User's Manual

ORION® Fixed Network – Metal Lid Endpoint
WIRING AN ORION ENDPOINT TO AN ENCODER
An ORION endpoint is a three-wire metering endpoint device that requires connection to an encoder to complete the
assembly. All three wires must be connected to complete an installation.
The ORION endpoint connection can be made to either existing wires from the encoder or directly to the terminal screws of
the encoder, depending on the application and manufacturer. If making a connection to existing wires, use the installation
kit provided. Refer to the charts starting on page 8 for the endpoint type and determine which wires need to be
connected to complete an installation.
Splicing Guidelines
For those connections that are not factory wired or equipped with inline connectors, follow these guidelines when splicing is
required, either for installation or to fix a repair after a tamper.
OTE:N ORION endpoints are shipped factory pre-wired to a Badger Meter encoder and require no splicing. It is only
necessary to connect the endpoint connector to the encoder connector, mount the encoder to the meter and
tighten the TORX® seal screw to complete installation.
• For pit environments, splice connections require a field splice kit (62084-001), which can be ordered separately. Refer
to the instructions found in the document, Field Splice Kit for Badger Meter AMR/AMI Products, which is available at
www.badgermeter.com.
• For all installations, excess wire should be coiled and cable tied to avoid any damage.
• Required splicing tools are shown here.
Splice Tools (Customer Supplied) Badger Meter Part Number
• Gel Splice Crimping Tool 59983-001
• Coax Wire Stripper 59989-001
• Wire Cutter n/a
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