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
Badger
®
, ORION
®
, Recordall
®
and RTR
®
are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc.
TORX
®
is a registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.
MOISTURE: The RTR is permanently sealed and designed for
submerged meter pit applications. The RTR Extended Range Pit
ORION system is also designed for flooded or submerged meter pit
locations.
WIRE CONNECTIONS: The RTR can be factory prewired with pre-
sized wire harness of either 5 or 20 feet to the Extended Range Pit
ORION Module.
ELECTRONICS: The piezoelectric switch circuit board is completely
sealed against moisture inside the unit and sealed to ensure protection
from humidity. The Extended Range Pit ORION Module is designed
to protect against the effects of humidity.
ELECTRICAL: The electronic circuitry of the RTR and Extended
Range Pit ORION 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 RTR Extended Range Pit ORION application
is covered by US patent number 5,298,894.
TRANSPORTATION WARNING: The Federal Aviation Administration
prohibits operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial
aircraft. When powered, the Extended Range Pit ORION 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 to the right. To verify
the correct resolution for your application, contact Badger Meter
Customer Solutions.
METER COMPATIBILITY: Badger Meter's Recordall
®
Disc, Turbo,
Compound, and Fire Series meters.
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
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.