Itron s 100G Gas ERT Module with Datalogging Janet Penz Sr. Product Manager, Gas EndPoint Strategy

Itron s 100G Gas ERT Module with Datalogging Janet Penz Sr. Product Manager, Gas EndPoint Strategy

100G ERT Module 100G was released at AGA in April 2007 with all models available by April 2008 Expect to ship 1 millionth in Nov 2008 Speaks legacy ERT SCM message Updated software and readers to read Type 12 Requires FC200SR for programming Benefits mobile customers with more efficient reads since RF signals can be heard from greater distance and no need to drive every street saving up to 30% time (and gas) More cost effective migration to Fixed Network for customers interested in FN today or in the future ~$30 savings in infrastructure per point compared to 40GB Many customers in process of moving from 40GB to 100G

100G ERT Module Benefits Maintains fundamental magnet and reed switch design from legacy 40 series with 99.999396% accuracy between index and ERT Offers programmable output power (+10 dbm to +24 dbm) to optimize read performance with battery life Can coexist with 25+ million legacy gas ERT modules No need for FCC license to operate Do not need to wake-up ERT; 100G is bubble-up Improved housing design for ease of installation and RF performance Designed for 20 year battery life but battery replacement still optional Offers tilt tamper and magnetic tamper detection Meets most stringent UL rating of Class I, Division 1 for intrinsic safety

Approved Reading Devices for 100G Programming Device FC200SR using Endpoint-Link and Endpoint-Link Pro v5.1 or higher Allows programming of 100G, 40GB and other ERTs Mobile Collector version 2.6 or higher with Premierplus4 v3.2 or higher MV-RS v7.7 or higher 100G is ERT Type 12 (40G & 40GB are ERT Type 02) and requires one time setup in mobile RF translation table Type 12 is automatic in MV-RS v7.8.5 Integrator v6.0 or higher Field Collection System (FCS) v1.6 or higher Mobile Collector Lite with MV-RS v7.8.5 or higher 8 channel repeaters for use with Mobile Collector and Mobile Collector Lite

Approved Reading Devices for 100G Fixed Network 2.0 Cell Control Unit (CCU) 4.2 8 channel repeaters CCU Meter Reading Application software 3.6.02 or higher Fixed Network Application software v2.2.3 or higher Billing Gateway software v2.0.8 or higher FC200SR Handheld with MV-RS v7.8.6 or higher Field Collection System (FCS) v1.6 or higher G5SR Handheld with MV-RS v7.8.6 or higher Premierplus4 v3.2 or higher Integrator v6.0 or higher

100G Programming Modes Fixed Network Mode +24 dbm (250 milliwatts) with 60 second bubble-up rate for reduced infrastructure costs for Fixed Network 20 year battery life Mobile/Handheld Mode +10 dbm (10 milliwatts) with 15 second bubble-up rate for improved performance 20 year battery life Hard to Read Mobile/Handheld Mode +24 dbm (250 milliwatts) with 30 second bubble-up rate Reduces battery life from 20 to 15 years Believe every existing customer can benefit for spot deployment

100G with Datalogging 100G will automatically store 40 days of hourly data on the hour 960 intervals (40 days X 24 hours/day) with oldest interval dropping off as new interval is collected Beta testing to confirm 40 days of daily data can be collected via mobile at normal driving speeds Installing almost 1,000 modules at CenterPoint in Waseca, MN» Initial testing - Read 750 endpoints getting both SCM and 40 days of daily data at normal driving speeds» First capture SCM, then at frequency received, request 40 days of daily data and get back in one message To extract 40 days of HOURLY data anticipate need to slow down speeds and possibly stop First capture SCM, then at frequency received, make requests to get all data and get back in 24 messages

100G with Datalogging This will be a phased release throughout 2009 High volume ERT modules to be released first All ERT modules to Product Authorize by Q2 2009 No change in selling price Requires FC200SR EPL/EPLP v5.3 for programming For customers wanting to read SCM, no changes to 100G meter reading software or hardware For customers wanting to read Datalogging it requires updated Mobile Collector with updated Premierplus4, MV-RS and FCS to be available by end of 2009

Programming & Reading with FC200SR During initial programming the FC200SR should be held about 1 from the 100G During re-programming or check read on 100G without Datalogging in normal mode, the FC200SR should be held about 4-5 from the endpoint For 100G Datalogging the FC200SR should always be held about 1 from the 100G When performing a re-program or a check (e.g. audit) on 100G in audit mode, the FC200SR should be held about 1 from the endpoint Keep the FC200SR s antenna as vertical as possible From a distance standpoint this solution is more forgiving than a 40GB/R1Pro

Value of 100G Datalogging with Mobile Value proposition is to provide near functionality of a fixed network 1) Move In / Move Out to minimize off cycle reads (avoid or reduce cost of special reads/truck rolls) Regulatory pressure for actual reads instead of estimated reads 2) Daily Data for Customer Service and Billing Disputes 40 days of daily data facilitates One & Done for customer calls 3) Monthly Gas Balancing Transportation Customers Assess penalties Sarbanes Oxley is demanding more accountability Revenue protection 4) Hourly Data to facilitate Load Studies/Projections

100G American Residential For use with 75 to 630 CFH meters P/N ERG-5000-001 Datalogging ERG-5002-001 Improvements for all residential models ¾ 1 increase in height for maximum antenna performance Gasket changed from cork to santoprene Improved drainage while minimizing opportunity for ants & insects to enter ERT

100G Sensus/Rockwell Residential For use with 100 to 415 CFH meters 11 tooth residential meters P/N ERG-5000-002 Datalogging ERG-5002-002 16 tooth meters (metric in Canada) P/N ERG-5000-003 Datalogging ERG-5002-003 18 tooth meters (415 CFH) P/N ERG-5000-004 Datalogging ERG-5002-004

100G Actaris/Schlumberger/Sprague Residential For use with 175 to 400 CFH meters P/N ERG-5000-005 Datalogging ERG-5002-005 Datalogging + Remote Disconnect ERG-5002-105 Uses traditional Sprague 1A adapter kit for retrofit to old Sprague 1A meters p/n CFG-0015-001

100G National Residential For use with 175 to 250 CFH meters P/N ERG-5000-006 Datalogging ERG-5002-006 Large barcode label is now under index cover

100G American Commercial For use with AL800 to AL5000 (800 to 5000 CFH) 35B to 500B (iron case) P/N ERG-5000-007 Datalogging ERG-5002-007 No changes in outside dimensions or height from 40G/40GB Decreased drainage holes to minimize opportunity for ants & insects to enter ERT

100G Actaris/Schlumberger Commercial For use with 675A, 800A, 1000A Requires additional purchase of adapter p/n 80005901 from Actaris P/N ERG-5000-007 Datalogging ERG-5002-007 No changes in outside dimensions or height from 40G/40GB Decreased drainage holes to minimize opportunity for ants & insects to enter ERT

100G Sensus/Rockwell Commercial For use with 750 to 10,000 meters P/N ERG-5000-008 Datalogging ERG-5002-008 No changes in outside dimensions or height from 40G/40GB Decreased drainage holes to minimizing opportunity for ants & insects to enter ERT

100G Remotes 2.5 Encoder Cable Pulser Remote P/N ERG-5000-501 Datalogging ERG-5002-501 Mercury Electronic Volume Corrector Remote P/N ERG-5000-502 Datalogging ERG-5002-502 Dresser/Romet/American Rotary P/N ERG-5000-503 Datalogging ERG-5002-503 Same height and width as 40G/40GB remote but about ½ increase in depth to maximize RF performance Circuit board no longer flat in housing Color changed from black to light gray for improved battery performance Same backplate and pipe mounting kits as 40G/40GB

Software tools for 100G Datalogging Variety of software tools new tools for CSRs web-based presentment to end customers trending and other analytics Software solutions will be phased in over time, beginning with the IEE products IEE Customer Care Overview Monday 2:15, Ft. Worth 2

Battery Life 100G vs 100G Datalogging Through better battery current management in 100G Datalogging, able to get to one battery with full 20 year battery life in mobile or fixed network mode

Battery Life Calculation The various failure mechanisms are as follows: (a) exhaustion of capacity, relative self discharge and voltage drop due to the operating conditions (b) Integrity of the mechanical can (battery packaging) Formula for calculating battery life in hours: Average battery capacity in microamp hours Average current consumed by circuit in microamps + self discharge in microamps = Average battery capacity in Ah X 10 6 total microamps to convert to years, divide answer by 8760 (i.e. 24 hours per day X 365 days per year)

40GB ERT Module read by Mobile Calculation of battery life for 40GB ERTs used in Wake Up Mode: Failure mechanism (a) viz. capacity, self discharge and voltage drop Average current consumed by the circuit during standby as well as wake up (once a month) =10 µa. Self discharge of each battery (based on the tests mentioned above) = 6 µa Average battery capacity (at present) = 3.65 Ah Average life = (3.65 Ah X 10 6 ) / 8760 = 26.04 years (10+6) Failure mechanism (b) viz. Integrity of the mechanical can Based on accelerated tests done on the product (including the battery) Life is at least 20 years Hence, based on the above 2 failure modes, battery life is at least 20 years, which is the design life of the ERT module.

2750 mah Field Data (1996-2002 40G ERTs) Mean 32.03 years & std deviation 10.69 Field Monitoring Buy Back Program (2007) 10 9 8 7 40G Tested (%) 6 5 4 actual faiure % 3 2 1 0 10.00 13.00 16.00 19.00 22.00 25.00 28.00 31.00 34.00 37.00 40.00 43.00 46.00 49.00 52.00 55.00 Battery Life (years)

100G Without Datalogging Battery Life Average current consumed by the circuit during standby as well as transmit = 30 µa Self discharge of the 2 pack battery (based on the tests mentioned above) = 14.62 µa Average battery capacity = 7.3 Ah (2 pack) Average life* = (7.3 Ah X 10 6 ) (30+14.62)X0.9 / 8760 = 20.75 years Failure mechanism viz. Integrity of the mechanical can = 20 years Based on accelerated tests done on the product (including the battery) 100G battery life is at least 20 years * Based on field data with same battery chemistry, this estimation is conservative by at least 10%,which accounts for 0.9 in the equation

100G Datalogging Battery Life Average current consumed by the circuit during standby as well as transmit = 14.86 µa Self discharge of the 2 pack battery (based on the tests mentioned above) = 7.31 µa Average battery capacity = 3.65 Ah (single cell) Average life* = (3.65 Ah X 10 6 ) (14.86+7.31)X0.9 / 8760 = 20.86 years Failure mechanism viz. Integrity of the mechanical can = 20 years Based on accelerated tests done on the product (including the battery) 100G battery life is at least 20 years * Based on field data with same battery chemistry, this estimation is conservative by at least 10%,which accounts for 0.9 in the equation

New Developments Itron/Actaris is developing a remote disconnect system for METRIS meter Radio-based A full system approach Based on Actaris Gallus prepayment meter (Europe) FC200SR using EPL/EPLP v5.4 Will contain second battery to operate stepper motor Expect to Product Authorize Q3 2009

Integrated Remote Disconnect

Stepper Motor

100G Datalogging Remote Disconnect Actaris METRIS demo Tuesday 2:15 pm San Antonio 4

In-Home Display One piece device that reads the meter Wireless communication between the meter/ert and the device Runs on A/C with a battery backup Currently works with High power electric bubble-up devices Support for Gas Endpoint devices in early 2009

In-Home Display Helps the utility implement and educate consumers on new conservation and efficiency programs Improves consumer relations Provides information to help fixed income/low income consumers control costs Provides near real time information to educate the consumer on what affects their bill Provides information to consumers who want to go green No PC required Simple 3 key operation Please visit Partner Pavillion

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