Itron Inc. 500GR Manuel D’Utilisation
battery life decreases to 15 years in this mode. The hard to read mobile and handheld
mode should only be used for exceptionally hard-to-read applications (such as meters
installed on roof tops or in sub-basements).
mode should only be used for exceptionally hard-to-read applications (such as meters
installed on roof tops or in sub-basements).
• Itron Cellular Solutions (ICS) Mode. The 100G DLS module is compatible with the Itron
Cellular Solution and can be programmed for optimum operation with FDM Endpoint
Tools Enhanced. In ICS mode, the 100G DLS transmits a high-powered RF network
interval message (NIM) every five minutes. Output power in this mode is 500 milliwatts or
+27 dBm. Interspersed in the high power NIM, the 100G transmits a medium power RF
message at 10 milliwatts or +10 dBm every 60 seconds. In ICS Mode, the expected
battery life is 20 years.
Note: ICS mode is for fixed network application only. ICS is optimized to work with the
ICS communications module in Itron’s electric meter. The 100G DLS must be in a full
security mode to work with ICS. This is not part of the ICS mode, but is a system level
requirement.
Tools Enhanced. In ICS mode, the 100G DLS transmits a high-powered RF network
interval message (NIM) every five minutes. Output power in this mode is 500 milliwatts or
+27 dBm. Interspersed in the high power NIM, the 100G transmits a medium power RF
message at 10 milliwatts or +10 dBm every 60 seconds. In ICS Mode, the expected
battery life is 20 years.
Note: ICS mode is for fixed network application only. ICS is optimized to work with the
ICS communications module in Itron’s electric meter. The 100G DLS must be in a full
security mode to work with ICS. This is not part of the ICS mode, but is a system level
requirement.
An FCC license is not required to read the 500G ERT modules.
Remote OpenWay Riva 500G gas ERT module and
Itron Security Manager
Itron Security Manager
The 500G ERT module is a component of Itron's OpenWay Riva system. The OpenWay
Riva system enhanced security, provided by Itron Security Manager (ISM), applies to the RF
communications between the collection device and the ERT module.
Riva system enhanced security, provided by Itron Security Manager (ISM), applies to the RF
communications between the collection device and the ERT module.
There are two fundamental security processes used in the Itron Security Manager to ensure
system communication confidentiality and validity.
system communication confidentiality and validity.
• Authentication. Authentication is the process of confirming that an artifact is genuine or
valid. Authentication in the ERT module is the process of verifying a request is from a
valid source and in its original form.
valid source and in its original form.
• 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. Data transmissions over the network are protected using AES-256
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. Data transmissions over the network are protected using AES-256
encryption.
As a component of the Itron Openway Riva solution, the 500G gas module supports the
security model found in the OpenWay solution for both reading and programming. If the ERT
modules are shipped without enhanced security enabled (ready to secure), the utility can—
at a later date—configure the modules for ISM enhanced security.
security model found in the OpenWay solution for both reading and programming. If the ERT
modules are shipped without enhanced security enabled (ready to secure), the utility can—
at a later date—configure the modules for ISM enhanced security.
Note: Enabling or working with Itron ISM enhanced security requires FDM Endpoint Tools
Enhanced.
Enhanced.
About the OpenWay Riva Remote 500G Gas ERT Module
OpenWay Riva 500G Gas ERT Module Installation Guide, Remote Mount TDC-1678-000
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