Badger Meter ORION SE Installation and user guide

ORION® SE
Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Gas Meters
Installation Data
ORI-I-56 (1-11)
62014-097 Rev. 3
IMPORTANT:
This manual contains important information.
READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.

ORION® SE Integral Endpoint for American® Residential Meters
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CONTENTS
DISCLAIMER .....................................................................................................................................5
QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE ...........................................................................................5
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................................5
SCOPE OF MANUAL .........................................................................................................................5
PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION......................................................................................6
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS ........................................................................................6
LABEL INFORMATION ......................................................................................................................6
AMERICAN GAS METERS .................................................................................................................7
Meter and Indexes Before Endpoint............................................................................................................................7
Index Removal From an American Gas Meter ............................................................................................................7
ORION AMERICAN METER INSTALLATION MATERIALS ................................................................9
ASSEMBLE THE ORION ENDPOINT AND INDEX ...........................................................................10
Endpoint Gaskets Attachment.....................................................................................................................................10
Place Four (4) Screws Into the Endpoint .....................................................................................................................11
INDEX INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................................12
Place Screws in Slotted Index ......................................................................................................................................12
Place Screws in Index With Holes.................................................................................................................................12
Drive Pawl Engagement And Index Installation ........................................................................................................13
PLACE THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX ON AN AMERICAN GAS METER...........................................14
Placing a Two-Feet Dial ................................................................................................................................................15
Placing a One-Foot Index.............................................................................................................................................15
PLACE THE COVER OVER THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX.................................................................16
PROGRAM THE ENDPOINT ............................................................................................................17
INSERT TAMPER PLUGS .........................................................................................................18
INSTALLATION COMPLETE ............................................................................................................18
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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. Box 245036
Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
On the Web: www.badgermeter.com or call your local Badger Meter representative.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Record the product identication numbers from the nameplate.
Endpoint:
Model Number ________________________________________
Serial Number _________________________________________
Tag Number ___________________________________________
SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual contains installation instructions for the Badger Meter ORION® and the Badger Meter ORION® SE integral
endpoint for American® Meter residential aluminum-case gas meters. Proper performance and reliability of the ORION gas
meter system depends upon installation in accordance with these instructions.
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PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
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.
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.
No FCC license is required by a utility to operate an ORION meter reading system.
Any changes made, but not approved by Badger Meter, can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION! In accordance with FCC Regulations,“Code of Federal Regulations”Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section
1091, transmitters (endpoints) pass the requirements pertaining to RF radiation exposure. However, to avoid public
exposure in excess of limits for general population (uncontrolled exposure), a 12 CM distance between the
transmitter (endpoint) and the body of the user must be maintained during testing.
INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS
Magnetized screwdrivers:
• 1/8" at screwdriver
• 1/4” at screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
If battery powered driver is used, ensure torque maximums are not exceeded (usually 15 in-lb).
Putty knife or at blade scraper
Badger Meter handheld programmer/data collector
LABEL INFORMATION
Certication markings are noted on the product label. Label markings include:
• Serial number and bar code plus product description
• FCC identication
• Certication markings
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AMERICAN GAS METERS
Gas meter models: AL, AC, AT, AM, AR with suxes: 175, 210, 225, 250, 310, 350, 425, 630
Meter and Indexes Before Endpoint
Index Removal from an American Gas Meter
1. Use a large screwdriver to puncture and remove tamper plugs, if present.
2. Use a large screwdriver to remove and discard the four (4) mounting screws and the cover.
Tamper
Plug
Tamper
Plug
Odometer
Style Index
Dial Index
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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 eectiveness of the new gasket.
4. Use a small screwdriver to remove the index. Discard the two (2) screws.
Use a putty knife to
clean the meter surface
of all gasket remnants
that might limit the
eectiveness of the
new gasket.
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Shown below is an American gas meter with the tamper plugs, index and gasket removed.
ORION AMERICAN METER INSTALLATION MATERIALS
Rear Gasket
Endpoint
4 Screws
¼-20 X 3/8"
Front
Gasket
Index
From Existing Meter
2 Screws #8-16 X ½"
2 Screws #8-16 X ¼"
4 Screws
#8-16 X ½"
Cover
4 Tamper Plugs
OR
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ASSEMBLE THE ORION ENDPOINT AND INDEX
Endpoint Gaskets Attachment
The gaskets should be attached to the endpoint at the factory. If the gaskets are not attached:
1. Place the rear gasket on the back of the endpoint. Place the rear gasket so the tab is at the top of the endpoint, the
drain slots are pointing down, facing towards the gas meter.
Drain Slots Pointing Down
Drain Slots Towards Gas Meter
2. Place the front gasket on the other side of the endpoint.
• Place the gasket so that its two holes go over the two protruding tines.
• Be sure the notched end goes around the guide pin on the right side of the endpoint.
Holes Over Tines Notched End Around Guide Pin on
Right of Endpoint
Tab on Top
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• Be certain that the stepped edge is toward the endpoint boot and seated between the endpoint sealing face and
the alignment tabs.
Place Four (4) Screws Into the Endpoint
1. Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8" screws through the endpoint and rear gasket from the front.
2. The screws are temporarily held in place by the rear gasket.
Endpoint Sealing Face
Endpoint Boot
Stepped Edge
Alignment Tabs
Gasket Lip Tab Up Screws Held in Place
Drain Slots Facing Down and
Towards the Gas Meter
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INDEX INSTALLATION
There are two (2) index capacities, ONE-FOOT and TWO-FEET; and two (2) index mounting styles, slots and holes.
Place Screws in Slotted Index
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.
Place Screws in Index With Holes
Place two (2) #8 X ¼" self-tapping screws between the dial and lower plate and into the holes on each side of the meter.
2 Screws
2 Screws
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Drive Pawl Engagement and Index Installation
1. Use care when handling the ORION endpoint and index to insure the endpoint 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.
When attaching an index to a ORION endpoint, make sure the index mounts securely to the endpoint. The front
and rear drive pawls must mate without causing any binding or potential for disengagement.
2. Align the two (2) screws in the endpoint holes.
On a TWO-FEET dial, engage the index drive pawl into the half round connection in the endpoint.
On a ONE-FOOT dial, place the index pawl hole into the pawl sticking out of the endpoint.
Half Round Connection
in Endpoint
Index Drive
Pawl
Endpoint
Pawl
Hole in
Index Pawl
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3. Tighten the two (2) screws (6 in-lbs max).
4. Test the drive pawl connection by turning the shaft on the rear of the endpoint several times. If dragging or
friction is felt, reposition the index to eliminate any drag. The dials should turn smoothly.
PLACE THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX ON AN AMERICAN GAS METER
Verify that the rear gasket does not interfere with the endpoint drive shaft.
Verify that the gasket ts around the semi-circular cut out guide.
Testing the Drive
Pawl Connection
Rear Gasket
Endpoint
Drive Shaft
Cut Out Guide
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Placing a Two-Feet Dial
Align the rear endpoint drive pawl and the gas meter pawl. Place the four (4) ¼-20 X 3/8" endpoint screws against the holes
in the gas meter.
Placing a One-Foot Index
Place the endpoint against the gas meter. Place the endpoint drive pawl so it is around the gas meter pawl.
Tighten the four (4) endpoint screws (20 in-lbs max).
Move the TWO-FEET or ONE-FOOT dial back and forth to verify pawl connections.
Endpoint
Pawl
Gas Meter
Pawl
Gas Meter
Pawl
Endpoint
Pawl
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PLACE THE COVER OVER THE ENDPOINT AND INDEX
1. Verify the front gasket is set properly.
2. Place the cover on the gas meter and tighten it with the four (4) remaining screws (15 in-lbs max).
The endpoint unit is now ready for programming.
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PROGRAM THE ENDPOINT
Badger Meter uses a handheld programmer/data collector system to process and display screens.
Please reference the Programming Guide for ORION gas endpoints and the manual for the handheld system, ORI-IOM-52
Trimble Ranger Installation and Operation Manual.
Programming Procedure
To program the endpoint, position the handheld optic read head with the endpoint IR port.
Align the IR port of the handheld optic read head with the endpoint IR port.
Trimble Ranger
and IR Read Head
and Cable
Endpoint IR Port
Line up the
Handheld IR Port
with the Endpoint
IR Port Optic Read
Head
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INSERT TAMPER PLUGS
After programming the endpoint is complete and for security purposes, insert the four (4) red tamper plugs (supplied) in the
screw holes and push them in.
INSTALLATION COMPLETE
Installation of ORION for American residential gas meter with dial or odometer index is now complete.
Tamper Plug
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Due to continuous research, product improvements
and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right
to change product or system specications without
notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual
obligation exists.
Badger Meter | P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224-9536
800-876-3837 | [e-mail] | www.badgermeter.com
ORION® is a registered trademark of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in
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