Badger Meter 2006A Orion Extended Range Pit User Manual
Badger Meter Inc Orion Extended Range Pit
Exhibit D Users Manual per 2 1033 b3
Installation
Data
BadgerMeter,Inc.
®
ORI-I-39
P/N 62014-054 Rev. 2
2-06
Universal 1 Transmitter
ORION®
IDENTIFICATION
The ORION® Universal 1 transmitter is available in a three wire pit
or remote transmitter configuration for connection to Sensus®
ICETM and ECR II, Neptune® ProRead and E-Coder™, AMCo
ScanCoder® and Hersey® Translator encoder registers. All ORION
Universal 1 transmitters are shipped from the factory pre-
programmed and can be connected to any compatible encoder.
Electronic readings broadcast from the ORION Universal 1
transmitter will contain the active number wheels programmed into
the 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 serial
number. In addition, each ORION Universal pit transmitters will
also have a letter ‘M’ or ‘N’ at the end of the serial number. This
alpha character represents whether the transmitter is for Metal (M)
or Nonmetal (N) pit lid applications. It is essential that the correct
Universal 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 factory
programmed in a sleep mode with a standard cable (10’ for
remotes and 3’ for pits) for connection to a compatible Sensus,
Neptune, Hersey or AMCo® encoder. ORION Universal 1
transmitters will begin broadcasting their readings as soon as they
are woke up – either by running consumption through the encoder
it is connected to or by using the infrared communication program
on the ORION reading equipment. If the transmitter will be woke
by running consumption, note that it may take an hour for the
ORION Universal 1 transmitter to begin broadcasting. This is due
to the ORION Universal 1 transmitter update schedule, which has
the transmitter updating its reading from the encoder once an hour.
REQUIRED SPLICE TOOLS
59983-001 Gel Splice Crimping Tool
59989-001 Coax Wire Stripper
Wire Cutter
62009-004 Universal 1 ORION Remote Install Kit
64394-006 Universal 1 ORION Pit (Thru Lid) Install Kit
64394-007 Universal 1 ORION Pit (Below Lid) Install Kit
INSTALLATION
Carefully remove the ORION Universal 1 transmitter from the
shipping carton and inspect the unit for damage. Retain the
contents of the installation kit for use in mounting and installing the
transmitter in the field.
Wiring the ORION Universal 1 Transmitter to Encoder
The ORION Universal 1 pit and remote transmitter is a three-wire
AMR device that requires connection to an encoder to complete
the assembly. All three wires must be connected to complete the
installation.
The ORION Universal 1 transmitter connection can be made to
either the existing wires from the encoder or directly to the terminal
screws of the encoder depending on the application and
manufacturer. If making a connection to existing wires, use the
installation kits provided and follow the instructions below.
To connect an encoder with existing wires to an ORION Universal
1 pit or remote transmitter, strip approximately 1 ½” of outer
insulation sheath from the encoder and transmitter cables using
stripping tool. Badger recommends using part number 59989-001
Coax Stripper, as the stripping tool. Use caution when removing
the outer sheath so that the inner signal wire insulation is not
nicked or damaged.
Unwind the outer foil shield from the transmitter cable and cut it off
even with the outer sheath using a cutting device.
Using the wiring chart below, wire the ORION Universal 1 remote
or pit transmitter to an approved encoder according to the following
guide 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 contact
Badger Meter for proper wiring guidelines.
Connect the encoder cable wires to the ORION Universal 1
transmitter wires using the insulation gel connectors provided in
the installation kit. Using the chart, determine what wires need to
be connected to complete the installation. Note that encoder must
be programmed to communicate using Sensus protocol, three wire
mode.
Do not strip any insulation from the ends of the wires before you
push them into the connector.
Push the wires that are to be connected together as far as
possible into the connector.
Figure 1
Using the required Gel Splice Crimping Tool, Badger Meter number
59983-001, place the connector with the wires into the jaws of the
crimping tool.
Figure 2
Crimp the connector by squeezing the handles until the connector
is completely compressed. The crimp tool is designed to prevent
applying too much pressure to the gel cap. Continue to apply
pressure for three seconds.
®
Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements,
Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications
without notice, except to the extent an outstanding bid obligation exists.
Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2006. All rights reserved.
Please see our website at
www.badgermeter.com
for specific contacts. BadgerMeter,Inc.
P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
(800) 876-3837 / Fax: (888) 371-5982
www.badgermeter.com
ORION® 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 3
Place the two plastic cable ties and tighten securely for strain
relief. 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 caps
into the field splice tube provided in the installation kit. Make sure
that the wires with gel caps are inserted as far as possible into the
field splice tube. Close the field splice tube. The connection is
now complete.
Testing the Wire Connections
The connection of the encoder and ORION® Universal 1
transmitter can be tested using the ORION Data Collector. It is
recommended that all wiring connections be tested while on site.
To test, place the ORION Data Collector into the ORION Quick
Read function. See the Badger Meter installation Manual RAD-
IOM-01 for more information on the Quick Read function and how
to operate the ORION Data Collector.
Pit Mounting Installation
The ORION Universal 1 pit transmitter is shipped pre-programmed
with a factory potted cable that can be connected to any
compatible Sensus, Neptune, Hersey or AMCo encoder. Prior to
installing an ORION pit transmitter, it is important to determine
whether 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 serial
number tag attached to the wire harness. At the end of the serial
number tag attached to the wire harness. At the end of the serial
number, either a ‘M’ for metal or a ‘N’ for non-metal will designate
the proper lid application for the transmitter.
After determining the proper application, the ORION Universal 1 pit
transmitter can be installed either through or beneath the lid. An
installation kit can be ordered for each transmitter for mounting
through or beneath a pit lid. Note that the ORION Universal 1
transmitter should not be mount through the lid in applications
where vehicle traffic and exposure to snow plow blades and other
equipment may damage the transmitter.
PIT ORION INSTALLATION
The Pit ORION Transmitter (see Figure 4) is shipped with a flying lead
ready for connection to an approved competitive encoder. Excess
wire should be coiled up inside the pit and cable tied to avoid any
damage.
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 special
mounting bracket (Figure 5) is available. This mounting bracket is
designed for use with 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" rebar or 1/2" schedule 40
PVC pipe.
To install, drive rebar or stake into the ground prior to attaching Pit
ORION Transmitter to avoid damage. Once in the ground, secure the
mounting bracket on the appropriate rebar or pipe using the enclosed
washer, wing nut and hex head bolt provided with the bracket. Thread
the bottom-locking nut onto the Pit ORION Transmitter. Insert the Pit
ORION Transmitter through the bracket and thread the antenna nut
to secure the ORION transmitter (see Figure 6). For best results
mount the Pit Transmitter approximately 1-2" below the under-
side of the lid.
NOTE: ORION radio transmitters perform best with a clear line of
site and performance will vary by installation and lid construction.
ORION pit transmitters can also be installed in composite and plastic
lids like Armourcast. An installation kit for installing an ORION pit
transmitter to the lid is available. To install an ORION transmitter to
a composite or plastic lid, thread the locking ring onto the top of the
Orion transmitter. Slide the transmitter into the mounting bracket.
Thread the locking ring so that the transmitter is held firmly in place.
Remote Installation
ORION Universal 1 remote transmitters can be installed in any
indoor meter setting, including basement and utility rooms or
outdoor installation (not including vault or meter pit installations that
are subject to flooding or submergence). When installing an
ORION remote transmitter in a basement application, install the
unit as high as possible to optimize performance. Do not install
ORION transmitters close to metal objects like furnaces, water
heaters and appliances, electric equipment or within foil insulation
in the rafters.
1.75"
DIAMETER
HOLE
Figure 4 - Identification - Pit ORION Transmitter
PIT LID
PIT ORION
BLACK
HOUSING
.49
3.33 ADE or RTR
REGISTER
METER PIT LID 1/2 SCHEDULE 40
Figure 6 - Identification - Pit ORION Beneath Lid Installation
3/8 REBAR 1/2 REBAR 5/8 REBAR HEX HEAD BOLT CAN BE PLACED
IN ANY SLOT DEPENDING ON
TYPE OF SUPPORT USED
1/2 SCHEDULE 40
PVC PIPE
#6-32 WING NUT
P/N 63517-001
#6 WASHER
P/N 55262-007
#8-32 X 3/4
HEX HEAD BOLT
P/N 55030-031
SUPPORT BRACKET
P/N 63516-001
Figure 5 - Identification - Pit Mounting Bracket - Top View