Orion ir programming, Performing an ir read on an orion endpoint, Imnootao i – Badger Meter ORION Classic (CE) User Manual
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ORION IR PROGRAMMING
The ORION IR Programming function is used to read and program ORION water and gas endpoints using the IR programming
cable This function is also used to program an endpoint following a tamper repair or retrofit installation (RTR® water
installations only) as well as perform a variety of other functions
This section has instructions for performing the IR functions for each endpoint type: ORION Cellular, Migratable and Classic
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To facilitate IR functions, an optional IR head alignment tool is available For more information, see
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The IR programming cable must be attached to the handheld with the COM port correctly set. Align the IR optical head
with the endpoint IR LED port to perform the functions described in this section.
Performing an IR Read on an ORION Endpoint
1 Select the ORION IR Programming function from the ORION Endpoint Utility menu
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The screen shown in Figure 12 displays the first time you sign in to the ORION Endpoint Utility and select the
ORION IR Programming function Once an endpoint is read, the IR Programming screen displays instead as
shown in Figure 13 on the next page The screen refreshes each time you Read a new endpoint
Figure 12: Access IR functions
ORION Cellular endpoints only
Before reading the endpoint, swipe the magnet along the side of the endpoint where the serial number and bar code
are engraved to place the endpoint in IR mode. The endpoint lEd flashes while in IR mode and stays in IR mode for
approximately two minutes.
2 Align the IR optical head with the endpoint IR LED port
3 Tap the Press to read button
Result: The IR Programming screen displays showing endpoint information including endpoint and encoder type. See the
example in Figure 13.
Tap to read an
ORION endpoint
Title bar displays
the function you
selected
Navigation and
onscreen keyboard
buttons display at the
bottom of the screen
ORION IR PROgRAMMINg
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ORION® Endpoint Utility for Trimble® Ranger 3