Badger Meter ORION SE Installation and user guide

ORION®
Water Endpoint
Installation Data
ORI-I-79 (11-11)
62014-144 Rev. 2
IMPORTANT:
This manual contains important information.
READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.

ORION® Water Endpoint
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Installation Data
CONTENTS
Overview ...................................................................................................................................................................5
Product Unpacking and Inspection ........................................................................................................................5
License Requirements ..............................................................................................................................................5
Identication ............................................................................................................................................................6
Network Endpoint Installation................................................................................................................................7
Splicing Considerations ...........................................................................................................................................7
ORION Installation Kit Part Numbers......................................................................................................................7
Pit Installation...........................................................................................................................................................8
Through the Lid Installation Kit (SE, ME and CE Endpoints) .................................................................................8
Below Lid with Knuckles Installation Kit (ME and CE Endpoints) .........................................................................9
Integrated Pit Lid Hanger Installation Kit (ME and CE Endpoints) .....................................................................10
Vault Installation Kit (ME and CE Endpoints) .......................................................................................................10
Remote Installation................................................................................................................................................11
Remote Wall Mount Box Enclosure Kit (SE, ME and CE Endpoints).....................................................................11
Remote Installation Bracket Kit (SE, ME and CE Endpoints) ...............................................................................14
Wiring a Universal Endpoint..................................................................................................................................17
Universal Endpoint Identication.........................................................................................................................17
Required Splice Tools .............................................................................................................................................17
Wiring the ORION Universal Endpoint to an Encoder..........................................................................................17
Encoder Register Installation ................................................................................................................................19
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ORION® Water Endpoint
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Installation Data
Overview
This manual contains installation and programming instructions for the ORION® water endpoint.
Proper performance and reliability of ORION endpoints depend upon installation in accordance with these instructions.
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.
Retain the package and all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage.
Visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts or
any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
NOTE: If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and le a claim with
the carrier. A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Carefully remove the pre-wired ORION endpoint and encoder assembly or ORION endpoint from the shipping carton and
inspect for damage. Retain the contents of the installation kit for use in mounting the endpoint in the eld.
License Requirements
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
In accordance with FCC Regulations, “Code of Federal Regulations”Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section 1091, transmitters pass
the requirements pertaining to RF radiation exposure. However, to avoid public exposure in excess of limits for general
population (uncontrolled exposure), a 40 centimeter distance between the transmitter and the body of the user must be
maintained during testing.
No FCC license is required by a utility to operate an ORION SE meter reading system.
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas
produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage
est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement.
IMPORTANT
Transportation: The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating endpoints and receivers on all commercial aircraft.
The ORION endpoint is considered an operating transmitter and cannot be shipped by air.
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ORION® Water Endpoint
Identication
Each ORION endpoint can be identied using the unique numeric serial number located on a tag attached to the wire harness
and etched on the top (CE) or side (SE, ME) of the endpoint housing. Each Badger Meter encoder is clearly identied on the
face of the register with an assembly number, unit of measure and meter model.
SE/ME Endpoint (Medium Gray) CE RTR® Endpoint (Black) CE ADE® Endpoint (Light Gray)
Recordall® Transmitter
Register (RTR®)
Absolute Digital
Encoder (ADE®)
Figure 1: Endpoints and Encoders
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Installation Data
Network Endpoint Installation
When installing an SE or ME (used with a network gateway transceiver) or CE (used with an ORION 4.0 or 2.0 gateway
receiver) endpoint in a pit, the endpoint must be mounted through the lid of a non-metal pit lid for maximum propagation
of the radio signal. If the endpoint is being installed indoors, a wired radio endpoint should be mounted on the outside
of the building or in the oor joist near the outside wall of the building, and away from large metal objects for maximum
propagation of the radio signal.
Splicing Considerations
For non-submerged indoor and outdoor applications where splicing is necessary, splice connections together and wrap any
cables inside the base of the housing.
Splice connections made in pit environments require a pit eld splice kit (62084-001), which can be ordered separately.
Please refer to RTR-I-15 for eld splice kit installation instructions.
ORION endpoints shipped factory pre-wired to a Badger Meter encoder require no splicing. Only the mounting of the
encoder to the meter and tightening the TORX® seal screw is necessary.
For all installations, excess wire should be coiled and cable tied to avoid any damage.
ORION Installation Kit Part Numbers*
TYPE DESCRIPTION ORION SE ORION ME ORION CE
PIT
Through the Lid Installation Kit 64394-024 64394-024 64394-001
Below Lid with Knuckles
Installation Kit 64394-025 64394-003
Integrated Pit Lid Hanger
Installation Kit 64394-026 64394-009
VAULT Vault Installation Kit/Non-Standard
Permalog+® Installation Kit 64394-027 64394-008
REMOTE Remote Wall Mount Box Enclosure Kit 64394-028 64394-028 64394-021
Remote Installation Bracket Kit 64394-029 64394-029 64394-019
*Refer to ORI-P-09 for individual endpoint installation kit components.
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ORION® Water Endpoint
Pit Installation
Through the Lid Installation Kit (SE, ME and CE Endpoints)
The Through the Lid Installation Kit is designed for use with a lid with maximum thickness of one-inch, and a standard
hole diameter of 1-7/8 inches.
Figure 2: ORION Pit Endpoint
To install the endpoint through the lid, follow these steps per Figure 2.
1. Screw the nut onto the tube threads as shown.
2. Insert the tube through the bottom of the lid.
3. Screw the top cap onto the tube threads as shown and tighten.
4. Tighten the nut against the bottom of the lid until secure.
If installing an ORION endpoint through a thick lid, you may use a Pit Tube Extender (67025-001) which requires a
two-inch diameter hole. With line of sight, RF performance will be reduced when using this extension.
Pit Lid
Top Cap
Nut
Tube
1" Maximum Pit Lid
Thickness
5.13
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Installation Data
Below Lid with Knuckles Installation Kit (ME and CE Endpoints)
For below the lid installations, a special mounting bracket (Figure 3) is available. This mounting support bracket is designed
for use with 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" rebar or 1/2" schedule 40 PVC pipe.
Figure 3: Pit Support Bracket (Knuckles) - Top View
To install an ORION endpoint below a meter pit lid, follow these steps.
1. Drive rebar or stake into the ground.
Drive rebar or stake into the ground prior to attaching the endpoint to avoid damage.
2. Once in the ground, secure the mounting bracket on the appropriate rebar or pipe using the enclosed washer, wing
nut and hex head bolt provided with the bracket.
3. Insert the endpoint through the bottom of the bracket and thread the lock nut onto the top of the endpoint. For best
results, mount the endpoint a maximum of one to two inches below the underside of the lid.
Figure 4: Pit ORION Beneath Lid Installation
3/8" Rebar
Support Bracket
1/2" Rebar
1/2" Rebar
#6-32 wing nut
#6 washer
#6-32 x 3/4
hex head bolt
Hex head bolt can be placed
in any slot depending upon
the type of support used
1/2" schedule
40 PVC pipe
Meter Pit Lid
Lock Nut
Clamp
ORION
Endpoint
1/2" Schedule
40 PVC pipe
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ORION® Water Endpoint
Integrated Pit Lid Hanger Installation Kit (ME and CE Endpoints)
ORION endpoints can also be installed in composite and plastic lids with an integrated hanger for AMR/AMI endpoints. An
installation kit for installing an ORION pit endpoint to the lid is available.
To install an ORION endpoint to a composite or plastic lid, follow these steps.
1. Thread the lock nut onto the top of the ORION endpoint as shown.
2. Slide the endpoint into the lid bracket.
3. Tighten the lock nut so that the endpoint is held rmly in place.
Figure 5: Integrated Pit Lid Hanger Installation
Vault Installation Kit (ME and CE Endpoints)
When installation of the ORION endpoint occurs in a deep vault, Badger Meter oers a kit that can be used to mount the
endpoint to the side of the vault.
To install an ORION endpoint in a deep vault, follow these steps.
1. Mount the C-clamp on the side of the vault. Select a location close to the top of the vault that will not be damaged
when access to the meter is required.
2. Place the neoprene spacer supplied in the installation kit around the endpoint, approximately 1/2 inch from the
top of the endpoint.
3. Thread the locking ring on the endpoint until it makes contact with the neoprene spacer as shown in Figure 6.
4. Insert the endpoint into the C-clamp as shown.
5. Close the C-clamp and lock it in place so that it closes over the neoprene spacer and securely holds the endpoint.
NOTE: ORION radio endpoints perform best with a clear line of sight. Performance varies by installation and lid
construction.
C-Clamp
C-Clamp Around Endpoint
Figure 6: C-Clamp and Placement
Meter Pit Lid Lid Bracket Lid Bracket
ORION Endpoint
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