SmartPointTM 100GM Transceiver

IN-R-GAS-2110-0811-01-A
SmartPoint 100GM Transceiver
TM
Installation Instructions for Sensus Residential Gas Meters
Sensus (Rockwell, Equimeter, Invensys) Meter Models
R175, R200, RT200, RT230, R275, RT275, R315, R250, 310, S200, 175S,
S120, T120, T110, S110, 415, RT100, RT360, MR8, MR12
Components
SmartPoint 100GM core unit assembly
• Gray housing with pre-mounted stud snap
• Pre-mounted SmartPoint transceiver
• Index cover
Screw kit
• 4 x 10x24mm mounting screws
• 2 x M3.5 index screws
• 2 x red security seals
Tools
• 5/32” and 1/4” blade standard flat screw drivers
• #2 and #3 Phillips-style screw drivers
• 1/4” nut driver
• Calibrated torque screwdriver (0-20 in./lbs.)
• Stiff blade putty knife
Installation Overview
Before you begin: Verify that all required components
for installation are included:
1. Remove existing index cover and index from gas meter
2. Attach index to SmartPoint core unit assembly
3. Snap index cover onto SmartPoint core assembly 4. Mount SmartPoint core unit assembly onto gas meter
5. Initialize AMI transmitter with programmer
100GM Proper Command Link placement
Note: If any screws shear off (or were previously sheared
off) during any step of the installation, the meter will
need to be replaced by a qualified utility representative.
Installers should follow the utility’s established policies and
procedures for meter replacement.
Fig. 1: Remove security seals
Fig. 2: Remove index screws
Fig. 3: Scrape gasket material from meter face
Remove Index Cover
Remove Index
1. Use small flat screwdriver to punch out the existing security seals that conceal the index cover screws. (Fig. 1)
1. Use the small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two (2) screws holding the index onto the meter, and properly dispose of the screws. (Fig. 2)
2.Use the Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws holding the index cover onto the meter. Remove the index cover, and dispose of properly.
2.Remove the index and carefully clean any debris from it. Inspect for proper operation by turning the input shaft and verifying that the gearing turns freely. Also, inspect the index 3.Clear away any remaining index gasket material from the meter by scraping it with a putty knife or screw driver. (Fig. 3)
for any missing or broken hands. Place the removed index, or a new index if necessary, on a clean surface near you for re-installation later.
SmartPoint 100GM Transceiver
TM
Installation Instructions for Sensus Residential Gas Meters
Fig. 4: Attach index gear to SmartPoint drive dog
Fig. 5: Attaching index to SmartPoint
Fig. 6: Squeezing index cover onto core unit
Attach Index to the SmartPoint Core Assembly
Install Index and Index Cover
1.Place the index onto the SmartPoint core unit assembly, aligning the assembly’s drive shaft with the index
drive gear. Adjust the transmitter shaft’s position by holding it on the
front side and turning the gear on the
rear side of the assembly. (Fig. 4)
1. Align the index cover with the pre-
installed stud snap at the bottom of
the SmartPoint core assembly. (Fig. 6)
fits loosely on the core assembly.
3.Verify alignment and tighten both index
screws to 4 in./lbs. ± 0.5 in/lbs (Fig. 5)
2.While holding the index in place,
use a small Phillips screwdriver to
install the M3.5 index screws into the
appropriate screw boss located on the
SmartPoint module. Start the screw
with about 2-3 turns, so that the index
Fig. 7: Matching SmartPoint and index drive gear
2.Gently squeeze the cover over the
stud snap. An audible click is heard
and engagement is felt when the index
cover is firmly seated against the
gasket.
NOTE: The index cover has a thin layer
of grease applied on the ridge located
inside of the part.
Fig. 8: Attaching SmartPoint to the meter
Fig. 9: SmartPoint installed
Attach SmartPoint Core Assembly to Meter
1.Place a 10-24mm screw into the
upper right screw boss located on the
SmartPoint core assembly. With the
transceiver at a slight angle, tighten
the screw slightly snug so that the
SmartPoint is allowed to rotate freely.
tighten the screw until it is snug.
2.Allow the SmartPoint to rotate into the
full horizontal position, this enables
the gears to mesh properly (Fig. 7)
4. Install the remaining two screws until
snug. Once all screws are in place,
tighten all four screws to 12 in./lbs. ±
0.5 in./lbs. Use the following sequence
to tighten: upper right; bottom left;
upper left; bottom right. Recheck
the torque for all four screws before
continuing.
3. Insert and fasten a 10-24mm screw
into the lower left screw boss and
5. Install the two security seals in the
index cover and insert fully with the
aid of a 1/4” nut driver. Align the end of
the nut driver on the seal and tap the
end of the nut driver handle until it is
fully seated.
6. Initialize the SmartPoint transceiver
with Sensus CommandLink™ and
applicable hand held programmer.
(Fig. 9)
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