ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORI-IOM-64-EN (February 2013) 62014-154 Rev.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Page ii February 2013
Installation & Operation Manual CONTENTS INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 PART I: USER GUIDE SOFTWARE SECURITY MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 PROGRAM STARTUP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION SE / ME Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Programming an ORION ME Gas Endpoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 ORION CE ENDPOINT UTILITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation & Operation Manual INTRODUCTION The ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for the Trimble® Ranger 3 Installation and Operation Manual is arranged as follows: • Part I: User Guide Part I provides step-by-step instructions for program start up, meter reading and programming using the handheld with the ORION Field Application meter reading software which includes two-way communication functionality. Part I also includes the Program & Quick Read section using the ORION Endpoint Utility software.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Handheld Configuration The handheld can be ordered with the following configurations to meet the needs of the utility. • Internal ORION ME transceiver • Internal ORION CE receiver • Manual (no radio) For details, refer to "Configuration Options" on page 107. For utilities deploying mixed ORION ME and CE systems, an external mobile receiver or transceiver may be added.
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ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 SOFTWARE SECURITY MODES The Trimble Ranger 3 handheld can operate in one of two modes: • Admin mode gives full-use access to all the software loaded on the handheld. In this mode, battery life may be affected if applications such as Internet services and email are running. • Kiosk mode gives access to Badger Meter software, with date and time changes only.
Installation & Operation Manual PROGRAM STARTUP NNOTE: Before using the handheld for the first time, refer to "Initial Setup" on page 90 in Part II to ensure that the device is set up correctly and the battery is charged. 1. Press the green power key on the keypad to turn on the handheld. 2. At the home screen, tap the Windows® Start button in the lower left corner. Result: In Admin mode, the program icons display as shown in Figure 2. If the handheld is in Kiosk mode, skip to step 5.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 5. Tap ORION Field Application to start the software. Result: The Clock Verification screen opens as shown in Figure 5. Figure 4: ORION Field Application 6. Verify that the date and time shown on the screen are correct. If the date and time are correct, tap Ok and continue with Step 8. IMPORTANT THE DATE AND TIME ON THE HANDHELD MUST BE ACCURATE TO ENSURE COMMUNICATION WITH ORION ENDPOINTS.
Installation & Operation Manual NNOTE: The first time the software is accessed, the License Agreement screen opens automatically, after the Clock Verification screen. Read the software license agreement and tap Accept. The License Agreement screen closes automatically. To see the License Agreement at any time, tap the License button on the Copyright screen. Figure 8: Accept license agreement 8. Once the clock time and date are verified, the route loads and the Copyright screen opens.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 COPYRIGHT SCREEN The Copyright screen displays the following information.
Installation & Operation Manual MAIN MENU The Main Menu is the starting point for all meter reading operations. There are four options on the Main Menu. Figure 12: Main Menu Read Route Displays the login screen to begin reading meters. This selection does not display if a route is not loaded. Route Info Provides date and time stamps for the meter reading route load and unload file.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 READING A ROUTE Read Route Login 1. Tap Read Route on the Main Menu. Result: The Pin/User ID Entry login screen displays. 2. Enter a three to five character personal identification number (PIN) using the keypad. The PIN is user defined and can be a name, initials, an ID number or other information. NNOTE: The first three characters are passed back to the reading data management software. Figure 13: Read Route on Main Menu 3.
Installation & Operation Manual Account Read Screen The account read screen is the main reading screen on the handheld. The information available on the screen is shown in Figures 15, 16 and 17 on the next three pages.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Reading display field Data entry direction Meter type Service number Alert field ORION ME details Figure 16: Account read screen- meter information Meter Information Reading display field The meter reading displays in this field. In manual and touch reading mode, the field is blank until the meter reader manually enters the reading or performs a touch read.
Installation & Operation Manual Navigate to previous account Navigate to next account Code and/or text message Reading mode Reading hardware (CE, ME, VP) Handheld battery indicator Windows Start Read menu Account menu Figure 17: Account read screen - status and navigation Status and Navigation Reading mode The selected reading mode is displayed on the upper left side of the screen. Depending on the reading mode, accounts advance manually (Manual) or automatically (Auto).
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Changing Read Mode Choose Manual or Auto mode when reading routes with the handheld to advance to the next account manually or automatically. Manual Mode • Advances to the next account in the reading sequence once a meter reading is entered/received. • The Prev and Next buttons are used to navigate through the accounts in the route. • When an account appears that already has an ORION reading entered, the read is displayed.
Installation & Operation Manual Capturing Meter Readings The ORION Field Application software captures meter readings in one of three ways: • ORION RF read • VersaProbe touch pad read • Manually keyed read Figure 19: Reading display field The meter reading displays on the account read screen. When reading in Manual mode, the reading display field is blank until the meter reader enters the reading.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Manual and Touch Pad Reads The handheld can read ORION endpoints and touch pads, and collect manual reads. If the route contains a mix of meters, the handheld always stops at a manual or touch account to allow a meter reading. To enter a manual read 1. Tap in the reading field to activate it. 2. Use the keypad to type the reading. 3. Press ENTER to store the reading.
Installation & Operation Manual ORION ME Details The account read screen for an ORION ME endpoint provides access to the two-way communication functionality of the ORION ME endpoint. Extended status, historical (interval) and firmware information can be extracted from the endpoint.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Figure 25: Work item not assigned Figure 26: Work item assigned If work items are NOT set to be performed automatically in ReadCenter Analytics or Analytics Mobile, or when the ORION Field Application software is used with ReadCenter Data, the ME Details screen looks similar to the example in Figure 25. The buttons on the screen are active and "Not Required/Optional" displays at the top of the screen.
Installation & Operation Manual Historical Data Whether initiated automatically or manually, the ORION field application software is capable of extracting historical profile data from an ORION ME endpoint at the following intervals: 7 days (Week) 14 days (Two weeks) 30 days (One month) 60 days (Two months) (Shorter months include extra days of readings, up to 30) All readings stored in the endpoint (Up to 90 days of hourly readings or 2160 reads) This chart shows the number of readings collected for
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Figure 28: Select Cubic Feet, Gallons or Cubic Meters Figure 29: Select registration and reading resolution 4. Tap Select. Result: The data is requested from the endpoint. This takes a few seconds. A "Download Complete" message displays (Figure 30) when the historical data collection is finished. 5. Tap OK to close the Download Complete message.
Installation & Operation Manual Requesting Extended Status Manually Extended status includes additional information which has been programmed into an endpoint, including meter type and size, unit of measure, encoder type, as well as exception statuses, such as tamper and no usage. If a work item was not assigned by the reading data management operator, you can manually initiate a request for extended status data from the current ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint by performing the following steps. 1.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Requesting Firmware Manually If a work item was not assigned by the reading data management operator, you can manually initiate a request for the firmware version from the current ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint by performing the following steps. 1. Tap the ORION ME Details button on the account read screen. 2. Tap to select the Firmware tab. Result: The Firmware screen opens.
Installation & Operation Manual READ MENU To access the Read Menu, tap the Menu button on the account read screen. The Read Menu has several functions which are associated with the account that was last displayed. Scroll on the screen to see the entire list of functions. NNOTE: Keypad shortcuts can also be used to access the Read Menu options. Refer to "Hot Keys, Quick Keys, Read Keys" on page 106 for more information. Search Displays the Search Menu to find accounts using different criteria.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Search There are multiple ways to search for a meter record in the route. To find a meter using the account information, use the Search Fields function. Using Search Fields, the account name, address, meter location, meter serial number, meter model, account number and AMR module number can be searched. Search Fields 1. From the Read Menu, tap Search. Result: The Search Menu displays as shown in Figure 38. 2. Tap Search Fields.
Installation & Operation Manual More Search Options Bookmarked Accounts Bookmarking make accounts easier to find later. To bookmark an account, press the B key twice (BB) or press Fn + B on the keypad while on the account read screen. A bookmark label (BkMk) displays at the top left of the screen. NNOTE: Pressing BB on the keypad again while on the account read screen clears a bookmark. To search bookmarked accounts, follow these steps. 1. Tap Menu on the Reading screen to open the Read Menu. 2.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Manual Read Manual Read allows entering a meter reading for the account which was viewed prior to choosing the Read Menu option. 1. From the customer account read screen, tap Menu to open the Read Menu screen. 2. Tap Manual Read. Result: The Manual Entry screen opens for the account. NNOTE: A manual read can also be entered directly in the reading field on the account read screen. 3.
Installation & Operation Manual Read Direction The Read Direction option allows the meter reader to walk the route in reverse of the order it was loaded into the handheld. 1. Tap Read Direction on the Read Menu. Result: The Reverse Direction screen displays the question, “Read your route in Reverse direction?” 2. Tap Yes to reverse the route direction or No to return to the account screen. Result: Selecting Yes displays the route in reverse order.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Reader Codes Reader Codes are predefined by the reading data management software operator. The codes are often used to describe typical, non-emergency account information such as, "make an appointment" or "left a notice card." Up to three Reader Codes may be set for an account. 1. Tap Reader Codes on the Comments Menu. Result: The Reader Codes screen displays with the customer name and address shown. 2.
Installation & Operation Manual Text Messages Text Messages can be created when appropriate Trouble or Reader Codes are not available. Text messages are alphanumeric, with up to 140 characters for each message. Create a Message 1. From the Comments Menu, tap Text Messages or press Fn+N on the keypad from an account screen to open the Text Message screen. Result: The Text Message screen opens with the customer name and address as shown in Figure 50. 2.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Edit a Message 1. From an account screen with a text message, tap Menu > Comments > Text Messages or press Fn+N on the keypad from an account screen to open the Text Message screen. NNOTE: As shown in Figure 52, a green check mark displays next to Text Messages on the Comments Menu if the account has a text message. 2. Tap in the Message field to activate it.
Installation & Operation Manual Erase Read NNOTE: If a reading is not stored in the customer record, the Erase Read option does not display on the Read Menu. 1. Tap Erase Read on the Read Menu. Result: The Erase Reading? screen displays the current account and asks for confirmation to erase the reading This action returns the account record to an unread status. 2. Tap Yes to erase the current reading. Result: The customer account displays with a blank reading field.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 UTILITIES The Utilities Menu can be accessed either from the ORION Field Application Main Menu or from Read Menu> Utilities. The Utilities Menu has three options: • Progress • Battery Info • Settings Figure 55: Utilities Menu Progress 1. Tap Progress on the Utilities Menu to see a summary of the number of meters loaded, number of meters read and other information about the routes loaded on the handheld.
Installation & Operation Manual Battery Info The second option on the Utilities Menu is Battery Info. 1. Tap Battery Info to display information about the battery charge and life. 2. Tap Close to return to the Utilities Menu. Settings Figure 58: Battery and charging status The third option on the Utilities Menu is Settings. Tap Settings to display the Settings Menu for the handheld.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Hardware The Hardware Settings screen displays the communication (COM) ports for the hardware attached to the handheld. The COM ports will be set during training. Changes should only be made under the direction of Badger Meter Technical Support. If the COM ports must be adjusted, follow these steps. 1. Tap Hardware on the Settings Menu to display the Hardware tab on the Hardware Settings screen. 2. Tap a technology button.
Installation & Operation Manual Program Options 1. Tap Program Options on the Settings Menu to display the first of three Program Options screens. 2. On the Options 1 of 3 screen, tap in the box next to one or more of the settings that tell the handheld how to handle certain operations and conditions. 3. Tap Save to save the settings. 4. To advance to the next screen of Program Options tap 2 of 3. Figure 63: Program options 1 of 3 On the Options 2 of 3 screen, choose the settings for route alerts. 1.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 High/Low Options Tap High/Low Options on the Settings Menu to display the settings for high or low readings. Advance on High/Low: A high reading (higher than previous readings) could indicate a leak or unusual consumption. A low reading (lower than previous readings) might indicate a tamper or meter malfunction. Beep on High/Low: An audible alert sounds for a high or low reading.
Installation & Operation Manual Displayable Field Settings Tap Displayable Field Settings on the Settings Menu to see the User Defined Fields screen. This screen displays the predefined fields that display on the account read screen. The first five field settings are determined by the reading data management software operator and cannot be changed. The sixth (Custom) field may be changed by the meter reader.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Customizations Tap Customizations on the Settings Menu to access the three customization screens. The meter reader has complete control of these three screens. The Customization 1 of 3 screen is used to determine what information is displayed when a bookmark is set or a hot key is used. This aids the meter reader in finding a bookmark in the Search mode. Tap Bookmark Display Using Field or Search Hot Key to display the selection screen.
Installation & Operation Manual ROUTE INFO Figure 74: Route summary information The Route Transfer Info screen can be accessed from the Main Menu. The screen provides date and time stamps for the meter reading route load and unload file. The information is read only. Tap Done to close the Route Transfer Info screen and return to the Main Menu.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 PROGRAM & QUICK READ Program & Quick Read is used to perform a number of functions on ORION endpoints and touch modules. The most common uses of Program & Quick Read include: • Reading an endpoint or touch module (outside of the route reading process) when troubleshooting or testing at a customer site. • Reading one or more endpoints or touch modules prior to installation, to verify that the endpoints or modules are working correctly.
Installation & Operation Manual VersaProbe A VersaProbe wand is used for close proximity touch pad meter reading. The wand can be connected to the handheld serial port or via a wireless Bluetooth connection. Setting the VersaProbe COM Port Check the COM port settings before performing a VersaProbe touch pad reading. For instructions, refer to "VersaProbe Reads" on page 20. VersaProbe Quick Read To perform a Quick Read using the VersaProbe wand, follow these steps. 1.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION ENDPOINT UTILITY The ORION Endpoint Utility is used to program and quick read ORION ME and ORION CE endpoints, and to increase the test sampling rate of E-Series meters. It is also used to extract additional information from ORION ME endpoints, outside of route reading, including historical interval data and extended status. 1. On the Program & Quick Read Main Menu, tap ORION Endpoint Utility. 2.
Installation & Operation Manual ORION ME ENDPOINT UTILITY The ORION ME endpoint utility functions are used for IR programming and IR/RF historical interval data extraction. This selection is also used to assist in fixed network installation. Figure 81: ORION ME menu There are five options as shown in Figure 81. Each option is described in detail in this section. ORION ME IR Programming Used to read and program ORION SE and ME water and gas endpoints using the IR programming cable.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION ME IR Programming The ORION ME IR Programming option is used to read and program ORION ME or SE water and gas endpoints using the IR programming cable. This option is also used to program an endpoint following a tamper repair or retrofit installation (RTR® water installations only). The buttons and fields on the ORION ME IR Programming screen are described below. An example of the screen is shown in Figure 82 on the next page.
Installation & Operation Manual Performing an IR Quick Read 1. Connect the IR cable to the nine-pin serial port on the bottom of the handheld. 2. Align the optical read head of the IR cable with the endpoint IR port. 3. Tap Read. Result: The screen fills with endpoint information and the buttons become active.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 NNOTE: An ORION ME or SE endpoint connected to an ADE (or approved competitive three-wire encoder) does not require programming to clear a tamper. After the wires have been repaired, the endpoint is automatically updated to reflect the register odometer value in the first hour after the wires have been repaired. It is not necessary to tap Stop / Start before and after fixing a tamper.
Installation & Operation Manual 1. Double-tap the reading in the box to the right of the Reading field. Result: The current reading in the field is highlighted. Figure 86: RTR Reading field 2. Using the handheld keypad, enter the RTR odometer value in the Reading field. Result: The inside of the reading box turns pink (Figure 87) to indicate a new value is entered in the field but not yet programmed.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Force Read (ADE, HR-E LCD) When an ORION ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint is connected to an ADE or HR-E LCD encoder, the Force Read button displays instead of the Program button. Force Read is used to view the real-time encoder odometer value and to verify a successful tamper repair. 1. Align the optical read head of the IR cable with the ORION ME endpoint IR port. 2. Tap Force Read.
Installation & Operation Manual ORION ME Extended Status Extended status provides additional information which has been programmed into an endpoint. NNOTE: Extended status information is also available during route reading. Refer to "Requesting Extended Status Manually" on page 25. The type of technology displays across the bar at the top of the Extended Status screen. The status fields that display on the screen are dependent on the technology.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 RTR Extended Status Figure 90: Extended Status- RTR The status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint when connected to an RTR. Status Indicator Description Mobile Mode Endpoint is communicating in mobile transmission mode. IR Programmed Endpoint has been reprogrammed via IR. Low Battery Endpoint is reporting a low battery condition. Tamper Endpoint is reporting a tamper condition.
Installation & Operation Manual ADE Extended Status Figure 91: Extended Status - ADE The status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint when connected to an ADE encoder. Status Indicator Description Mobile Mode Endpoint is communicating in mobile transmission mode. IR Programmed Endpoint has been reprogrammed via IR. Low Battery Endpoint is reporting a low battery condition. Tamper Endpoint is reporting a tamper condition.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 High Resolution (HR) E LCD Extended Status Figure 92: Extended Status - HR-E LCD The status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint when connected to an HR-E LCD encoder. Status Indicator Description EP Prog Endpoint is reporting that it has been reprogrammed via IR. EP Tamper Endpoint is reporting a tamper condition.
Installation & Operation Manual High Resolution (HR) E-Series Extended Status Figure 93: Extended Status - HR E-Series The status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint when connected to an HR E-Series meter. Status Indicator Description EP Prog Endpoint is reporting that it has been reprogrammed via IR. EP Tamper Endpoint is reporting a tamper condition.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Programming Meter Type, Size and Units of Measure (RTR) To program the meter type and size for an RTR encoder, follow these steps. 1. Tap the Meter Size and Type button on the Extended Status screen. Result: The screen listing meter types and size displays as shown in Figure 94. 2. Scroll through list to find the appropriate meter type and size. Tap to select. Result: The Extended Status screen displays the selected meter type and size.
Installation & Operation Manual Advanced IR Programming After reading an ORION ME endpoint, tap the Advanced button on the ORION ME IR Programming screen to access more information and commands. Use the Advanced button to see the endpoint firmware version, date/time, GPS location and battery status, and/or to request a Flow Rate Study.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Manually Setting the GPS Location 1. Tap the Set GPS Location button on the Advanced screen. 2. Use the handheld keypad or the onscreen keyboard to fill in the latitude in the Lat field and the longitude in the Long field. Make sure to add the decimal points and a minus sign, if applicable. NNOTE: The minus sign/dash and the decimal point on the handheld numeric keypad are on the last row of blue keys as shown in Figure 100. 3.
Installation & Operation Manual Starting a Flow Rate Study for ME/SE Endpoints A flow rate study is a week-long study that can be performed on an ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint to report high, low and average flow rates. A flow rate study can also be requested on either the IR More Commands screen or the ORION ME RF Quick Read - Single screen. The results can be saved for use in ReadCenter Analytics or Analytics Mobile. 1.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION ME RF Quick Read-All The ORION ME RF Quick Read-All screen displays readings for all ORION ME endpoints in range, up to 50 readings. One endpoint may display several readings during an RF quick read. ORION ME RF Quick Read-All Fields Serial Displays the serial number of the ORION ME endpoint. Reading Displays a reading for the corresponding endpoint serial number. Type Displays the encoder type.
Installation & Operation Manual Single Reading View 1. Tap the Single button on the ORION ME RF Quick Read-All screen to toggle between the list view of all the endpoints and an individual endpoint (single) view as shown in Figure 106. 2. Tap Next to view the next endpoint in the list. 3. Tap List to return to the full list view. Received Signal Strength Indicator Visual indication of the signal strength between the endpoint and the handheld.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION ME RF Quick Read-Single The ORION ME RF Quick Read - Single screen is used to perform a quick read on a single ORION ME endpoint serial number using radio frequency (RF). Figure 107: RF Quick Read - Single screen ORION ME RF Quick Read - Single Display Fields S/N Enter the serial number of the ORION ME endpoint. RSSI Received Signal Strength Indicator ∆T Displays the number of seconds that have lapsed between transmissions.
Installation & Operation Manual 3. Tap Advanced to access more information and additional commands. 4. Tap Back to return to the RF Quick Read-Single screen. 5. Tap Stop to end the quick read. Advanced RF Quick Read Get Firmware Version Tap to display the endpoint firmware version in the field. Get Date/Time Tap to set the endpoint date and time to the handheld date and time. Get Location Tap to set the latitude/longitude settings for the endpoint if a GPS antenna is present.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION ME Profiling ORION ME Profiling is used to extract IR or RF historical interval data from an ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint for viewing in the ORION Profile Viewer software. A water endpoint stores 90 days of hourly readings or 22 days of readings taken at 15 minute intervals. S/N Displays the serial number of the ORION ME endpoint. IR / RF Extract profile data via IR or RF. Tap the box to select.
Installation & Operation Manual RF Extraction To access profile data for an ORION ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint using RF, follow these steps. 1. Tap the IR/RF box so RF displays. 2. Tap in the S/N field and use the handheld keypad or the barcode scanner to enter the serial number of the endpoint. NNOTE: Refer to "Barcode Scanner" on page 97 for instructions on setting up the scanner for use. 3. Tap Read Endpoint.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ME Profiling Fields and Buttons Oldest Reading The date and time of the oldest reading in the data extracted. Interval The reading interval at which the endpoint is set: 60 (every hour) or 15 (every quarter hour) Quantity Displays the number of interval reads retrieved. Consumption The difference between the start and end reads in the profile requested. Status(es) Displays any potential issues that require attention.
Installation & Operation Manual ORION SE / ME Installation The ORION SE/ME Installation screens are used for endpoint installation which includes setting the GPS, setting the meter type size and unit of measure, and confirming that the endpoint is within range of a gateway. To access the installation screens, tap ORION SE/ME Installation on the ORION ME main menu. Refer to page 47 if you need help. Step 1 (Optional) Set the endpoint Lat/Long. If the handheld has built-in GPS, the values display.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Check the "Listen for Gateway" box on the Step 2 screen for fixed network applications. Align the optical head of the IR cable with the endpoint IR port and tap IR START. Step 3 When Step 3 displays, place the endpoint into position. For example, if the endpoint is a pit lid install, place it into position under the pit lid. Tap RF GO. Result: A message displays while the endpoint attempts to make radio contact with any gateway(s).
Installation & Operation Manual Programming an ORION ME Gas Endpoint NNOTE: Before beginning, make sure the IR programming cable is connected and the IR COM port is set correctly. Refer to "Settings for Program & Quick Read" on page 86 for additional information. Programming an ORION ME gas endpoint is performed on the ORION ME IR screen. The steps below are specific for gas endpoint programming. For additional information about the screen, refer to "ORION ME IR Programming" on page 48. 1.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 NNOTE: For a list of meters and the rotation direction of the drive gear, refer to "Gas Meter Drive Rotation" on page 113 in the Appendix. Figure 127: Gas pressure factor Figure 128: Drive gear direction 8. Tap the Select button to store the drive circle information. Result: The Read screen is displayed again with the selected drive circle highlighted in pink as shown in Figure 129.
Installation & Operation Manual ORION CE ENDPOINT UTILITY The ORION CE endpoint utility is used to program and quick read ORION CE endpoints. To access the software, tap ORION CE on the ORION Endpoint Utility Technology Selection screen. Three menu sections are available as shown in Figure 131. Figure 131: ORION CE menu ORION CE IR Programming Used to read and program ORION CE water and gas endpoints using the IR programming cable.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION CE IR Programming The ORION CE IR Programming screen is used to start, stop and pause ORION CE endpoints as well as program an ORION CE endpoint following a tamper repair or retrofit installation (RTR installations only). NNOTE: An ORION endpoint connected to an ADE (or approved competitive three-wire encoder) does not require programming to clear a tamper.
Installation & Operation Manual Performing an IR Quick Read NNOTE: An IR read must be performed before any other function can be used. 1. Connect the IR cable to the nine-pin serial port on the bottom of the handheld. 2. Align the optical read head of the IR cable with the endpoint IR port. 3. Tap Read. Result: The screen fills with endpoint information and the programming buttons become active.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Programming an ORION CE Endpoint 1. Double-tap the reading in the Reading field box as shown in Figure 134. Result: The current reading in the field is highlighted. Figure 134: ORION CE IR programming screen 2. Using the handheld keypad, enter the RTR odometer value in the Reading field. Refer to "Setting the Odometer" on page 50 for more information.
Installation & Operation Manual Force Read (ADE) With an ADE encoder, the Force Read button displays instead of the Program button. Force Read is used to view the real-time encoder odometer value. 1. Align the optical read head of the IR cable with the ORION CE endpoint IR port. 2. Tap Force Read. Result: The endpoint transmission starts and the reading value updates to reflect the current encoder odometer value.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION CE RF Quick Read - All The ORION CE RF Quick Read -All screen displays readings for all ORION CE endpoints in range, up to 50 readings. One endpoint may display several readings during an RF quick read. ORION CE RF Quick Read - All Fields Serial Displays the serial number of the ORION CE endpoint. Reading Displays a reading for the corresponding endpoint serial number. Type Displays the encoder type (RTR, ADE).
Installation & Operation Manual Single Reading View 1. Tap the Single button on the ORION CE RF Quick Read - All screen to toggle between the list view of all the endpoints and the individual endpoint view. 2. Tap Next to see the next endpoint. 3. Tap List to return to the full list view. Received Signal Strength Indicator Visual indication of the signal strength between the endpoint and the handheld.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 ORION CE RF Quick Read-Single The ORION CE RF Quick Read - Single screen is used to perform a quick read on a single ORION ME endpoint serial number using radio frequency (RF). Figure 141: ORION CE RF Quick Read - Single screen ORION CE RF Quick Read - Single Display Fields S/N Enter the serial number of the ORION CE endpoint. RSSI Received Strength Signal Indicator. The bar size increases as the handheld gets closer to the endpoint.
Installation & Operation Manual Programming an ORION CE Gas Endpoint NNOTE: Before beginning, make sure the IR programming cable is connected and the IR COM port is set correctly. Refer to "Settings for Program & Quick Read" on page 86 for additional information. Programming an ORION CE gas endpoint is performed on the ORION CE IR screen. The steps below are specific for gas endpoint programming. For additional information about the screen, refer to "ORION CE IR Programming" on page 74. 1.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 4. Locate the drive circle for the gas endpoint. • Use the selections in the top half of the screen to filter the list on the bottom by choosing Integral or Remote, and choosing the Units, Dials and Res (resolution). • Or just scroll through the list to find the drive circle for the endpoint. 5. Tap the Select button to store the drive circle information. Result: The Read screen is displayed with the selected drive circle displayed.
Installation & Operation Manual Reprogramming the Gas Drive Circle To reprogram an ORION CE endpoint and change the gas drive circle after it has been programmed, follow these steps. 1. From the ORION CE main menu, tap ORION CE IR Programming. Result: The ORION CE IR screen is displayed. 2. Align the read head of the IR cable to the gas endpoint. Then tap Read. Result: The Gas Drive Circle screen is displayed automatically. Figure 149: ORION CE IR screen Figure 150: Tap Cancel 3.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Result: The Gas Drive Circle screen is displayed again. 5. Select the drive circle settings, then tap the Select button. Figure 152: Select new gas drive circle 6. The ORION CE IR screen is displayed with the selected drive circle information highlighted in pink. 7. Align the read head of the IR cable to the gas endpoint and tap Program.
Installation & Operation Manual E-SERIES The E-Series utility allows communication between the handheld and the E-Series meter via the IR port. This option is used to increase the test sampling rate of the meter when testing E-Series meters at ultra-low flow rates. Figure 155: E-Series test mode Refer to the E-Series Ultrasonic Water Meters - Testing Considerations Application Brief, ESM-A-01-EN, for operating instructions.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 SETTINGS FOR PROGRAM & QUICK READ When using Program & Quick Read or the ORION endpoint utility, it is important to make sure the COM (communication) ports are set correctly for the hardware connected to the handheld. The internal technology on the handheld uses COM 7. Technology connected to the nine-pin serial port uses COM 1. The built in GPS uses COM 2. Sample settings of different configurations are shown below.
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ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 TRIMBLE RANGER 3 HANDHELD OVERVIEW The Trimble Ranger 3 is a handheld computer designed for fully automated data collection along a route for meters equipped with ORION endpoints. The handheld can also accept manual reads to support utilities as they transition from manual read to AMR technology. In retrofit installations where matching existing readings is required, the handheld functions as a programming device for initial endpoint setup.
Installation & Operation Manual Handheld Top View Handheld Bottom View General Care of the Handheld Use a mild detergent and a clean soft cloth to clean the body of the handheld. Do not use solvents, such as paint thinners. Use only a lint free cloth to clean the infrared port. Do not use detergents or solvents to clean the infrared port or display window. The Trimble Ranger 3 handheld has a wide operating range of –5 ...140° F; however, it is important to protect the handheld from extreme temperatures.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Initial Setup 1. Install the battery. The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery is shipped detached from the unit. Insert the battery at the bottom of the compartment first so the connector on the battery makes contact with the pins in the battery compartment. Using the flat end of the stylus or a coin, turn the latch located above the battery clockwise until tightened. As the latch is turned, the battery levels in the case. 2.
Installation & Operation Manual NNOTE: For more information on the battery, refer to "Working with the Handheld Battery" on page 92. FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY AT LEAST 4 HOURS BEFORE USE. THE BATTERY LED (LEFT LED) WILL TURN GREEN WHEN FULLY CHARGED. ALWAYS USE THE CHARGERS INTENDED FOR THE HANDHELD. USING OTHER CHARGERS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. 5. Attach the I/O dust cover (optional) as shown.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Working with the Handheld Battery Charging the Battery The AC charger that ships with the unit has adapters to fit almost every electrical outlet. Connect the appropriate outlet adapter to the AC charger. To charge the battery, plug the AC charger into the charging port on the bottom of the handheld and plug the charger into an electrical outlet. The handheld is fully charged in approximately 4.
Installation & Operation Manual Conserving the Battery The handheld conserves battery power by turning itself off when not in use. Press and release the green power key on the keypad to turn the unit back on. The display shows the same screen that was displayed when the unit turned off. NNOTE: When the Read or Quick Read screen is in use, the handheld will NOT turn off automatically because the ORION reading functions are active.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Handheld Basic Operations Turning the Handheld On To turn on the handheld, press the green power key on the keypad. An audible beep sounds and the “booting” message appears. Power Menu Hold down the green power key for about three seconds to display a countdown timer. Release the power key to display the Power Menu. NNOTE: If you continue to hold down the power key, the handheld resets when the countdown reaches zero.
Installation & Operation Manual Using the Touch Screen NNOTE: This manual provides instructions for touch screen navigation and operation of the handheld. Quick Keys and Hot Keys are keypad shortcuts which also can be used for performing mobile read functions. Refer to "Hot Keys, Quick Keys, Read Keys" on page 106 for details about using these keypad shortcuts. In addition to the keyboard, the handheld is equipped with a touch screen to facilitate function selection and promote ease of use.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Changing the Handheld Date and Time THE DATE AND TIME ON THE TRIMBLE RANGER 3 HANDHELD MUST BE ACCURATE TO ENSURE COMMUNICATION WITH THE ORION ENDPOINTS. CHECK THE DATE AND TIME AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY BEFORE READING A ROUTE. To change the time and /or date, follow these steps: 1. Tap the Windows Start button at the lower left of the screen. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Clocks & Alarms. 4.
Installation & Operation Manual Barcode Scanner Depending on the configuration, the handheld may include an integrated laser ID barcode scanner. NNOTE: To be able to use the barcode scanner while the handheld is in Kiosk mode, a shortcut button for using the scanner must be set while in Admin mode before changing to Kiosk mode. Activating the Scanner 1. Tap Windows Start> Settings > System > Scanner Setup. 2. Position the handheld with the top of the handheld pointing toward the barcode you want to scan.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 4. Tap to select the Circle Shortcut button. You may need to scroll to find it. 5. Tap in the Assign a program field and select Scan Agent. You may need to scroll to find it. 6. Tap OK. Result: The circle shortcut button on the handheld keypad is now programmed to scan a barcode when pressed. NNOTE: The scanner can be used to capture ORION endpoint serial numbers.
Installation & Operation Manual Flashlight Depending on the configuration, the handheld may include a camera. The dual LEDs for the camera flash can also be used as a flashlight. Tap Windows Start> Flashlight to toggle the Flashlight on and off. Programming a Keypad Button for Flashlight Any of the buttons on the top row of the handheld keypad (Windows Start, LEFT, RIGHT, CLEAR) or the circle shortcut button can be programmed to act as the flashlight button.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Working with Bluetooth The handheld has been designed to operate with the internal Bluetooth®—a short-range wireless communication technology that exchanges information (beam) over a distance of up to 30 feet (10 meters), without requiring a physical connection. Tap Windows Start> Settings> Bluetooth.
Installation & Operation Manual Power: • Tap if you want to select "Maintain Bluetooth connections when device is turned off." • Tap if you want to select "Allow Bluetooth activity to turn the device on." When this check box is selected, another Bluetooth device can send data and your unit will turn on and reply if necessary. IMPORTANT Leaving wireless options on reduces battery life. It is recommended that your handheld be configured to automatically turn off when not in use.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Working with GPS Tap Windows Start> Settings> System> System Information. Then select Wireless from the selections that display across the top of the screen to verify that GPS is installed and is using COM 2. The GPS is compatible with applications that accept the NMEA position information using a default baud rate of 9600. GPS Settings If you are using only one GPS-aware application, these settings do not need to be changed.
Installation & Operation Manual Working with the Speaker/Microphone The handheld comes with an integrated speaker and a microphone. It also has a 3.5 mm audio jack that is wired for a headset with a stereo speaker and microphone combination. Recording 1. To record, tap Windows Start> Notes. 2. If you do not see the Recording tool bar, tap the Menu icon at the bottom of the screen and select "View Recording Toolbar." 3. Tap the round Record symbol on the screen.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Factory Reset/Clean Boot This procedure resets the Trimble Ranger to "factory fresh" condition and removes all previously added software, including any Badger Meter software applications. Start the factory reset procedure with the handheld powered on. 1. Press and hold the green power key. 2. When the countdown timer starts, also press and hold the RIGHT key on the keypad.
Installation & Operation Manual USING THE HANDHELD KEYPAD Windows® Start Left = Bottom left screen command Right = Bottom right screen command Clear contents of the selected field Circle shortcut - Can be programmed as barcode scanner button APP MENU and COMM MODE are not in use at this time Navigate fields on screen with right/left/up/down arrows Center key = select or enter Numeric keys Dash/Hyphen Fn (Function) key + Yellow label key = Hot Key function Yellow label denotes Hot Key Alpha keys O
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 HOT KEYS, QUICK KEYS, READ KEYS The handheld software includes a number of Hot Keys and Quick Keys that provide meter reading shortcuts. Hot Key Press and hold the Fn key – then quickly press and release the hot key to perform the desired function. Release the Fn key after releasing the hot key. Example: Press and hold Fn, then press B to bookmark an account.
Installation & Operation Manual CONFIGURATION OPTIONS The Trimble Ranger 3 handheld is available in three configuration options: • Handheld with an internal ORION ME transceiver and built in GPS, WiFi, camera, flashlight and bar code scanner • Handheld with an internal ORION CE receiver and built in GPS, WiFi, camera, flashlight and bar code scanner • Handheld for manual reads only (no radio) with built in GPS and WiFi Config 1: Handheld back view with internal ORION ME transceiver Config 2: Handhel
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 Connecting an External Mobile Transceiver or Receiver For handhelds configured with an internal transceiver or receiver (Config 1 and Config 2 on previous page), one external ORION ME mobile transceiver or ORION CE mobile receiver can be connected to read ORION endpoints. 1. Place the magnetic mount antenna on the vehicle roof. Ensure that the free area around the base of the antenna equals the antenna height.
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ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 GLOSSARY TERM DESCRIPTION ADE The Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE) is a position-based encoder that senses the position of each number wheel to determine the reading for touch and AMR/AMI systems. AMI Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI). AMR Automated meter reading (AMR) system that uses radio frequency technology to transmit meter readings between an endpoint and a data collection device.
Installation & Operation Manual TERM DESCRIPTION ORION ME, ORION SE The ORION ME (Migratable Endpoint) and ORION SE (Smart Endpoint) are two-way utility management solutions. ORION ME and ORION SE (in mobile mode) endpoints communicate with a mobile transceiver designed to receive signals from and send signals to ORION ME and SE water and gas endpoints. The transceiver has Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology to minimize interference and eliminate FCC licensing.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 STATUS CODES Status codes are displayed on several of the screens within the software. The following is a list of status codes and their descriptions.
Installation & Operation Manual GAS METER DRIVE ROTATION The table below displays the drive gear rotation direction for common gas meter makes/models.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 HANDHELD STATUS INDICATORS Status Indicators Status indicators may display at the top of the screen. The status indicator icons are shown here with a description of what they indicate. Icon Description Battery power is low Icon Description Other networks are detected.
Installation & Operation Manual ROUTE MEMORY STICK Initializing the Memory Stick The memory stick must be initially matched to the handheld before a route can be loaded. NNOTE: If you need to change the handheld Device Name, change the Device Name before you initialize the memory stick for the handheld. 1. Insert a blank memory stick into the USB port at the bottom of the handheld. 2. A message displays asking if you want to "initialize" the memory stick. Tap Yes to initialize the memory stick.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 LOADING A ROUTE 1. Start at the Copyright screen. If you need help, refer to "Copyright Screen" on page 12. 2. Insert the memory stick with the route account information into the USB port on the bottom of the handheld. NNOTE: The USB port on the front of the charging cradle can also be used while the handheld is charging. The memory stick with the route file information must be initially matched to the handheld before a route is loaded.
Installation & Operation Manual UNLOADING A ROUTE 1. Start at the Copyright screen. If you need help, refer to "Copyright Screen" on page 12. 2. Insert the memory stick into the USB port on the bottom of the handheld. Result: Inserting the memory stick triggers the Load & Unload button to display next to the Trademarks and License buttons on the Copyright screen. 3. Tap the Load & Unload button. Result: The Load & Unload Routes screen opens and displays the route to unload. 4.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 USING VERSAPROBE WITH BLUETOOTH IMPORTANT The VersaProbe should physically be within 10 feet of the handheld to set up a successful wireless connection and the battery should be fully charged. Place the VersaProbe in Discovery Mode This step places the VersaProbe in discovery mode so it can be recognized with the Bluetooth connection. If performed correctly, this step only needs to done once. 1. Squeeze and hold the trigger of the VersaProbe.
Installation & Operation Manual Set the VersaProbe COM Port on the Handheld 1. Access the Main Menu in the ORION Field Application software on the handheld. If you need help, go to "Program Startup" on page 9. 2. Select Utilities> Settings> Hardware. For additional information, refer to "VersaProbe Reads" on page 20. 3. Check the box "Versa Probe is Bluetooth" on the Hardware Settings screen. 4. Tap the VersaProbe button to display the COM port selection screen. 5.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 TROUBLESHOOTING Communications Error The correct COM port must be set for any hardware attached to the handheld. Refer to "Hardware" on page 38 and "Valid COM Ports" on page 112 for additional information.
Installation & Operation Manual Recovering a Backup Route Unload File Once a route file is unloaded, a backup route file can only be accessed using a security code and the following steps. A ROUTE MUST BE LOADED ON THE HANDHELD BEFORE STARTING THIS PROCESS. USE AN EXPENDABLE ROUTE FILE BECAUSE THE LOADED ROUTE WILL BE LOST DURING THE RECOVERY PROCESS. 1. Go to Windows Start> Badger Field Applications> ORION Field Application. 2. Tap to open ORION Field Application. 3.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Errors do not normally occur, so it is important to report all occurrences of error windows to Badger Meter Technical Support. NNOTE: Trouble Codes and/or information from any notes created in Comments Codes/Messages can be useful when reporting a problem to Technical Support.
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