User's Manual

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APPENDIX

Programming the ORION Gas Transmitter Using the Handheld Quick-Read/Programming Function

1. Turn on the Trimble Ranger Data Collector, (if the unit is o ). Navigate to the Badger Field Application folder

and tap the ReadCenter® – Quick Read program.

2. Enter your user ID. Note: This is not a password and can be any 3-5 characters. Most use their initials.

3. To access the Programming feature tap <IR Programming> or press <I>.

4. Connect your IR cable to the bottom of the Trimble.

5. Align the infrared data port with the Badger ORION transmitter’s infrared LED.

6. Tap <Read> or press <ENTER>. The Status window will display “Please Wait.” Hold the Badger Trimble Ranger steady

until you hear a single beep. After the beep, a screen will be displayed indicating Drive Circles available. Select the

proper style of transmitter, unit of measurement, number of dials and resolution, and direction of rotation of the

drive dial, by tapping on the appropriate selections.. Then, select the Drive Circle that corresponds with the chosen

information and matches the index that is installed on the transmitter. Tap <Select> or press <Enter>.

Note: If the message “Wakeup ORION failed” appears it means that the IR cable was not properly aligned to the IR port on the

ORION unit. Tap <OK> or press <ENTER> and repeat step 6.

7. To change the reading, tap in the <Index> box. You will see a blinking cursor. Tap to the right of the number and

press the <Delete> key to erase the old number. Then type in the new reading. You do not have to worry about en-

tering sub counts, only the moveable wheels.

8. Realign the infrared cable with the Badger ORION transmitter’s LED.

9. Tap <Program> or press <P>. The Status will display “Please Wait.” Hold the Trimble Ranger steady until you hear a

single beep.

10. Verify everything was programmed correctly by tapping <Listen> or pressing <L>. This will automatically take you to

the RF S/N tab. Ensure that the read taken over the radio is what was programmed into the ORION Transmitter.

11. Tap <Exit> to exit the Programming software when you are nished.

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.

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