ITRON 60WP Endpoint User manual

Water Solutions
60WP Endpoint Installation Guide
Water Solutions

Identification
60WP Endpoint Installation Guide
Part number: PUB-0771-002 Revision 003
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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
Transportation Classification
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. All product returns must be shipped by ground transportation.
Repairs and Modifications
WARNING! Attempts to repair this device by unauthorized personnel may subject the person to shock hazard if removal of protective covers is attempted. Unauthorized repair may void
the warranty and/or maintenance contract with your company.
WARNING! This unit cannot be modified and is not repairable. Modification of this device could cause non-compliance with FCC rules. Attempts to modify this device will void the
warranty.
Lithium Batteries
WARNING! Follow these procedures to avoid injury to yourself or others:
•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.
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Document Revision
The content of this publication was last edited on 5/23/2008.

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Before You Begin ..........................................................................................................v
How This Document is Organized.......................................................................................................v
Documentation Conventions..............................................................................................................vi
Chapter 1 About the 60WP Endpoint..........................................................................7
Battery Life ..........................................................................................................................................7
Installation Options..............................................................................................................................7
Operating Modes.................................................................................................................................8
Included Materials...............................................................................................................................9
Accessories.......................................................................................................................................10
Installation Process Overview...........................................................................................................10
Chapter 2 Installing the 60WP Endpoint...................................................................11
Rod Mount Installation.......................................................................................................................11
Required Tools and Hardware - Rod Mount Installation.........................................................11
Wall Mount Installation......................................................................................................................16
Required Tools and Hardware - Wall Mount Installation........................................................16
Installing Using a Wall Mount..................................................................................................16
Through-Lid Mounting.......................................................................................................................18
Pit Lids with Holes...................................................................................................................18
Required Tools and Hardware......................................................................................18
Installing Through New Lid .....................................................................................................20
Required Tools and Hardware......................................................................................21
Shelf Mount Installation.....................................................................................................................23
Required Tools and Hardware................................................................................................24
Chapter 3 Connecting the 60WP ...............................................................................27
Using an Inline Connector.................................................................................................................27
Using a 5-Foot Cable ........................................................................................................................29
Using an Extended Cable..................................................................................................................30
Chapter 4 Programming and Verifying 60WP Endpoint Operation........................31
Activating Programming Mode..........................................................................................................31
Programming the 60WP Endpoint.....................................................................................................32
Verifying Operation of the 60WP Endpoint .......................................................................................34
Contents

Contents
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This document describes the installation of the 60WP Endpoint for rod mount, wall mount,
through-lid, and shelf mount installations. The 60WP Endpoint is available in the following
cable configurations:
•Inline connector with approximately six inches of cable
•5-foot open-end cable
•6-inch open-end cable
These cable combinations allow easy interface to several types of pulser meter registers.
The 6-inch cable variant allows meter manufacturers to integrally mount the endpoint to
their respective meter registers. When installing a meter register in a water pit box that is
configured in this manner, it is important to recognize that the distance from which the
endpoint's radio signal can be detected will be significantly reduced as the meter is located
deeper in the pit box. When a point is reached where read reliability is compromised, a new
installation method must be selected.
How This Document is Organized
This document is organized as shown in the following table.
Chapter Description
Before You Begin Provides information about this publication.
About the 60WP Endpoint Gives an overview of the 60WP endpoint installation,
including installation options, positioning, and required
tools.
Installing the 60WP Endpoint Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the
endpoint using the rod mount, wall mount, through lid
mount, or pit lid shelf mount.
Connecting the Endpoint to the Register Provides information about wiring the endpoint to a
register using the inline connector, a 5-foot cable, or an
extended cable.
Programming the 60WP Endpoint Describes how to activate programming mode,
program the endpoint, and verify operation of the
endpoint.
CHAPTER
Before You Begin

Before You Begin
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Documentation Conventions
The following documentation conventions are used in this guide:
Convention Example
Itron product part numbers are noted in
parentheses. To install the endpoint (ERW-0771-3XX), perform the following steps.
Hypertext links are in blue. See Installation Process Overview on page 10 for a
diagram of the installation process.
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
and instructions.
CAUTION! This type of note warns the user that failure to head the
information in the note could result in loss of data. Be sure to carefully read
a CAUTION note and heed the advice/instructions.
NOTE! This type of note provides additional information to the user.

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The 60WP Endpoint is an Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) module that collects
consumption and tamper information and reports in a bubble-up fashion. Approximately
every seven seconds, the 60WP Endpoint transmits a standard consumption message (SCM)
at approximately +10dBm (10 milliwatts) between 910-920 MHz.
The 60WP Endpoint supports protocols for a variety of meter manufacturer's registers,
including but not limited to AMCO, Badger, Sensus and Actaris registers. Refer to Itron
part number PUB-0063-002, Water Meter Compatibility List, for the list of meter
manufacturers currently supported.
The 60WP Endpoint features the following capabilities:
•Leak Detection–The 60WP Endpoint indicates by meter reading software that a
potential system leak exists if a zero consumption value does not occur over a seven
day period of hourly register reads. Upon detecting a zero consumption the leak
message will be changed to an "Off" status and the seven day test period will be reset.
•Tamper Indicators–To minimize the possibility of theft, the 60WP Endpoint features
cut cable tamper reporting as well as a security seal to indicate physical tampering. A
cut cable tamper is reported when the cable connecting the register and endpoint has
been cut or disconnected. The tamper indicator will continue incrementing until the
problem has been resolved.
Battery Life
Powered by a non-replaceable long life dual lithium battery pack, the 60WP Endpoint has
an expected battery life of approximately 15 years.
Installation Options
The 60WP Endpoint can be installed using the following methods:
•Rod Mount–Rod mount installation allows the endpoint to be mounted on a 1/2 inch
outside diameter rod.
•Wall Mount–Wall mount installation attaches the endpoint to a wall or other vertical
surface within a meter pit.
•Through Lid–Requires the pit lid mounting kit, enabling the endpoint to be mounted
in lids with hole sizes from 1 3/4 inches to 2 inches. This method is used for passive
radiator antenna applications.
•Shelf Mount–Used in conjunction with the shelf mount adaptor, this option allows the
endpoint to slide into a pit lid slot.
CHAPTER 1
About the 60WP Endpoint

Chapter 1 About the 60WP Endpoint
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Generally, for water pit boxes, the type of installation method chosen will be based on two
factors: the type of lid material and the current lid configuration. Metal lids usually require a
through-lid solution for optimal endpoint radio performance. Plastic lids and other
composite materials are acceptable for any of the installation methods described above with
some lids having an underneath shelf design.
NOTE For the shelf mount option, the pit lid slot must be the correct dimensions
for the 60WP Endpoint assembly to fit. Evaluate each type of pit lid to determine
the proper installation option. See Shelf Mount Installation on page 23 for more
information.
Operating Modes
The 60WP Endpoint provides the following operating modes:
•Programming Mode - Use the programming magnet (Itron part number MSE-0159-003)
to activate the unit and put it into Programming Mode. The 60WP Endpoint stays in
Programming Mode for 15 minutes. For the location of the magnet see Activating
Programming Mode on page 31.
NOTES!
•Hold the magnet in position for three seconds to activate
Programming Mode. If it is held there longer than 15 minutes,
you must remove the magnet for three seconds and then put it
back into position to reactivate Programming Mode.
•You must activate Programming Mode in the 60WP Endpoint to
verify operation. For more information see Verifying Operation
of the 60WP Endpoint on page 34.
•Normal Mode - Following the 15-minute Programming Mode, the endpoint goes into
Normal Mode and begins to operate as programmed.
•Quiet Mode - In Quiet Mode the endpoint turns off its transmitter and receiver
functions. The unit can be put into Normal Mode by adding counts to the attached
register or into Programming Mode using the magnet.
•Off Mode - The 60WP Endpoint is shipped in Off Mode. In Off Mode the unit does
nothing unless activated by a magnet for programming.
You can program the 60WP Endpoint using an FC200SR handheld computer running the
Endpoint-Link software. For more information about programming the endpoint, see
Programming the 60WP Endpoint on page 32.

Included Materials
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Included Materials
The following materials are supplied by Itron:
•60WP Endpoint with inline connector, protective cover for inline connector, and
tamper seal for security - (ERW-0771-301) (Figure 1)
OR
•60WP endpoint with a 5-foot cable - (ERW-0771-311) (Figure 2)
NOTE! The 6-inch cable variant is only available to meter manufacturers and,
therefore, installation for this model is not covered in this document.
Figure 1: 60WP Endpoint with Inline Connector and Tamper Seal
Figure 2: 60WP Endpoint With 5-Foot Cable

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Accessories
The following additional materials may be needed depending on your type of installation.
•Cable Ties (15-inch for indoor pipe mounting installation) - Itron part number CFG-
0771-003 (Qty 72)
IMPORTANT! These cable ties are not intended to be used for
mounting the 60WP in an outdoor or pit box environment. Use Panduit
PLT4H-76 (or equivalent) cable ties for outdoor and pit box applications.
•Through-Lid Mounting kit - Itron part number CFG-0771-010 (Minimum order: 36)
•Shelf Mount Adaptor - Itron part number CFG-0771-007 (Minimum order: 36)
Installation Process Overview
The process for installing a 60WP Endpoint is illustrated below.
Mount
60WP endpoint
Is inline
connector
used?
Connect
inline connector
Use magnet to put
endpoint into
programming mode and
program endpoint
Verify 60WP operation
No
Yes
Mount register according
to manufacturer's
recommended procedure