Badger Meter ORION SE Manuale di installazione e d'uso
ORION® SE
American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter
Installation Data
ORISE-ID-01 (8-10) DRAFT DOCUMENT
IMPORTANT:
This manual contains important information.
READ AND KEEP FOR REFERENCE.
ORION® SE American® Residential Gas Meter Transmitter
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Contents
DISCLAIMER ...........................................................................................................................5
QUESTIONS OR SERVICE ASSISTANCE..............................................................................5
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................................5
SCOPE OF MANUAL ...............................................................................................................5
PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION ..........................................................................6
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................6
INSTALLATION TOOLS and MATERIALS ..............................................................................6
INSTALLATION of BADGER ORION INTEGRAL TRANSMITTER and INDEX .....................7
AMERICAN® GAS METERS ...................................................................................................7
American Gas Meter and Indexes before installation of new ORION Transmitter ..................................................7
Index Removal From an American Gas Meter .....................................................................7
ORION Installation Components for an American Meter ..................................................10
Assemble the ORION Transmitter and Index......................................................................11
Transmitter gaskets attachment .................................................................................................................................11
Place four (4) screws into the transmitter ...................................................................................................................12
Index Installation ..........................................................................................................................................................13
Place screws in slotted index .......................................................................................................................................................................13
Place screws in index with holes ..................................................................................................................................................................13
Drive pawl engagement and installation of index .....................................................................................................14
Final Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................................16
Place the Transmitter and Index on an American® Gas Meter ....................................................................................................................16
Placing a two feet dial ..................................................................................................................................................................................17
Placing a one foot index ...............................................................................................................................................................................17
Place the Cover Over the Transmitter and Index ........................................................................................................19
Program the Transmitter ......................................................................................................20
Two programing procedures .......................................................................................................................................20
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First procedure .............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Second procedure ........................................................................................................................................................................................22
Tamper Plugs ...............................................................................................................................................................................................23
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................24
Programming the ORION Gas Transmitter Using the Handheld Quick-Read/Programming Function .................24
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DISCLAIMER
The user/purchaser is expected to read and understand the information provided in this manual, follow any listed Safety Pre-
cautions 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, Inc.
P.O. Box 245036
Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
Telephone: (414) 355-0400, (800) 876-3837
Fax: (888) 371-5982
On the Web: www.badgermeter.com
or call your local Badger Meter representative.
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Record the product identication numbers from the nameplate.
Transmitter
Model Number
Serial Number
Tag Number
The ORION® SE integral transmitter and index for gas meters is designed for use with an American brand of aluminum-case
residential gas meter.
SCOPE OF MANUAL
This manual contains installation instructions for the Badger® ORION® SE Integral Transmitter and Index for American Gas
Meters.
Throughout the remainder of this manual, all references to “ORION” describe the “Badger® ORION® SE”.
Proper performance and reliability of the ORION gas meter system depends upon installation in accordance with these in-
structions.
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PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION
Upon receipt of the product, perform the following unpacking and inspection procedures:
NOTE: If damage to the shipping container is evident upon receipt, request the carrier to be present when the product is
unpacked.
Carefully open the shipping package, follow any instructions that may be marked on the exterior. Remove all cushioning
material surrounding the product and carefully lift the product from the package.
Retain the package and all packing material for possible use in reshipment or storage.
Visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such as scratches, loose or broken parts, or
any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
NOTE: If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and le a claim with the
carrier.
A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
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.
No FCC license is required by a utility to operate a Badger® ORION® meter reading system.
Any changes made, but not approved by Badger Meter, can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION!
In accordance with FCC Regulations, “Code of Federal Regulations” Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section 1091, transmitters pass
the requirements pertaining to RF radiation exposure. However, to avoid public exposure in excess of limits for general
population (uncontrolled exposure), a 12 CM distance between the transmitter and the body of the user must be maintained
during testing.
INSTALLATION TOOLS and MATERIALS
• Use magnetized screwdrivers
• 1/8" flat screwdriver
• ¼” flat screwdriver
• #1 Phillips screwdriver
• Putty knife or flat blade scraper
• Badger handheld or Optical Programming Probe and Laptop computer
Note: If battery powered driver is used, ensure torque maximums are not exceeded (usually 15 in-lb)
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INSTALLATION of BADGER ORION INTEGRAL TRANSMITTER and INDEX
This manual describes installing a Badger ORION transmitter and index on an American gas meter.
AMERICAN® GAS METERS
Gas Meter Mfg.
American Meter Gas Meter Models with prexes: AL, AC, AT, AM, AR and with suxes: 175, 210, 225, 250, 310, 350, 425, 630
American Gas Meter and Indexes before installation of new ORION Transmitter
Figure 1: Gas Meter with Odometer Index (top right) & Dial Index (bottom right)
Index Removal From an American Gas Meter
1. Use a large screwdriver to puncture and remove tamper plugs, if present.
Figure 2: Tamper Plugs (circled)
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2. Use a large screwdriver to remove and discard the four (4) mounting screws and the cover.
Figure 3: Cover Removal
3. Completely remove and discard the old gasket. Use a putty knife to clean the meter surface of all gasket remnants
that might limit the eectiveness of the new gasket.
Figure 4: Gasket Removal
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4. Use a small screwdriver to remove the index. Discard the two (2) screws.
Figure 5: Index Removal
Figure 6: Gas Meter with the tamper plugs, index and gasket removed
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ORION Installation Components for an American Meter
Figure 7: Installation Materials
4 Tamper Plugs
Front
Gasket
4 Screws
¼-20 X 3/8"
4 Screws
¼-20 X 3/8"
4 Screws
#8-16 X ½" 4 Screws
#8-16 X ½"
Cover
2 Screws #8-16 X ½"
OR
2 Screws #8-16 X ¼"
Index
From Existing Meter
Transmitter
Rear
Gasket
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