:; MRBLog=mrblog.txt - mrblog.txt in the GPrep program directory; MRBLog=mrblog - mrblog.txt in the GPrep program directory; MRBLog=- Do not write an MRB log file; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; ReadLog is the full path and file name for logging each time a module is; inspected in Index Read Mode. If not given, then no read log file is written.;; Examples:;; ReadLog=c:\gprep\readdlog.txt - readdlog.txt in the gprep directory on drive C:; ReadLog=readdlog.txt - readdlog.txt in the GPrep program directory
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 61; ReadLog=readdlog - readdlog.txt in the GPrep program directory; ReadLog=- Do not write an inspection log file; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------; MaxAssociations is the maximum number of LANAddress / Meter ID associations; checked from the log file to assure that duplications are not assigned.; This requires 24 bytes of memory per association. Set to 0 to disable.;; Examples:;; MaxAssociations=1000 - Previous 1000 records are checked (memory = 24,000); MaxAssociations=10000 - Previous 10000 records are checked (memory = 240,000); MaxAssociations=0 - Disables duplication association checking.; ------------------------------------------------------------------------------Mode=ReProgramModuleClass=1RolloverPoint1=1000000MeterConstant1=0.050000SerialPort=1Operator=BillLocation=xdcsuUtility=SCGRolloverPoint0=10000MeterConstant0=0.020000RolloverPoint3=100000MeterConstant3=1.000000RolloverPoint2=100000MeterConstant2=0.100000MeterConstant4=0.250000ProgramMode=YesProgramDial=YesRolloverPoint=100000MeterConstant=1.000000LastFile=WCPR.SET[Control]meterID=?????????DeviceID=?????RGAS=yesCIGD=yesCIGR=yesCPRANT=yesCPRAWT=yesCPRCWT=yesWCPR=yesInspect=yesProgramNew=yesProgramOld=yesMRBMode=yesIndexRead=NProgramLog=c:\programlog.txtinspectLog=c:\inspectlog.txtMRBLog=c:\MRBlog.txtReadLog=c:\readlog.txtwProgramLog=c:\wprogramlog.txtwinspectLog=c:\winspectlog.txtwMRBLog=c:\wMRBlog.txt[RGAS]MeterConstantCount=4
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr62 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideMeterConstant1=.01MeterConstant2=.0112MeterConstant3=.02MeterConstant4=.0225RollOverPointCount=5RollOverPoint1=100RollOverPoint2=1,000RollOverPoint3=10,000RollOverPoint4=100,000RollOverPoint5=100000000[CPRAWT]MeterConstantCount=9MeterConstant1=.01MeterConstant2=.01121MeterConstant3=.02MeterConstant4=.0225MeterConstant5=.05MeterConstant6=.0562MeterConstant7=.1MeterConstant8=.112MeterConstant9=1.0RollOverPointCount=6RollOverPoint1=100RollOverPoint2=1,000RollOverPoint3=10,000RollOverPoint4=100,000RollOverPoint5=100,00000RollOverPoint6=100,000000[CPRANT]MeterConstantCount=10MeterConstant1=.01MeterConstant2=.01121MeterConstant3=.02MeterConstant4=.0225MeterConstant5=.05MeterConstant6=.0562MeterConstant7=.1MeterConstant8=.112MeterConstant9=1.0MeterConstant10=2.0RollOverPointCount=5RollOverPoint1=100RollOverPoint2=1,000RollOverPoint3=10,000RollOverPoint4=100,000RollOverPoint5=100,000,000[CPRCWT]MeterConstantCount=9MeterConstant1=.01MeterConstant2=.01121MeterConstant3=.02MeterConstant4=.0225MeterConstant5=.05MeterConstant6=.0562MeterConstant7=.1MeterConstant8=.112MeterConstant9=1.0RollOverPointCount=5
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 63RollOverPoint1=100RollOverPoint2=1,000RollOverPoint3=10,000RollOverPoint4=100,000RollOverPoint5=99999999[CIGR]MeterConstantCount=5MeterConstant1=.05MeterConstant2=.0562MeterConstant3=.1MeterConstant4=.112MeterConstant5=1.0RollOverPointCount=5RollOverPoint1=100RollOverPoint2=1,000RollOverPoint3=10,000RollOverPoint4=100,000RollOverPoint5=100,0000[CIGD]MeterConstantCount=5MeterConstant1=.05MeterConstant2=.0562MeterConstant3=.1MeterConstant4=.112MeterConstant5=1.0RollOverPointCount=5RollOverPoint1=100RollOverPoint2=1,000RollOverPoint3=10,000RollOverPoint4=100,000RollOverPoint5=100,0000[WCPR]MeterConstantCount=1MeterConstant1=1RollOverPointCount=5RollOverPoint1=100RollOverPoint2=1,000RollOverPoint3=10,000RollOverPoint4=100,000RollOverPoint5=100,0000Save your updates to the GPrep.ini file. GPrep is ready to use.Data TransferA local RIMS analyst performs this process. The RIMS Analyst uploads MRB and Program files to the server via FTP.Server Side ProcessThe person using GPrep, or the local administrator, posts the program log and MRB files to Landis+Gyr's FTP Server. You can use any SFTP Tool to post files from gas and water processes. The GPREP.ini file determines the name and path of the files generated in the local machine. Each
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr64 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideUtility shop location can post multiple files, as long as each file is uniquely identified. The local site can use any logic to name these files, preferably to include date and time. Once these files are posted, the DES server validates file format and cleanup activities by eliminating duplicate entries and storing the program logs and MRB data in staging tables. The server emails subscribers from source location. RIMS CRON runs nightly, processing meters and updating the latest associations to OCDB.Using GPrepThis section details the steps taken by the end user to operate GPrep on a daily basis. This set of procedures assumes the following:• Your GPrep administrator has configured the .ini file.• You have basic knowledge of the process that you are trying to perform and understand at which step of the process you need to use GPrep.• Shooter box or 1-way programming cableIf you are using the programming cable (usually in the field):1Installdriversandsetupthecableperinstructionsinthe1‐WayModuleProgrammingCableGettingStartedGuide.2Plugoneendofthecableintothemodule.3PlugtheUSBintothelaptoporPC.Figure 7 - 1. One-Way Programming CableIf you are using the shooter box (usually in the office or shop):1Plugthebatteryintotheshootercable.2Powertheshooterbox.3 ConnecttheshooterboxtoaCOMportonyourPCandchoosethecorrectCOMportfromthedropdownmenuonGPrep(oritdefaultstothatport).4PlugtheshootercableintotheshooterboxandthemoduleUSB ConnectorModule Connector
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 65.Figure 7 - 2. Shooter box with data cableLogging OnThe Log On window displays when you launch the program.Enter your name and location in the appropriate fields. All tasks you perform for a given meter type (module inspection, new module programming, old module reprogramming, MRB and index read) will be recorded.Figure 7 - 3. Log On screenAccessing the Main MenuThe main menu screen displays after you log on.Figure 7 - 4. GPrep Menu BarThe GPrep menu bar includes the following options:Port: enables the operator to select the PC port (usually COM: 1).Meter type: Enables the operator to select meter type from the drop-down list. The options consist of Gas LX, ResGas, C&I Gas (Diaphragm), C&I (Rotary), CPR Form A No Tamper, CPR Form B Tamper, CPR Form C Tamper, and CPR Water. Certain sites may not use all options.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr66 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideProgram Type: Select Interval or Consumption type data.Mode: provides the following choices:•Inspect: Verifies that the programmed LAN Address has the same value as the Power LAN Address label. In addition, “Inspect” permits validating the other pre-configured operational parameters. Discrepancies are noted through message windows and the results of inspections are captured in associated files.•Program New: provides the capability to program a new meter for a specified rollover point and a meter constant for a specific utility meter ID format.•Re-Program Old: provides the capability to program a meter with a non-zero index. This option was designed for utility meter shops to reprogram meter-modules pulled from the field or program a non-zero index read. All other features for this option are similar to the Program New mode. The “programlog.txt” file also includes the index read entered during the programming step as the field “opening read”.•MRB: captures the disassociation record for meters returned from the field. This option is mainly designed for meter shop use during the O&M phase.The unique meter ID format for a given utility is defined in the “.ini” file. Any discrepancyin the meter ID format is noted in a message window, which prompts the operator tore-enter the meter ID prior to module programming. The association record ofmeter ID, module LAN Address, date, operator’s name, and result of operation iscaptured in the file “programlog.txt”.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 67The following screens show how the operator has the option of choosing inspect, program new, and index read when Gas LX is chosen as the Meter Type.Figure 7 - 5. Choose Gas LX as the meter typeFigure 7 - 6. Indicate the Program TypeFigure 7 - 7. Modes to choose from are “Inspect” or “Program New”•Control: provides the capability to log on and off. The program setting remains the same when a new operator logs on.•Help: provides a description of GPrep functionality for each mode of operation (not yet fully implemented).
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr68 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideModule InspectionThis feature is most commonly used when receiving meters from the factory with Landis+Gyr modules already installed (OEM Meters) or when receiving Landis+Gyr modules from Landis+Gyr’s manufacturer. Different utilities use different sampling procedures. Landis+Gyr recommends that the meter shop verify a percentage of inbound modules to ensure that the LAN Address that is programmed into the module matches the LAN Address on the outside of the module housing. The modules can also be inspected to verify that the correct Meter ID format was used, that the rollover point is correct, and that the meter constant is correct.1SelectInspectfromtheModedrop‐downwindowinthemainmenu.Thefollowingscreendisplays.Figure 7 - 8. GPrep “Inspect Mode” screenThere are two distinct sections on the screen. The top section is the LAN Address field where the module power LAN label is either scanned or typed.Different modes of operation for Gas LX modules are provided in detail. All other meter/module types follows the identical functionality and operations, except as noted for WaterCPR.The program automatically truncates the leading zeros and any blank spaces in the LANAddress field. GPrep left justifies the value in this field.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 69The lower section, “current parameters”, displays the operational parameters and module programmed values.2 Connecttheshootercabletothemoduleprogrammingport.Thefollowingscreendisplays.Figure 7 - 9. “Inspect Mode” Screen With Module Plugged InGPrep automatically reads and displays the current parameters programmed into the module.If the Meter Type selected does not match the module under test, GPrep displays a dialogbox indicating “wrong module Type” along with a blinking “Module reject” message. GPrepdoes not allow the operator to continue with this function.If the current parameters do not match the predetermined values, a warning messagedisplays. (This is normal for new modules because a module coming from themanufacturer is programmed with test parameters).Module PCB ID (board ID) is populated during manufacturing. Upon verification of moduleinspection, this value is saved in combination with the module Power LAN Address in theInspect file along with date, operator’s name and location of inspection.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr70 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide3Scan(enter)theModuleIDinLANAddressfield.Figure 7 - 10. “Inspect Mode” With Power LAN Scanned InGPrep compares the Module ID entered in this field with the LAN Address programmed into the module. If the populated field matches the programmed value, a message displays “address verified”. If the entered value does not match the programmed value a dialog box displays, stating the “LAN Address does not match the programmed value” and instructs the operator to reenter the power LAN label value, due to a misinterpretation or mis-entered value. GPrep instructs the operator to route the module to MRB for further disposition if the entered values do not match again.If the power LAN value does not match the programmed value, a record is also generated in the “inspect file” showing the inspection has failed. Modules that fail inspection must be segregated and routed to MRB.Module ProgrammingThere are two modes for programming the modules. Program New is used when a module is installed on a new meter with an index that reads zero, and Re-program old is used for programming a module that is being installed on a meter that has an index with a value other than zero. This value is programmed into the module to log in the starting read for a meter to be installed.(An example of this is a periodic meter check in which a meter is taken from a residence, inspected and then re-deployed again into another residence).Program New1SelectProgramnewfromthemodedrop‐downwindowinthemainmenu.Thefollowingscreendisplays.If the result of the inspection is verified, a record in the “inspect file” is created showingthat the module Inspection is successful. It also captures the PCB ID of the module in thesame record.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 71There are two distinct sections in this screen as well. The top section contains the following fields which can be modified by the user:• Meter ID field• LAN Address• Roll-over point• Meter constant.Figure 7 - 11. “Program New” ScreenIf you are programming a Water CPR module, Device ID replaces Meter ID. A CPR module isprogrammed with 10-digit left-justified (zero) Module ID as MeterID. Water CPRprogramming also captures optional Encoder ID information.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr72 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide2 Connectthe1‐WayProgrammingCableorshootercabletothemoduleprogrammingport.Thefollowingscreendisplays.Figure 7 - 12. “Program New” Screen with Module Plugged InGPrep automatically reads and displays the current parameters programmed into the module.3ScanorenterthemeterIDinappropriatefield.Since the meter ID field is utility specific, there are provisions within GPrep to specify the meter ID format. Therefore, if the meter ID format entered in this field does not match the specified utility format, a dialog window displays indicating “meter ID field contains invalid characters” and the operator is instructed to either rescan or re-enter the meter ID value in this field. Module programming can not be resumed until the meter ID field populated matches the utility specific format.Figure 7 - 13. Error Message Displayed when The Wrong Meter ID Format Is EnteredIf the Meter Type selected on the menu bar does not match the module type under test,GPrep displays a dialog box indicating “wrong module Type” and a blinking “Modulereject” message. GPrep does not allow the operator to resume the programming function.If the current parameters do not match the predetermined value, a warning message,“reject parameters” displays. Upon successful completion of module programming, GPreppopulates the “current parameter” fields with correct operational values.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 734Scan(enter)thepowerLANlabelintheLANAddressfield.“GPrep” compares the value entered in this field with the LAN Address programmed in the module. Similar to the inspection section, any discrepancies in the values are rejected.Figure 7 - 14. Error Message Displayed if The Scanned Power LAN Value Does Not Match the Programmed ValueSelect the Rollover Point and Meter Constant (meter specific values) prior to programming the module from the drop-down windows. GPrep displays a message window verifying that the operator intends to change the Rollover point and meter constant. GPrep keeps the last value entered in the rollover point and meter constant fields as the default value.Upon successful programming, a message “program verified” displays. GPrep also displays a green square indicator at the lower left corner of the screen showing programming has been successful.Figure 7 - 15. Display when parameters are verifiedIf you do not know what to enter for the Rollover Point or Meter Constant STOP!Contact someone that does know or contact Landis+Gyr Customer Support. Thewrong data entered in these fields significantly affects the billing read provided tothe utility.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr74 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideA record of the meter and module association is automatically captured in the “program file” including the date and the operator’s name. The “Programlog” only compiles the records when successful programming is verified. If a Meter ID record already exists in programlog, the following message displays.Figure 7 - 16. Error Message Indicating that a Meter ID Already Exists in the Programlog• If you select “Yes”, a new record is inserted with a timestamp. It is a valid new record if the program indicates “successful”. If you select “No”, the old record remains.• If a record already exist in the programlog for a scanned module Power LAN Address, GPrep displays the following message:Figure 7 - 17. Duplicate Power LAN Address• If you select “yes”, indicating that you entered the wrong module ID, then re-enter the meter ID field and Power LAN Address to correct possible mis-entered values.• If you select “No”, indicating the module ID has been entered correctly, GPrep displays a blinking message “route to MRB”.The result of this operation is not captured in the GPrep programlog file.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 75Re-Program OldThe instructions and procedures for Re-Program Old are the same as those for Program New, with the additional field “Dial”. Populate it with the index reading (dial reading). This mode is mainly utilized during the O&M phase to program meters with non-zero indices.1SelectRe‐ProgramOldfromthemodedrop‐downwindowinthemainmenu.Thefollowingscreendisplays.Figure 7 - 18. “Re-Program Old” ScreenThere are two distinct sections in this screen as well. The top section contains the following fields which can be modified by the user:• Meter ID field• LAN Address•Dial• Roll-over point• Meter constantThese are the only fields that can be populated.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr76 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide2 Connectthe1‐WayProgrammingCableorshootercabletothemoduleprogrammingport.Thefollowingscreendisplays.Figure 7 - 19. Re-Program Old With Module Plugged InGPrep automatically reads and displays the current parameters programmed into the module.This functionality ensures that the correct meter type is chosen for a given meter.3Scan(enter)themeterIDinappropriatefield.SincethemeterIDfieldisutilityspecific,thereareprovisionswithinGPreptospecifythemeterIDformat.Therefore,ifthemeterIDfieldformatenteredinthisfielddoesnotmatchthespecifiedutilityformat,adialogwindowdisplaysindicating“meterIDfieldcontaininvalidcharacters”andtheoperatorisinstructedtoeitherrescanorre‐enterthemeterIDvalueinthisfield.ModuleprogrammingcannotberesumeduntilthemeterIDfieldpopulatedmatchestheutilityspecificformat.4Scan(enter)theModuleIDinLANAddressfield.GPrep compares the value entered in this field with the LAN Address programmed in the module. Similar to inspection section, any discrepancies in the values are rejected. If the current parameters do not match the predetermined value, a warning message,“reject parameters” displays. Upon successful completion of module programming,“GPrep” populates the “current parameter” fields with correct operational values.If the meter type selected from the “meter type” drop-down menu does not match themodule type, GPrep displays a message “wrong module type” and a blinking message“reject module”.Select the Rollover point and meter constant (meter specific values) prior to programmingthe module from the drop-down windows. “GPrep” displays a message window verifying ifindeed the operator intends to change the Rollover point and meter constant. “GPrep”keeps the last value entered in rollover point and meter constant fields as default value.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 775Entertheindexdialvaluesbyreadingthedialsandenteringthevaluesreadfromrighttoleft.Figure 7 - 20. Error Message Displayed when Entered Read is too large for the Rollover PointSelect the proper Meter Constant from the drop-down box. You can typically determine the Meter Constant from the meter index.Upon successful programming a message “program verified” displays. GPrep also displays a green square indicator at the lower left corner of the screen showing that the programming has been successful (this is the same as the “verified” screen for Program New). A record of meter and module association is automatically captured in the “programlog” including the index read entered by operator as opening read.MRB ModeMRB (Material Repair Board) Mode captures the record of meter-module disassociation disassembly as the modules are removed from the meters.1Selectthemetertypefromthemenubarcorrespondingtothemeter–modulecombination.If you do not know what to enter for the Rollover Point or Meter Constant STOP!Contact someone that does know or contact Landis+Gyr Customer Support. Thewrong data entered in these fields significantly affects the billing read provided tothe utility.The value entered in the dial field is programmed into the module as the starting meterread at installation. Consumption is based on the initial read programmed into the module.It is very important to be accurate on the dial index read. Note also that the dial fieldrequires the number of digits that correspond to the roll over point.Example: If the roll over point is set at 10,000, then a four digit dial read would need to beentered.The index must have four dials if the roll over point of 10,000 is correct. Otherwise, the rollover point must be changed accordingly. If the index read number contains more digitsthan the corresponding rollover point, GPrep displays the following message prompting theoperator to reenter the index read and a blinking message in the main screen “dialrejected” is also displayed.
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr78 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide2SelectMRBfrommodeinthemenubar.Thefollowingscreendisplays.Figure 7 - 21. MRB Mode Main MenuThere are two distinct sections on this screen as well. The top section contains the following fields:• LAN Address•Dial3 Connectthe1‐WayProgrammingCableorshootercabletothemoduleprogrammingport.Thefollowingscreendisplays.Figure 7 - 22. MRB Screen with Module Plugged InThese are the only fields that can be populated.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 794Scan(enter)theModuleIDinLANAddressfield.GPrep compares the value entered in this field with the LAN Address programmed in the module.GPrep rejects any discrepancies in values, and prompts you to re-enter the LAN Address or reject the module.5Entertheindexdialvaluesbyreadingthedialsandenteringthevaluesreadfromrighttoleft.Figure 7 - 23. Error Message Displayed when Entered Value Does Not Match Programmed ValueIf you select “Yes”, GPrep displays a blinking message stating “Dial discrepancy” and the main screen displays that the new dial value has been logged in MRBlog. This is captured in the MRBlog as “dial Entered”. GPrep does not capture the old value that was programmed into the module.If you select “No”, GPrep prompts the operator to enter the correct value.Upon acceptance of entered values for LAN Address and dial, GPrep creates a record in the MRB including the closing index read and “Dial Verified” in addition to the association records.The dial field requires the number of digits that correspond to the roll over point previously programmed into the module. Example: If the roll over point is set at 1,000, then a four digit dial (or less) read would need to be entered. The index must have four dials if the roll over point of 10,000 is correct. If the index read number contains more digits than corresponding rollover point, GPrep displays a message “entered value contains too many digits” prompting the operator to re-enter the index read and a blinking message in the main screen “dial rejected” is also displayed.If the Meter Type selected on the menu bar does not match the module type under test,GPrep displays a dialog box indicating “wrong module Type” and a blinking “Modulereject” message. GPrep does not allow the operator to resume programming function.If the current parameters do not match the predetermined value, a warning message,“reject parameters” displays.The value entered in the dial field are be compared with the module’s programmed read.GPrep displays the following screen if there is any discrepancy and provides the option tochange the dial read if the operator has entered the wrong value
Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep) Landis+Gyr80 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideFrequently Asked Questions1WhatdoesGPrepstandfor?GasTOMMPreparation2WhatisGPrepusedfor?GPrepisatoolusedintheCrossDockormetershoptoprogramgasorwaterCPRmoduleswithouttheuseofahandheld.ItisalsousedtodisassociategasorwaterCPRmodulesfrommeters.3Whatisprogrammedintothemodule?Inthe“ProgramNew”and“Re‐ProgramOld”modes,fieldoperatingparametersareprogrammedintothemodule.MeterID,RolloverPoint,DialRead,andMeterConstantaretheonlyparametersthatcanbechangedbytheoperator.4Howdoesameterconstantwork?Ameterconstantisamultiplierthatconvertsthepulses/turnsofthemoduleintocubicfeet.Thereasonforthemeterconstanttobe.02onameterwitha2ftdriveisthatforeveryrotationofthedrivedogtherehaspassed2cubicftofgas.Thisisequivalentto2%or.02or2/100thsof1pointonthesmallestofthefourdials,whichmeasureshundredsofcubicfeet.Forevery50rotationsofthe2‐ftdogdial100cubicfeetofgashaspassed.Forevery50rotations,the1,000dialhasincreased1point(100cubicfeet)andourmodule(ifithappenstotransmitatthatmoment)sendsoutapacketwithacountof50.OCDBmultipliesthe50bythemeterconstant.02togetareadof1,whichwepassontotheutilityasareadof1forthatmeter.Therefore,ifthemeterconstantwerefalselysetto.01the50rotationswouldbemultipliedby.01andwouldonlyshowthatthemeterused50cubicfeetofgas.5WhydonʹtyouprogramthemeterIDfromthefrontofthemeterintothemodule?The“UtilityBillingID”getsprogrammedintothemeter;thisisnotusuallythesameastheMeterID.6Whatisarolloverpoint,howisitused,andwhyisitimportanttomakesurethatitisright?Therolloverpointisthenumberatwhichthedialsofameterturnoverandstartatzeroagain.Forafour‐dialmeter,thenumbersonthedialscannotgoover9999.Therefore,therolloverpointis10000.Forfive‐dialmeterstherolloverpointis100,000,etc.Itisimportanttoprogramthecorrectrolloverpointintothemodulesothatoursystemreadmatchesthedialplate.7WhatscreenshouldIuseinthesamplingprocess?Thereareseveraldifferenttypesofsamplingdonebythemetershop.Usingthe“inspect”mode,themostcommonsampleLandis+Gyr‐readyOEMmetersandsamplingmodulesfromaLandis+Gyrmanufacturer.8Whoisresponsiblefortransferringthedatafiles,howoftenarethedatafilestransferred,andwhowritesthescriptstopickupthedatafromtheserver?ThelocaldatabaseanalystisusuallyresponsiblefortransferringthedatafromGPreptoRIMS.Datatransfershouldbedoneeverydaythatthereisdataavailabletotransfer.Adatabasegroupmemberwritesthescripttoautomaticallypickupthisdata.9Howsoondoesthedatagetupdatedineachsystemafteramoduleisprogrammed?ACRONjobrunsnightlythatpicksupdataputontheLandis+GyrserverandtransfersittoRIMS.Ataminimumthereisaonedaydelay.10 Whyshouldn’tItakeGPreptothefield?DatamanagementbecomesdifficultwhentheGPrepPCisnotatafixedlocation.ThedatacapturedbyGPrepistimesensitivecustomeraccountinformationthatshouldbecopiedandtransferreddaily.TheequipmentusedtooperateGPrepisnotmadetobeusedoutdoors.IfGPrepistakentothefield,itisvitalthatthedatabetransferredassoonaspossibleuponreturn.11 WhatdataiscapturedbyGPrep?Thereiscurrentlynoscreenthatcapturesboththeclosingandopeningreadsonamodule(asneededforindexchanges).MRBmodeshouldbeusedtodisassociatethemodulefromthemeterandcapturetheclosingread.Program‐oldshouldthenbeusedtore‐programthemodulewiththenewindexread.
Landis+Gyr Chapter 7 - Gas Meter Preparation Program (GPrep)One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 8112 WhataresometroubleshootingstepsifGPrepisnotworking?–Ifyouareusingtheshooterbox,check:—ACpower—modulepluggedin— shooterboxturnedon— correctDB9toDB9(RS‐232)cable(Non‐NullModem)— correctCOMport— correctmetertypeandmode(e.g.GasLXv.commercial)–IfyouareusingUSBonewayprogrammingcable,refertothe1‐WayModuleProgrammingCablePC/LaptopGettingStartedGuide.13 Whatarethebenefitsofusingre‐programoldallofthetimeasopposedtoprogramnew?Whilesomeprogramsdothis,therearenorealbenefits.Itisalittleeasiertopreparetheprogramlogtosend,butinvolvesextraworkfortheenduser.14 Whatdoesitmeanwhenafileissuperseded?AmeterIDorLANAddresshadtobere‐entered.15 Whoisresponsibleforcleaningthesefiles(removingsupersedes,convertingintoanExcelspreadsheet,etc.)?Typically,theutilitydesignatedpersonneltoperformthistaskbeforesendingthesefilestothedatabaseanalyst.16 WhoshouldIcontactifthereisaproblem?Contactalocaldatabaseanalyst.Ifneeded,contactLandis+GyrCustomerSupportatëçäìíáçåëìééçêíKå~]ä~åÇáëÖóêKÅçã.17 Whenusingdifferentscreens,whydoesthephrase“parameterreject”flashyellowwhenIpluginamodulethathasjustcomefromthemanufacturer?Whenmodulesaremanufacturedandconfigured,testparametersareprogrammedtomakethemoduletransmitmorefrequentlythanevery15minutes.Theseparametersalsoallowotherteststoberunonthemodulesforqualitycontrolprocedures.GPrep(orahandheld)replacesthesetestparameterswithfieldparameters.
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AOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 83Supplemental Information About IndexesIndex TypeMetal indexes cannot be used with the Gas LX system. If the meter has a metal index, the index MUST BE EXCHANGED for a plastic index.Figure A - 1. Metal American IndexFigure A - 2. Plastic American Index
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BOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 85Using the RF BusterThis Appendix provides instructions on the proper use of the RF Buster. It covers the proper placement of the RF Buster to ensure activation and troubleshooting for L+G gas modules.Required ToolsRF Buster - part number 26-1050Before using the RF Buster, test it. Press the button on the RF Buster. The RF Buster’s LED lights red, and the internal speaker sounds for approximately ½ second. If nothing happens, or if the LED lights and the speaker sounds continuously, the 9V battery may be low. Replace the battery and repeat the test.
Appendix B - Using the RF Buster Landis+Gyr86 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation GuideResidential Meter Modules1Withthelightfacingyou,pressthebuttononthelowerendoftheRFBuster.2PlacethecorneroftheRFBustercontainingthemagnetbythelocationofthereedswitchontheMeterModule.3Continuetopressthebutton.HoldtheRFBusterwithinaboutsixinchesofthemeter.ThemagnettriggerstenRFtransmissionsfromthegasmodule,witheachtransmissionseparatedbyonesecond.TheRFBusterLEDlightsandtheinternalspeakersoundsabout½secondforeachtransmissiondetected.If the RF Buster does not detect a transmission from the module, remove the four cover screws and place the RF Buster in the proper location. While pressing the Push Button, pull the cover off the module. • If the module is functional, it transmits. If the RF Buster does not respond, consider the module defective and follow the appropriate procedure.Figure B - 1. Proper Placement of the RF Buster
Landis+Gyr Appendix B - Using the RF BusterOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 87
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COne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 89End of Day Handheld InstructionsThis Appendix provides detailed instructions on docking the Handheld, power requirements, and how to change the Handheld ID. This information should only be used by experienced users.Docking the Handheld At the end of the day (and at other times for various reasons), dock the Handheld to upload meter installation data and plug it in to recharge the battery. 1SelectDOCKfromthefunctionsscreen.Figure C-1. Handheld after Dock has been selected2 Followinstructionsonthescreen.
Appendix C - End of Day Handheld Instructions Landis+Gyr90 98-3107 Rev AA One-way Gas Module Installation Guide3Afterdatahasbeenuploaded,plugHandheldintochargingcable.Figure C-2. Handheld DAP chargingPower RequirementsNever allow the battery to die completely. Although the route data saves to the flash memory card, there is no EPROM memory in the Handheld. You will have to reload the code and re-calibrate the battery. Rebooting There are three ways to reboot the Handheld:1PresstheF1,9,and0simultaneouslyforapproximatelyfiveseconds.2Pressthefollowingkeysblue,CTL,ALT,blue,DEL.3Exittheapplication(FromtheFunctionsscreenselectDock,donotplaceincradleorpluginasrequested.PresstheshiftkeyfollowedbyF5).Type“C:”thenpressENTER.Type“reset”thenpressENTER.Do not remove the battery. The batteries are not made to be replaced as with the otherHandhelds.
Landis+Gyr Appendix C - End of Day Handheld InstructionsOne-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 91How To Change The Handheld ID Occasionally the Handheld ID may be entered incorrectly or the wrong Handheld ID may be in a Handheld because of a memory card exchange. This section tells how to change the Handheld ID to the correct number. 1PlacetheHandheldinthecradleanddockit.2OpenupthemostrecentversionofHandheldEdit.3Select“Communication”then“TransferFiles”fromthemenuonHandheldEdit.4Ontherightsideofthepopupwindow,doubleclickonthe[CELLNET]folder.5SelectUnitinfo.datanddeleteit.Select“Yes”toverifythatyouwanttodeletethefile.6Select“OK”onthepopupwindowandcloseHandheldEdit.7TheHandheldwillthenpromptyoutoenterthelast4digitsoftheserialnumberonthebackoftheHandheld.8BeforeusingtheHandheld,makesuretheproperrouteinformationisloadedintotheHandheld.Known Common Problems• If the Handheld gets jarred, the memory card may become dislodged slightly. This makes it look like all of the data has been lost- but it is still there. Unscrew the two screws at the top of the Handheld below the Infra-red scanner. Re-seat the card and re-tighten the cover. You may need to re-boot the Handheld. • If the blue key and then one of the arrow keys is pushed, part of the screen seems to disappear. The screen was designed to hold more data. Blue key + arrow is how you shift the screen to view that data. Push the blue button and the arrow key in the opposite direction of the screen shift.
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One-way Gas Module Installation Guide 98-3107 Rev AA 93AMR AutomatedMeterReading.Energyusedatagatheringfromutilitymetersbyanymeansotherthanwalkinguptothemeter,lookingatthedials,andrecordingthemeterreadforbilling.C.F.H. CubicfeetperhourDESServer DataExchangeServerGPrep ʺGasPrepʺAsoftwareprogramthatenablestheusertoprogram,reprogram,inspect,read,anddispositiontoscrapanL+GgasorCPRwatermodule.Handheld Asmallportablecomputerheldinthehand,usedtomanagedataforfieldinstallationofmetersandmodulesandtheprimarymeansofdispatchingmeter‐installworkordersduringtheendpointdeploymentphase.IDs Utility‐issuedidentificationtodenoteanindividualasanofficialInstallerfortheutility.LAN LocalAreaNetwork:themostbasiclevelofthenetwork.TheLANistheconstellationofendpoints,collectors,andconcentratorsthatfeeddataupthroughthenetwork.LP LoadProfile:methodofobtainingausagepattern,overaspanoftime,foranemergencycustomer,typicallybasedonintervalsof15,30,or60minutes.MRB ʺMaterialRepairBoardʺProcessofremovingmodulesfromthefield.OCDB OperationsCenterDataBase.EndpointManagementsystemthatreportstonetwork,exchangesinformationwiththeutilityandRIMS.PersonalProtectiveEquipment PersonalProtectiveEquipment,allnecessaryequipmentusedforthesafetyoftheinstallerwhileperformingworkonmeteringequipmentasdefinedinthismanual.PSR Packetsuccessrate:Numberofgooddatapacketsreceivedpertotalnumberofpacketssent,expressedasapercentage.RIMS RetrofitInformationManagementSystem,anOracleprogrammanagingtheshopfloorassemblyandprogrammingofmodules,alsostandsformyriadofdatatables.ExchangesinformationwithOCDB.GLOSSARY
Notes:94 One-way Gas Module Installation GuideGlossary
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