Change Mode

An ERT or meter's mode (also sometimes called the transmit configuration) determines the frequency and signal strength at which it transmits the standard consumption message (SCM). The Change Mode command switches the module from its current mode to the selected endpoint mode.

For example, if you select 100G M/HH H2R on the endpoint selection menu before selecting the Change Mode command, FDM switches the module from whatever mode it is currently in to the 100G M/HH H2R mode.

Use Change Mode to change the mode of the following devices:

  • 100G DLS
  • 100W+ series
  • 100T-CP
  • 100T-GGRD
  • 100T-HON
  • all Intelis Gas Meters (Mobile ChoiceConnect mode)
  • OpenWay Riva 500G (Mobile ChoiceConnect mode)
  • Itron Cellular 500G Module (Mobile ChoiceConnect mode)
  • Gen5 500G ERT Module (Mobile ChoiceConnect mode)
  • OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module (Mobile ChoiceConnect mode)
  • Itron Cellular 500W Module (Mobile ChoiceConnect mode)
  • Gen5 500W ERT Module (Mobile ChoiceConnect mode)

The following diagram summarizes the procedure for changing the mode of a 100G DLS, 100W+ series, 100T-CP, 100T-GGRD, or 100T-HON device:

The following diagram summarizes the procedure for the following multi-mode capable devices operating in Mobile (ChoiceConnect) mode:

  • Intelis Gas Meters
  • OpenWay Riva 500G
  • Itron Cellular 500G Module
  • Gen5 500G ERT Module
  • OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module
  • Itron Cellular 500W Module
  • Gen5 500W ERT Module

An FC300 handheld or a laptop with a 900MHz Belt-Clip Radio or Itron Mobile Radio is required to perform this function.

If the meter is command secured or fully secured (see Working with Enhanced Security Capable Endpoints), you must retrieve the necessary secure commands before you can execute this function (see Retrieving Secure Commands from the FDM Server).

If enhanced security is enabled on the module, your FDM security manager may have sent a key exchange command for the module along with the secure commands you retrieved from the server. If so, the mobile application executes the key exchange command before executing any of the secure commands. If you receive an error message indicating a security key mismatch, synchronize your mobile device with the server and then perform a Get Commands command. If you still receive the message after performing these steps, contact an Itron customer support representative.

If enhanced security is enabled on the endpoint, FDM automatically initiates an open session when it runs this command. In this case, it prompts you upon completion of the command to indicate whether you want to close the session or let it remain open so you can perform additional tasks. If you let it remain open, the endpoint automatically closes after an hour or until you perform a Close Session command.