User's Manual

ORION® SE II Network Gateway Transceiver
REMOTE ANTENNA INSTALLATION
This section provides instructions for installing the TX/RX antennas and/or the backhaul antenna separately from the
ORION SE II network gateway transceiver.
The ORION SE II network gateway transceiver (“gateway”) is designed to allow remote antenna mounting. The gateway ships
in a direct mount configuration but the antennas can be separated from the enclosure assembly and remotely mounted using
the antenna mounting bracket and antenna cables and connectors as defined in the Badger Meter specifications. Antenna
cables and cable connectors are to be installed and mounted per cable and connector manufacturer instructions.
MPORTANTI
Professional installation of the ORION SE II Network Gateway Transceiver per Badger Meter installation instructions is required.
Installation, mounting and disposal shall be in accordance with all local, state and federal regulations. When installing the
network gateway transceiver, the customer is responsible for complying with local, state and federal codes and guidelines as well
as applicable industry standards, such as ANSI/TIA/EIA 222 (structural standards for steel antenna towers and antenna supporting
structures) and the National Electrical Code (NEC). Proper grounding is necessary, and in the case of a wooden pole, a dedicated
copper ground wire should be used for lightning protection.
OTE:N The ORION SE II Network Gateway Installation Form in this manual must be completed for each installation and
returned to Badger Meter. The three-page form starts on page 43.
Antenna Maximum Distance
• Distance maximum for remote
TX/RX antennas
Up to 200 feet maximum from the gateway enclosure
• Distance maximum for remote
backhaul antenna
Up to 100 feet maximum from the gateway enclosure
Remote Installation Additional Parts
The following parts have been approved by Badger Meter and are required for remote antenna installations at the distances
indicated. Make sure all required parts are ready to use before starting a remote installation. Substitutions are not allowed.
OTE:N Parts are supplied by the installation contractor unless otherwise marked.
Antenna Distance
(feet)
Antenna Coaxial
Cable
Cable Connectors Remote Flex Cable Remote Antenna Mounting
Bracket Kits
(One kit required per
antenna bracket)
TX/RX 0…60' Times Microwave
LMR-400-DB
(2 per gateway)
Times Microwave
EZ-400-NMH-X
(4 per gateway)
N/A
V-block Mounting Kit
(PN: 66681-001*)
Banding Mounting Kit
(PN: 66042-004*)
TX/RX 61…200' CommScope®
AVA6-50
(2 per gateway)
CommScope
114EZNF
(4 per gateway)
Coax cables kit
P/N: 67809-001*
(1 kit with 4 cables
per gateway)
Backhaul
(GPRS)
0…100' Times Microwave
LMR-400-DB
(1 per gateway)
Times Microwave
EZ-400-NMH-X
(2 per gateway)
N/A
*Order part/kit from Badger Meter
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