Badger Meter ORION Fixed Network (SE) - Manual

ORI-UM-00581-EN-03 (February 2014)
ORION® Fixed Network Guidelines
Installation Data
OVERVIEW
To help maximize the performance of your ORION Fixed
Network (SE) system, the following installation guidelines
and recommendations are being provided.
Taking a few minutes to review this information prior to
installing your ORION Fixed Network system will guide you
toward a safe and optimal system deployment.
PROPAGATION STUDY AND RECOMMENDED
INSTALLATION ORDER
Badger Meter provides each customer with an
RF propagation study that outlines the expected
performance of the system when the endpoints and
gateway devices are installed according to Badger Meter
installation and operation manuals. The propagation study is
a guideline to help place gateway infrastructure in locations
that will maximize performance.
The Badger Meter RF propagation study is contingent upon
the following installation protocol:
• Pit endpoints are installed through a non-metal lid
and are confirmed by the handheld test equipment
to support two-way communications to and from the
gateway at the time of endpoint installation.
• Remote/indoor endpoints are installed in a location
confirmed by the handheld test equipment to support
two-way communications to and from the gateway at
the time of endpoint installation.
• Gateways are installed in a location that provides the
antennas with a 360 degree view of the service area.
Gateways are required to be mounted as far as possible
from other RF antennas that may interfere with the
performance of the system and out of the direct path
of a directional antenna. Please refer to Badger Meter
installation and user manuals, available at
www.badgermeter.com , for more information on proper
gateway installation.
• When deploying an ORION Fixed Network system in
fixed network mode, Badger Meter recommends that the
gateways be installed before installation of the endpoints.
When gateways are installed first, full system testing
can be completed when the endpoints are deployed
to confirm two-way communication to and from the
gateway. This testing allows utilities to confirm that the
endpoint will successfully transition to a fixed network
mode of operation when requested by the system.
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION
Prior to installation, confirm that the installer is qualified,
properly trained, certified and insured.
Installation, mounting and disposal must be done in
accordance with all local, state and federal regulations,
including zoning and permit requirements, and compliance
with applicable industry standards, such as ANSI/TIA/EIA 222
(structural standards for steel antenna towers and antenna
supporting structures) and the National Electrical Code
(NEC). Proper grounding is necessary, and in the case of a
wooden pole, a dedicated copper ground wire should be
used for lightning protection.
Make sure the proper tools, mounting hardware and proper
length of power cable are available for the deployment.