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Technical

Brief

BadgerMeter,Inc.

RTR

- Extended

Range Pit ORION

Recordall

Transmitter Register for

Extended Range Pit ORION

RTR-T-37

5-02

DESCRIPTION

APPLICATIONS: The Badger

RTR

Extended Range Pit ORION

system is designed for water meter pit or vault installations that are subject

to flooding or submergence. The assembled system consists of the

Recordall

Transmitter Register (RTR

) and the Extended Range Pit

ORION Module. The RTR is factory wired to the end cap assembly for

maximum reliability; the Extended Range Pit ORION is bottom mounted

thru a drilled hole in the meter pit lid.

The assembled RTR Extended Range Pit ORION is designed to

communicate with Badger interrogation devices, including handheld or

mobile.

OPERATION: The RTR provides a digital signal from Badger Meter's

patented piezoelectric solid-state switch. This signal has the characteristics

of an open drain Field Effect Transistor (FET) and has no electrical

contacts to stick, wear or corrode. It is fully compatible with the input

circuitry of the Extended Range Pit ORION Module. The Extended Range

Pit ORION Module uses the RF bubble-up (broadcast) mode.

RESOLUTION: Digital output from the RTR has resolution of 1/10th of

the register test circle. Output resolution of the Extended Range Pit

ORION Module may vary with meter size. The resolution table on the back

of this technical brief lists output resolution for all ORION meter applications.

LEAK DETECTION: The Orion system provides optional leak detection

notification when the meter is read. The system reports leak detection

when a two hour window of no usage is found within a 24 hour time period.

The system automatically resets when the next two hour window of no

usage is found.

MOUNTING: The RTR uses a bayonet connection compatible with all

Recordall

Disc, Turbo, Compound and Fire Series meters. A TORX

seal

screw is provided to allow positioning and to secure the RTR to the meter

body in a tamper resistant mode. The RTR can be removed from the meter

without disrupting service or disconnecting the Extended Range Pit

ORION. The RTR is factory wired to the Extended Range Pit ORION

Module.

For best performance, the Extended Range Pit ORION is mounted

through the drilled hole in the lid, attached to the lid, and programmed

by the utility in the field. If the Extended Range Pit ORION system is

mounted below the lid (not through the drilled hole) reduced

performance will result.

MAGNETIC DRIVE: Direct drive, high-strength, magnetic coupling through

the meter body to the wetted magnet provides reliable and dependable

SEALED REGISTER: The RTR local register consists of a six-digit

straight-reading mechanical odometer totalizer, a 360° test circle with

sweep hand, and a flow finder to detect leaks. The register gearing is self-

lubricating, thermoplastic to minimize friction and provide long, reliable

life. Permanent sealing eliminates moisture, dirt, and other contaminants.

TAMPER-PROOF FEATURES: Removal of the RTR from the meter can

be minimized by using a tamper resistant TORX seal screw. TORX seal

screws are provided as standard accessories with the RTR. Optional

tamper detection seal wire screws are also available.

CUT WIRE TAMPER INDICATION: The Extended Range Pit ORION has

the capability to detect a tamper should it exist. Proper setup in ORION

Reading System software needed.

CONSTRUCTION: The housing of the RTR is constructed of a tempered

glass lens top and a copper alloy metal bottom. Internal construction

materials are thermoplastic for long-life and high reliability. The integrity

of the adhesive seal joining the glass top to the metal base provide

unmatched protection in water meter applications. A corrosion and

tamper resistant TORX seal screw is provided to secure the RTR to the

meter. The shroud assembly is polycarbonate.

The housing of the Extended Range Pit ORION is constructed of a

polycarbonate material.

TEMPERATURE: The operating range of the RTR is -40°C to 49°C (-40°F

to 120°F). The operating range of the Extended Range Pit ORION is -

40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F). The water meter should not be subjected

to temperatures below freezing.

SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter/Register Straight reading, permanently sealed,

magnetic drive

Unit of Measure U.S. Gallons, Cubic Feet, Cubic Meters,

clearly identified on register face

Number Wheels Six with 3/16" high numerals

Namel font type

Test Circle 360° circle with ten major increments with

ten divisions each

Weight 9 Ounces

Humidity 0% to 100% Condensing

Signal Characteristics Open Drain (FET)

Visual Resolution 1/100th of Test Circle

Electronic Resolution 1/10th of Test Circle

Typical Signal Duration 15 ms to 75 ms @ 25°C (77°F)

8 ms to 75 ms over operating temperature

range at 67 µA

On State Resistance 7.5 Ohms @ 25°C (77°F)

Power Source External

Maximum Switching 30 VDC @ 1 mA @ 25°C (77°F)

Battery on Pit ORION (2) 3.6V 2.4 Ahr Lithium Batteries

See Badger Technical Brief RTR-T-05 for RTR

specifications.

Summary of content (2 pages)

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RTR® - Extended Range Pit ORION® Recordall® Transmitter Register for Extended Range Pit ORION® Technical Brief DESCRIPTION APPLICATIONS: The Badger® RTR® Extended Range Pit ORION® RF system is designed for water meter pit or vault installations that are subject to flooding or submergence. The assembled system consists of the Recordall® Transmitter Register (RTR®) and the Extended Range Pit ORION Module.
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MOISTURE: The RTR is permanently sealed and designed for submerged meter pit applications. The RTR Extended Range Pit ORION system is also designed for flooded or submerged meter pit locations. WIRE CONNECTIONS: The RTR can be factory prewired with presized wire harness of either 5 or 20 feet to the Extended Range Pit ORION Module. ELECTRONICS: The piezoelectric switch circuit board is completely sealed against moisture inside the unit and sealed to ensure protection from humidity.