Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities - Manual (Page 63)

Conserving the Battery
The handheld conserves battery power by turning itself off when not in use
Press and release the green power key on the keypad to turn the unit back on The display shows the same screen that was
displayed when the unit turned off
NOTE: N When the Read or Quick Read screen is in use, the handheld will NOT turn off automatically because the ORION
reading functions are active To conserve the battery, be sure to return to the Main Menu so the automatic off
function is active
Tips for extending the battery charge
• Tap Windows Start> Settings> System> Backlight to select the amount of time the backlight stays on when the
unit is idle and the brightness of the display A brighter backlight uses more power than a dimmer setting
• Use the backlight only when necessary Press the Fn + power keys to toggle the backlight on and off
• When working in cold temperatures, keep the unit as warm as possible
Swapping the Battery Pack (Low Battery)
If the battery becomes depleted while using the handheld, a “low battery message” displays The battery is designed to be
quickly replaced in the field
The handheld retains enough power and will not reset if the battery is replaced within minutes of total battery discharge
If the retained power runs out before the new battery is installed, the unit resets The reset does not impact saved data,
programs or configuration, however, unsaved data is lost and the handheld date and time must be reset
To swap a battery, perform the following steps:
1 Close open applications and save data
2 Carefully remove the hand strap from the back of the handheld
3 Use the flat end of the stylus or a coin to loosen the latch above the battery by turning it counter-clockwise until the
battery module can be removed
4 Remove the battery from the unit
5 Quickly insert the new battery into the unit
6 Turn the latch clockwise to fasten the battery securely into place
7 Replace the hand strap
8 Turn the unit on to resume operation
SD and SIM Cards
The Trimble Ranger 3 supports the use of SD and SIM cards The slots for both cards are located beneath the plastic regulatory
label that can be seen when the battery is removed from the handheld Neither the SD or SIM card is required for Badger
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