ITRON 60W Endpoint User manual

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60W Endpoint
Installation Guide

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Identification
60W Endpoint Installation Guide
PUB-0771-001 Rev. A 01/06
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Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause interference.
• This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Complies with IC: R.S.S.-210
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The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When powered,
endpoints are considered operating transmitters and receivers and cannot be shipped by air.
Product Returns
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packaging following Itron’s RMA process. Bubble-up transmission must be disabled prior to shipping. If you are unable to
disable the transmitter or provide original packaging, contact Itron Customer Care.
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• The lithium battery may cause a fire or chemical burn if it is not disposed of properly.
• Do not recharge, disassemble, heat, or incinerate the lithium battery.
• Keep the lithium battery away from children.
• Replace the lithium battery only with batteries meeting Itron specifications. Any other battery may cause a fire or
explosion

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Contents
List of Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
How This Document is Organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Related Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Documentation Conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
Chapter 1 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
About the 60W Endpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Battery Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Installation Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Included Materials. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Materials Not Included. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installation Process Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Compatible Registers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2 Installing the 60W Endpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Step 1: Mounting the 60W (Using one of the following mounting techniques,
mount the 60W in the water-pit vault) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Rod Mount
Wall (pit vault) Mount
Pipe Mount
Through-lid Mount
Step 2: Connecting the 60W to the water register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Step 3: Verify that the 60W is operating properly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Appendix A: Wiring for registers that do not
have a factory attached cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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List of Procedures
Attaching a Cable Tie to the Connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installing with the Rod Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing a Wall Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Installing on a Pipe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing Through-Lid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting an Inline Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Appendix A: Wiring for Registers that Do Not Have a Factory
Installed Inline Connector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attaching the Inline Connector to the Neptune ProRead and ARB V Registers. . 22

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Before You Begin
Overview The 60W is available with either a 5’ length of cable (not terminated) or with an
inline connector (attached to approx. 7’’ of cable) and will interface with several
encoded (absolute) registers. This document describes the installation of the
60W endpoint, including rod mount, wall mount, pipe mount and through-lid
installations.
How This Document
is Organized This document is organized as follows.
Documentation
Conventions This document uses the following conventions.
CAUTION This type of note warns the user that failure to heed the information in
the note could result in loss of data. Be sure to carefully read a CAUTION note
and heed the advice/instructions.
Chapter Description
Chapter 1.
Getting Started Provides an overview of the 60W endpoint instal- lation, including installation options, siting, and
required tools.
Chapter 2.
Installing the 60WP
Endpoint
Provides step-by-step instructions for wiring the
endpoint to a register and installing the endpoint
using the rod mount, on a wall or similar surface,
or on a pipe.
Convention Example
Itron product part numbers
are noted in parentheses. To install the endpoint (ERW-0771-2XX), do the following steps.
Hypertext links are blue. See Contents on page iii for the complete table
of contents.
The last line in a table is
defined by a thick gray
line.
Note the thick gray line below this row. If the
table continues on another page, the column
headings are repeated on each page.
WARNING! This type of note is used to warn of potential physical harm
to the user or hardware. It is critical that you pay strict attention to
WARNING notes, read the information carefully, and heed the
advice/instructions.

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
About the 60W Endpoint
Overview The 60W water endpoint is an AMR module that collects consumption and
tamper information and reports in a bubbleup fashion. Approximately every 8
seconds, the 60W transmits a standard consumption message (SCM) at approx-
imately +10dBm between 910-920 MHz. The 60W supports protocols for a
variety of meter manufacturer's registers, including but not limited to: AMCO,
Badger, Hersey, Neptune, and Sensus.
The 60W features the following capabilities:
•Leak Detection The 60W will continually compare hourly register
readings. The 60W will report in the SCM if a zero consumption (equal to
previous read) doesn’t occur over a period of seven years
•Tamper Indicators To minimize the possibility of theft, the 60W features
cut cable tamper reporting, as well as a security seal to indicate physical
tampering. Cut cable is reported when the cable has been cut or discon-
nected from the register or the endpoint.
•Reverse Flow Detection The 60W will compare the hourly read with the
previousread.Ifthecurrentread is less than the previous read the60Wwill
report in the SCM that this occurred.
Battery Life Powered by a non-replaceable long life dual lithium battery pack, the 60W end-
point has an expected battery life of 20 years.
Installation Options The 60W endpoint may be installed in the following ways:
•Rod Mount Rod mount installation allows the endpoint to be mounted to
a 3/8” outside diameter length of pipe, rebar, or conduit that has been
driven at least 12 inches into the ground at the bottom of the meter pit..
•Wall Mount Wall mount installation attaches the endpoint to a wall or
other surface within a meter pit..
•Pipe Mount The pipe mount (vertical pipe only) option allows the end-
point to be installed on a pipe near the meter rather than on a wall surface.
•Through Lid Used in conjunction with the through-lid mounting kit, this
option allows the endpoint to be mounted up into a hole (1 7/8”) in a pit lid.

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Included Materials
Included Materials
The following materials are supplied by Itron:
• 60W endpoint with inline connector (connector includes a protective
cover) and security seal.
or
• 60W endpoint with a 5’ cable (This configuration allows for connection
directly to the register terminals.).
• Connector cables in 5-foot and 25-foot lengths. Itron typically supplies
these cables to the meter manufacturer for potting to the register.
Figure 1: 60W Endpoint
Materials Not Included
• Screws, Rebar Cable Ties, Hammer, Tape Measure and Screwdriver.
• Through Lid Mounting pieces, these can be ordered in quantities of ?? and
include a Through Lid mount, Lid mount clamp and cable ties

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Installation Process Overview
Installation Process Overview
Mount
60W
Inline
Connector
Put unit in
installation
mode
Connect inline
connector
Verify the 60W
is operating
properly
Mount register
according to
Manufacturers
recommended
procedure
Yes
No

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Compatible Registers
Compatible Registers
The following water meter registers are compatible with the 60W.
• AMCO Scancoder
•AMCOInVision
• Badger ADE (To be released at a later date)
• Hersey Translater (To be released at a later date)
• Sensus ICE, ECR, WP, TR-PL, and AMR System (To be released at a later
date)
• Neptune ProRead and ARB V (formerly Schlumberger) (To be released at
a later date)
The following figures show the cable assembly required for each installation
Figure 2: AMCO InVISION
Figure 3: AMCO Scancoder with factory assembled inline connector and cable

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Compatible Registers
Figure 4: Badger ADE with factory assembled inline connector and cable
Figure 5: Hersey Translator with factory assembled inline connector and cable
Figure 6: For Neptune ProRead and ARB V, use the inline connector and cable
assembly with unterminated wires

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Compatible Registers
Figure 7: Sensus ICE, ECR WP, TR-PL, or AMR System with factory installed
inline connector assembly
NOTE If the 60W endpoint and register are not being installed at the same time,
the protective connector cover on the endpoint to be installed must be secured
using cable tie MSE-0005-002. These cable ties can be ordered from Itron; they
are not shipped with the 60W endpoint. The protective cover (on the endpoint
side) is only meant to be used in the field for up to one year.
Attaching a Cable
Tie to the Connector Follow the steps below to attach a cable tie to the connector.
Figure 8: Cable Tie (MSE-0005-002)
NOTE Follow utility recommendations for removing ties from cable assemblies.
• To install a cable tie, thread it through the holes in the connector and pro-
tective cover, then through the eye of the cable tie. Then pull the cable tie
tight to secure it, as shown below.
Figure 9: Cable tie on a 60W connector
Figure 10: Cable tie on register connector

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Chapter 2
Installing the 60WP Endpoint
This chapter shows you how to install the 60W endpoint, including mounting,
electrical connection and verify operation.
Step 1: Mounting the 60W
Use one of the following procedures to mount the 60W.
• Rod Mount Installation ................................................................. 4
• Wall (Pit Vault) Mount Installation ............................................... 8
• Pipe Mount Installation .............................................................. 10
• Through-Lid Mount Installation ..................................................12

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Rod Mount Installation
Rod Mount Installation
Overview The 60W endpoint can be mounted below the pit lid on a customer-supplied rod.
WARNING! The installer is responsible for ensuring that the area where the rod
will be installed is free from other pipes, wires, or facilities that may be dam-
anged by driving a rod into the ground.
Local codes must be followed in the following procedure.
Required Tools and
Hardware The following items are required for this type of installation.
• Hammer or sledge hammer
• Rod (Steel rod stock, PVC, or conduit): 3/8" outside diameter.
• Tape measure
Figure 1: Bottom view of the rod mount, showing the 3/8" diameter rod hole
3/8" Rod Mount

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Rod Mount Installation
Installing with the
Universal Rod
Mount
To perform this type of installation, follow the steps below.
Step Action
1.1 Remove the pit lid. Inspect the area to make sure there are no cables,
pipes, or other obstructions.
1.2 Measure the depth of the pit, from the top lip (which the lid rests on) to
the bottom of the pit.
1.3 To properly mount, the rod (rebar, PVC, or conduit) must be cut at least
7" longer than the measured depth of the pit. For example, if the pit is
36" deep, the rod must be at least 40" long.
Cut the rod to the appropriate length.

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Rod Mount Installation
1.4 Without touching the meter body or adjacent pipes, position the rod as
closetothe center of the pit aspossible, and then driveitintotheground
at least 12".
• The rod must remain vertical.
• The top of the rod should be 5" below the lip of the pit (which the
lid rests on).
NOTE For the best RF performance, the top of the endpoint must be
perpendicular to the pit lid, and be within 1" to 3" below the pit lid once
the installation is complete.
NOTE Due to varying soil conditions, Itron recommends the rod be
driven into the ground at least 12".
1.5
Step Action
3/8" Rod Mount

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Rod Mount Installation
1.6 Connect the 60W endpoint to the register via the inline connector,
making sure the O rings are properly seated and not bulging out of the
connector. Install the endpoint and rod mount assembly onto the rod,
making sure the rod goes into the proper hole of the adapter.
1.7 When the installation is complete, the top of the endpoint should be per-
pendicular to and 1" to 3" below the underside of the lid. The endpoint
must not contact the pit structure or lid.
CAUTION If the module installation is too high, too low, or touching,
disassemble and relocate the rod in the pit.
Step Action

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Wall Mount Installation
Wall Mount Installation
Before You Begin Select a mounting location inside the pit. Itron recommends mounting a 60W
endpoint as close as possible to the top of the pit, and away from any metal
objects.
Required Tools and
Hardware Wall mount installation requires the following tools and hardware:
• Drill and bits for expected surface mounts
• #2 Phillips screwdriver
• Mounting screws.
Figure 2: Wall Mount materials
Installing on a
Surface Use the wall mount installation kit to install a 60W endpoint on a wall or other flat surface in a meter pit.
• When mounting the endpoint to the wall in a rectangular pit box, use a flat
wall as the mounting surface.
• When mounting the endpoint to the wall in a round pit box, ensure that the
center spacing of the pilot holes is on-center and that the holes are straight
and perpendicular to where the endpoint will attach. When the endpoint is
installed, the mounting tabs will not be completely flush against the wall
because of the curvature of the surface. In this environment, care should be
taken to not over-tighten the mounting screws; the mounting tabs on the
endpoint may break as a result.
To install the 60W endpoint, follow the steps below.
Step Action
1.1 Select an installation location for the endpoint in the meter box.
1.2 Pre-drill two 3/32" holes into the wall or other surface. Position the
pilot holes vertically on 3/4" centers.