ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter IMPORTANT: This manual contains important information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter Page ii (8-10)
Installation Data Contents DISCLAIMER............................................................................................................................5 QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE..............................................................................5 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION...................................................................................................5 SCOPE OF MANUAL...................................................................................................
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter First procedure..............................................................................................................................................................................................21 Second procedure.........................................................................................................................................................................................22 Tamper Plugs..................................
Installation Data DISCLAIMER The user/purchaser is expected to read and understand the information provided in this manual, follow any listed Safety Precautions and Instructions and keep this manual with the equipment for future reference. Misuse, mishandling and/or inadequate maintenance may impair performance and/or compromise safety. QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE If you have questions regarding the product or this document contact: Badger Meter, Inc. P.O.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION Upon receipt of the product, perform the following unpacking and inspection procedures: NOTE: If damage to the shipping container is evident upon receipt, request the carrier to be present when the product is unpacked. Carefully open the shipping package, follow any instructions that may be marked on the exterior. Remove all cushioning material surrounding the product and carefully lift the product from the package.
Installation Data INSTALLATION of BADGER ORION INTEGRAL TRANSMITTER and INDEX This manual describes installing a Badger ORION transmitter and index on an American gas meter. AMERICAN® GAS METERS Gas Meter Mfg.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter 2. Use a large screwdriver to remove and discard the four (4) mounting screws and the cover. Figure 3: Cover Removal 3. Completely remove and discard the old gasket. Use a putty knife to clean the meter surface of all gasket remnants that might limit the effectiveness of the new gasket.
Installation Data 4. Use a small screwdriver to remove the index. Discard the two (2) screws.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter ORION Installation Components for an American Meter Rear Gasket Transmitter 4 Screws ¼-20 X 3/8" 4 Screws ¼-20 X 3/8" Front Gasket Index From Existing Meter 2 Screws #8-16 X ½" OR 2 Screws #8-16 X ¼" 4 Screws #8-16 X ½" Cover 4 Screws #8-16 X ½" 4 Tamper Plugs Figure 7: Installation Materials Page 10 (8-10)
Installation Data Assemble the ORION Transmitter and Index Transmitter gaskets attachment The gaskets should be attached to the transmitter at the factory. If the gaskets are not attached: 1. Place the rear gasket on the back of the transmitter so that the tab is at the top of the transmitter, the drain slots are pointing down, facing towards the gas meter. Tab on Top Drain Slots Pointing Down Drain Slots Towards Gas Meter Figure 8: Rear Gasket Placement 2.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter Place four (4) screws into the transmitter 1. Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8" screws through the transmitter and rear gasket from the front. Figure 11: Screw Placement 2. The screws are temporarily held in place by the rear gasket.
Installation Data Index Installation NOTE: There are two (2) index capacities, ONE FOOT and TWO FEET; and two index mounting styles, slots and holes. Place screws in slotted index 1. Place two (2) #8 X ½" self-tapping screws between the top metal dial and the lower plastic frame and into the holes on each side of the index. 2 Screws Figure 13: Screw Placement in Index Place screws in index with holes 1.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter Drive pawl engagement and installation of index 1. Use care when handling the Badger® ORION® transmitter and index to insure the transmitter rear drive pawl and the mating drive pawls are not subjected to any physical abuse. Abuse may cause the spindles to become bent, misaligned, or otherwise inoperative. NOTE: When attaching an index to a Badger ORION transmitter, make sure the index mounts securely to the transmitter.
Installation Data For a ONE FOOT dial, place the index pawl hole into the pawl sticking out of the transmitter. Transmitter Pawl Hole in Index Pawl Figure 17: Two-foot Dial 3. Tighten the two (2) screws (6 inch-lbs max).
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter 4. Test the drive pawl connection by turning the shaft on the rear of the transmitter several times. If dragging or friction is felt, reposition the index to eliminate any drag. The dials should turn smoothly. Figure 19: Test Pawl Connection Final Assembly Place the Transmitter and Index on an American® Gas Meter 1. Verify that the rear gasket does not interfere with the transmitter drive shaft. 2.
Installation Data Placing a two feet dial 1. Align the rear transmitter drive pawl and the gas meter pawl. Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8" transmitter screws against the holes in the gas meter. Transmitter Pawl Gas Meter Pawl Figure 21: Two-feet Dial Placement Placing a one foot index 1. Place the transmitter against the gas meter. 2. Place the transmitter drive pawl so it is around the gas meter pawl.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter 3. Tighten the four (4) Transmitter screws (20 in-lbs max). Figure 23: Tighten Transmitter Screws 4. Move the TWO FEET or ONE FOOT dial back and forth to verify pawl connections.
Installation Data Place the Cover Over the Transmitter and Index 1. Verify the front gasket is set properly. Figure 25: Gasket Seating Verification 2. Place the cover on the gas meter and tighten it with the four (4) remaining screws (15 in-lbs max). Figure 26: Secure Cover The transmitter unit is now ready for programming.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter Program the Transmitter Badger® uses a handheld system to process and display screens. Radix Trimble® Ranger™ and IR Read Head and Cable Figure 27: Handheld Devices Please reference the document ORI-IOM-40, Badger-Radix Installation Tool User Manual or ORI-IOM-52, Trimble Ranger Installation & Operation Manual. Two programing procedures There are two procedures to program the transmitter and index.
Installation Data First procedure One procedure is to place the Radix Handheld IR port directly in line with the transmitter IR port.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter Second procedure Another procedure is to use an external IR cable with the Radix or Trimble Ranger handheld.
Installation Data Tamper Plugs After programming of the transmitter is complete and for security purposes, insert the four (4) red tamper plugs (supplied) in the screw holes and push them in. Figure 31: Tamper Plugs Installation of ORION components for the AMERICAN® Residential Gas Meter with dial or odometer index is now complete.
APPENDIX Programming the ORION Gas Transmitter Using the Handheld Quick-Read/Programming Function 1. Turn on the Trimble Ranger Data Collector, (if the unit is off ). Navigate to the Badger Field Application folder and tap the ReadCenter® – Quick Read program. 2. Enter your user ID. Note: This is not a password and can be any 3-5 characters. Most use their initials. 3. To access the Programming feature tap or press . 4. Connect your IR cable to the bottom of the Trimble. 5.
