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

INTRODUCTION
The ORION® SE/ME Firmware Updater tool 1 2 x is a software application designed to update the firmware of ORION Fixed
Network (SE) and Migratable (ME) water and gas endpoints This manual is the guide for using the software application
Instructions for installing the software are also included
Audience and Purpose
This manual is designed for users who update ORION Fixed Network and/or Migratable water and/or gas endpoints The
software application can be used to quickly update a single endpoint or a group of endpoints using IR or RF technology
Minimum System Requirements
The ORION SE/ME Firmware Updater software is designed to run on Panasonic Toughbook® computers, CF-30, CF-31 and
newer, or customer-supplied laptops Computers require a DVD drive for software installation and one of the following
Windows® operating systems meeting the specifications as outlined in the ORION Meter Reading System product data sheet:
• Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, 32-bit or 64-bit, and Microsoft® NET 3 5 Recommended
• Windows XP with Service Pack 3
OTEE: N To find the Windows operating system version and the Service Pack level for the computer you are using, click the
Windows Start button On the Start menu that displays, right-click Computer (Windows 7)/My Computer
(Windows XP) and select Properties System information can be confirmed in the window that displays
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Windows 7 Start Windows XP Start
MICROSOFT NET 3 5
MICROSOFT NET 3 5 is required to run the software as designed Most computers already have NET installed During
installation, the ORION Endpoint Utility software prompts you if NET is not installed
Windows XP: Install NET from the software installation disc The NET file is shown in the example below
Windows 7: Go to the Control Panel and turn on Windows Features Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 to enable NET
INTRODUCTION
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