Badger Meter Remote Electronic Display (RED) - Manual (Page 4)

RED USER ERROR MESSAGES
The display will indicate one of the following messages if an er-
ror is encountered during programming of a meter reading:
MESSAGE DESCRIPTIONS
CHECK WIRING,
OPEN CIRCUIT
One or both wires are discon-
nected. Check wiring connec-
tions between RED and the
register
CHECK WIRING,
REVERSE POLAR-
ITY
The red and black wires ap-
pear to have been reversed.
Check for proper polarity of
connection.
CHECK WIRING,
SHORT CIRCUIT
The red and black wires ap-
pear to be shorted together
somewhere.
INTERNAL
(SOMETHING)
An internal error has oc-
curred. Contact the manu-
facturer.
An “E” (for “Error”) will display to the left of the meter reading if
tampering has occurred by either disconnecting or short-circuit-
ing the two wires between the RED and the meter register. This
“E” is displayed until the RED is reprogrammed.
ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION TIPS
• Never short yourself on wire. It is better to have a little excess
than to have to go back and rewire.
• If the RED is replacing an existing Read-o-Matic® display, do not
use the existing interface wiring. You will need to replace it with
new RTR wire (Belden 8451).
• If after wiring, unit does not operate, check for bare wires touch-
ing each other.
• When stapling wire, be careful not to pierce covering. This could
short out unit.
• When installing the unit on buildings having a stone or masonry
exterior, the use of masonry cleats and fasteners is required. After
determining register location, use a 3/16” carbide-tip masonry
bit and drill two register mounting holes. Insert masonry cleats
and attach register with round head screws.
PERFORMANCE CHECK
The RED installation should be checked for proper operation by
using one of the following methods:
NOTE: If meter is installed backwards, the RTR transmitter will
not send a signal to the RED remote register. To insure meter is
installed correctly, flow arrow on meter should point in direction
of water flow.
• Meter Test — Run an adequate amount of water through the
meter and observe that the RED register records correctly.
• Ohm Meter Test — Once the complete system is wired, it is
important to check for continuity using an ohm meter. Connect
the ohm meter across the RED terminals. An “open” should be
indicated. When operating the RTR the ohm meter should show
a momentary voltage deflection toward zero when the RTR
sends a signal.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERA-
TION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTER-
FERENCE. (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE
RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDE-
SIRED OPERATION.