Introduction, Audience and purpose, Minimum system requirements – Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
This manual is the guide for using the ORION® Endpoint Utility 2 5 x software Instructions for installing the software are also
included
Audience and Purpose
The ORION Endpoint Utility software is an application designed for users who read and program ORION water and gas
endpoints The software can also be used to extract endpoint historical profile data using IR or RF technology
Minimum System Requirements
The 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 Mobile Reading System product data sheet:
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Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, 32-bit or 64-bit, and Microsoft® NET 3 5
Recommended
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Windows XP with Service Pack 3
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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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ORION® Endpoint Utility