Badger Meter HR-E LCD 4-20 Operating Manual

High Resolution LCD Encoders

HR-E® LCD, HR-E® LCD 4-20

MPORTANTI

For proper handling of the higher reading resolution and the extended status indicator capabilities of
the HR-E LCD encoder, the following software versions are required for your reading system:

Reading Data Management Software

• ReadCenter® Data: Version 1.11.12.27 or higher (does not include extended status
indicator capabilities)

• ReadCenter Analytics and ReadCenter Analytics Mobile: Version 2.12.7.6 or later

Mobile Reading Systems

• ORS: Version 2.2.1 or later

Handheld Reading Systems

• Badger Meter Field Application Suite: Version 2.2.3 or later

• ORION Field Application route reading software: Version 2.2.3 or later

• ORION Endpoint Utility programming & quick read software: Version 2.2.2 or later

• Please contact Badger Meter Technical Support at 1-800-456-5023 or the appropriate
endpoint provider if you need assistance.

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CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Audience and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Unpacking and Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

License Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HR-E LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

HR-E LCD 4-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Multiplier Value. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Visual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Units of Measure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

9-Digit Totalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

6-Digit Totalization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rate of Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Meter Model Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Installing the Encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Bayonet Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Wire Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HR-E LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

HR-E LCD 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

HR-E LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Measurement Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Endpoint Reading Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

HR-E LCD 4-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Measurement Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Analog Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Endpoint Reading Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Status Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Introduction

INTRODUCTION

This is the user manual for the High Resolution (HR) LCD encoders.

Audience and Purpose

This manual is intended to be used by utilities for installing and using HR-E LCD and HR-E LCD 4-20 encoders.

Product Unpacking and Inspection

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.

DESCRIPTION

High resolution encoders are fully electronic, solid-state devices with no moving parts. The devices come standard as factory
programmed, with the option for programming in the field. Programming is performed through the device IR port via a
computer. The programming kit (PN: 67660-001) can be ordered through Customer Service.

OTE:N Refer to the document, High Resolution LCD Encoder Programmer Manual, available at www.badgermeter.com, for

programming instructions.

HR-E LCD

The HR-E LCD is a permanently sealed, electronic LCD absolute encoder with field-programmable options that produces an
industry standard ASCII encoded output. HR-E LCD encoders are designed for use with all current Badger Meter Recordall®

Disc, Turbo Series, Compound Series, Combo Series and Fire Service meters and assemblies. The encoders provide
connectivity with Badger Meter ORION® and GALAXY® AMR/AMI endpoints and other AMR/AMI technology solutions
approved by Badger Meter.

HR-E LCD 4-20

The HR-E LCD 4-20 is a permanently sealed, electronic LCD absolute encoder that produces an industry standard ASCII
encoded output as well as an analog 4-20 mA DC output signal with a dual output wire design. HR-E LCD 4-20 encoders are

designed for use with all current Badger Meter Recordall® Disc, Turbo Series, Compound Series, Combo Series and Fire Service
meters and assemblies. The encoders provide connectivity with Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI endpoints and other AMR/AMI
technology solutions approved by Badger Meter.

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