ORION® Automated Meter Reading System ORION Integral Transmitter for Gas Meters Sensus®/Rockwell®/Equimeter® Gas Meters Actaris® Slope Face Gas Meter Installation & Operation Manual American® Gas Meter Actaris® Straight Face Gas Meter IMPORTANT: This manual contains important warnings and information. READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE. ORI-IOM-39 BadgerMeter, Inc. ® P/N 62014-062 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, Incorporated P.O.
Table of Contents Disclaimer ................................................................................................................................. 2 Questions or Service Assistance ................................................................................................ 2 Product Identification Information ............................................................................................... 2 Note Explanations .....................................................................
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.
ORION® Integral Transmitters/Hardcase Gas Meter Identification ORION integral transmitters for gas meters are designed for use with a variety of major brands of hardcase gas meters. Please refer to and use the following identification table.
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SENSUS®/ROCKWELL®/EQUIMETER® MODELS R-175/200/250/275 11 Tooth With Dial or Odometer Index Gas Meter Mfgr Sensus/Invensys®/ Rockwell/Equimeter Meters Gas Meter Model ORION® Transmitter # R-175/200/250/275 11 tooth 64989-001 Before proceeding with an installation, make sure the ORION transmitter name matches the model required for the specific gas meter.
Step 3: Use a screwdriver to remove and discard the two (2) index mounting screws. Step 2: Place the index on the front of the ORION transmitter. Line up two front gears. Test to ensure the gears are engaged and moving freely by moving the 2 foot dial. 2 foot dial Index on XMTR 2 Screws Gears aligned 2 Stand Offs Transmitter Step 4: Remove and discard old gasket.
Step 5: Care must be taken when placing a transmitter/index unit on the meter. Step 8: There are three (3) different lengths of mounting screws in the transmitter kit. Before placing the transmitter/index on the gas meter put four (4) supplied plugs into the rear of the transmitter. Install the shortest screw in the top left (#1) of the ORION transmitter. Install the second longest screw in the top right (#2). Install the two (2) longest screws in the bottom (#3 and #4).
Installation of ORION for SENSUS® MODEL R-175/200/250/275 (11 Tooth) with dial or odometer index is now complete. Complete the Installation Step 1: Place the ORION® cover over the outside of the index and transmitter. Step 2: Install the cover with the two (2) supplied screws. Step 3: For security purposes, insert the two (2) supplied red tamper plugs over the screws and push them in.
