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Intelis Gas Meter
Proving and Setup
Guide

knowledge to shape your future

815-0154-00 REV 000

Itron, Inc. Page 1 of 66

REFERENCE GUIDE

08 July 2020

Summary of Contents for Intelis

Page 1: ...Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide knowledge to shape your future 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 1 of 66 REFERENCE GUIDE 08 July 2020 ...

Page 2: ...iting Trademark Notice Itron is a registered trademark of Itron Inc All other product names and logos in this documentation are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies For more information about Itron or Itron products go to www itron com If you have questions or comments about a software or hardware product contact Itron T...

Page 3: ... ISED 7 Australia ACMA Spectrum Compliance 7 Electromagnetic Compatibility 7 Intrinsic Safety 7 Lithium Battery 8 Transportation Classification 8 Electrostatic Discharge 8 Electrostatic Ignition Hazard 8 Device Cleaning 8 Do Not Drop 8 Product Standards 9 2 Overview 10 Related Documents 11 Specifications 11 Dimensions 13 3 Proving 15 Prover Station 15 Test Mode 15 Entering Test Mode 17 Recording T...

Page 4: ...er 34 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter 45 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System 48 Temper the Meter by Exercising the Meter 50 Setting Up the EEI Prover 52 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter 57 7 Calibrating the Intelis Gas Meter 59 Adjusting the Calibration 59 To Adjust the Calibration of an Intelis Gas Meter 60 To Seal an Intelis Gas Meter 63 To Unseal an Intelis ...

Page 5: ...The content in this document used to be part of the Intelis Gas Meter Installation Guide which has since been redacted and merged with the Intelis Gas Meter Technical Reference Guide 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 5 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide Table of Contents ...

Page 6: ...pment 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 equip...

Page 7: ...ntion des autres utilisateurs il faut choisir le type d antenne et son gain de sorte que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente p i r e ne dépasse pas l intensité nécessaire à l établissement d une communication satisfaisante RF Exposure FCC ISED This equipment complies with radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with...

Page 8: ...ng transmitter and receiver and cannot be shipped by air All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation Electrostatic Discharge Warning Internal circuit components can be sensitive to electrostatic discharge Before installation discharge electrostatic buildup by touching a metal pipe or other earth grounded metal object prior to touching the meter body register housing or Itron devic...

Page 9: ... Intelis Gas Meter is rated for the following operating and storage temperature ranges Use of the meter outside of the listed temperature ranges is not recommended Operating ranges Measurement 30 F 34 C to 131 F 55 C Valve 13 F 25 C to 131 F 55 C RF 40 F 40 C to 158 F 70 C Storage range 40 F 40 C to 158 F 70 C Direct inquiries as to the selection and application of gas meters to your local Itron s...

Page 10: ...of the meter The meter delivers distributed intelligence to gas metering by providing the ability to self monitor and close the valve during a high flow incident Weighing in at 4 1 2 pounds this 250 cubic feet per hour CFH residential gas meter with 6 inch center to center hub connections mounts easily within existing meter footprints for simple meter installation and replacement of existing gas m...

Page 11: ...ntelis Gas Meter TDC 0978 009 Replacing Batteries in the Itron Intelis Gas Meter TDC 978 011 Intelis Gas Meter Specification Sheet 101584SP Field Deployment Manager Mobile Application Guide Field Deployment Manager Tools Application Guide Field Deployment Manager Tools Configuration Guide Itron Security Manager User Guide OpenWay Operations Center Collection Manager Device Interface Guide Specific...

Page 12: ...e POM Intrinsically safe For use in Class I Division 1 Group D hazardous locations Temp Code T1 40 C Ta 70 C IECEx UL 18 0144X Ex ia IIA T1 Ga Regulatory FCC Part 15 247 Part 15 249 programming FCC ID EWQINTELISG Innovation Science and Economic Development Canada ISED RSS 247 and RSS 210 programming IC ID 864D INTELISG Measurement Canada Pending Operational All Intelis Gas Meters operate without t...

Page 13: ...ron Mobile v1 5 Mobile Collection v3 8 2 Minimum compatible collection software for Gen5 network Gen3 4 or 5 constantly powered device CPD hardware running UtilOS v5 0 FCS v4 3 1 FDM Tools v4 3 ISM 4 2 UtilityIQ v4 15 Standards Designed in compliance with ANSI B109 1 ANSIB109 0 draft and Measurement Canada PS G 06 Table 1 Intelis Gas Meter specifications continued 1Electro optical characteristic a...

Page 14: ...9 inches 214 4 mm 161 9 mm 152 4 mm 138 3 mm 78 6 mm 230 6 mm 48 8 mm Table 2 Intelis Gas Meter dimensions Note B dimension can vary with different hubs options 20LT is shown 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 14 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 2 Overview ...

Page 15: ...ter sensitivity makes it possible to see the index incrementing even with the hub caps in place For documentation information see Related Documents on page 11 Prover Station The prover station captures and counts pulses from a pulse output proving cable Each pulse reflects a specific volume pulse weight of gas measured by the meter Pulse width is a length of time for the pulse Both pulse width and...

Page 16: ...m Test Mode parameters while the meter is in Test Mode will result in a temporary error The configurable parameters for Test Mode are listed in the table below Parameter Default Range Pulse width 150 ms 10 ms 1000ms 1 second Pulse weight 0 25 cf pulse 0 10CF 0 25CF 0 50CF 1 0CF 10dm3 50dm3 Maximum Test Mode time 1 hour Important The Intelis Gas Meter will automatically time out after 1 hour in Tes...

Page 17: ... Test Mode Consumption While the Intelis Gas Meter is in Test Mode the following occurs 1 The Intelis Gas Meter records the Test Mode consumption in the Test Mode index register 2 The Intelis Gas Meter continues to output an optical pulse Note While the Intelis Gas Meter is in Test Mode the LCD refresh rate is more frequent than when the meter is operating in Normal Mode 3 The Intelis Gas Meter co...

Page 18: ...e For questions about your specific prover type see the manufacturer s prover documentation Honeywell SNAP Measurement Systems Energy Economics Inc EEI Sonic Nine Can Tronics TBD Itron BPG SONICAL SNG6 TBD 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 18 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 3 Proving ...

Page 19: ...rover on page 21 Warning Follow your company s standard operating procedures regarding the use of personal protection equipment PPE Adhere to guidelines issued by your company in addition to those contained in this document when proving meters Adjust the proving table to accommodate the height of the Intelis Gas Meter If necessary use the Intelis Gas Meter prover stand Itron part number FIX 7100 0...

Page 20: ...ight 0 25 CF Test Mode pulse width 150 ms Tempering the Meter by Exercising 1 Log on to the prover as a Supervisor 2 Select Special Functions 3 Select Diagnostics local 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 20 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 21: ...5 minutes prior to proving the meter 8 Select Close Nozzles 9 Unclamp the meter 10 Exit Special Functions Setting Up the Prover 1 Log on to the prover Note If you are proving an Intelis Gas Meter for the first time on the prover or if you are changing proving parameters for the Intelis Gas Meter you must log on as a Supervisor To set up Itron Intelis Gas Meter and ITRON RTY for the first time foll...

Page 22: ...Select Edit Setup Values 5 Select the MeterMfg_Table checkbox 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 22 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 23: ...fically for the Intelis Gas Meter Itron suggests using ITRON RTY following the steps listed below The MFR Type must have the RTY suffix to allow setting and saving the revs desired for any given test and flow rate Without the RTY suffix the settings will not be saved 7 Select Meter_Table checkbox 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 23 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 P...

Page 24: ...on shows the successful copy of the I 250 meter to create the Intelis 250 MeterName ITRON RTY MeterMfr 8 Update the parameters in the table MeterName Intelis 250 MeterMfg ITRON RTY Open proof 100 Check proof 100 Other proof 100 Open flow 250 or the setting required by your utility Check flow 50 or the setting required by your utility Other flow 100 Open revs 6 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itro...

Page 25: ...meters as required covered in Step 9 9 Verify or enter the TOLERANCE values for POS NEG Slope Repair and Meter Size These settings values are utility specific 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 25 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 26: ...acturer ITRON RTY 3 Select Intelis 250 4 Select the correct mode for your meter TC or NTC Note REG is equivalent to NTC 5 Select the meter results mode error accuracy proof 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 26 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 27: ...ntest outtest 7 Select the optic test method optic mag 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 27 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 28: ... Meter to advance to the next screen 10 Connect the SNAP pulse prover cable end Itron part number CFG 7100 100 to the J4 1 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 28 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 29: ...e to the Intelis Gas Meter optical port by firmly pressing the aluminum round threads of the cable into the port Begin by positioning the cable at the 4 30 o clock position Tighten the cable to the 6 30 o clock position 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 29 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 30: ...e Menu 6 when the pulse prover output cable is connected 12 Start the proving test by clicking RUN on the SNAP prover 13 Verify the LED blinks pulses when the air begins to flow through the meter 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 30 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 4 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Honeywell SNAP Proving System ...

Page 31: ...re tempered continue to Setting Up the Measurement Systems Prover on page 34 Warning Follow your company s standard operating procedures regarding the use of personal protection equipment PPE Adhere to guidelines issued by your company in addition to those contained in this document when proving meters Adjust the proving table to accommodate the height of the Intelis Gas Meter If necessary use the...

Page 32: ...reen or a traditional mouse click to complete the steps Itron recommends these Intelis Gas Meter Test Mode parameter settings for the Measurement Systems proving system Test Mode pulse weight 0 25 CF Test Mode pulse width 150 ms 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 32 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving Sy...

Page 33: ...elect the Global tab Operate Valves and View Sensor Readings 4 From the Operate Valves and Observe Sensor Readings screen press the 1 key or Chuck Valve to clamp the meter in place 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 33 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 34: ...minutes before proving the meter 7 Close the nozzle 8 Unclamp the meter by pressing the Chuck Valve button 9 Exit Operate Valves and Observe Sensor Readings Setting Up the Measurement Systems Prover 1 Open the MMS prover application 2 Select Meter Setup Menu 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 34 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the ...

Page 35: ...lis 250 TC is not listed continue to step 5 5 Select the Prover tab Note To access the Prover tab you will be asked for a password Contact Measurement Systems if you do not have a password 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 35 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 36: ... screen to use the selected meter as the starting point Note Measurement Systems uses the lack of TC at the end of the meter name to designate a non TC meter for example an S 250 is an Itron I 250 CFH non TC meter and an Intelis 250 would designate an Intelis 250 CFH non TC meter 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 36 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Inteli...

Page 37: ...of the screen to go back to the meter setup menu 10 Select the Exercise Cycle Duration The Intelis Gas Meter Exercise Cycle Duration is typically 15 seconds 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 37 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 38: ...pen Check Other settings Itron recommended settings are listed Open 6 Check 2 Other 0 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 38 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 39: ...e Volume Index setting is the recommended volume per pulse Itron recommended settings are listed Imperial setting 0 25 cu ft rev Metric setting 0 01 m3 rev Note Intelis Gas Meter volume per pulse is in dm3 10dm3 0 01 m3 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 39 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 40: ...MH The Other flow rate is not required if the Test Revs Index Other is set to 0 Open 250 Check 50 Other 125 Important Required Open and Check flow rates may be different than those shown here 15 Select the Proving Method Index The options are Index or Magnetic 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 40 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using th...

Page 41: ...ilable options are TC or NON TC 17 Select the Meter Model 2 tab 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 41 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 42: ...s are utility specific 19 Verify or enter the limit values for Check Dif Limits Monitor Peaks and MaxPeak The Check Dif Limits Monitor Peaks and MaxPeak settings values are utility specific 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 42 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 43: ...ent Type value is not used to prove the Intelis Gas Meter 21 Select the Global tab and Display Method for your meter results Display Method options are listed Error Accuracy Proof 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 43 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 44: ... Press or click the green bar at the bottom of the screen to exit the Meter Setup Menu 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 44 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 45: ...over Note If your Measurement Systems prover does not look like the illustration contact Measurement Systems for an adapter cable to connect the Measurement Systems pulse prover cable to your prover 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 45 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 46: ... 30 o clock position Caution Do not over tighten this as doing so could damage the index housing or the proving cable head Note The Intelis Gas Meter automatically goes into Test Mode Menu 6 after the cable is properly connected to the optical port 3 Enter the Intelis Gas Meter serial number 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 46 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Provin...

Page 47: ...ement Systems proving test 5 Verify the LED blinks pulses when the air begins to flow through the meter 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 47 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 5 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Measurement Systems Proving System ...

Page 48: ...rover on page 52 Warning Follow your company s standard operating procedures regarding the use of personal protection equipment PPE Adhere to guidelines issued by your company in addition to those contained in this document when proving meters Adjust the proving table to accommodate the height of the Intelis Gas Meter If necessary use the Intelis Gas Meter prover stand Itron part number FIX 7100 0...

Page 49: ...hen testing onthe EEI proving system Test Mode pulse weight 0 10 CF Test Mode pulse width 150 ms 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 49 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 50: ... Select Maintain Sensor Maintenance 3 Clamp the Intelis Gas Meter to the prover and turn on appropriate nozzles in the center column of the Sensor Maintenance window to exercise the meter 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 50 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 51: ...vary by more than 0 2 F within a minute 5 Close the nozzle 6 Unclamp the meter 7 Exit the Sensor Maintenance window by clicking Done in the lower right corner of the window 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 51 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 52: ...the name for the Intelis Gas Meter designated by your company from the Type drop down list Important If the correct Intelis Gas Meter type is not in the Type drop down list contact EEI Prover Systems for help adding the correct meter type to your EEI Systems Prover 5 Click the Options tab 6 The Meter Information Test Options window opens 7 Select Eye for the Test Options Sensor 08 July 2020 815 01...

Page 53: ...n Check for the Run Type Test Options 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 53 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 54: ...low rates may be different than those shown here 10 Enter 20 for Flow Check 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 54 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 55: ... different than those shown here 11 Select 1 10 cuft for Hand Size 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 55 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 56: ...e Meter Information Test Options and close the window 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 56 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 57: ...eter by firmly pressing the aluminum round threads of the cable into the port Begin by positioning the cable at the 4 30 o clock position Tighten the cable to the 6 30 o clock position Caution Do not over tighten as doing so could damage the index housing or the proving cable head Note The Intelis Gas Meter automatically enters Test Mode when the pulse output cable is connected to the meter 08 Jul...

Page 58: ... test 4 Verify the LED blinks pulses when the air begins to flow through the meter 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 58 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 6 Proving the Intelis Gas Meter Using the Energy Economics EEI Proving System ...

Page 59: ...ompleted using the FDM configuration snapshot file or using the handheld programmer and FDM Tools Intelis Gas Meters are calibrated at the factory prior to shipment Recalibrating the Intelis Gas Meter requires FDM and the results of the accuracy test For proving instructions refer to earlier chapters in this guide For more information about calibrating the Intelis Gas Meter using FDM see the FDM M...

Page 60: ...ter After you complete this workflow you must use the separate Seal Meter command to re seal the meter If the meter is operating in mobile mode you must know the meter s Unlock ID to complete the Adjust Calibration command 1 From the Tools menu select Intelis Gas Meter 2 Select Test Mode Operations 3 Select Adjust Calibration A warning message appears indicating that Adjusting Calibration will uns...

Page 61: ...est results Prover station mode Use the drop down menu to select the in which your prover station results are expressed Example selection Error Accuracy Proof Prover flow rate unit From the drop down menu select the flow rate unit Example selection Imperial cubic feet per hour Metric cubic meters per hour Prover flow rate check Enter the prover station check flow rate This is typically 20 35 of th...

Page 62: ...Example entry 250 Note The Prover flow rate open value must be greater than the Prover flow rate check value Prover percentage open Enter the value from the prover screen for the meter s open result Example entry 0 3 8 Select Next The Adjust Calibration Summary appears so that you may review your parameter changes 9 Select Next A progress bar indicates that the meter s calibration is being adjuste...

Page 63: ... the following example If the accuracy results are not as expected repeat the calibration steps Note Prover station accuracy is estimated to be 0 15 0 25 To Seal an Intelis Gas Meter 1 From the Tools menu select Intelis Gas Meter 2 Select Test Mode Operations 3 Select Seal Meter A progress bar indicates that the meter is sealing 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 63 of 66 Intelis Gas ...

Page 64: ...eal Meter Operation Successful screen indicates that the meter is sealed 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 64 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 7 Calibrating the Intelis Gas Meter ...

Page 65: ...e 4 Select Next 5 Select Test Mode Operations 6 Select the Utility ID 7 Click Next 8 Select Adjust Calibration for a device with a Seal State of Sealed A warning message appears indicating that Adjusting Calibration will unseal the meter 9 Select Yes 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 65 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 7 Calibrating the Intelis Gas Meter ...

Page 66: ...k ID 11 Select Next The Adjust Calibration screen appears 12 Click Quit or Finish to return to the Tools screen 08 July 2020 815 0154 00 REV 000 Itron Inc Page 66 of 66 Intelis Gas Meter Proving and Setup Guide 7 Calibrating the Intelis Gas Meter ...

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