Badger Meter 2006A Orion Extended Range Pit User Manual

Badger Meter Inc Orion Extended Range Pit

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InstallationDataBadgerMeter,Inc.®ORI-I-39P/N 62014-054 Rev. 22-06Universal 1 TransmitterORION®IDENTIFICATIONThe ORION® Universal 1 transmitter is available in a three wire pitor remote transmitter configuration for connection to Sensus®ICETM and ECR II, Neptune® ProRead and E-Coder™, AMCoScanCoder® and Hersey® Translator encoder registers. All ORIONUniversal 1 transmitters are shipped from the factory pre-programmed and can be connected to any compatible encoder.Electronic readings broadcast from the ORION Universal 1transmitter will contain the active number wheels programmed intothe encoder, with a maximum of seven digits.To easily identify an ORION pit or remote Universal 1 transmitter,‘Univ’ has been added to the end of the eight-digit ORION serialnumber. In addition, each ORION Universal pit transmitters willalso have a letter ‘M’ or ‘N’ at the end of the serial number. Thisalpha character represents whether the transmitter is for Metal (M)or Nonmetal (N) pit lid applications. It is essential that the correctUniversal pit transmitter be used for the correct pit lid application.Failure to do so will result in a violation of FCC regulations.All ORION Universal 1 transmitters are shipped factoryprogrammed in a sleep mode with a standard cable (10’ forremotes and 3’ for pits) for connection to a compatible Sensus,Neptune, Hersey or AMCo® encoder. ORION Universal 1transmitters will begin broadcasting their readings as soon as theyare woke up – either by running consumption through the encoderit is connected to or by using the infrared communication programon the ORION reading equipment. If the transmitter will be wokeby running consumption, note that it may take an hour for theORION Universal 1 transmitter to begin broadcasting. This is dueto the ORION Universal 1 transmitter update schedule, which hasthe transmitter updating its reading from the encoder once an hour.REQUIRED SPLICE TOOLS59983-001 Gel Splice Crimping Tool59989-001 Coax Wire StripperWire Cutter62009-004 Universal 1 ORION Remote Install Kit64394-006 Universal 1 ORION Pit (Thru Lid) Install Kit64394-007 Universal 1 ORION Pit (Below Lid) Install KitINSTALLATIONCarefully remove the ORION Universal 1 transmitter from theshipping carton and inspect the unit for damage. Retain thecontents of the installation kit for use in mounting and installing thetransmitter in the field.Wiring the ORION Universal 1 Transmitter to EncoderThe ORION Universal 1 pit and remote transmitter is a three-wireAMR device that requires connection to an encoder to completethe assembly. All three wires must be connected to complete theinstallation.The ORION Universal 1 transmitter connection can be made toeither the existing wires from the encoder or directly to the terminalscrews of the encoder depending on the application andmanufacturer. If making a connection to existing wires, use theinstallation kits provided and follow the instructions below.To connect an encoder with existing wires to an ORION Universal1 pit or remote transmitter, strip approximately 1 ½” of outerinsulation sheath from the encoder and transmitter cables usingstripping tool. Badger recommends using part number 59989-001Coax Stripper, as the stripping tool. Use caution when removingthe outer sheath so that the inner signal wire insulation is notnicked or damaged.Unwind the outer foil shield from the transmitter cable and cut it offeven with the outer sheath using a cutting device.Using the wiring chart below, wire the ORION Universal 1 remoteor pit transmitter to an approved encoder according to the followingguide lines:Universal 1 Transmitter Wire Sensus ECR II, ICE Neptune ProRead AMCo ScanCoder Red R B G Black B G B Green G R R R = Red B = Black G - Green*Due to the customized factory wire configurations of the Hersey translator, please contactBadger Meter for proper wiring guidelines.Connect the encoder cable wires to the ORION Universal 1transmitter wires using the insulation gel connectors provided inthe installation kit. Using the chart, determine what wires need tobe connected to complete the installation. Note that encoder mustbe programmed to communicate using Sensus protocol, three wiremode.Do not strip any insulation from the ends of the wires before youpush them into the connector.Push the wires that are to be connected together as far aspossible into the connector.Figure 1Using the required Gel Splice Crimping Tool, Badger Meter number59983-001, place the connector with the wires into the jaws of thecrimping tool.Figure 2Crimp the connector by squeezing the handles until the connectoris completely compressed. The crimp tool is designed to preventapplying too much pressure to the gel cap. Continue to applypressure for three seconds.
®Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements,Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specificationswithout notice, except to the extent an outstanding bid obligation exists.Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved.Please see our website atwww.badgermeter.comfor specific contacts. BadgerMeter,Inc.P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536(800) 876-3837 / Fax: (888) 371-5982www.badgermeter.comORION® is a registered trademark of Badger Meter, Inc.TORX® is a registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.Figure 3Place the two plastic cable ties and tighten securely for strainrelief. Remove excess cable tie with the cutting device.For remote installations, the connection is complete.For pit installations, place all three connected wires with gel capsinto the field splice tube provided in the installation kit. Make surethat the wires with gel caps are inserted as far as possible into thefield splice tube. Close the field splice tube. The connection isnow complete.Testing the Wire ConnectionsThe connection of the encoder and ORION® Universal 1transmitter can be tested using the ORION Data Collector. It isrecommended that all wiring connections be tested while on site.To test, place the ORION Data Collector into the ORION QuickRead function. See the Badger Meter installation Manual RAD-IOM-01 for more information on the Quick Read function and howto operate the ORION Data Collector.Pit Mounting InstallationThe ORION Universal 1 pit transmitter is shipped pre-programmedwith a factory potted cable that can be connected to anycompatible Sensus, Neptune, Hersey or AMCo encoder. Prior toinstalling an ORION pit transmitter, it is important to determinewhether it should be installed in a pit with a metal or a non-metal lid.To determine the type of pit ORION transmitter, look at the serialnumber tag attached to the wire harness. At the end of the serialnumber tag attached to the wire harness. At the end of the serialnumber, either a ‘M’ for metal or a ‘N’ for non-metal will designatethe proper lid application for the transmitter.After determining the proper application, the ORION Universal 1 pittransmitter can be installed either through or beneath the lid. Aninstallation kit can be ordered for each transmitter for mountingthrough or beneath a pit lid. Note that the ORION Universal 1transmitter should not be mount through the lid in applicationswhere vehicle traffic and exposure to snow plow blades and otherequipment may damage the transmitter.PIT ORION INSTALLATIONThe Pit ORION Transmitter (see Figure 4) is shipped with a flying leadready for connection to an approved competitive encoder. Excesswire should be coiled up inside the pit and cable tied to avoid anydamage.ORION Pit transmitters can be mounted through or below the pit lid.See figures 4 and 6 for details. For below the lid installations, a specialmounting bracket (Figure 5) is available. This mounting bracket isdesigned for use with 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" rebar or 1/2" schedule 40PVC pipe.To install, drive rebar or stake into the ground prior to attaching PitORION Transmitter to avoid damage. Once in the ground, secure themounting bracket on the appropriate rebar or pipe using the enclosedwasher, wing nut and hex head bolt provided with the bracket. Threadthe bottom-locking nut onto the Pit ORION Transmitter. Insert the PitORION Transmitter through the bracket and thread the antenna nutto secure the ORION transmitter (see Figure 6). For best resultsmount the Pit Transmitter approximately 1-2" below the under-side of the lid.NOTE: ORION radio transmitters perform best with a clear line ofsite and performance will vary by installation and lid construction.ORION pit transmitters can also be installed in composite and plasticlids like Armourcast. An installation kit for installing an ORION pittransmitter to the lid is available. To install an ORION transmitter toa composite or plastic lid, thread the locking ring onto the top of theOrion transmitter. Slide the transmitter into the mounting bracket.Thread the locking ring so that the transmitter is held firmly in place.Remote InstallationORION Universal 1 remote transmitters can be installed in anyindoor meter setting, including basement and utility rooms oroutdoor installation (not including vault or meter pit installations thatare subject to flooding or submergence). When installing anORION remote transmitter in a basement application, install theunit as high as possible to optimize performance. Do not installORION transmitters close to metal objects like furnaces, waterheaters and appliances, electric equipment or within foil insulationin the rafters.1.75"DIAMETERHOLEFigure 4 - Identification - Pit ORION TransmitterPIT LIDPIT ORIONBLACKHOUSING.493.33 ADE or RTRREGISTERMETER PIT LID 1/2 SCHEDULE 40Figure 6 - Identification - Pit ORION Beneath Lid Installation3/8 REBAR 1/2 REBAR 5/8 REBAR HEX HEAD BOLT CAN BE PLACEDIN ANY SLOT DEPENDING ONTYPE OF SUPPORT USED1/2 SCHEDULE 40 PVC PIPE#6-32 WING NUTP/N 63517-001#6 WASHERP/N 55262-007#8-32 X 3/4HEX HEAD BOLTP/N 55030-031SUPPORT BRACKETP/N 63516-001Figure 5 - Identification - Pit Mounting Bracket - Top View

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