Badger Meter ORION Classic (CE) - Manual (Page 13)

Installation Manual
Activating the Endpoint
ORION Classic water 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 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 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 .
ADE, UNIV or ARB-V Endpoint
After the ORION endpoint is securely installed and the encoder is mounted on the water meter, the ORION system is ready
for operation . The endpoint will turn on with water usage . An ADE/UNIV/ARB-V endpoint requires up to one hourly reading
interval where consumption changes the electronic reading . For example, with an ORION endpoint connected to a six-dial
ADE, the encoder must detect consumption of 10 gallons before the endpoint will begin its RF data broadcast . Once it begins
broadcasting, the endpoint will update 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 .
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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