User's Manual

Installation Manual
DC Power Source Installation
The gateway can be ordered with a 10-foot DC power source cable (66233-020) for direct connection with a
customer-supplied DC power source. The power requirements for the gateway are a DC voltage source between 12…24 V DC.
Power cable lengths may be limited by the voltage of the DC source. Current consumption requirements will vary with the
type of DC source as follows:
• When connecting to a switching AC/DC power source, as with an AC-to-DC power supply, the electrical requirement
is 500 mA (minimum) @ 15V DC and may be used with a Badger Meter power cable length up to 300 feet long
(66233-013).
• When connecting directly to batteries, as in the case of a solar assembly, the electrical requirement is 300 mA
(minimum) @ 12V DC. However, when using 12V DC, the maximum length of the Badger Meter power cable is limited
to 100 feet (66233-010) due to voltage drop.
Figure 19: 10' DC power cable
OTE:N Consult appropriate electrical, building and industry codes, regulations and standards for accepted installation
practices when attaching the cable to a DC power source.
DC Power Source
(customer supplied)
10-foot DC Power Source Cable
with 308 In-line Connector End
(supplied)
Power Cable with
308 In-line Connector
(supplied)
Figure 20: CDMA or GPRS connection with DC power source (* Shown with NEMA 4 enclosure)
*The enclosure may be recommended but is not included.
Page 19 February 2014