User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Glossary
- Trimble Ranger Handheld Overview
- Conserving the Battery
- Charging the Handheld Battery
- Handheld Setup for Reading Both ORION ME and ORION CE Endpoints
- Handheld Basic Operations
- Swapping the Battery Pack (Low Battery)
- General Care of the Handheld
- Using the Touch Screen
- Program Startup
- Copyright Screen
- Main Menu
- Reading a Route
- Manual Reads
- Read Results
- Read Menu
- Comments
- Read Direction
- View High/Low
- Manual Read
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- Utilities
- Route Info
- Program & Quick Read
- ORION CE
- ORION ME/SE Utility
- Utilities
- PROGRAMMING AN ORION GAS MODULE
- Appendix
- Using the Handheld Keypad
- Hot Keys and Quick Keys
- Technical Support
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Installation & Operation Manual
Introduction
The ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for the Trimble® Ranger™ 3 Installation and Operation Manual has two main
parts:
• Part I: Overall Operations
Part I includes basic information to help you understand the overall operation of the Trimble Ranger 3 handheld
and the ORION Field Application meter reading software. Part I includes equipment set up and program start up
instructions.
• Part II: User Guide
Part II is the technical reference and includes step-by-step procedures and process details.
Audience and Purpose
The ORION Automated Meter Reading System for the Trimble Ranger 3 Installation and Operation Manual is intended to be
used by field technicians for collecting accurate utility meter readings from homes and businesses using the handheld.
IMPORTANT:
To provide the best solution for our customers, Badger Meter continually improves software programs and updates this
Installation and Operation Manual on a periodic basis to reflect upgrades. Therefore, you may notice discrepancies between
your installed program and this manual.
System Overview
The Trimble Ranger handheld computer is a flexible and easy-to-use tool which can be used with various meter reading
technologies. It provides utilities with a handheld interrogator that can be operated with a customized keypad for data entry.
The handheld is compatible with ORION manual and touch read systems. An ORION equipped handheld can be used for
reading and programming endpoints and as a troubleshooting tool in the field.
• The ORION Smart Endpoint (SE) is a full functioning (2) two-way water endpoint for use in either mobile or fixed
network mode of operation. Once installed, ORION SE endpoints operate in mobile mode and will automatically
transition to fixed network mode of operation once ORION network gateway transceivers and ReadCenter software
are deployed. ORION SE endpoints may also transition back to mobile mode at any time via two-way command or
will automatically transition back to a backup mobile mode of operation if the network is disrupted for a period of
time.
• The ORION Migratable Endpoint (ME) is a full functioning (2) two-way water endpoint for mobile applications
with the capability of migrating to fixed network mode to support future utility growth. In addition to providing the
current reading, the ORION ME endpoint’s two-way functionality allows users to capture data profile information
wirelessly, without having to access the endpoint during the normal reading process.
• The ORION Classic Endpoint (CE) is a one-way endpoint designed for mobile meter reading. ORION CE endpoints
support data profile and may be transitioned to fixed network application through approved electric connectivity
partner solutions, or with strategic deployment of ORION gateway 4.0 and 2.0 receivers.
The handheld can be ordered with an internal ORION ME transceiver or ORION CE receiver, or a non-radio handheld can be
upgraded at a later date to meet the needs of the utility. For utilities deploying mixed ORION ME and CE systems, an external
mobile receiver or transceiver may be added. Refer to "Handheld Setup for Reading Both ORION ME and ORION CE
Endpoints" on page 11.