User's Manual

Technical
Brief
®
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ORION
®
Universal 1
Pit and Remote Transmitter
ORI-T-41
2-05
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS: The ORION
®
Universal 1 Pit and Remote
Transmitter is factory programmed for connectivity to compatible
encoders including: Sensus
®
ECR II and ICE
TM
encoder, Neptune
®
ProRead
®
and E-Coder
TM
registers, AMCo Scancoder
®
and Hersey
®
Translator encoder. All ORION Universal 1 transmitters have
intelligence built into the electronics to allow the unit to automatically
determine which encoder it is connected to without programming.
The Universal 1 Pit Transmitter is designed for water pit or vault
installations that are subject to flooding or submergence. The Universal
Pit Transmitter is offered in two different configurations to provide
maximum performance for each application. The transmitters include
pit transmitters designed for metal lid applications and nonmetal
applications.
The Universal 1 Remote Transmitter is designed for basement, indoor
or outdoor installations that are not subject to flooding or submergence.
RESOLUTION: ORION Universal Transmitters broadcast an
electronic reading resolution equal to what is provided by the encoder
register connected to it. The Universal 1 Transmitter offers an
electronic reading of up to seven digits.
LEAK DETECTION: The ORION Universal Transmitter provides
optional leak detection notification when the meter is read. The system
reports leak detection when a two-hour window of no usage is not found
within a 24 hour time period. The system automatically resets when
the next two hour window of no usage is found.
DATA PROFILING: ORION Transmitters can be purchased with an
optional Data Profiling feature. The ORION Data Profiling Transmitter
includes all of the same features and functionality of the ORION
Transmitter plus a customer programmable data storage option. The
Data Profiling information provides utilities with an additional customer
support tool to determine customer tampering and to help resolve high
water usage disputes. With the capability to store 20,000 reads, based
on an hourly time interval, the ORION Data Profiling Transmitter can
accumulate over two years worth of customer usage for analysis.
CONSTRUCTION: The ORION Universal Pit Transmitter is
constructed of a threaded plastic housing with an ORION RF board
completely encapsulated in a waterproof epoxy. The completely
threaded housing provides for maximum flexibility when installing the
pit transmitter below or through a pit lid.
The ORION Universal Remote Transmitter is constructed of a plastic
remote enclosure with an ORION RF board. The Universal Transmitter
may be installed indoors or outside but is not designed for vault or meter
pit applications, which are subject to flooding or submergence.
TEMPERATURE: The operating temperature of the ORION Universal
1 Pit and Remote Transmitter is -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140° F). The
water meter should not be subject to temperatures below freezing.
WIRE CONNECTIONS: The ORION Universal Transmitter can be
wired up to any approved encoder register with up to 75 feet of wire.
Badger
®
and ORION
®
are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc.
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
ELECTRICAL: The electronic circuitry of the ORION Universal 1 Pit
and Remote Transmitter is designed to provide immunity to electrical
surges and transients per IEC801-2, IEC801-4 Severity Level 4.
METER COMPATIBILITY: The ORION Universal 1 Pit and Remote
Transmitter is compatible with Sensus ECR II and ICE encoders,
Neptune ProRead and E-Coder registers, AMCo Scancoder registers
and Hersey Translator encoders.
The ORION Universal Transmitter should only be connected to a
Badger Meter approved product. Connection to an unapproved
product will void the transmitter warranty.
TRANSPORTATION: The Federal Aviation Administration prohibits
operating transmitters and receivers on all commercial aircraft. When
powered, the ORION Universal 1 Pit and Remote Transmitter are
considered an operating transmitter and receiver and cannot be
shipped by air.
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 the Badger Meter can void user’s authority
to operate the equipment. No license is required by the utility to operate
an ORION meter reading system.
Universal 1
Pit Transmitter
Universal 1
Remote Transmitter