Badger Meter ORION User Manual
Badger® ORION
®
Automated Meter
Reading System
Serial Repeater Programmer
Software
Installation &
Programming
Manual for Installer
IMPORTANT: This manual contains important warnings
and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.
ORI-IOM-53
BadgerMeter, Inc.
P/N 62014-106 Rev. 1
4-08
WELCOME
Badger® ORION®
SERIAL REPEATER PROGRAMMER
Welcome to the Badger ORION Serial Repeater Programmer (RP) software. The RP
software allows you to easily define a set of transmitters that a ORION Repeater must repeat.
The software also provides you with the means to verify that the Repeater is hearing all of the
needed transmitters, and that the Repeater is being heard at the r eceive des tination.
The RP software runs on a PC under Windows
provides you a simple way to work with your Badger ORION Repeater:
• You can easily load the list of transmitter serial numbers into the Repeater.
• You can change the list of transmitters in a Repeater that is currently working by
adding a new transmitter serial number, removing one that is no longer needed, or
changing an incorrect serial number.
• You can clear out the list of transmitter serial numbers if you wish to remove a
Repeater from service.
• You can verify that the transmitters that are to be repeated are within range and
are being received.
• You can verify that the repeated transmissions are being received at the target
location.
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2000 Professional or Windows XP. It
REPEATER INSTALLATION
PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the product, perform the following unpacking and inspection
procedures:
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.
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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.
Note: 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.
BADGER® ORION® SERIAL REPEATER
The Badger ORION Serial Repeater is a transmitter/receiver that can be used in
conjunction with any water or gas Badger ORION transmitter to increase the
performance for network applications. Packaged in a remote enclosure, the
Badger ORION Repeater can be located in any indoor or non-submersed
outdoor application and programmed to repeat up to twelve Badger ORION
transmitter signals within receiving range of the Badger ORION Repeater.
Once programmed, the Badger ORION Serial Repeater will cycle through the list
of transmitters in its memory. One transmitter reading is broadcast every four to
five seconds.
The Badger ORION Repeater is constructed of a plastic remote enclosure with a
‘D’ sized lithium battery that provides 15 years of power for each Badger ORION
Repeater under standard operating conditions. The Badger ORION Repeater is
shipped from the factory in an off mode and is not transmitting.
LOCATING THE UNIT
A Badger ORION Repeater can be programmed with up to twelve Badger
ORION water and/or gas transmitter serial numbers. Once programmed, the
Repeater will listen for and repeat the standard consumption messages for those
transmitters, which are located within range of the Repeater.
The ideal Badger ORION Repeater location is somewhere that has a clear “lineof-sight” to the Badger ORION gas or water transmitter. However, this is rarely
possible. The line-of-sight may be hindered by obstructions such as trees and
vegetation, buildings and other structures, vehicles or uneven terrain.
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Note that the change of season, increasing vegetation, building construction, and
remodeling can all contribute to changing the signal reception over time.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE
From your installation CD, double-click on Setup. You’ll see this screen.
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Click the Next button and you’ll see this screen.
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There is no need to change any of the parameters on this screen for most cases. Just click
the Next button to see the next screen.
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