FCC ID: GIF2022OME Orion Mobile M

ORION Water Endpoints Mobile M Endpoint DESCRIPTION The ORION Mobile M endpoint is a two-way water endpoint for mobile applications. In addition to providing the current and daily reading, the endpoint two-way functionality allows users to capture data profile information wirelessly, without having to directly access the endpoint, during the normal reading process. The ORION Mobile M endpoint is a member of the time-tested ORION family of products from Badger Meter, designed for maximum flexibility. Since 2002, the ORION product family has been providing comprehensive Advanced Metering Analytics

(AMA) for interval meter reading and data capture using both one-way and two-way communications. FUNCTIONALITY Operation: The endpoint continuously monitors the encoder circuit. At predetermined intervals, the endpoint broadcasts the totalized reading value along with other meter data to the mobile collection devices. Activation: The endpoints offer a Smart Activation feature. All ORION endpoints are shipped in an inactive, non-transmitting state. After the endpoint is installed, it begins broadcasting data when the encoder senses the first usage of water. No field programming or tools are required to activate the endpoint. Broadcast Mode: Once activated, the endpoints begin transmitting. After installation, using the endpoint two-way communication, an endpoint transmits its meter data every six seconds. Data Profiling: The endpoints store up to 90 days of hourly historical interval meter data within nonvolatile memory. Output Message: The endpoint broadcasts its unique serial number, current meter reading, daily reading and applicable status indicators for mobile reading collection. APPLICATION Configurations: Available in integral, remote or endpoint-only configurations, the endpoint can be deployed in indoor, outdoor and pit applications. The endpoint electronics and battery assembly are fully encapsulated in epoxy for environmental integrity. Meter Compatibility: When attached to a Badger Meter encoder, the endpoint is compatible with all current Badger Meter Recordall Disc, Turbo Series, Compound Series, Combo Series and Fire Service meters and assemblies, and with E-Series Ultrasonic and M-Series Electromagnetic flow meters. Encoder Compatibility: The endpoint is suitable for use with all Badger Meter encoders as well as the following Badger Meter approved three-wire encoder registers that have a manufacture date of 2000 or newer, are programmed into the AMR/AMI three-wire output mode and have three-wires connected:

Elster C700 Digital, InVISION and ScanCoder encoders and evoQ4 meter (encoder output); Hersey Translator; Master Meter Octave Ultrasonic meter encoder output; Metron-Farnier Hawkeye; Mueller Systems 420 Solid State Register (SSR) LCD; Neptune ProRead, E-Coder and ARB-V; and Sensus Electronic Register encoder

(ECR) and ICE. ORI-DS-04152-EN-01 (September 2022) Product Data Sheet DRAFT ORION Water Endpoints, Mobile M Endpoint SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES Dimensions 5.125 in. (130 mm) (H) 1.75 in. (44 mm) diameter at top 2.625 in. (67 mm) (W) 2.875 in. (73 mm) (D) at base Broadcast Frequency MHz Band FCC regulated 902928 MHz frequency hopping modulation Operating Temperature Range Storage and Meter Reading

-4060 C (-40140 F) NOTE: RF output may be reduced by extremely low temperatures. The water meter should not be subjected to temperatures below freezing. Humidity 0100% condensing Battery One (1) lithium thionyl chloride D cell (nonreplaceable) Battery Life 20 years (calculated) Construction: All ORION Mobile M endpoints are housed in an engineered polymer enclosure with an ORION RF board, battery and antenna. To assure long-term performance, the enclosure is fully potted to withstand harsh environments and to protect the electronics in flooded or submerged pit applications. Wire Connections: ORION Mobile M endpoints are available with in-line connectors (Twist Tight or Nicor) for easy installation and connection to compatible encoders/meters. The endpoints are also available with flying leads for field splice connections. Other wire connection configurations may be available upon request. Range: Transmission reception depends on a number of factors:

topographical features, a buildings construction materials and obstacles such as buildings, trees, vegetation and fences. Temporary conditions, such as a vehicle parked near the endpoint or heavy rain or snow, could also affect reception. These factors need to be considered when installing and communicating with the endpoint using a handheld or mobile reading system. For a more in-depth discussion, see the white paper, Understanding RF Propagation of AMR/AMI Systems, available at www.badgermeter.com. Communication Type Two-Way Application Type Control/Monitor Reading Interval Type 06:00 UTC/Now Encoder Compatibility Absolute/Incremental Mobile Reading Premise Leak Detection Cut-Wire Indication Reverse Flow Indication

(Absolute Encoder) No Usage Indication Encoder Error

(Absolute Encoder) Low Battery Indication Remote Programming Remote Clock Synchronization Firmware Upgrades LICENSE REQUIREMENTS This device complies with FCC and 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. License Requirements: ORION Mobile M endpoints comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. No license is required by the utility to operate an ORION meter reading system. Transportation:

The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. The ORION endpoint is considered an operating transmitter and cannot be shipped by air. Caution:

Changes or modifications to the equipment that are not expressly approved by Badger Meter could void the users authority to operate the equipment. E-Series, M-Series, ORION and Recordall 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. 2022 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved. www.badgermeter.com SMART WATER IS BADGER METERDRAFT

BADGER METER, INC MODEL: ORION MOBILEM FCO: GiF20220NE 10: 10488-20220ME Fe TABS DEVICE COMPLES WITH PART 15.9F FCC RULES OPERATION OF TS CEVICE IS SUBJECT 10 THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDTONS.

(1)THIS DEVICE MAVNOT CAUSE HARMEUL INTERFERENCE AND QTHIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESRED OPERATION, wv hedgermeter compen

Date: August 19, 2022 Subject: Confidentiality Request for: ______GIF2022OME______ Pursuant to FCC 47 CRF 0.457(d) and 0.459 and IC RSP-100, Section 10, the applicant requests that a part of the subject FCC application be held confidential. Type of Confidentiality Requested Exhibit Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent*1 Short Term Permanent Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Short Term Permanent Permanent Permanent Permanent*

Block Diagrams External Photos Internal Photos Operation Description/Theory of Operation Parts List & Placement/BOM Tune-Up Procedure Schematics Test Setup Photos Users Manual

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"competition" would negate the advantage they have achieved by developing this product. Not protecting the details of the design will result in financial hardship. Permanent Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits listed above as permanently confidential be permanently withheld from public review due to materials that contain trade secrets and proprietary information not customarily released to the public. Short-Term Confidentiality:

The applicant requests the exhibits selected above as short term confidential be withheld from public view for a period of ___(specify number of days not to exceed 180)___ days from the date of the Grant of Equipment Authorization and prior to marketing. This is to avoid premature release of sensitive information prior to marketing or release of the product to the public. 1 - The asterisked items (*) require further justification before permanent confidentiality will be allowed. These also currently require review by the FCC under their Permit-But-Ask policy before the grant is issued and can delay completion of an application. Further justification should be added to the note above. One such example for a potted device would be: The EUT is FULLY potted using a non-removable epoxy based material. Removal of potting material causes irreparable damage to internal circuitry. See photographs exhibits that outline the device before and after potting. Applicant is also aware that they are responsible to notify ELITE ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, INC. in the event information regarding the product or the product is made available to the public. ELITE ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING, INC. will then release the documents listed above for public disclosure pursuant to FCC Public Notice DA 04-1705. NOTE for Industry Canada Applications:

The applicant understands that until such time that IC distinguishes between Short Term and Permanent Confidentiality, either type of marked exhibit above will simply be marked Confidential when submitted to IC. Sincerely, By:

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Lucida Antenna for LTE applications Part No. SR4L002 lamiiANT Product Specification 1. Features Antenna for 4G LTE applications including MIMO systems. LTE 700, GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900, WCDMA2100, LTE B7

(2500-2690 MHz), LTE B40 (2300 2400 MHZ). Maintains high performance on device: DFI (Designed For Integration) Smallest internal LTE antenna including clearance area. Low profile innovative design. SMD mounting Supplied on Tape and Reel 2. Description Lucida uses a ground plane on the host PCB to radiate effectively. The antenna itself requires a clearance underneath. An external matching circuit is used to optimise the antenna within a device to the required bands. Ideal for 4G single and MIMO antenna systems. 3. Applications 4G MiFi routers Femto / Pico base stations Portable Devices Remote monitoring Network Devices Wearable devices Lucida Part No. SR4L002 4. Part Number Lucida: SR4L002 5. General Data Product name Part Number Frequency Polarization Lucida SR4L002 698 798 MHz 824 960MHz 1710 2170 MHz 2300 2400 MHz 2500 2690 MHz Linear Operating temperature

-40C to125C Impedance with matching Weight Antenna type Dimensions 50 2.0 g SMD 35.0 x 8.5 x 3.2 (mm) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 2 6. RF Characteristics Lucida Part No. SR4L002 Peak gain Average gain (Linear) Average efficiency Maximum return loss Maximum VSWR Peak gain Average gain (Linear) Average efficiency Maximum return loss Maximum VSWR Peak gain Average gain (Linear) Average efficiency Maximum return loss Maximum VSWR 698 798 MHz 0.50dBi 824 960 MHz 1.00dBi

-1.50dBi

>45%

-6dB 3.2:1

-1.5dBi

>60%

-6dB 2.8:1 1710 - 2170 MHz 2.50dBi 2300 2400 MHz 1.60dBi

-2.0dBi

>50%

-10dB 1.7:1

-1.50dBi

>65%

-6dB 3.1:1 2500 2690 MHz 2.50dBi

-2.00dBi

>50%

-5dB 3.4:1 All data measured on Antenovas evaluation PCB Part No. SR4L002-U1 Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 3 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 7. RF Performance 7.1 Return Loss 7.2 VSWR Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 4 650750850950105011501250135014501550165017501850195020502150225023502450255026502750-20-15-10-505[MHz][dB]Atyune1234567891065075085095010501150125013501450155016501750185019502050215022502350245025502650275012345678910[MHz][]Atyune12345678910 7.3 Antenna pattern 7.3.1 698 MHz 798 MHz Lucida Part No. SR4L002 3D pattern at 734 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader

(Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 5 7.3.2 824 MHz 960 MHz Lucida Part No. SR4L002 3D pattern at 900 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader

(Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 6 7.3.3 1710 MHz 2170 MHz Lucida Part No. SR4L002 3D pattern at 1930 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader

(Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 7 7.3.4 2300 MHz 2400 MHz Lucida Part No. SR4L002 3D pattern at 2340 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader

(Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 8 7.3.5 2500 MHz 2690 MHz Lucida Part No. SR4L002 3D pattern at 2600 MHz Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader

(Click to Activate) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 9 8. Antenna Dimensions Lucida Part No. SR4L002 3D rotational Drag to rotate by using Adobe Reader

(Click to activate) H L Top side W Pin 1 marker Bottom Side 16 solder pads (2.0 x 1.0 mm) L Length 35.0 0.1 W Width H Height 8.5 0.1 3.3 +0.1 -0.0 L1 2.0 L2 1.0 P1 2.3 P2 6.7 P3 7.0 P4 5.0 All Dimensions in (mm) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 10 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 10.0 Schematic symbol and Pin definition The circuit symbol for the antenna is shown below. The antenna has 16 pins with only two as functional. All other pins are for mechanical strength. Pin 3 4 Description Feed Return/GND 1,2,5,6,7,8,9,10,1 1,12,13,14,15,16 Not used

(Mechanical only) Lucida 9.0 Antenna footprint The recommended host PCB footprint is below. 16 copper pads all 2.0 x 1.0 (mm) Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 11 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 11. Electrical Interface 11.1 Transmission Line All transmission lines should be designed to have a characteristic impedance of 50. The length of the transmission lines should be kept to a minimum Any other parts of the RF system like transceivers, power amplifiers, etc, should also be designed to have an impedance of 50 Once the material for the PCB has been chosen (PCB thickness and dielectric constant), a coplanar transmission line can easily be designed using any of the commercial software packages for transmission line design. For the chosen PCB thickness, copper thickness and substrate dielectric constant, the program will calculate the appropriate transmission line width and gaps on either side of the track so the characteristic impedance of the co-

planar transmission is 50 . 11.2 Matching Circuit The antenna requires a matching circuit that must be optimized for each product. The matching circuit will require up to six components and the following circuit should be designed into the host PCB. Not all components may be required but should be included as a precaution. The matching network must be placed close to the antenna feed to ensure it is more effective in tuning the antenna. Lucida Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 12 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 12.0 Antenna Integration Guide 12.1 Antenna Placement Whichever the host PCB size used, the antenna should be placed ideally on the host PCBs shortest edge with the longest GND Correct Incorrect The antenna requires clearance ideally in 5 spatial directions as shown below. Where this cannot be achieved you should keep as many clear as possible to a minimum of 3. Please note performance will degrade with less clearances. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 13 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 12.2 Host PCB Layout The host PCB must ensure the footprint and clearance meets the antenna specification. An example of the PCB layout shows the antenna footprint with clearance. Example host layout D = 3.2mm The distance D is the gap required from the antenna SMD pad edge to the ground plane. This should be maintained along the edge the antenna is placed. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 14 12.3 Host PCB Clearance Below shows the antenna footprint and clearance through all layers on the PCB. Only the antenna pads and connections to feed and GND are present within this clearance area. Lucida Part No. SR4L002 Example host layout Placement of components and GND with traces adjacent to the antenna should maintain a minimum clearance of 15mm from either side. The antenna should be therefore placed in the corner to only have one side effected. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 15 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 13.0 Diversity Example For a MIMO system comprising of two LTE antennas. Care must be taken for the placement to ensure that the isolation and cross correlation is within acceptable limits. Below is an example using two Lucida mounted on the same host PCB. Isolation Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 16 03006009001200150018002100240027003000-35-30-25-20-15-10-505[MHz][dB]Atyune123456789MARKERS:MHz dBMHz dBMHz dBMHz dBMHz dBIsolation_Diversity EVB.S1P - S111: 6982: 798-24.83-14.563: 8244: 960-13.12-18.595: 17106: 2170-15.44-27.607: 23008: 2400-22.43-21.439: 250010: 2690-26.11-38.36 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 13.0 Host PCB Size The performance of the low bands is highly dependent on the ground plane length. The host PCB ground needs to be as long as the device allows. Reducing the GND directly relates to the performance of the low bands. As shown below you can see the effect of the GND plane length vs the efficiency. 90mm 110mm 130mm Passive Efficiency vs. PCB length All results measured in Antenovas anechoic chamber 130mm 110mm 90mm 90 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 17 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 14.0 Reference Board The reference board has been designed for evaluation purposes of SR4L002 includes a SMA female connector. SR4L002 Evaluation Board To order a reference board contact sales@antenova-m2m.com. Please state if single or two antenna EVB is required. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 18 14.1 Reference Board Matching Circuit The reference board has been designed for evaluation purposes of SR4L002 includes a SMA female connector. Lucida Part No. SR4L002 Lucida L1 C1 L3 C2 L2 C3 Designator L1, L3 L2 C1 C2 C3 Type Inductor Inductor Capacitor Capacitor Capacitor Value 15nH 3.3nH 2.2pF Not fitted 0.5pF Description Murata LQG15HN series Murata LQG15HN series Murata GJM15 series Not fitted Murata GJM15 series Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 19 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 15. Soldering This antenna is suitable for lead free soldering. The reflow profile should be adjusted to suit the device, oven and solder paste, while observing the following conditions:

The maximum temperature should not exceed 240 C However for lead free soldering, a maximum temperature of 255 C for no more than 20 seconds is permitted. The antenna should not be exposed to temperatures exceeding 120 C more than 3 times during the soldering process. 16. Hazardous Material Regulation Conformance The antenna has been tested to conform to RoHS requirements. A certificate of conformance is available from Antenova M2Ms website. 17. Packaging 17.1 Optimal Storage Conditions Temperature

-10C to 40C Humidity Shelf life Storage place Packaging Less than 75% RH 24 Months Away from corrosive gas and direct sunlight Reels should be stored in unopened sealed manufacturers plastic packaging. Note: Storage of open reels of antennas is not recommended due to possible oxidization of pads on antennas. If short term storage is necessary, then it is highly recommended that the bag containing the antenna reel is re-sealed and stored in like storage conditions as in above table. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 20 17.2 Tape Characteristics Lucida Part No. SR4L002 Ko 3.60 Ao 8.90 0.1 Bo 35.60 0.1 P0 4.00 0.1 P1 P2 12.00 0.1 2.00 0.1 E1 F 1.75 0.1 26.2 0.15 56.00 0.3 W Dimensions in mm Notes:

1) Material: PS Black Thickness: 0.35 0.05. 2) Packaging length per 22 reel: 51 Meters (1:4). 3) Component load per 13 reel: 1000pcs Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 21 17.3 Reel Dimensions Lucida Part No. SR4L002 A 330.0 2.0 C 13.5 0.5 N 100.0 0.2 W1 44.4 0.3 All dimensions in mm Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-1.0 Release date November 2015 Page 22 17.4 Box Dimensions Lucida Part No. SR4L002 Width

(W) Breadth

(B) 350mm 355mm Thickness

(H) 70mm 17.5 Bag Properties Reels are supplied in protective plastic packaging. 17.6 Reel Label Information Antenova Limited 4F, No 324, Sec 1, Nei-Hu Road Nei-Hu District, Taipei 11493, Taiwan, ROC info@antenova-m2m.com / www.antenova-m2m.com 60mm Description: Lucida Part number: SR4L002 Quantity: 1,000 Date Code:

Manufacturers code number: lamiiANT 60mm Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-01 Release date November 2015 Page 23 Lucida Part No. SR4L002 www.antenova-m2m.com Corporate Headquarters North America Headquarters Asia Headquarters Antenova Limited 2nd Floor Titan Court 3 Bishop Square Hatfield AL10 9NA UK Antenova Limited 100 Brush Creek Road Suite 103, Santa Rosa California 95404, USA Tel: +44 1233 810600 Email: sales@antenova-m2m.com Tel: +1 707 890 5202 Email: sales@antenova-m2m.com Antenova Asia Limited 4F, No. 324, Sec. 1, Nei-Hu Road Hei-Hu District Taipei 11493 Taiwan, ROC Tel: +886 (0) 2 8797 8630 Fax: +886 (0) 2 8797 6890 Email: sales@antenova-m2m.com Copyright Antenova Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Antenova , Antenova M2M , gigaNOVA , the Antenova product family names, and the Antenova and Antenova M2M logos are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Antenova Ltd. Any other names and/or trademarks belong to their respective companies. The materials provided herein are believed to be reliable and correct at the time of printing. Antenova does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics or other items contained within this information. Antenova further assumes no responsibility for the use of this information, and all such information shall be entirely at the users risk. Antennas for Wireless M2M Applications Product Specification DS-SR4L002-PS-01 Release date November 2015 Page 24 Mouser Electronics Authorized Distributor Click to View Pricing, Inventory, Delivery & Lifecycle Information:

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