Badger Meter Recordall RTR Orion 3-Wire Installation and user guide

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Installation
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IDENTIFICATION
The Badger Meter RECORDALL®Transmitter Register (RTR) is
available for all remote and pit settings where a Badger Meter water
meter can be located. The RTR is permanently sealed to eliminate
moisture, dirt, and other contaminants to insure reliable operation in
submerged or indoor applications. As the foundation for Badger
Meter's MRT products, including ORION, the RTR provides a digital
output for superior electronic resolution.
Available for all RECORDALL Disc, Turbo, Compound and Fire Series
Meters, each RTR is clearly identified on the face of the dial with an
assembly number, unit of measure, and meter model (see figure 1.)
REQUIRED MATERIAL
(3) 59761-001 Gel Connectors
SUGGESTED TOOLS
59983-001 Gel-Splice Crimping Tool
59989-001 Coax Stripper
59991-001 Wire Cutting Pliers
59993-001 Wire Stripper
Torx Driver
Optional - 3MTM ScotchlokTM Model E-9C Cartridge Tool
Optional - 59987-001 VOM Multimeter (Analog)
Before proceeding with installation, be certain that the meter type and
size correspond, and that the proper RTR configuration has been
supplied for the application.
Figure 1. Identification
INSTALLATION
CONNECTING RTR
The RTR should only be connected to a Badger Meter approved
product. Connection to an unapproved product will void the
RTR warranty.
To connect to an AMR module, strip approximately 1 ½” of outer
insulation sheath from the RTR and AMR module cables using the
59989-001 Coax Stripping Tool. Use caution in removing the outer
sheath so that the inner signal wire insulation is not damaged.
Unwind the outer foil shield from the RTR cable and cut it off even with
the outer sheath using the wire cutting pliers.
To connect an Remote ORION module to a Badger register with a
brown-insulated cable, connect as follows:
•Red to red
•Green to green
•Black to black
•Shield to white
This configuration supports the cut cable feature (Badger register
equipped with a black-insulated cable does not support cut cable.)
Verify the RTR has a brown cable and contains a label with "IT/OR"
for ORION Installation. Connect the RTR conductors to the AMR
module conductors using insulation gel connectors P/N 59761-001.
Crimp the cables completely using a parallel jaw crimper such as
Badger Meter P/N 59983-001.
Model RTR®Recordall®Transmitter Register
Remote ORION®3-Wire
RTR-I-35
P/N XXXXX-XXX
5-02
Shield to White
Changes and modifications to this product that are not ex-
pressly approved by Badger Meter, Inc. will void your authority
to operate the equipment as originally approved by the Federal
Communication Commission (FCC.)

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Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements,
Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications
without notice, except to the extent an outstanding bid obligation exists.
Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2002. All rights reserved.
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for specific contacts. BadgerMeter,Inc.
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TESTING
After connections are complete, test the entire installation including the
RTR, wiring, and remote module for proper operation in accordance
with the instructions supplied with the module.
Install the RTR on the water meter and secure it using the Torx screw
provided.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
An analog ohm meter will show an "open" reading when connected
across the OUTPUT leads of the RTR. When operating the RTR, the
ohm meter should show a momentary deflection toward zero when the
RTR sends a signal.
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 a ORION meter reading
system.
If the wire is cut or broken and requires a field splice after
initial installation, connect like colors to maintain proper
installation.
Place the two plastic cable ties on wires and tighten securely for
strain relief. Remove excess cable tie with wire cutting device.
Do not strip any insulation from the ends of the wires before
you push them into the connector.
If using a 3M Scotchlok Model
E-9C Cartridge tool, push the
ends of the wires to be
connected into the connector at
the end of the crimping tool, as
shown to the left.
Then squeeze the crimping tool
handle until it pushes the
connector (now crimped) out of
the tool when you release the
handle.
A connector is crimped
properly if the
top of the movable, yellow
center part is flush with the
top of the connector body.
Crimping the connectors
sometimes squeezes some
sealant out of them. The sealant
protects the inside of the
connector against insects,
moisture, and other
contaiminants.
The sealant may cause minimal
eye and skin irritation. Avoid eye
contact. Avoid prolonged or
repeated skin contact.
Push the wires that are to be
connected together as far as
possible into the connector.
Place the connector (with wires)
into the jaws of the crimping tool.
Crimp the connector by
squeezing the handles until the
connector looks like this.
Continue to apply pressure for
three seconds.
Crimping Tool
3M Scotchlok Model E-9C
Cartridge Tool
Recordall®, ORION®and RTR®are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc.
Torx is a registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc. 3MTM and
ScotchlokTM are trademarks of 3M.