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Connecting the through-the-lid remote antenna module

1. Align the connector pins with the middle red connector on the pit module.
2. Push in the antenna connector to complete the connection.

3. To mount the pit module, follow the installation instructions (Installing the OpenWay Riva

Water Pit Module).

Remote antenna installation is complete.

Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module

OpenWay Riva Pit Water Module Installation Guide TDC-1666-000

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Summary of Contents for OpenWay Riva

Page 1: ...OpenWay Riva Pit Water Module Installation Guide Technical Communications knowledge to shape your future...

Page 2: ...rly bound in writing Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron Inc All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademar...

Page 3: ...water pit module cable 10 Connecting the pit module to an encoder type meter register 10 Connecting the pit module to a pulser type meter register 11 Verifying pit module operation 12 Chapter 4 Instal...

Page 4: ...h the lid remote antenna 31 Installing the through the lid remote antenna 32 Connecting the through the lid remote antenna module 33 Chapter 5 Using the Itron Cable Armor 34 Installing the Itron cable...

Page 5: ...cur 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 t...

Page 6: ...cations and Repairs To ensure system performance this device and antenna shall not be changed or modified without the expressed approval of Itron Per FCC rules unapproved modifications or operation be...

Page 7: ...charge Before installation discharge electrostatic buildup by touching a metal water pipe or other earth grounded metal object prior to touching the meter body register housing or water module Drop he...

Page 8: ...Detection and Reverse Flow Detection OpenWay Riva water modules feature robust algorithms that provide Leak and Reverse Flow Detection Optional Riva Leak Sensor The optional Riva Leak Sensor analyzes...

Page 9: ...of enabling enhanced security in OpenWay Riva Water Pit Modules Itron Security Manager ISM is a feature of the OpenWay Riva system that ensures certain pit module commands are issued through secure ra...

Page 10: ...ates in ChoiceConnect mobile or OpenWay Riva Network mode In ChoiceConnect mobile mode the module transmits every nine seconds over multiple RF channels to report on meter register value cut cable or...

Page 11: ...g with the register meter The tamper flag automatically clears after the pit module receives a successful read from the register Note The register error detected flag may be an indicator of a damaged...

Page 12: ...ded by new solid state and electronic meters The exteded alarms include Empty pipe Temperature High low pressure High flow Meter low battery Meter tampering Reverse flow Zero consumption About the Ope...

Page 13: ...ired to Change the operation mode Enter a utility ID or lock type To enter an E Coder 8 digit driver Commission security Itron strongly recommends performing a Check ERT with a handheld computer runni...

Page 14: ...inline connector extension cable assembly CFG 0151 401 to extend the cable of the pit module Connecting the pit module to an encoder type meter register Connect the pit module cable to the encoder ty...

Page 15: ...type meter register Connect pit module cable to the pulser type register using the wire connection in the following table Module wire color Red Black White Register manufacturer Register screw color...

Page 16: ...Each handheld radio requires special setup and configuration parameters to successfully read and program the pit module Refer to the respective meter reading application for specific instructions Whe...

Page 17: ...connectors until the module is installed to protect the module s connectors from damage For water pit boxes the type of installation method is based on three factors the location of the meter in the p...

Page 18: ...ctive cover and cable armor 5 foot cable armor for field retrofit CFG 0151 006SS CFG 0151 010SS FAB 1302 001 Pit module universal environmental cap MSC 0019 008 Itron security seal MSC 0018 001 Cautio...

Page 19: ...mounting is not intended for applications involving vehicular traffic Use the remote antenna kit in incidental traffic areas such as residential environments This section provides the instructions to...

Page 20: ...e bottom side of the lid screw on the threaded retainer clip collar until the beveled top rests against the pit lid Note Ensure the beveled edge of the clip collar is toward the top of the pit lid 3 A...

Page 21: ...try Device Compatibility List PUB 0063 002 Warning The rod installation area must be free from other pipes wires or facilities that may be damaged by driving a rod into the ground Caution You must fol...

Page 22: ...uire longer rod lengths to ensure the pit module is well supported and remains vertical 4 Without touching the meter body or adjacent pipes position the rod as close to the center of the pit as possib...

Page 23: ...ule to the rod with a self drilling screw through the hole in the top of the pit module s rod mount cavity 8 Connect the register black connector 1 optional remote antenna red connector 2 and optional...

Page 24: ...t box Maintain a distance of one to two inches from the bottom of the pit box lid Caution Observe the following guidelines for mounting the pit module using the wall mount procedure ERT module positio...

Page 25: ...ll a pilot hole in the pit box wall Follow the screw manufacturer s recommendation for the pilot hole size 6 For concrete type pit boxes it may be necessary to use a screw anchor Choose an anchor appr...

Page 26: ...e 8 Holding the pit module in the upright position drill the second pilot hole Use the bottom mounting hole as a template Caution Any pit module position other than upright may negatively affect radio...

Page 27: ...to 1 1 2 inch OD pipe An optional mounting bracket is available for pipe sizes up to 2 1 2 inch OD Caution If the OpenWay Riva pit module is installed to enable communcations for the Riva Leak Sensor...

Page 28: ...a Installation requires Itron mounting hardware Repair costs and service charges relating to the use on non compliant mounting hardware will be charged to the customer Contact Itron Support for more i...

Page 29: ...try connector and the leak sensor connector are clean and dry 3 Align the Riva Leak Sensor connector with the pit module s blue connector and insert 4 Rotate the connector locking ring until the secur...

Page 30: ...t to the center telemetry connector blue on the pit module as described in Installing the Remote Water Disconnect Valve Note Remote water disconnect operation requires an pit module with enhanced secu...

Page 31: ...p from the pit module s telemetry connector blue 3 Verify the connectors are clean and dry Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module OpenWay Riva Pit Water Module Installation Guide TDC 1666 000 27...

Page 32: ...3 Blue telemetry device connection 4 Align the disconnect valve connector with the pit module s blue telemetry connector Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module OpenWay Riva Pit Water Module Ins...

Page 33: ...the pit module s connector 6 Rotate the connector locking ring until the security holes align Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module OpenWay Riva Pit Water Module Installation Guide TDC 1666 000...

Page 34: ...ns For more information see pit module mounting accessories This section provides antenna mounting and connection instructions for modules installed through a pit lid This device has been designed and...

Page 35: ...approuv par Industrie Canada pour fonctionner avec les types d antenne num r s ci dessous et ayant un gain admissible maximal et l imp dance requise pour chaque type d antenne Les types d antenne non...

Page 36: ...of the pit lid These instructions show a simulated pit lid material 2 Insert the antenna connector through the rectangular opening in the threaded collar 3 Turn the threaded collar until it is tight...

Page 37: ...the antenna connector to complete the connection 3 To mount the pit module follow the installation instructions Installing the OpenWay Riva Water Pit Module Remote antenna installation is complete In...

Page 38: ...gram the pit module using FDM Endpoint Tools Perform a Check Endpoint function with FDM Endpoint Tools after you reprogram the pit module to verify communication with the meter register Installing the...

Page 39: ...cation failure 5 Continue to twist the cable armor onto the pit module cable until the cable armor covers the entire cable Warning You must continue to twist the cable armor onto the cable protected b...

Page 40: ...icked 2 Connect the register cable to the pit module connector Align the connectors Push until snug Twist the register cable s black coupling nut to align the two tabs 3 Install the security seal as s...

Page 41: ...or in the field Note Environmental caps employ multiple seals to increase cap life Environmental cap design allows utilities to install the pit module and install a Riva Leak Sensor or optional remote...

Page 42: ...not bubble up and listen for an SCM SCM message The pit module is reporting an invalid read A pit module that has set the Register Error flag will cause an Invalid Read to display in the FDM Consumpt...

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