HR | E High Resolution Encoder
INTRODUCTION
Product Inspection and Unpacking
Upon opening the shipping container, 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.
OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s
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.
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
undesired 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 an HR-E
meter reading system.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-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.
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Description
The HR-E is a fully potted, eight-wheel absolute encoder. The
encoder with glass lens is available factory pre-wired to
Badger Meter AMR/AMI products, or may be spliced to other devices
following the instructions. This version is permanently sealed to
eliminate the intrusion of moisture, dirt, or other contaminants, and
is suitable for installation in all environments, including meter pits
subject to continuous submergence.
The HR-E with terminal screws features the same permanent sealing
of the register's internal elements, but does not provide a moisture
resistant enclosure. Therefore, it is suitable for indoor installation in
a dry environment only, and is marked as such on the terminal
screw cover.
Compatibility
The HR-E is designed for use with all current Badger Meter
Recordall® Disc, Turbo Series, Compound Series, Combo Series and
Fire Service meters and assemblies. Each HR-E is clearly identified on
the face of the dial with an assembly number, unit of measure and
meter model. The HR-E provides connectivity with Badger Meter
ORION® and GALAXY® AMR/AMI endpoints, BadgerTouch® modules
and other AMR/AMI technology solutions approved by
Badger Meter.
CONNECTING AN ENCODER TO AN ENDPOINT
THE HR-E SHOULD ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A PRODUCT
APPROVED BY BADGER METER. CONNECTION TO AN
UNAPPROVED PRODUCT WILL VOID THE
HR-E WARRANTY.
Badger Meter encoders have a factory installed three-conductor
cable (brown) for connection to the endpoint. If the wire is cut
or broken and requires a field splice after the initial installation,
connect like-color wires to maintain proper installation.
Badger Meter wiring standards use the black wire as the negative (–)
conductor and the red as the positive (+) conductor.
Before proceeding with the installation, be certain that the
meter type and size correspond, and that the proper encoder
configuration has been supplied for the application.
ENC-UM-00237-EN-01 (June 2014)
Installation Data
Splicing Considerations
Splice connections made in pit environments require a pit field
splice kit (62084-001), which can be ordered separately. See the
Field Splice Kit Installation Instructions available on our website.
ORION endpoints shipped factory pre-wired to a Badger Meter
encoder require no splicing. All you do is mount the encoder to the
meter and tighten the seal screw.
Wire Connections
The HR-E is available factory pre-wired to Badger Meter
AMR/AMI products. The encoder is permanently sealed to eliminate
the intrusion of moisture, dirt, or other contaminants, and is suitable
for installation in all environments, including meter pits subject to
continuous submergence.
The encoder is also available with potted, pre-sized wire harness
available for connection to endpoints in the field. Standardized lead
lengths are 3, 10, 25, and 75 feet.
In-line Connector
An in-line connector is an optional feature that allows connectivity
to AMR/AMI devices without the need for a field splice kit.
HRE WITH TERMINAL SCREWS
The HR-E with terminal screws features the same permanent sealing
of the encoder’s internal elements, but does not provide a moisture
resistant enclosure. Therefore, the HR-E with optional terminal screw
is suitable for indoor installation in a dry environment only, and is
marked as such on the terminal screw cover.
The terminal screws are identified by the letters “R”, “B”, and “G”
(standing for Red, Black and Green) molded into the screw cavity.
1. Strip approximately 1-1/2" of outer insulation sheath from the
endpoint or other supplied wire using a coax stripping tool. Take
care not to damage the inner wire insulation.
2. Unwind the outer foil shield from the cable and cut it o even
with the outer sheath using the wire cutting pliers.
3. Cut the uninsulated shield drain wire even with the
outer sheath.
4. Strip approximately 1/2" of insulation from the inner wires using
the wire stripper.
5. Use a screwdriver to loosen the encoder terminal screws
sufficiently to allow the bare wire ends to fit below the
screw heads.
6. Bend the bare wire ends into hook shapes that will closely fit
around the shafts of the terminal screws, and hold the hooks
around the screw shafts while tightening the screws with the
screwdriver. Do not overtighten screws. The hooks should be
oriented with the openings to the right, so that tightening the
screws (by turning to the right) will tend to draw the wire closer
to the screw.
7. Place a plastic cable tie approximately 1/4" from the end of the
outer insulation sheath. Tighten securely for strain relief. Remove
excess cable tie.
8. Make sure that the cable exits the terminal screw cavity via the
opening on the right side of the cavity wall and that cable tie
resides on the interior of terminal cover.
9. Place the cover over the terminal screw cavity and secure by
tightening the seal screw.
TESTING
After all connections are complete, test the entire installation
including the HR-E, the wiring and the endpoint for proper
operation in accordance with the instructions supplied with
the endpoint.
INSTALLING THE HRE
Bayonet Mount
The bayonet mount positions the encoder in any of four
orientations for visual reading convenience. The HR-E can be
removed from the meter without disrupting water service.
Install the encoder on the water meter and secure it using the
tamper-proof screw provided.
SPECIFICATIONS
Encoder Type Straight reading, permanently sealed,
magnetic drive
Unit of Measure U.S. Gallons, Cubic Feet, Cubic Meters, clearly
identified on encoder face
Number Wheels Eight with 5/32 inch high numerals
Test Circle 360° circle with ten major increments with ten
divisions each
Weight 10 ounces
Humidity 0…100% condensing when equipped with
potted lead wire, 0…95% non-condensing with
screw-terminal wire connections
Temperature – 40…140° F (– 40…60° C )
Signal Output Industry Standard ASCII Format
Visual Resolution 1/100th of Test Circle
Electronic Resolution 8-dial resolution for AMR/AMI; 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8-dial
resolution for BadgerTouch
Signal Type 3-wire synchronous for AMR/AMI solutions
(red=clock/power, black=ground, green=data)
2-wire asynchronous for Touch solutions
Power Source External
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