Badger Meter BadgerTouch - Manual

TOOLS AND MATERIAL
Remote BadgerTouch® Module with Installation Kit
63705-004
Suggested Tools
• Electric drill
• 3/16" carbide tip masonry drills
• Common and Phillips screwdrivers
• T-25 wire stapler and staples
• Touch reading device for installation verification
Application includes:
• (1) Touch pad assembly
• (2) 55211-231 screw, Phillips head
• (2) 62359-001 screw, anchor 10-12 (1/4" drill bit required)
• (2) 34776-001 cable tie
Optional Material
56088 GE RTV-162 Adhesive Sealant
IDENTIFICATION
BadgerTouch Remote Modules are supplied as standalone modules
for field connection to a High Resolution Encoder (HRE) or Absolute
Digital Encoder (ADE®) for all Recordall® Disc, Turbo, Compound,
Combo, and Fire Series meters and assemblies. Each encoder is
clearly identified on the face of the dial with an assembly number,
unit of measure and meter model number.
The BadgerTouch Remote Module does not contain an identification
number. The encoder contains a unique identification number
shown on the underside of the encoder cover. Interrogation of the
encoder will display the ID number and the meter reading.
Figure 1: Identification – touch module
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Carefully remove the BadgerTouch Remote Module ( Figure 1 )
from the shipping carton. Locate the corresponding HRE for
proper coordination during installation. Retain the contents of
the installation kit for use in making connections to the encoder
transmission line.
Location
The location of the BadgerTouch Remote Module should be
selected by the utility to achieve on-site reading in an efficient
manner. The Remote Module should be mounted at waist level for
easy access.
Remote Module Installation
The Remote Module contains two screw terminals that require
connection to the red and black lead wires of the encoder cable. The
BadgerTouch system is not polarity sensitive.
Red Wire
Black Wire
Te rminals
Green Wire
Wire
Access
Po rts
Figure 2: Remote Module connection
Locate the position of the two mounting holes on the outside of the
building by using the Remote Module as a template. The Remote
Module should be located in an easily accessible location but
should be within 75 feet maximum wire distance to the water meter
and the encoder using Belden 9770 wire. Additional wire length and
other wire types may affect performance.
Drill a 3/16 inch wire entry hole at a suitable location in the building
wall. Cut the protective gel cap off the end of the encoder cable.
Feed the encoder cable from the water meter through the wall.
Then cut the cable to proper length, making sure you have sufficient
wire to make the connection to the Remote Module.
Wire access to the Remote Module may be from the rear, or
through a bottom or top access port. When using rear access, allow
approximately 8 inches of extra cable behind the Remote Module
to facilitate making the wiring connections. If using the bottom or
top access port, the thin plastic area of the outer shroud needs to be
snapped off to expose the wire access port. Use a small wire cutting
pliers to snap the plastic.
BadgerTouch®
Automated Meter Reading System Remote Module
Models HREBT and ADEBT
BTA-UM-00232-EN-04 (June 2014)
Installation Data