User's Manual

®
Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements,
Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications
without notice, except to the extent an outstanding bid obligation exists.
Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2002. All rights reserved.
Please see our website at
www.badgermeter.com
for specific contacts.
BadgerMeter,Inc.
P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
[phone] / Fax: [phone]
www.badgermeter.com
WIRE CONNECTIONS: The RTR can be factory prewired with pre-
sized wire harness of up to 75 feet to the ORION
®
Remote.
ELECTRONICS: The piezoelectric switch circuit board is completely
sealed against moisture inside the unit and sealed to ensure protection
from humidity. The ORION RF Module is coated to protect against the
effects of humidity.
ELECTRICAL: The electronic circuitry of the RTR and ORION RF
Module is designed to provide immunity to electrical surges and
transients per IEC801-2, IEC801-4 Severity Level 4.
OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS: The RTR has an output equal
to 1/10th of the meter test circle with the characteristics of an open drain
FET. The on-state condition is a solid-state switch closure. Off-state
condition is an open circuit. Powered by an external source, the RTR
has a maximum rating of 30 VDC at 1 mA (25°C).
PATENT: The Badger Meter RTR-Integral ORION package is covered
by U.S. Patent Nos. 348,384, 486,8566.
TRANSPORTATION WARNING: The Federal Aviation Administration
prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft.
When powered, the Model RTR-ORION RF module is considered an
operating transmitter and receiver and cannot be shipped by air.
MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION: The minimum electronic resolution
of the RTR is noted below. To verify the correct resolution for your
application, contact Badger Meter Customer Solutions.
Resolution Resolution
RECORDALL Cubic Cubic
Model Size Gallons Feet (Ft
3
) Meters (m
3
)
M25 5/8" 1 0.1 0.01
M25 3/4" 1 0.1 0.01
M35 3/4" 1 0.1 0.01
M70 1" 1 0.1 0.01
M120 1 1/2" 10 1 0.1
M170 2" 10 1 0.1
RECORDALL Resolution Resolution
Turbo Series Cubic Cubic
(Size) Gallons Feet (Ft
3
) Meters (m
3
)
2" 100 10 0.1
3" 100 10 0.1
4" 100 10 0.1
6" 100 10 1
8" 100 10 1
10" 100 10
12" 1000 100
16" 1000 100
20" 1000 100
RTR-Integral ORION Dimensional Drawings
RTR-Remote ORION Dimensional Drawings
METER COMPATIBILITY: Badger Meter's Recordall
®
Disc, Turbo,
and Compound Series meters for Integral and Remote. Remote can
be installed with Fire Service meters and assemblies.
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. No license
is required by the utility to operate a ORION meter reading system.
Badger
®
, ORION
®
, Recordall
®
and RTR
®
are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc.
TORX
®
is a registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.
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