Badger Meter 2009A Galaxy Fixed Network Transmitter - TR-3 User Manual Exhibit D Users Manual per 2 1033 c3
Badger Meter Inc Galaxy Fixed Network Transmitter - TR-3 Exhibit D Users Manual per 2 1033 c3
Exhibit D Users Manual per 2 1033 c3
Technical
Brief
BadgerMeter, Inc.
Badger® GALAXY® Transmitter for
GALAXY® Fixed Network
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS: The Badger® GALAXY® Transmitter (TR3W) is
designed for fixed network meter reading in indoor/outdoor remote
installations as well as pit / vault installations that are subject to
flooding or submergence. The transmitter can be mounted on
an indoor or outdoor wall, basement floor joists, or beneath a
plastic or composite lid.
CONSTRUCTION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter is construct-
ed in an engineered polymer enclosure with a Badger GALAXY
RF board, battery, antenna and an integrated mounting bracket.
To assure long-term performance, the enclosure is fully potted to
withstand harsh application environments and to protect the elec-
tronics when exposed to flooded or submerged pit applications.
The unit measures 5.2 inches long (6.3 inches with integrated
mounting tabs), 3.8 inches high, and 2.4 inches thick.
MAGNETIC DRIVE: Direct drive, high-strength, magnetic coupling
through the meter body to the wetted magnet provides reliable
and dependable register coupling.
METER COMPATIBILITY: When assembled to the Badger Re-
cordall® Transmitter Register (RTR®) or Badger Absolute Digital
Encoder (ADE®) the Badger GALAXY Transmitter is compatible
with Badger's Recordall Disc, Turbo, Compound, and Fire Series
meters and assemblies as well as Magnetoflow® mag meters.
ENCODER COMPATIBILITY: The Badger GALAXY transmitter
is suitable for use with all RTR registers, ADE encoders, or the
following competitive encoders: Hersey®, AMCO®, Neptune®
and Sensus®.
TRANSPORTATION: The Federal Aviation Administration prohib-
its operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft.
When powered, the Badger GALAXY Transmitter is considered
an operating transmitter and cannot be shipped by air.
FCC COMPLIANCE: This product complies with Part 90 of the
Federal Communications Commission Rules. An FCC license is
required for operation of the Badger GALAXY system.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications to the equipment not ex-
pressly approved by Badger Meter could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FUNCTIONALITY
OPERATION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter continuously
monitors the register circuit. At predetermined intervals the Badger
GALAXY Transmitter broadcasts the counter or encoder value
along with other metering data to the network receivers.
OUTPUT MESSAGE: The GALAXY transmitter stores and sends
the last 24 hourly reads, four times per day. With our embedded
real time clock, the 24 reads are top of the hour consumption
reads, which will assist utilities with billing disputes, district meter-
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ing areas, as well as system leak detection. The 24 hourly reads
also allow for system redundancy to contend with temporary utility
power outages, system downtime or maintenance. The GALAXY
transmitter also sends the following additional metering data with
each RF message: unique transmitter ID, serial number, potential
leak indication, reverse flow indication, wire tamper indication,
and sequential transmission number (exact number of six-hour
transmission intervals and initiated transmissions).
BROADCAST FREQUENCY: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter
broadcasts on a licensed FCC-assigned frequency in the range
of 450-470 MHz.
BROADCAST INTERVAL: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter has
a factory programmed broadcast interval of every six hours.
BROADCAST POWER: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter has
an RF conducted power output of one watt.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output: One watt
Transmission Interval: Every six hours
Interval Data: Hourly top of the hour meter
readings
Broadcast Frequency: A licensed frequency in
450-470 MHz band
RF Operating Temperature –20° C to +60° C (-4° F to 140° F)
Range:
Humidity: 0% to 100% Condensing
Battery: Lithium Thionyl Chloride C Cell
Battery Life: 20 years (calculated)
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 contractual obligation exists.
Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2009. 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
GALAXY®, Recordall®, Badger®, RTR®, and ADE® are registered trademarks of
Badger Meter, Inc.
Hersey® is a registered trademark of Hersey Meters Co.
Neptune® is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.
AMCO® is a registered trademark of Elster AMCO Water, Inc.
Sensus® is a registered trademark of Sensus Metering Systems – North.
BATTERY: The transmitter is powered by one “C” size Lithium
Thionyl Chloride battery in parallel with a Hybrid Layer Capaci-
tor. The battery assembly is not replaceable. The battery has a
calculated life of twenty years based on transmissions every six
hours at an ambient temperature of 21° C.
TEMPERATURE: The operating range of the Badger GALAXY
transmitter is –20° C to +60° C (-4° F to +140°F). The operating
range between the transmitter and encoder is -40° C to +60° C
(-40° F to +140° F). The water meter should not be subjected to
temperatures below freezing.
RANGE: Reception of the transmitted signal is dependent on a
number of external factors, including the location of the receiver or
repeater. Other factors include topographical features, materials
used in the construction of buildings, obstacles such as build-
ings, trees, vegetation, fences, and temporary conditions such as
vehicles parked near the transmitter and weather conditions such
as rain or snow. Badger Meter systems engineers will consider
these factors when designing a system layout for your utility.
EXCEPTION INDICATORS
TAMPER INDICATION: The Badger® GALAXY® Transmitter sends
a tamper indication flag to the network receivers when a tamper
condition (cut wire) is sensed. A tamper condition is defined as
either a short or open circuit in the transmitter's three-wire system.
(Failed encoder reading is also a tamper.)
LEAK DETECTION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter reports
detection of a possible leak when a one-hour (RTR®) or two-hour
(ADE®) window of no usage is not found within a 24-hour time
period. The system automatically resets as soon as an appropri-
ate window of no usage is found.
INSTALLATION
REMOTE INSTALLATION: The Badger GALAXY transmitter may
be installed indoors or outdoors for remote applications.
Best radio frequency range is achieved with the unit mounted
outdoors, as high as possible, with a line-of-sight signal path to
the receiving antenna. When mounted indoors the transmitter
should be located as high as possible and away from large metal
objects that may block the signal path, such as water heaters,
duct work or furnaces.
PIT INSTALLATION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter is suitable
for a submerged environment. For optimal system performance,
the transmitter is to be mounted directly underneath a composite
or plastic pit lid using the lid's transmitter installation mounting
bosses along with the appropriate screws or using the pit lid’s
integrated transmitter hanger.
ACTIVATION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter is shipped in
a dormant, non-transmitting state. Many AMR/AMI transmitters
require special programming when being installed. The GALAXY
transmitter offers a Smart-Activation feature such that once a
transmitter has been installed, it will begin to broadcast its me-
tering data once the encoder senses the first usage of water.
Therefore, no field programming or special tools are necessary
at the time of installation.
DISABLING: A properly operating transmitter should not be
turned off once it is activated. A transmitter can be disabled for
special circumstances, such as return shipment of a defective unit
for warranty purposes. To disable a transmitter, use the Badger®
handheld tool and Badger GALAXY programming software in
conjunction with the infrared port in the transmitter module.
FORCING A TRANSMISSION: After activation, a transmitter
can be forced to send a transmission. To do so, use the Badger
handheld tool and Badger GALAXY programming software in
conjunction with the infrared port in the transmitter module.
WIRING: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter may be factory wired
to a Badger encoder with a wire harness of up to 75 feet (3' or
10' standard). However, the transmitter module and the encoder
may be supplied separately and connected by an installer. The
three wires of the encoder and the three wires of the transmitter
are color coded for easy matching and connecting of the pairs.
(Wiring to competitive encoders may differ.)
PROGRAMMING: If the Badger GALAXY Remote transmitter
is installed on an existing RTR encoder or a cut wire repair is
preformed, the current meter reading can be programmed into
the internal counter of the transmitter using the Badger® hand-
held installation tool and programming software in conjunction
with the infrared port (located under removable cover) in the
transmitter module. No programming is needed when installed
on an existing ADE or approved competitive encoder.