Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities - Manual (Page 34)

ORION® Fixed Network (SE) II Network Gateway Transceiver
REMOTE TNTENNT INSTTLLTTION
This section provides instructions for installing the TX/RX antennas and/or the backhaul antenna separately from the
ORION Fixed Network II network gateway transceiver .
The ORION Fixed Network II network gateway transceiver (“gateway”) is designed to allow remote antenna mounting .
The gateway ships in a direct mount configuration but the antennas can be separated from the enclosure assembly and
remotely mounted using the antenna mounting bracket and antenna cables and connectors as defined in the Badger Meter
specifications . Antenna cables and cable connectors are to be installed and mounted per cable and connector manufacturer
instructions .
MPORTTNT I
Professional installation of the ORION Fixed Network II network gateway transceiver per Badger Meter installation
instructions is required. Installation, mounting and disposal shall be in accordance with all local, state and federal
regulations. When installing the network gateway transceiver, the customer is responsible for complying with local, state
and federal codes and guidelines as well as 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.
NOTE: N The Installation Form in this manual must be completed for each installation and returned to Badger Meter . The
three-page form starts on page 43 .
Tntenna Maximum Distance
• Distance maximum for remote
TX/RX antennas
Up to 200 feet maximum from the gateway enclosure
• Distance maximum for remote
backhaul antenna
Up to 100 feet maximum from the gateway enclosure
Remote Installation Tdditional Parts
The following parts have been approved by Badger Meter and are required for remote antenna installations at the distances
indicated . Make sure all required parts are ready to use before starting a remote installation . Substitutions are not allowed .
NOTE: N Parts are supplied by the installation contractor unless otherwise marked .
Tntenna Distance
(feet)
Tntenna Coaxial
Cable
Cable Connectors Remote Flex Cable Remote Tntenna Mounting
Bracket Kits
(One kit required per
antenna bracket)
TX/RX 0…60' Times Microwave
LMR-400-DB
(2 per gateway)
Times Microwave
EZ-400-NMH-X
(4 per gateway)
N/A
V-block Mounting Kit
(66681-001*)
Banding Mounting Kit
(66042-004*)
TX/RX 61…200' CommScope®
AVA6-50
(2 per gateway)
CommScope
114EZNF
(4 per gateway)
Coax cables kit
67809-001*
(1 kit with 4 cables
per gateway)
Backhaul 0…100' Times Microwave
LMR-400-DB
(1 per gateway)
Times Microwave
EZ-400-NMH-X
(2 per gateway)
N/A
*Order part/kit from Badger Meter
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