Badger Meter ORION User Manual

ORION® Endpoint Utility

Software Application 2.5 for Trimble® Ranger 3

ORI-UM-00802-EN-01 (April 2014)

User Manual

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

USER GUIDE

PROGRAM STARTUP AND EXIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Onscreen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

ORION ENDPOINT UTILITY MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

SETTING COM PORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

ORION IR PROGRAMMING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Performing an IR Read on an ORION Endpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

ORION Cellular Endpoint IR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Magnet Swipe Warning for IR Access ......................................................................................................................................15

Force Read .........................................................................................................................................................................................15

Ping ......................................................................................................................................................................................................15

Modem Info ......................................................................................................................................................................................16

Mode ...................................................................................................................................................................................................16

ORION Migratable Endpoint IR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Start, Pause, Stop – Radio Modes ............................................................................................................................................19

IR Programming an ORION Migratable Endpoint (RTR) ....................................................................................................20

IR Force Read (HR-E LCD, HR-E, ADE) ......................................................................................................................................22

Listen ...................................................................................................................................................................................................22

Extended Status ..............................................................................................................................................................................23

RTR Extended Status .....................................................................................................................................................................24

ENC Extended Status .....................................................................................................................................................................25

High Resolution (HR) E LCD Extended Status .......................................................................................................................26

High Resolution (HR) E-Series Extended Status...................................................................................................................27

IR Programming Meter Size, Type and Units of Measure (RTR, ADE) ..........................................................................28

Advanced IR Programming ......................................................................................................................................................... 29

Setting GPS Location Manually .................................................................................................................................................30

Set Date and Time ..........................................................................................................................................................................31

Get Battery Status ...........................................................................................................................................................................31

Starting a Flow Rate Study ..........................................................................................................................................................31

IR Programming an ORION Migratable Gas Endpoint ......................................................................................................32

ORION Classic Endpoint IR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Start, Pause, Stop - Radio Modes ..............................................................................................................................................35

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IR Programming an ORION Classic Endpoint (RTR) ............................................................................................................36

IR Force Read (ADE) ........................................................................................................................................................................37

IR Programming an ORION Classic Gas Endpoint ...............................................................................................................38

Possible Drive Circles .....................................................................................................................................................................39

Reprogramming a Gas Drive Circle .........................................................................................................................................40

ORION QUICK READ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

ORION Quick Read-All . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

ORION Quick Read-Single . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

ORION PROFILE EXTRACTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Prole Extraction - IR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Prole Extraction - RF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Transfer Proles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

ORION NETWORK COMMUNICATION TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Network Communication Test - ORION Cellular Endpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Network Communication Test - ORION Fixed Network and Migratable Endpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

ESERIES ULTRASONIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Hardware Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Logging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Prole Extraction Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

APPENDIX

GLOSSARY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MOBILE TRANSCEIVER OR RECEIVER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

USING THE HANDHELD KEYPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

HANDHELD FACTORY RESET/CLEAN BOOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

IR PROGRAMMING BRACKET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

STATUS CODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

VALID COM PORTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

GAS METER DRIVE ROTATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

TECHNICAL SUPPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

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INTRODUCTION

The ORION® Endpoint Utility 2.5.x is a software application designed for reading and programming water and gas ORION endpoints with the Trimble® Ranger 3 handheld computer. This manual is the guide for using the ORION Endpoint Utility software application.

Audience and Purpose

The ORION Endpoint Utility for the Trimble Ranger 3 User Manual is intended to be used by field technicians who program and quick read ORION endpoints and access meter profile data.

OTE:N To provide the best solution for our customers, Badger Meter continually improves software programs and updates

this manual periodically to reflect upgrades. Therefore, some discrepancies may be detected between the installed software and this manual.

System Overview

The Trimble Ranger 3 handheld computer is a flexible, easy-to-use tool that can be used with various meter reading technologies. It provides utilities with a handheld interrogator that can be operated with a touch screen and the customized keypad for data entry.

The handheld is compatible with ORION manual and touch read systems, including the following ORION endpoints.

• The ORION Cellular endpoint is a two-way water endpoint that utilizes existing cellular infrastructure to efficiently and securely deliver meter reading data to the utility via the cellular network.

• The ORION Fixed Network endpoint (SE) is a full functioning two-way endpoint for use in either mobile or fixed network mode of operation. Once installed, ORION Fixed Network endpoints operate in mobile mode and automatically transition to fixed network mode of operation when ORION network gateway transceivers and reading data management software are deployed. ORION Fixed Network endpoints automatically transition to a backup mobile mode of operation if the network is disrupted for a period of time.

OTE:N In fixed network priority mode, ORION Fixed Network endpoints with 1.12 firmware and later transmit a

mobile message every 10 seconds.

• The ORION Migratable endpoint (ME) is a full functioning two-way endpoint for mobile applications with the capability of migrating to fixed network mode to support future utility growth. In addition to providing the current reading, the two-way functionality of the ORION Migratable endpoint allows users to capture data profile information wirelessly, without having to access the endpoint during the normal reading process.

• The ORION Classic endpoint (CE) is a one-way endpoint designed for mobile meter reading. ORION Classic endpoints support data profile and may be transitioned to fixed network application through approved electric connectivity partner solutions, or with strategic deployment of ORION gateway 4.0 and 2.0 receivers.

About This Manual

• User Guide

The User Guide has instructions for program startup and exit, and step-by-step instructions for using the ORION Endpoint Utility software application functions, including endpoint programming, profile extraction and quick read. For the complete list of functions, see the "ORION Endpoint Utility Menu" onpage11.

• Appendix

See the Appendix for a glossary of terms, handheld information, valid COM ports, status codes, gas meter drive rotation list and Badger Meter Technical Support contact information.

OTE:N For software installation and removal instructions, refer to the Trimble Ranger 3 Meter Reading System ORION

Software Installation Manual, which can be found at www.badgermeter.com.

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INTRODUCTION

Typographic Conventions

• Items on the software screens that you need to select or choose by clicking a button, highlighting, checking a box or another similar means are in bold text and capitalized in the manual. Example: Click the View Report button.

• Names of options, boxes, columns and fields are italicized. In most cases, first letters will be capitalized. Example: The value displays in the Status Information field.

• Messages and special markings are shown in quotation marks. Example: “Service Stopped” is shown on the display.

OTE:N Names, addresses and other customer-related information displayed in screen examples were created for

demonstration purposes in this manual. No actual customer information is included.

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USER GUIDE

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PROGRAM STARTUP AND EXIT

1. Press the green power key on the keypad to turn on the handheld.

2. At the Windows® home screen, tap the Start button in the left corner of the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.

Windows Start

button

3. Tap once on the folder labeled Badger Field Applications.

Figure 1: Windows home

Result: The Badger Field Applications folder opens.

OTE:N To rearrange the icons on the screen, touch

and hold an icon, then drag the icon to the location you prefer.

OTE:N Badger Field Applications includes a

suite of meter reading software products. This manual includes descriptions and instructions for using the ORION Endpoint Utility software.

For more information, refer to the user manual titled, ORION Automated Reading

System for Trimble Ranger 3, available at

www.badgermeter.com.

Figure 2: Badger Field Applications folder

4. Tap the ORION Endpoint Utility icon.

Result: The Verify Date and Time screen opens.

Figure 3: ORION Endpoint Utility

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5. Verify the date and time shown on the screen are correct.

If the date and time are correct, tap Ok and continue with Step 6.

MPORTANTI

The date and time on the handheld must be accurate to ensure communication with ORION Migratable (and Fixed Network in mobile mode) endpoints.

If the date and/or time need to be adjusted, go to Windows Start> Settings> Clocks & Alarms on the handheld.

Result: The Clock & Alarms screen opens (Figure 5).

Adjust the time zone, date and/or time, as needed.

When finished tap OK. Then tap the X to close the Settings screen and return to the ORION Endpoint Utility software.

PROGRAM STARTUP AND EXIT

Figure 4: Verify date and time

OTE:N The first time the software is accessed,

the License Agreement screen (Figure 6) opens automatically, after the Clock Verification screen.

Read the software license agreement and tap I Accept. The License Agreement must be accepted by an authorized representative of the customer/licensee.

The License Agreement screen closes automatically.

To see the License Agreement at any time, tap View License on the sign in screen.

Figure 5: Adjust time zone, date and/or time

Figure 6: Accept license agreement

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PROGRAM STARTUP AND EXIT

6. Once the time and date are veried, the ORION Endpoint Utility sign in screen opens.

You can also view trademarks and license or select language on this screen.

7. Enter a three to ve character personal identication number (PIN) using the keypad. The Ok button becomes active.

OTE:N The PIN must be entered by an authorized

representative of the customer/licensee. The PIN is user defined and can be a name, initials, an ID number or other information.

8. Tap Ok to access the ORION Endpoint Utility menu screen.

9. To exit the ORION Endpoint Utility software, tap the Exit button. If the Exit button does not display in the navigation bar of the screen, tap Menu> Exit.

Onscreen Keyboard

Figure 7: Type PIN

Tap to

exit the

software

The center icon at the bottom of most ORION Endpoint Utility screens gives you access to the onscreen keyboard as shown in Figure 8.

The keyboard can be used to enter information into screen elds as an alternative to using the handheld keypad.

Tap the icon to open the keyboard whenever you want to use it. Tap the icon again to close the keyboard.

Tap for onscreen keyboard

Title Bar

When you sign in, the title bar of the ORION Endpoint Utility software displays the name of the software. The title bar changes to show the selected function or the type of endpoint being read.

In addition, the color of the title bar on the ORION Endpoint Utility screens indicates battery charging status.

Figure 8: Onscreen keyboard

• Green = > 65% charged

• Red = < 35% charged

• Yellow = 35…65% charged

• Blue = handheld is charging

Tap the title bar to see the battery status percentage (Figure 9).

Figure 9: Battery status in title bar

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ORION ENDPOINT UTILITY MENU

A menu of the ORION Endpoint Utility options is shown on the main screen. An expanded view is shown in Figure 10. On the handheld, scroll to see all the menu options.

Figure 10: ORION Endpoint Utility menu

The ORION Endpoint Utility performs multiple functions.

• Programs and quick reads ORION Cellular, Migratable and Classic water and gas endpoints.

• Extracts additional information from ORION Migratable endpoints including historical interval data and extended status.

• Verifies network communications for ORION Cellular and Fixed Network endpoints.

• Increases the test sampling rate of E-Series meters.

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SETTING COM PORTS

Before you start using the ORION Endpoint Utility functions, go to Settings> Hardware Settings to set the COM ports for the equipment attached to the handheld.

Figure 11: Hardware settings default

The example in Figure 11 shows the Hardware Settings screen for a handheld with built-in GPS, internal ORION Migratable transceiver and IR programming cable attached to the handheld nine-pin serial port. For more information, see "Hardware

Settings" onpage63.

For a list of valid COM ports, see "Valid COM Ports" onpage75.

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ORION IR PROGRAMMING

The ORION IR Programming function is used to read and program ORION water and gas endpoints using the IR programming cable. This function is also used to program an endpoint following a tamper repair or retrofit installation (RTR® water installations only) as well as perform a variety of other functions.

This section has instructions for performing the IR functions for each endpoint type: ORION Cellular, Migratable and Classic.

OTE:N To facilitate IR functions, an optional IR head alignment tool is available. For more information, see "IR Programming

Bracket" onpage74.

MPORTANTI

The IR programming cable must be attached to the handheld with the COM port correctly set. Align the IR optical head with the endpoint IR LED port to perform the functions described in this section.

Performing an IR Read on an ORION Endpoint

1. Select the ORION IR Programming function from the ORION Endpoint Utility menu.

OTE:N The screen shown in Figure 12 displays the first time you sign in to the ORION Endpoint Utility and select the

ORION IR Programming function. Once an endpoint is read, the IR Programming screen displays instead as

shown in Figure 13 on the next page. The screen refreshes each time you Read a new endpoint.

Title bar displays the function you

selected

Tap to read an

ORION endpoint

Navigation and

onscreen keyboard

buttons display at the

bottom of the screen

Figure 12: Access IR functions

ORION Cellular endpoints only

Before reading the endpoint, swipe the magnet along the side of the endpoint where the serial number and bar code are engraved to place the endpoint in IR mode. The endpoint LED flashes while in IR mode and stays in IR mode for approximately two minutes.

2. Align the IR optical head with the endpoint IR LED port.

3. Tap the Press to read button.

Result: The IR Programming screen displays showing endpoint information including endpoint and encoder type. See the example in Figure 13.

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ORION IR PROGRAMMING

ORION Cellular Endpoint IR

Select the ORION IR Programming function to read ORION Cellular water endpoints. ORION Cellular endpoints cannot be field programmed but the IR Programming function is used to perform a force read of the endpoint to the encoder and ping to confirm endpoint network communication.

Title bar displays

the endpoint

technology

Figure 13: IR Programming screen for ORION Cellular endpoint

OTE:N Prior to performing any of the ORION Cellular endpoint IR functions, connect the IR programming cable to the

handheld and make sure the COM port is set. See "Hardware Settings" onpage63 if you need help.

ORION Cellular Endpoint IR Buttons

Read Initiates IR communication between the handheld and the endpoint. Reads the endpoint type and

displays the information for the specific endpoint.

Force Read Used to update the real-time encoder odometer value on the endpoint.

Ping Used to confirm endpoint communication with BEACON AMA software.

Modem Info Displays the modem properties. Modem properties refresh each time the button is selected.

Mode Displays the current state of the endpoint. See "Mode" onpage16 for a list of the endpoint modes that

can display in this field.

OTE:N The Mode button is for troubleshooting only. Do not access unless authorized by Badger Meter

Technical Support.

ORION Cellular Endpoint IR Fields

Title Bar

Displays the endpoint and encoder type.

Displays the endpoint firmware version.

HW Displays the endpoint hardware version.

Serial # Displays the serial number of the ORION Cellular endpoint.

Reading Displays the endpoint raw reading value.

Status Displays the endpoint exception status. Options are T (Tamper) and EE (Encoder Error). The field is blank

when there is no Status to display.

Network Type Displays the radio system used by the ORION Cellular endpoint.

Last Call In Date and time of the last successful endpoint communication to BEACON.

Encoder Read Date and time of the last encoder reading received by the endpoint.

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Magnet Swipe Warning for IR Access

To place an ORION Cellular endpoint in IR mode, swipe the magnet along the side of the endpoint where the serial number and bar code are engraved. The LED flashes and the endpoint stays in IR mode for approximately two minutes.

After approximately two minutes, the magnet icon flashes on the IR Programming screen (Figure 14) as a reminder to swipe the magnet again to perform additional IR functions.

Icon displays/flashes

as a reminder that a magnet swipe is

required for IR access

Figure 14: Endpoint requires magnet swipe for IR mode

Force Read

Tap Force Read to update the real-time encoder odometer value on the endpoint. The ORION Cellular endpoint is compatible

with Badger Meter high resolution encoders and Badger Meter approved three-wire encoders. The ORION Cellular endpoint is not compatible with RTR encoders. For complete information, refer to the ORION Cellular Endpoints product data sheet which can be found at www.badgermeter.com.

1. To perform a Force Read, align the optical head of the IR cable with the ORION Cellular endpoint IR LED port. You may need to perform a magnet swipe on the ORION Cellular endpoint to activate IR communication.

2. On the ORION IR Programming screen, tap Read to read the endpoint.

3. Tap Force Read.

Result: The reading value updates to reect the current encoder odometer value. A reading will display if the tamper condition no longer exists.

Ping

1. To Ping an ORION Cellular endpoint, align the optical head of the IR cable with the ORION Cellular endpoint IR LED port. You may need to perform a magnet swipe on the ORION Cellular endpoint to activate IR communication.

2. On the ORION IR Programming screen, tap Read to read the endpoint.

3. Tap Ping to conrm an endpoint network connection. For complete information, see "ORION Network Communication

Test" onpage54.

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ORION IR PROGRAMMING

Modem Info

Select Modem Info on the IR Programming screen to display the Modem Properties for the ORION Cellular endpoint.

Figure 15: Cellular endpoint modem properties

1. Align the optical head of the IR cable with the ORION Cellular endpoint IR LED port. You may need to perform a magnet swipe on the ORION Cellular endpoint to activate IR communication.

2. On the ORION IR Programming screen, tap Read to read the endpoint.

3. Tap Modem Info.

Result: The Modem Properties screen opens.

Scroll to see all the information on the screen. Tap Back to return to the IR Programming screen. The information refreshes each time you tap Modem Info.

OTE:N The Save button is for Technical Support use only.

Mode

The Mode field can display the following statuses for the ORION Cellular endpoint.

On Cellular Mode Endpoint is initialized and communicating with BEACON.

Provision Mode Endpoint initialization failed to communicate with BEACON. The endpoint will attempt to establish a

connection at its normally scheduled transmit time.

Stopped Endpoint communications stopped.

MPORTANTI

The Mode button is used to Stop the endpoint and should only be selected when instructed to by Badger Meter Technical Support.

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ORION IR PROGRAMMING

ORION Migratable Endpoint IR

Select the ORION IR Programming function to read ORION Migratable (or Fixed Network in mobile mode) water and gas endpoints. This function is also used to program an endpoint following a tamper repair or retrofit installation (RTR® water

installations only) or perform a force read of the endpoint to the encoder, extract historical interval data, and confirm endpoint network communication.

Figure 16: IR Programming screen for ORION Migratable endpoint

OTE:N Prior to performing any of the ORION Migratable endpoint IR functions, connect the IR programming cable to the

handheld, and make sure the appropriate COM port is set. See "Hardware Settings" onpage63 if you need help.

ORION Migratable Endpoint IR Buttons

Read Initiates the IR communication between the handheld and the endpoint. Reads the endpoint type and

displays the information for the specific endpoint.

Program/ Force Read

Stop Stops the endpoint from transmitting. A stopped endpoint must be reprogrammed to begin transmitting

Pause Pauses the endpoint transmission temporarily until a unit of water is registered.

Start Starts the endpoint transmission.

Ext Status Used to view endpoint exception statuses and additional information programmed into an endpoint. It is also

Advanced Displays the endpoint firmware version and type of registration. The Advanced screen also includes buttons

Listen Switches to radio frequency (RF) to ”hear“ if the endpoint is active and in mobile mode.

Toggles, depending on encoder type. When used with an RTR encoder, Program is used to set the endpoint odometer value following a tamper repair. When used with an HR-E LCD or ADE® encoder, Force Read is used to view the real-time encoder odometer value.

again. The endpoint history (profile data) is cleared when the ORION Migratable endpoint is restarted.

used to field program meter type and size and unit of measure.

to request additional endpoint information such as date and time, start and get results of a flow rate study and get the endpoint battery status.

Change DC (gas only)

Displays after initial read only for gas endpoints. Used to select the gas drive circle information.

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ORION IR PROGRAMMING

ORION Migratable Endpoint IR Fields

Serial # Displays the serial number of the ORION Migratable or Fixed Network endpoint.

Reading Used to view the current endpoint reading value. For an RTR, it is used in conjunction with the Program

button to reprogram the odometer value after a tamper repair.

Daily Read Used to view the time-synchronized daily endpoint reading value.

Radio Used to view the endpoint radio transmission mode. Allows selection of another mode from an available list.

Status (gas only)

Displays the full endpoint status which provides information regarding the programming and configuration of the endpoint, including meter size, model type and units, as well as any alerts.

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Start, Pause, Stop – Radio Modes

ORION Migratable and Fixed Network endpoints are programmed at the factory to begin sending meter readings when the register senses flow through the meter. As a result, the endpoints can be installed on meters without having to manually start the endpoint. When water usage is registered on the meter, the endpoint sends a signal every 5…6 seconds. The following statuses can display in the Radio field on the ORION Migratable IR Programming screen.

Stopped The endpoint is not transmitting. A stopped endpoint must be reprogrammed to begin transmitting

again. Stored historical endpoint interval data (profile data) is cleared when the endpoint is restarted.

Paused Endpoint is in non-transmission mode temporarily until a unit of water or gas is registered. Commonly

used for seasonal customer accounts.

On-Mobile Mode An ORION Migratable or Fixed Network endpoint begins in mobile mode and continues to transmit in

mobile mode until and unless communication is established with an ORION Fixed Network gateway transceiver. An endpoint in mobile mode sends a message requesting gateway assignment once every hour. If a gateway responds with an assignment using two-way communication, the endpoint automatically switches to On-Fixed Mode. Fixed mode transmissions cannot be received by the handheld transceiver.

Discovery Mode For troubleshooting only. To be used under the direction of Badger Meter Technical Support.

On-Fixed Mode An endpoint in On-Fixed Mode is assigned to an ORION Fixed Network gateway transceiver for data

collection. It reverts to On-Mobile Mode if the endpoint fails to receive a response from a gateway for four consecutive days. Once communication is re-established with the gateway, the endpoint automatically transitions to On-Fixed Mode.

The Stop button suspends data profiling and stops an endpoint from sending a signal, regardless of the usage registered from the meter. Align the optical head on the IR cable with the endpoint IR LED port and tap Stop. Tap Start to turn the endpoint on again. The

endpoint history (profile data) is cleared when the endpoint is restarted. See Profile Data

Warning below.

The Pause button temporarily stops the radio signal. Align the optical head on the IR cable with the endpoint IR LED port and tap Pause. The endpoint begins transmitting again when a unit of water is registered from the meter.

The Start button is used to start an endpoint after it is Stopped or before usage is registered. Align the optical head on the IR cable with the endpoint IR LED port and tap Start.

OTE:N Stopped radios must be restarted using the Start function and will not automatically restart when usage is registered

from the meter. When used with an RTR, the odometer value must also be programmed to reflect the current registration reading. When used with an ADE, the odometer value is automatically updated within the hour.

OTE:N An ORION Migratable or Fixed Network endpoint connected to an ADE (or approved competitive three-wire encoder)

does not require programming to clear a tamper. After the wires have been repaired, the endpoint is automatically updated to reflect the register odometer value in the first hour after the wires have been repaired.

Profile Data Warning

The warning screen shown here is displayed when you tap Stop.

Stopping an endpoint suspends data profiling. Restarting clears all historical interval data (profile data) and places fixed mode endpoints into mobile mode. Endpoints in mobile mode may not revert to fixed mode for up to 48 hours.

Figure 17: Radio modes

OTE:N It is not necessary to tap Stop / Start before and

Figure 18: Stop endpoint warning

after fixing a tamper.

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IR Programming an ORION Migratable Endpoint (RTR)

When used with an RTR encoder, you must program and set the endpoint odometer value following a tamper repair.

Reading the Odometer

To install an ORION Migratable endpoint on an active meter with usage on the RTR, use the following information to ensure that the value in the endpoint matches the current odometer value on the RTR once the endpoint is connected to the RTR.

When programming ORION endpoints, enter the value of the six moveable odometer wheels plus the sweep hand for all meter types (gallons, cubic feet, etc.) and all meter models.

In Figure 19, the odometer value in the moveable dials (both white and black digits) is "000001."

The sweep hand is pointing between the "6" and the “7" but because the sweep hand has not yet hit the "7", use "6" as the value for the last digit of the meter reading. Therefore, in this example, the value to be entered into the ORION endpoint Reading field would be "16" or "0000016." (The leading zeros are not required.)

When programming an ORION endpoint connected to an E-Series meter with an RTR protocol, program the seven most significant (left-most) digits shown on the meter display.

OTE:N For instructions on programming a gas endpoint,

see "IR Programming an ORION Migratable Gas

Endpoint" onpage32.

1. Align the optical head of the IR cable with the endpoint IR LED port and tap Read on the IR Programming screen.

2. Double-tap the reading in the Reading eld.

Result: The current reading in the eld is highlighted (Figure 21).

Figure 19: Odometer value

Figure 20: E-Series meter display

Figure 21: RTR Reading field

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3. Using the handheld keypad, enter the RTR odometer value in the Reading eld.

Result: The reading box is highlighted (Figure 22) to indicate a new value is entered in the eld but not yet programmed.

Leading zeros are not required, however it may be helpful to enter leading zeros as visual confirmation. Only seven digits can be entered when programming an endpoint, regardless of the meter size.

4. Align the optical head of the IR cable with the ORION Migratable endpoint IR LED port and tap Program.

Result: The endpoint is programmed with the new value and the reading box is no longer highlighted. See Figure 23.

Figure 22: New reading entered

Figure 23: New reading programmed

OTE:N When programming an endpoint after clearing a tamper, verify that the programming and wire splicing were

successful. Select ORION Quick Read - Single from the Menu to perform a Quick Read on the endpoint. If the endpoint still reports “Tamper” in the Status eld, check the wire splices, repair as necessary and then repeat the programming procedure above.

DO NOT STOP AN ENDPOINT BEFORE FIXING A TAMPER. RESTARTING A STOPPED ENDPOINT CLEARS THE HISTORICAL INTERVAL DATA PROFILE DATA AND PLACES FIXED MODE ENDPOINTS INTO MOBILE MODE. ENDPOINTS IN MOBILE MODE MAY NOT REVERT TO FIXED MODE FOR UP TO 48 HOURS.

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IR Force Read (HR-E LCD, HR-E, ADE)

When an ORION Migratable (or Fixed Network in mobile mode) endpoint connected to an HR-E LCD, HR-E or ADE encoder is read, the Force Read button displays instead of the Program button on the IR Programming screen. Force Read is used to view the real-time encoder odometer value and to verify a successful tamper repair.

1. Align the optical head of the IR cable with the ORION Migratable endpoint IR LED port.

2. On the ORION IR Programming screen, tap Read to read the endpoint.

3. Tap Force Read.

Result: The reading value updates to reect the current encoder odometer value. A reading will display if the tamper condition no longer exists.

Figure 24: Force Read on E LCD

Listen

OTE:N Prior to using the Listen function, make sure the handheld has a built in ORION Migratable transceiver or an external

mobile transceiver is connected and the appropriate COM port is set. See "Glossary" onpage70 if you need help.

Tap Listen to activate radio frequency (RF) and display the RF quick read information for the selected endpoint when in mobile mode. For additional information, see "ORION Quick Read-Single" onpage46.

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Extended Status

The Ext Status button on the ORION IR Programming screen provides access to information which has been programmed into an ORION Migratable endpoint.

Title bar displays the endpoint type and serial number

Figure 25: Extended Status - ADE

The type of technology displays across the bar at the top of the Extended Status screen. The status fields that display are dependent on the technology. A check mark in a status field indicates a condition or alert that exists for the endpoint.

When pre-wired endpoint assemblies are factory programmed, the meter size and type and the units of measure display in the fields. Meter size and type and the units of measure can also be field programmed for RTR and ENC endpoints.

Examples of the Extended Status screen for the different technology types (RTR, ENC, E LCD, E-Series) are shown on the next four pages.

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RTR Extended Status

Figure 26: Extended Status- RTR

The status indicators described below apply for an ORION Migratable (or Fixed Network in mobile mode) endpoint when connected to an RTR.

Status Indicator Description

Mobile Mode Endpoint is communicating in mobile transmission mode.

IR Programmed Endpoint has been reprogrammed via IR.

Low Battery Endpoint is reporting a low battery condition.

Tamper Endpoint is reporting a tamper condition. This condition occurs when the wire between the register

and the endpoint is cut or shorted, or the RTR is not connected. See "" onpage19 for instructions on clearing the tamper.

No Usage Endpoint is reporting a no usage condition. This condition occurs when there is no water flow

registered over a 30-day time frame.

Leak Endpoint is reporting a potential leak condition when there is continuous usage over a 24-hour time

period without a 1-hour period of non-usage.

Encoder Information Description

Size & Type The size and type of the meter for which the RTR was programmed. Tap the button to change the

size and type. See "IR Programming Meter Size, Type and Units of Measure (RTR, ADE)" onpage28 for more information.

Units The units of measure as defined by the RTR: cubic meters, cubic feet, gallons, imperial gallons or

liters. Tap the button to change the units. See "IR Programming Meter Size, Type and Units of Measure

(RTR, ADE)" onpage28 for more information.

OTE:N Refer to the ORION Migratable Endpoint product data sheet, available at www.badgermeter.com, for

complete information.

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