User's Manual

Technical
Brief
BadgerMeter,Inc.
®
BadgerTouch™
Automated Meter
Reading System
BadgerTouch™
Remote Module
BT-T-01
5-03
SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature:
Operating -5° F to +120° F (-20° C to +49° C)
Storage -5° F to +120° F (-20° C to +49° C)
Humidity 0% to 100% Condensing
Ultraviolet Remote enclosure is UV protected for outdoor
installation
Construction High impact weather proof plastic enclosure
containing encapsulated electronics and read-
ing coil. The ADE is constructed of a perma-
nently sealed glass and copper design.
Hardware Noncorrosive tamper resistant TORX
®
seal
screw mounted on ADE shroud and remote
housing (optional seal screw available)
Weight 6 ounces (not including the ADE)
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS: The BadgerTouch™ Single Remote Module coupled
with the Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE™) is a complete electronically
encoded close-proximity automated meter reading system, specifi-
cally designed for single point remote meter installations. This system
can be used with all Badger Meter Recordall Disc, Turbo Series, and
Compound meters available today.
COMMUNICATION: Communication is accomplished by using a
Symbol
®
handheld data collector to interrogate the BadgerTouch
remote module via a short range Radio Frequency (RF) signal. The
remote module responds with its serial number, water meter reading,
and transmits data in approximately 2.5 seconds. In the event a tamper
condition exists, the Symbol data collector will not receive a reading.
PERFORMANCE: The Badger Meter BadgerTouch automated meter
reading system offers operating performance in a variety of applica-
tions under most climatic conditions. The remote module allows
readings under many conditions where ice, sand, or dirt may impede
direct contact with the read pad. For consistent results, interrogation
equipment should be placed in direct contact with the remote read pad.
METER READING VALIDATION: Further validation of the meter
reading can be made automatically by the Symbol based on compari-
son of high-low audit fields in the record. If the meter reading is not
between these predetermined limits, an error message is displayed on
the Symbol display.
WIRE CONNECTIONS: The BadgerTouch Remote Module can be
installed in new or existing installations where remote meter reading
is required. The remote module is connected to the recommended wire
that runs between the module and the ADE. A set of gel splice
connectors makes this connection. The ADE is provided prewired with
either a 3', 6', 10' 15' or 25' length of wire that is ready for connection
in existing installations. Please see figure 1 for more information on
connections. To provide best results, a maximum of 75 feet of wire
(Belden #9770)between the remote module and the ADE is allowed.
Other wire types may also affect performance. If an additional length
of wire is used in addition to that provided with the ADE, a second set
of gel splices must be made.
CONSTRUCTION: The Badger Meter BadgerTouch remote module
enclosure is constructed of a high impact plastic enclosure designed
for most remote locations. All internal electronic components are
encapsulated to provide environmental protection. The ADE provides
permanent glass/metal packaging in a plastic shroud and lid for long
lasting, highly reliable encoded meter reading information collection.
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 Badger Meter can void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment. No license is required by the utility to operate
a BadgerTouch meter reading system.