Badger Meter 2006B Orion Water Transmitter User Manual Pit ORION Transmitter

Badger Meter Inc Orion Water Transmitter Pit ORION Transmitter

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InstallationDataBadgerMeter, Inc.®ORI-I-36P/N 62014-042 Rev.611-06Pit ORIONPit ORION®IDENTIFICATIONBadger Meter Pit ORION Transmitters are available configuration foreasy adaptation to the complete Badger® Recordall® Disc, Turbo,Compound Series, Fire Service, and Mag meter lines. The single pitdesign offers a factory prewired ORION module to either of BadgerMeter's encoders, including the Recordall Transmitter Register (RTR®)or the Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE®).Each Pit ORION transmitter can be identified using the unique eight-digit serial number located on a tag attached to the wire harness. Atthe end of the serial number a letter ‘M’ or ‘N’ appears. This alphacharacter represents whether the transmitter is for Metal (M) orNonmetal (N) pit lid applications. Each Badger Meter encoder is clearlyidentified on the face of the register with an assembly number, unit ofmeasure and meter model (see figure 1). It is essential that the correcttransmitter is used for the correct pit lid application. Failure to do sowill result in a violation of FCC regulations.Figure 2 Identification - Pit ORION TransmitterORION Pit Installation KitsThrough Lid Installation Kit 64394-001Below Lid with Knuckles 64394-003Vault Installation Kit 64394-008Armorcast Installation Kit 64394-009INSTALLATIONUNPACKINGCarefully remove the prewired pit ORION transmitter and encoderfrom the shipping carton and inspect the assembly for damage. Retainthe contents of the installation kit for use in mounting the pit transmitterin the field. Prior to installing any pit ORION transmitter, it is importantto determine whether it should be installed in a pit with a metal ornonmetal lid. To determine the type of pit ORION transmitter, look atthe serial number tag attached to the wire harness. At the end of theserial number, either a ‘M’ for metal or an ‘N’ for nonmetal will designatethe proper lid application for the transmitter.After determining the proper application, the ORION pit transmitter canbe installed either through or beneath the lid. An installation kit isprovided with each transmitter for mounting through or beneath a pitlid. Note that the ORION transmitter should not be mounted throughthe lid in applications where vehicle traffic and exposure to snow plowblades and other objects may damage the ORION transmitter.PIT ORION INSTALLATIONThe Pit ORION Transmitter (see Figure 2) is shipped prewired to theBadger Meter encoder for single pit configurations. Due to the factoryprewired shipment, there is no splicing required and only the mountingof the register with tightening of the Torx seal screw is necessary.Excess wire should be coiled up inside the pit and cable tied to avoidany damage.3/8 REBAR 1/2 REBAR 5/8 REBARHEX 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 3 Identification - Pit Mounting Bracket - Top ViewORION Pit transmitters can be mounted through or below the pit lid.See figures 2 and 4 for details. For below the lid installations, a specialmounting bracket (figure 3) is available. This mounting bracket isdesigned for use with 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" rebar or 1/2" schedule 40PVC pipe.Recordall TransmitterRegister (RTR®)Figure 1Absolute DigitalEncoder (ADE™)MAX LIDTHICKNESS.955.13
®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 contractual obligationexists.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®, Recordall®, RTR®, and ADE®, are registered trademarks of Badger Meter,Inc. TORX® is a registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.Deep Vault InstallationWhen installation of the ORION Pit Transmitter occurs in a deep vault,Badger offers a kit that can be used to mount the transmitter to the sideof the vault. To install, mount the ‘C’ clamp on the side of the vault. Selecta location close to the top of the vault that will not be damaged whenaccess to the meter is required. Place the tape, supplied in theinstallation kit, around the transmitter approximately ½” from the topof the transmitter. Thread the locking ring on the transmitter until itmakes contact with the tape. Insert the transmitter into the ‘C’ clamp.Close the ‘C’ clamp and lock it in place so that it closes over the tapeand securely holds the transmitter.NOTE: ORION Radio Transmitters perform best with a clear line ofsight. Performance varies by installation and lid construction.Figure 4 Identification - Pit ORION Beneath Lid InstallationArmorcast InstallationORION Pit Transmitters can also be installed in composite and plasticlids like Armorcast. 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.Badger Encoder Register InstallationInstall an RTR® or ADE® on the water meter and secure it using eitherthe Torx® screw or standard seal screw provided.TESTINGRTR TransmitterOnce the Pit ORION Transmitter is securely installed and the RTR ismounted on the water meter, the ORION system is ready for operation.Run water through the meter to increment the RTR 1/10th of the testcircle. Upon receiving the first digital signal from the RTR, the transmittercounts the signal and begins its radio frequency transmissions. Nospecific testing of the wiring or programming of the transmitter isrequired. Reading each pit transmitter immediately after installationverifies proper operation and reading performance. ORION readingequipment only can be used to read installed ORION Transmitters.ADE TransmitterOnce the ADE is assembled to the meter and the ORION transmitteris installed, the transmitter is ready for operation. The user can eitherlet the transmitter automatically turn itself on by rolling the ADE numberwheels to all zeros or by turning on the transmitter with the handheldor mobile reading equipment. Since the ADE transmitter updates itsreading from the ADE once an hour, it may take up to one hour afterthe ADE number wheel stack rolls to all zeros for the transmitter to beginbroadcasting. In either case, no specific testing or programming of thetransmitter is required. Reading each pit transmitter after it has beeninstalled verifies proper installation and reading performance.LICENSE REQUIREMENTSThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of thisdevice is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device maynot cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may cause undes-ired operation. Any changes made by the user not approved by BadgerMeter can void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Nolicense is required by the utility to operate an ORION meter readingsystem.Figure 6C Clamp around TransmitterFigure 5C ClampMETER PIT LIDORIONTRANSMITTERCLAMP1/2 SCHEDULE40 PVC PIPETo install, drive rebar or stake into the ground prior to attaching PitORION Transmitter to avoid damage. Once in the ground, securethe mounting bracket on the appropriate rebar or pipe using theenclosed washer, wing nut and hex head bolt provided with thebracket. Insert the Pit ORION Transmitter through the bracket andthread the locking nut to secure the ORION transmitter (see Figure4). For best results mount the Pit Transmitter approximately1-2" below the underside of the lid.

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