• Encryption. Encryption is the process of transforming information to make it unreadable
to anyone who does not have a valid security key. There are two types of encryption:
symmetric and asymmetric. Symmetric encryption uses a shared key to decrypt or
encrypt information. Asymmetric encryption uses a private key to encrypt and a public
key to decrypt.
As a component of the Itron ChoiceConnect solution, the 100G DLS gas ERT module
supports the security model found in the ChoiceConnect solution for both reading and
programming. If the 100G DLS modules are shipped without ChoiceConnect enhanced
security enabled (ready to secure), the utility can configure the ERT modules for ISM
enhanced security at a later date.
Note: Enabling or working with Itron ISM enhanced security requires FDM Endpoint Tools
Enhanced.
Enabling 100G DLS ERT module security
When 100G DLS ERT modules ship from an Itron factory, each module contains utility
factory keys. The presence of these utility factory keys does not enable the enhanced
security. The installer enables the enhanced 100G DLS security at the time the ERT module
is deployed or at a later time using an Itron programming device, Field Deployment Manager
Endpoint Tools Enhanced, and programming commands. Initial key exchange commands
are secured using the utility factory keys. For more information about programming the
100G DLS ERT module for security, see the FDM Endpoint Tools Mobile Application Guide
(TDC-0934).
100G series gas ERT module specifications
This section provides the 100G series functional and operational specifications.
Functional specifications Description
Power source:
100G Two "A" cell lithium batteries
100G Datalogging One "A" cell lithium battery
100G Datalogging FN
100G DLS Datalogging
100G DLT Datalogging
Tamper detection Tilt and cut cable
FCC compliance Part 15 certified
Innovation, Science and Economic
Development Canada (ISED)
RSS-210 certified
Intrinsically safe per UL Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D
Product identification Numeric and bar coded ERT type and serial
number
Construction materials Gray polycarbonate housing and back plate with
encapsulated electronics
About the 100G Remote Gas ERT Module
100G Series Gas ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-0824-017 6
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