Badger® ORION® Automated Meter Reading System ORION Transmitter for American Commercial Meters Installation & Operation Manual Before Installation with Wire Seal Security Screw After Installation of ORION Transmitter Before Installation with Red Security Seals After Installation of ORION Transmitter IMPORTANT: This manual contains important warnings and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. ORI-IOM-47 BadgerMeter,Inc. ® P/N 62014 Rev.
Disclaimer The user/purchaser is expected to read and understand the information provided in this manual, follow any listed Safety Precautions and Instructions and keep this manual with the equipment for future reference. Misuse, mishandling and/or inadequate maintenance may impair performance and/or compromise safety. Questions or Service Assistance If you have questions regarding the product or this document contact: Badger Meter, Inc. P.O.
Table of Contents Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................. 2 Questions or Service Assistance ................................................................................................ 2 Product Identification Information ............................................................................................... 2 Note Explanations .....................................................................
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Note Explanations License Requirements This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following 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. NOTE: Communicates installation, operation, or maintenance information that is safety related but not hazard related.
Badger® ORION® Integral Transmitter/Hardcase Gas Meter Identification Badger ORION integral transmitters for gas meters are designed for use with only two major brands of hardcase gas meters. Please refer to and use the following identification table.
AMERICAN® Commercial Diaphragm and Turbine Meters with Wire Seal Security Screw Index and Index Cover Plate Removal from American Meter with Seal Security Screw Step 1: Remove the wire security seal from the index cover mounting screw. American Commercial Diaphragm and Turbine Meter with Wire Seal Security Screw Step 2: Use a large screwdriver to remove the four (4) 18-8 index cover mounting plate screws and American Index. Discard the four screws.
Badger® ORION® Transmitter Label If the utility chooses to add an additional label, follow steps A, B, and C below. If not, go to Install in the next column. Install the Badger ORION Transmitter and American Cover Plate Use care when handling the Badger ORION transmitter to insure the drive pawl is not subjected to any physical abuse. Abuse may cause this spindle to become bent, misaligned, or otherwise inoperative.
Step 3: Be sure the gas INLET markings are on the same side of the meter and the lens faces forward. Step 6: Index and cover has two platic seal caps that are difficult to maneuver around with the long bolts. Place two of the screws, without washers, through the white seal caps. Place them in the other opposite corners of the cover mounting plate. Gas INLET markings Lens facing forward Step 4: Place the American Index and cover plate (removed earlier) back on the Badger® ORION® transmitter.
Complete the Installation After programming, add seal caps to the front and rear screws of the index cover plate. Only the front screw is shown below. If the index mounting seal caps were removed, replace them with the extra caps provided in the installation kit. This completes the installation of a Badger® ORION® transmitter on an American® Commercial Diaphragm and Turbine Meter with Wire Seal Security Screw converted to seal caps.
AMERICAN® Commercial Diaphragm and Turbine Meters with Red Security Seals Index and Index Cover Plate Removal from American Meter with Red Security Seals Step 1: Use a large screwdriver to remove the four (4) 18-8 index cover mounting plate screws and American Index. Discard the four screws. American Commercial Diaphragm and Turbine Meter with Red Security Seals ORION® Transmitter Step 2: Remove the American index and mounting plate.
Badger® ORION® Transmitter Label If the utility chooses to add an additional label, follow steps A, B, and C below. If not, go to Install in the next column. Install the Badger ORION Transmitter and American Cover Plate Use care when handling the Badger ORION transmitter to insure the drive pawl is not subjected to any physical abuse. Abuse may cause this spindle to become bent, misaligned or otherwise inoperative.
Step 6: Tighten all screws evenly with a large screwdriver to approximately 70 inch-lbs. Step 3: Be sure the gas INLET markings are on the same side of the meter and the lens faces forward. Gas INLET markings Lens facing forward Step 4: Place the American® Index and cover plate (removed earlier) back on the Badger® ORION® transmitter. Program the Badger ORION Transmitter Badger® uses the Radix® system to display and process screens.
Complete the Installation After programming, add seal caps to the front and rear index cover screws . Only the front screws are shown below. If the index mounting screw seal caps were removed, replace them with the extra caps provided in the installation kit. This completes the installation of a Badger ORION® transmitter on an American® Commercial Diaphragm and Turbine Meter with Red Security Seals.
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