ITRON Gen 5 500W ERT - Battery Life and Status Indicators; Common Events and Alarms

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This mode is useful in network installations where the normal bubble rate is very slow.
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Audit mode remains active for 30 days and then reverts to the initial programmed
mode.
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Audit mode is intended to be used once.
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Run mode
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The 500WERTModule's normal operation mode.
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The 500WERTModule's transmitted message is dependent on its factory settings for
standard consumption + messages (SCM+).
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SCM+ 500WERTModule default bubble-up rate is 10 seconds.
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Quiet mode
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Meter manufacturers can configure the 500WERTModule for quiet mode after
programming and direct mounting the 500WERTModule in a factory.
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The 500WERTModule is awakened from quiet mode and enters run mode in one of
two ways:
• The 500WERTModule detects consumption at the top of the hour (last hourly
interval is greater than 1 or less than -1).
• Receiving a two-way command, such as a Read ERT using FDM.
If a 500WERTModule installed in quiet mode is not bubbling up SCM+ messages, it may
be due to zero consumption on the 500WERTModule , such as a vacant or vacation
home. Initiate a two-way command (for example, perform a Read ERT with FDM) before
removing the unit.
Battery Life
The 500WERTModulehas an expected battery life of 20 years, dependent on use case.
Low Battery
The 500WERTModule includes a low battery indicator that helps utilities proactively plan
and manage field module replacements.
Events and Alarms
The following section describes common events and alarms in the 500WERTModule. For
an in-depth list of events, alarms, and their description, see Events and Alarms on page
38.
Gen5 500WERTModule Remote Installation Guide 1 Introduction
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