Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
The ORION® Mobile Reading System (ORS) 2 5 x is a software application designed for utility meter route reading using the
Panasonic® Toughbook® laptop computer This manual is the guide for using the software application
About ORS
ORS is an automated route meter reading system that incorporates a global positioning system (GPS) to display the
location of the reading vehicle on a map while reading meters ORS is also a geographic information system (GIS) that displays
meter reading information The laptop connects to a radio frequency-controlled ORION FHSS mobile transceiver and/or
mobile receiver
Endpoint Solutions
• The ORION Fixed Network (SE ) endpoint is a full functioning two-way water endpoint for use in either mobile
or fixed network mode of operation Once installed, ORION Fixed Network endpoints operate in mobile mode
and automatically transition to fixed network mode of operation once ORION network gateway transceivers and
ReadCenter® software are deployed ORION Fixed Network endpoints automatically transition to a backup mobile
mode of operation if the network is disrupted for a period of time
• The ORION Migratable (ME) endpoint is a full functioning two-way water endpoint for mobile applications with the
capability of migrating to fixed network mode to support future utility growth In addition to providing the current
reading, the ORION Migratable endpoint’s two-way functionality allows users to capture data profile information
wirelessly, without having to access the endpoint during the normal reading process See "Two-Way Communications"
on page 57 for additional information
• The ORION Classic (CE) endpoint is a one-way endpoint designed for mobile meter reading ORION Classic endpoints
support data profile and can be transitioned to fixed network application through approved electric connectivity
partner solutions, or with strategic deployment of ORION gateway 4 0 and 2 0 receivers
The FHSS mobile transceiver and receiver capture meter readings from endpoints installed on each meter Meter information
is then captured by the laptop system and displayed on the laptop screen
Examples of displayed information are:
• Meter serial number • Meter and reading vehicle location
• Unread uncaptured meter information • Water meter leakage and tampering
Compatibility
This manual is written for ORS 2 5 x, and is compatible with Badger Meter reading data management software which acts as
an interface between the utility's billing software and the meter reading devices ORS will load route information from the
reading data management software and unload meter information to the reading data management software
Audience and Purpose
This manual is intended to be used by field technicians for collecting accurate utility meter readings from homes and
businesses using ORS from the convenience of their vehicles
The contents of this manual are accessible through the interactive ORS Help Click the Help button on the ORS
main tool bar to access the manual
OTEE: N Instructions for installing ORS software can be found in the ORION Mobile Reading System Software Installation
Manual, available at www.badgermeter.com
INTROduCTION
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