Installation Manual

APPLICATION
The Badger Meter BadgerTouch® Pit Module with Twist Tight®
connector for connectivity with an E-Series® Ultrasonic Meter
or Badger Meter High Resolution Encoder (HR-E®) is a complete
electronically encoded close-proximity automated meter reading
system, specifically designed for pit meter installations. This
system can be used with currently available E-Series Ultrasonic
3 and 4 inch meters, and HR-E encoders with all Recordall® Disc,
Turbo, Compound, Combo, and Fire Series meters and assemblies.
The Pit Module is designed to fit pit lid configurations up to
2 inches thick.
INSTALLATION
Unpacking
Carefully remove the BadgerTouch Pit Module from the shipping
carton and inspect the assembly for any damage.
Location
To ensure proper operation of the BadgerTouch meter reading
system, the BadgerTouch Pit Module should be mounted through
a predrilled hole in the pit lid. Minimum hole diameter required is
1-3/4 inch. The Pit Module contains electronic circuitry that is totally
encapsulated to enhance reliable performance in most locations,
under most conditions.
Pit Module Installation
1. Remove the locking nut and the coil assembly from the Pit
Module "mushroom" holder.
To remove the coil assembly, squeeze the tabs at the bottom of
the coil assembly, turn to unlock and pull the assembly out of
the holder.
2. From the outside of the pit lid, insert the Pit Module holder
through the lid.
3. Screw the locking nut (large diameter side up) onto the
threaded tube of the holder until the locking nut ts snugly
against the underside of the pit lid. See Figure 1.
4. Insert the coil assembly, which is connected to the lead wire,
into the Pit Module holder, until it is fully seated in the holder.
Turn the coil assembly until it locks into place.
5. Coil up any excess wire inside the pit and tie the cable to avoid
any damage.
Black housing
3.30 in. (84 mm)
Twist Tight connector
Locking nut
BadgerTouch
Pit Module
Pit lid
1.75 in.
diameter
hole
2 in. max.
3.96 in. (101 mm)
Figure 1: BadgerTouch Pit Module with Twist Tight connector and
E-Series Ultrasonic meter
TESTING
Once the BadgerTouch Pit Module is secured through the pit lid and
connected to the meter/encoder, the BadgerTouch system is ready
for operation. No specific testing is required at the meter location
regarding proper connections. Interrogation of each module will
facilitate proper coordination of meters, modules and account. Use
a VersaProbe® or other equivalent reading device for interrogation
of the installed BadgerTouch modules.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
This device complies with Part 15 of the 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 of the device. Any changes made by the user
not approved by Badger Meter can void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
In accordance with FCC Regulations, “Code of Federal Regulations”
Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section 1091, transmitters pass the
requirements pertaining to radiation exposure. However, to
avoid public exposure in excess of limits for general population
(uncontrolled exposure), a 20 centimeter distance between the
transmitter and the body of the user must be maintained during
operation.
No license is required by the utility to operate a BadgerTouch meter
reading system.
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BadgerTouch®
Automated Meter Reading System Pit Module
Model ESERIESBT and HREBT
BTA-UM-00234-EN-06 (January 2020)
Installation Manual
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