User's Manual

ORION® SE II Network Gateway Transceiver
9. Prepare each of the antenna cables and connectors
per manufacturer’s instructions and connect to
the Type N female connector at the bottom of
each antenna.
Tighten each Type N connector to
8…12 inch-pounds. To approximate this
measurement without a torque wrench, nger
tighten the Type N connector and then tighten an
additional 1/16 inch turn with pliers.
OTE:N A lightning arrestor is recommended for
all remote antenna installations. Refer to
"Lightning Arrestors" on page 26 for
additional information.
Figure 53: Type N female connector
10. Collect the required VSWR readings after the
antennas are installed in their nal locations.
Record the information on the form provided by
Badger Meter. Refer to "Required Antenna Tests" on
page 36.
11. After the antenna tests are completed, connect the
TX/RX antenna to the Type N female connector on
the gateway enclosure (marked ”TX/RX Antenna’’).
The antenna cable can be connected directly to the
enclosure. If needed, a 3-foot coaxial cable with
Type N male connectors (PN: 67628-001) can be used
to transition from the antenna connector to the
Type N female connector on the enclosure.
Figure 54: TX/RX Antenna connector
12. Loosen the four (4) captive screws on the gateway enclosure cover. Remove the cover, attach the internal backup
battery and reattach the cover. Refer to "Connecting the Battery Backup" on page 9 if you need help.
13. Wire the M12 connector according to the instructions provided and attach the power cable to the gateway enclosure.
14. Mount the gateway enclosure and backplate using V-block mounting hardware or Band-IT banding kit as
appropriate. Refer to "Using the V-block Clamps Mounting Hardware" on page 14 for details.
Type N Female
Connector
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