Installation Manual ORIONFixed Network - Metal Lid EndpointORI-UM-00955-EN (May 2014 FCC draft)draft ORION Fixed Network Metal Lid Endpoint Page ii May 2014 draft Installation Manual CONTENTS OVERVIEW
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 LICENSE REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 IDENTIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 ENDPOINT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installation Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 ORION Fixed Network Endpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Encoder Connectivity,Wiring and Read Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Activating the Endpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 WIRING AN ORION ENDPOINT TO AN ENCODER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Splicing Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using Gel Caps to Connect an Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Testing Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 May 2014 Page iii draft ORION Fixed Network Metal Lid Endpoint Page iv May 2014 draft Installation Manual OVERVIEW This manual contains installation instructions for the ORION Fixed Network - Metal Lid water endpoint . Installation of ORION endpoints must comply with all applicable federal, state and local rules, regulations and codes . Failure to read and follow these instructions can lead to misapplication or misuse of this product, resulting in personal injury and damage to equipment . 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 . N 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 . N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carriers agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the carrier . A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser . NOTE:
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 field . LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ORION endpoints comply 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 radiation exposure . However, to avoid public exposure in excess of limits for general population (uncontrolled exposure), a 20 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 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 prsent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence . L'exploitation est autorise aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radiolectrique subi, mme si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement . MPORTANT I 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. May 2014 Page 5 draft ORION Fixed Network Metal Lid Endpoint IDENTIFICATION The ORION Fixed Network - Metal Lid endpoint is a three-wire metering endpoint device that requires connection to an encoder to complete the assembly . The endpoint and compatible Badger Meter encoders are shown below . Each ORION endpoint has a unique numeric serial number on the tag attached to the wire harness and etched on the side of the endpoint housing . Each Badger Meter encoder is identified on the face of the register with an assembly number, unit of measure and meter model . ORION Fixed Network - Metal Lid Endpoint High Resolution LCD Encoder (HR-E LCD) E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with High Resolution LCD Encoder High Resolution 8-Dial Encoder (HR-E) Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE) Recordall Transmitter Register (RTR) Figure 1: Endpoint and encoders Page 6 May 2014 draft Installation Manual ENDPOINT INSTALLATION ORION Metal Lid endpoints can be configured with a 308 or Nicor inline connector for installation . Installation Kit TYPE PIT Metal Pit Lid Endpoint Installation Kit DESCRIPTION Kit Part Number 64394-009 The Metal Pit Lid Installation Kit (PN: 64394-009) is designed for use with the Metal Lid endpoint, and has a 1-7/8 inch standard hole diameter . The pit lid maximum thickness is 4 inches . Endpoint cap with antenna 4 maximum pit lid thickness Lock nut Endpoint tube Endpoint cable Figure 2: Metal Lid endpoint through pit lid To install the endpoint, follow these steps and refer to Figure 2 . N NOTE:
If the lock nut is preattached to the endpoint tube, unscrew and remove it before inserting the endpoint and cable into the pit lid opening . Insert the endpoint tube with the cable through the pit lid opening, so the endpoint cap is resting on the pit lid . 1 . 2 . Feed the endpoint cable through the lock nut . 3 . Screw the lock nut onto the endpoint tubeall the way upuntil it meets the bottom of the pit lid . 4 . Tighten the nut against the bottom of the pit lid until secure . 5 . Connect the encoder to the endpoint using the proper method 308 connector, Nicor connector or field splice to complete the installation . N N NOTE:
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The Metal Lid endpoint is not intended for non-metal, under-the-lid or remote installation . Refer to the ORION Water Endpoint Parts List, available at www.badgermeter.com for individual endpoint kit components . May 2014 Page 7 draft ORION Fixed Network Metal Lid Endpoint ORION FIXED NETWORK - METAL LID ENDPOINTS This section contains information regarding identification, encoder compatibility and wiring, and activation for ORION Fixed Network endpoints . ORION Fixed Network endpoints have a serial number range of 30000000 to 599999999 . Encoder Connectivity,Wiring and Read Resolution ORION Metal Lid endpoints are available for connectivity to Badger Meter encoders and E-Series Ultrasonic meters as well as a number of competitive encoders as shown in chart below . Endpoints are shipped from the factory pre-programmed and are available in a three-wire configuration for connection to the encoders noted . Endpoint installation kit instructions begin at "Endpoint Installation" on page 7 . The ORION Metal Lid endpoint is a three-wire metering endpoint device that requires connection to an encoder to complete the assembly . All three wires must be connected to complete an installation . The connection can be made to either existing wires from the encoder or directly to the terminal screws of the encoder, depending on the application and manufacturer . Follow the manufacturers installation kit instructions provided with the gel splice or field splice kit you are using . N Due to the customized, factory wire configurations of the Hersey Translator, the terminal posts may not match the ORION endpoint wire colors . Please contact Hersey for the terminal post wiring schematic of your encoders to determine how the posts correspond to ORION endpoint wires . NOTE:
ORION endpoint wires: Red = Power/Clock; Black = Ground; Green = Data Endpoint Label ELCD or ENC ADE or ENC RTR Encoder Connectivity Badger Meter HR-E LCD or HR-E encoders, or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with High Res output Badger Meter ADE or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with ADE output Badger Meter RTR or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with RTR output ADE or ENC Elster/AMCo ScanCoder or Invision*
C700D Elster/AMCo C700 Digital*
ADE or ENC Metron Hawkeye*
ADE or ENC Neptune ProRead, E-coder or ARB-V*
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e r i i W r e d o c n E Endpoint Wire Colors Red Black Green Red Red Red Black Black Black Green Black Red Black Red Black Green Green Green Red Not used cut green wire flush with outer sheath Green Black Green Red ADE or ENC Sensus ECR II or ICE*
Red Black Green Reading Resolution Up to eight (8) most significant digits Up to six (6) most significant digits Up to seven (7) most significant digits Up to eight (8) most significant digits Up to seven (7) most significant digits Up to eight (8) most significant digits Up to eight (8) most significant digits Up to eight (8) most significant digits
* ORION Metal Lid ADE or ENC endpoints are compatible with the encoders noted above with a manufacture date of 2000 or newer as long as the encoder is programmed into the three-wire output mode for AMR/AMI and has three wires connected to it . Encoder registers that are currently in two-wire mode of operation require programming by the Utility, including registers that support auto two- or three-wire detection systems that do not automatically switch to three-wire mode of operation once a compatible endpoint is connected for ORION connectivity . N For those endpoint connections that are not equipped with inline connectors, see "Wiring an ORION Endpoint to an Encoder" on page 10 . NOTE:
Page 8 May 2014 draft Installation Manual Activating the Endpoint ORION Metal Lid endpoints are shipped in an inactive, non-transmitting state known as Pause mode . N Endpoints shipped via air are shipped in Stop (hard sleep) mode and must be activated via infrared (IR) communication using an ORION handheld or mobile reading system and the ORION Endpoint Utility software . NOTE:
RTR When an RTR is mounted on the water meter, and the ORION Metal Lid endpoint is connected to the RTR for the first time, the endpoint will register a tamper, which must be cleared before the ORION system is ready for operation . Use the ORION handheld or mobile meter reading equipment to program and set the endpoint odometer value . HR-E or ADE When an HR-E or ADE is mounted on the water meter, and the ORION endpoint connected to the encoder is securely installed, the ORION system is ready for operation . The endpoint will turn on with water usage . It requires up to one fifteen minute reading interval where consumption changes the electronic reading . For example, with an ORION endpoint connected to an eight-dial HR-E or six-dial ADE, the encoder must detect consumption of 10 gallons over a fifteen minute reading period before the endpoint will begin broadcasting data . Once the endpoint begins broadcasting, it will update hourly based on the encoder odometer reading . No specific wire testing or endpoint programming is required . N Reading an ORION endpoint with the ORION handheld or mobile meter reading equipment immediately after installation verifies proper operation and reading performance . NOTE:
High Resolution ELCD Encoder or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter When an HR-ELCD encoder is mounted on the water meter, or when an E-Series Ultrasonic meter is installed, and the ORION endpoint connected to the encoder or E-Series Ultrasonic meter is securely installed, the ORION system is ready for operation . The endpoint will turn on with water usage . When using consumption, the endpoint requires one fifteen minute interval where the least significant digit on the encoder changes before it will begin broadcasting data . Once the endpoint has begun broadcasting, it will update hourly based on the HR-E LCD encoder or High Resolution E-Series Ultrasonic meter odometer reading . No specific wire testing or endpoint programming is required . N Reading an ORION endpoint with the ORION handheld or mobile meter reading equipment immediately after installation verifies proper operation and reading performance . NOTE:
Confirming an Installation Before leaving the installation site, the installer can use an ORION handheld or mobile reading system to confirm the endpoint wiring has been done correctly and that the endpoint is broadcasting RF data for reading . See the appropriate handheld or mobile reading system user manuals for more information . May 2014 Page 9 draft ORION Fixed Network Metal Lid Endpoint WIRING AN ORION ENDPOINT TO AN ENCODER An ORION endpoint is a three-wire metering endpoint device that requires connection to an encoder to complete the assembly . All three wires must be connected to complete an installation . The ORION endpoint connection can be made to either existing wires from the encoder or directly to the terminal screws of the encoder, depending on the application and manufacturer . If making a connection to existing wires, use the installation kit provided . Refer to the charts starting on page 8 for the endpoint type and determine which wires need to be connected to complete an installation . Splicing Guidelines For those connections that are not factory wired or equipped with inline connectors, follow these guidelines when splicing is required, either for installation or to fix a repair after a tamper . N ORION endpoints are shipped factory pre-wired to a Badger Meter encoder and require no splicing . It is only necessary to connect the endpoint connector to the encoder connector, mount the encoder to the meter and tighten the TORX seal screw to complete installation . NOTE:
For pit environments, splice connections require a field splice kit (62084-001), which can be ordered separately . Refer to the instructions found in the document, Field Splice Kit for Badger Meter AMR/AMI Products, which is available at www.badgermeter.com . For all installations, excess wire should be coiled and cable tied to avoid any damage . Required splicing tools are shown here . Splice Tools (Customer Supplied) Badger Meter Part Number Gel Splice Crimping Tool 59983-001 Coax Wire Stripper Wire Cutter 59989-001 n/a Page 10 May 2014 draft Using Gel Caps to Connect an Encoder Follow these steps when using Badger Meter supplied gel caps . 1 . To connect an encoder with existing wires to an ORION endpoint, strip approximately 1-1/2 inches of outer insulation sheath from the encoder and endpoint cables using a coax stripping tool . We recommend using the Badger Meter Coax Stripper (59989-001) . Installation Manual USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE OUTER SHEATH SO THAT THE INNER SIGNAL WIRE INSULATION IS NOT NICKED OR DAMAGED. 2 . Unwind the outer foil shield from the endpoint cable and cut it off even with the outer sheath using wire cutting pliers . 3 . Connect the ORION endpoint to an approved encoder . Verify the endpoint serial number prior to completing the wiring setup . Connect the encoder cable wires to the ORION endpoint wires using the insulation gel caps provided in the installation kit . Refer to the charts starting on page 8 for the endpoint type and determine which wires need to be connected to complete an installation . N The terminal posts and wire colors may not match . NOTE:
DO NOT STRIP ANY INSULATION FROM THE ENDS OF THE WIRES BEFORE YOU PUSH THEM INTO THE GEL CAP. Insert the wires from each cable end as far as possible into the gel cap . See Figure 27 . Using a crimping tool such as the Badger Meter Gel Splice Crimping Tool (59983-001), place the gel cap with the wires into the jaws of the crimping tool . Figure 3: Wires in gel cap Figure 4: Gel cap in crimping tool Crimp the gel cap by squeezing the crimping tool handles until the gel cap is completely compressed . The crimp tool is designed to prevent applying too much pressure to the gel cap . Apply pressure for three seconds . May 2014 Page 11 draft ORION Fixed Network Metal Lid Endpoint Figure 5: Compress the gel cap Repeat the crimping procedure for the remaining gel caps and wires . 4 . Attach the two plastic cable ties and tighten securely for strain relief . Snip off the excess cable tie with the wire cutter . Figure 6: Wire tie attachment locations 5 . To complete the pit installations, use an appropriate secondary field splice kit . If using the Badger Meter Field Splice Kit, refer to the Field Splice Kit Application Data Sheet provided with the kit . Testing Wire Connections It is recommended that you test all wiring connections to confirm connectivity and to verify the ORION endpoint reading and the encoder reading are the same . The connections can be tested using the Quick Read function with either an ORION handheld or mobile data collector . See the appropriate software manual, available at www.badgermeter.com, for more information . Page 12 May 2014 draft Installation Manual May 2014 Page 13 draft ORION Fixed Network Metal Lid Endpoint Page 14 May 2014 INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGEdraft Installation Manual May 2014 Page 15 INTENTIONAL BLANK PAGEdraft Making Water Visiblewww.badgermeter.comADE, Making Water Visible, ORION and RTR are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities. 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 contractual obligation exists. 2014 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved. The Americas | Badger Meter | 4545 West Brown Deer Rd | PO Box 245036 | Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536 | 800-876-3837 | 414-355-0400Mxico | Badger Meter de las Americas, S.A. de C.V. | Pedro Luis Ogazn N32 | Esq. Angelina N24 | Colonia Guadalupe Inn | CP 01050 | Mxico, DF | Mxico | +52-55-5662-0882Europe, Middle East and Africa | Badger Meter Europa GmbH | Nurtinger Str 76 | 72639 Neuffen | Germany | +49-7025-9208-0Europe, Middle East Branch Office | Badger Meter Europe | PO Box 341442 | Dubai Silicon Oasis, Head Quarter Building, Wing C, Office #C209 | Dubai / UAE | +971-4-371 2503 Czech Republic | Badger Meter Czech Republic s.r.o. | Makova 2082/26 | 621 00 Brno, Czech Republic | +420-5-41420411Slovakia | Badger Meter Slovakia s.r.o. | Racianska 109/B | 831 02 Bratislava, Slovakia | +421-2-44 63 83 01Asia Pacific | Badger Meter | 80 Marine Parade Rd | 21-04 Parkway Parade | Singapore 449269 | +65-63464836China | Badger Meter | 7-1202 | 99 Hangzhong Road | Minhang District | Shanghai | China 201101 | +86-21-5763 5412 draft