Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities User Manual
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ORION® Fixed Network (SE) II Network Gateway Transceiver
2 . If there is a connection, the backhaul antenna bracket and antenna can remain connected to the gateway . Remote
installation is not required for the backhaul antenna .
If there is no connection, remove the backhaul antenna bracket from the gateway .
There are two locknuts holding the backhaul antenna mounting bracket on the backplate . Remove those to
separate the antenna bracket and backhaul antenna from the backplate .
3 . Move the antenna bracket with the backhaul antenna to the nearest outdoor location and test again .
4 . If there is a connection, mount the backhaul
antenna bracket .
If there is still no connection to the gateway, move
the antenna bracket and backhaul antenna to the
highest location available, up to 100 feet away from
the gateway enclosure . Additional cable may be
required .
5 . Mount the backhaul antenna bracket using either
V-block mounting hardware or Band-IT banding,
depending on the structure .
NOTE:
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The antenna can be inverted as shown in
Figure 58 for easier mounting . For complete
information, see
Figure 58: Inverted backhaul antenna bracket
6 . Prepare the cable and connector per manufacturer's instructions and connect to the Type N male connector at the
bottom of the backhaul antenna .
NOTE:
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A lightning arrestor is recommended for all remote antenna installations . See
for additional information .
7 . Collect the required VSWR readings
after the
antenna is installed in its final location . Record the
information on the form provided by Badger Meter .
See
"Required Antenna Tests" on page 36 .
8 . Connect the backhaul antenna to the Type N female
connector on the gateway enclosure (marked
”Backhaul Antenna Only”) .
The backhaul antenna cable can be connected
directly to the enclosure .
If needed, a 3-foot coaxial cable with Type N male
connectors (67628-001) can be used to transition
from the backhaul antenna connector to the Type N
female connector on the enclosure .
Figure 59: Backhaul Antenna connector
9 . Complete the ORION Fixed Network II Gateway Installation Form and send the completed form to Badger Meter with
any attachments . The three-page form starts on page 43 .
The remote backhaul antenna connection is complete .
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