User's Manual

Installation
Data
®
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Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications
without notice, except to the extent an outstanding bid obligation exists.
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for specific contacts.
BadgerMeter,Inc.
P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
[phone] / Fax: [phone]
www.badgermeter.com
RTR-I-36
P/N XXXXX-XXX
5-02
Extended Range Pit ORION
Pit ORION
®
IDENTIFICATION
Badger Meter Pit ORION Modules are available in a single module
configuration for easy adaptation to the complete Badger Recordall
®
Disc, Turbo, and Compound Series meter lines. The single pit design
offers a factory prewired ORION module to the Recordall Transmitter
Register (RTR
®
).
Each Pit ORION Module can be identified using the eight-digit unique
identification number located on a tag attached to the wire harness. On
a separate tag next to the module identification number is a factory
programmed multiplier. The multiplier calculates the reading reso-
lution for each module and is not part of the module identifica-
tion number. Each RTR is clearly identified on the face of the register
with an assembly number, unit of measure, and meter model number
(see figure 1).
Figure 1 Identification - Recordall Transmitter Register
ORION
®
, Recordall
®
and RTR
®
are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc.
TORX
®
is a registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.
1.75"
DIAMETER
HOLE
Figure 2 Identification - Pit ORION Module
PIT LID
PIT ORION
BLACK
HOUSING
.49
3.33
RTR REGISTER
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Carefully remove the prewired Pit ORION Module and RTR(s) from
the shipping carton and inspect the assembly for any damage. Retain
the contents of the installation kit for use in securing the Pit ORION
Module to the pit lid cover.
LOCATION
To ensure proper operation of the ORION on-site meter reading
system, the Pit ORION Module should be mounted through a predrilled
hole in the pit lid. Minimum hole diameter required is 1 3/4". The Pit
ORION Module contains RF electronic circuitry that is totally encap-
sulated to enhance reliable performance in most locations, under most
conditions.
PIT ORION INSTALLATION
The Pit ORION Module (see Figure 2) is shipped prewired to the RTR
for single pit configurations. Due to the factory prewired shipment,
there is no splicing required and only the mounting of the register with
tightening of the Torx seal screw is necessary. Excess wire should
be coiled up inside the pit and cable tied to avoid any damage.
RTR INSTALLATION
Install the RTR on the water meter and secure it using either the Torx
screw or standard seal screw provided.
TESTING
Once the Pit ORION Module is secured through the pit lid and the RTR
has been mounted on the water meter, the ORION system is ready
for operation. No specific testing is required at the meter location
regarding proper connections. Interrogation of each module will
ensure that proper coordination of meters, modules, and account have
occurred. The ORION Reading System or other equivalent reading
device should be used for interrogation of the installed ORION
modules.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this
device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation. Any changes made by the user not approved by Badger
Meter can void the user's authority to operate the equipment. No
license is required by the utility to operate an ORION meter reading
system.