User's Manual

Installation
Data
BadgerMeter, Inc.
®
Red Wire
Black Wire
Terminals
Green Wire
Wire
Access
Ports
BT-I-03
P/N 64764-005 Rev. 2
9-04
BadgerTouch
TM
Remote Module
BadgerTouch
TM
Automated Meter
Reading System
REQUIRED TOOLS
62658-000 TORX
®
Screw Driver (10 and 15 bits)
REQUIRED MATERIAL
63705-003 BadgerTouch Installation Kit for Remote
Applications, including:
(2) 55211-231 Screw, Phillips Head
(2) 62359-001 Screw Anchor 10-12 (1/4" drill bit required)
(2) 34776-001 Cable Tie
OPTIONAL MATERIAL
56088 GE RTV-162 Adhesive Sealant
Belden 9770 wire (if additional wire length required).
SUGGESTED TOOLS
Electric drill
3/16" carbide tip masonry drills
Common and Phillips Screwdrivers
T-25 Wire Stapler and Staples
Touch reading device for installation verification
IDENTIFICATION
BadgerTouch Remote Modules are supplied as stand alone
modules for field connection to Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE™)
for all Recordall® Disc, Turbo Series and Compound Series
Meters. Each ADE is clearly identified on the face of the dial with
an assembly number, unit of measure and meter model number
(See Figure 1). The BadgerTouch Remote Module does not
contain an identification number. The ADE register contains a
unique identification number. The number is shown on the
underside of the register cover. Interrogation of the ADE will
display the ID number and the meter reading.
INSTALLATION
UNPACKING
Carefully remove the BadgerTouch Remote Module (Figure 2) from
the shipping carton. Locate the corresponding ADE for proper coor-
dination during installation. Retain the contents of the installation kit for
use in making connections to the ADE transmission line.
LOCATION
The location of the BadgerTouch Remote Module should be selected
by the utility to achieve on-site reading in an efficient manner. The
remote module should be mounted at waist level for easy access under
any environmental conditions.
REMOTE MODULE INSTALLATION
The remote module contains two screw terminals that require
connection to the red and black lead wires of the ADE cable. The
BadgerTouch system is not polarity sensitive.
Figure 3. Remote Module Connection
Locate the position of the two mounting holes on the outside of the
building by using the remote module as a template. The Remote
Module should be located in an easily accessible location but
should be within 75 feet maximum wire distance to the water meter
and ADE using Belden 9770 wire. Additional wire length and other
wire types may affect performance.
Drill a 3/16" wire entry hole at a suitable location in the building wall.
Cut the protective gel cap off the end of the ADE cable. Feed the
ADE cable from the water meter through the wall. Then cut the
cable to proper length, making sure you have sufficient wire to
make the connection to the Remote Module.
Wire access to the Remote Module may be from the rear, or
through a bottom or top access port. When utilizing rear access,
allow approximately 8" of extra cable behind the Remote Module to
facilitate making the wiring connections. If using the bottom or top
access port, the thin plastic area of the outer shroud needs to be
snapped off to expose the wire access port. Use a small wire
cutting pliers to snap the plastic.
Figure 2. BadgerTouch Remote Module - Front View
Figure 1. Identification - Absolute Digital Encoder