Badger Meter ORION Classic (CE) - Manual (Page 11)

Installation Manual
Activating the Endpoint
ORION Fixed Network and Migratable endpoints are shipped in an inactive, non-transmitting state known as “Pause” mode .
The endpoint offers a Smart Activation feature . After the endpoint is installed, it begins broadcasting data when the encoder
to which the endpoint is connected senses the first usage of water . No field programming or special tools are required to
activate the endpoint .
NOTE: N Endpoints shipped via air are shipped in “Stop” (hard sleep) mode and must be activated via infrared (IR)
communication using an ORION handheld or mobile reading system and the ORION Endpoint Utility software .
RTR
When an RTR is mounted on the water meter, and the ORION endpoint connected to the RTR is securely installed, the ORION
system is ready for operation . The endpoint will turn on with water usage . Run water through the meter to increment the RTR
1/10th of the test circle . Upon receiving the first digital signal from the RTR, the endpoint counts the signal and begins its
radio frequency (RF) transmissions . No specific wire testing or endpoint programming is required .
NOTE: N Reading an ORION endpoint with the ORION handheld or mobile meter reading equipment immediately after
installation verifies proper operation and reading performance .
HR-E or ADE
When an HR-E or ADE is mounted on the water meter, and the ORION endpoint connected to the encoder is securely installed,
the ORION system is ready for operation . The endpoint will turn on with water usage . It requires up to one fifteen minute
reading interval where consumption registers the electronic reading . For example, with an ORION endpoint connected to an
eight-dial HR-E or six-dial ADE, the encoder must detect consumption of 10 gallons before the endpoint begins its RF data
broadcast . Once it begins broadcasting, the endpoint updates hourly based on the encoder odometer reading . No specific
wire testing or endpoint programming is required .
NOTE: N Reading an ORION endpoint with the ORION handheld or mobile meter reading equipment immediately after
installation verifies proper operation and reading performance .
High Resolution ELCD Encoder or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter
When an HR-ELCD encoder is mounted on the water meter, or when an E-Series Ultrasonic meter is installed, and the ORION
endpoint connected to the encoder or E-Series Ultrasonic meter is securely installed, the ORION system is ready for operation .
The endpoint will turn on with water usage . When using consumption, the endpoint requires one fifteen minute interval
where the least significant digit on the encoder changes before the endpoint begins its RF data broadcast . Once the endpoint
has begun broadcasting, it will update hourly based on the HR-E LCD encoder or High Resolution E-Series Ultrasonic meter
odometer reading . No specific wire testing or endpoint programming is required .
NOTE: N Reading an ORION endpoint with the ORION handheld or mobile meter reading equipment immediately after
installation verifies proper operation and reading performance .
Confirming an Installation
Before leaving the installation site, the installer can use an ORION handheld or mobile reading system to confirm the endpoint
wiring has been done correctly and that the endpoint is broadcasting RF data for reading . See the appropriate handheld or
mobile reading system user manuals for more information .
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