Badger Meter RTR Operating Manual

Recordall®

Transmitter Register (RTR®)

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.

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Description

Recordall Transmitter Registers from Badger Meter communicate through a patented piezo-electric, solid-state switch to provide digital output. It features a non-proprietary protocol and very low power requirements. The RTR with glass lens is available factory pre-wired to Badger Meter AMR/AMI products, or may be spliced to other devices following the instructions. The RTR 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.

Compatibility

The RTR is designed for use with all current Badger Meter Recordall® Disc, Turbo Series, Compound Series, Combo Series and Fire Service meters and assemblies. Each RTR is clearly identified on the face of the dial with an assembly number, unit of measure and meter model. The RTR provides connectivity with Badger Meter ORION® fixed network, migratable and classic AMR/AMI endpoints, GALAXY® AMR/AMI endpoints, and other AMR/AMI technology solutions approved by Badger Meter.

CONNECTING A RTR TO AN ENDPOINT

THE RTR SHOULD ONLY BE CONNECTED TO A PRODUCT APPROVED BY BADGER METER. CONNECTION TO AN UNAPPROVED PRODUCT WILL VOID THE RTR WARRANTY.

Badger Meter RTRs 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 likecolor 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.

REG-UM-01090-EN-07 (August 2014)

Installation Manual

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 RTR require no splicing. All you do is mount the RTR to the meter and tighten the seal screw.

Wire Connections

The RTR is available factory pre-wired to Badger Meter AMR/AMI products. The RTR 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 RTR 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.

TESTING

After all connections are complete, test the entire installation including the RTR, the wiring and the endpoint for proper operation in accordance with the instructions supplied with the endpoint.

SPECIFICATIONS

Transmitter/Register

Unit of Measure

Number Wheels

Test Circle

Weight

Humidity

Temperature

Signal Characteristics

Visual Resolution

Electronic Resolution

Typical Signal Duration

On State Resistance

Power Source

Maximum Switching

Straight reading, permanently sealed, magnetic drive

U.S. gallons, cubic feet, cubic meters, clearly identified on register face

Six with 3/16” high numerals font type

360° circle with ten major increments with ten divisions each

9 ounces

0…100% condensing

–40…49° C (–40…120° F)

Open Drain (FET)

1/100th of Test Circle

1/10th of Test Circle

15…75 ms @ 25° C (77° F) 8…75 ms over operating temperature range at 67 µA

7.5 Ohms @ 25° C (77° F)

External

30V DC @ 1 mA @ 25° C (77° F)

INSTALLING THE RTR

Bayonet Mount

The bayonet mount positions the encoder in any of four orientations for visual reading convenience. The RTR can be removed from the meter without disrupting water service.

Install the RTR on the water meter and secure it using the tamperproof screw provided.

Making Water Visible®

MAKING WATER VISIBLE, ORION, GALAXY, 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 specications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists. © 2014 Badger Meter, Inc. All rights reserved.

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