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ORION® Water Endpoints
Image shown represents ORION Cellular LTE endpoint installed, as per instructions,
through non-metal pit lid
Installation Manual
ORI-UM-00025-EN-19 (February 2019)

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  • Page 1 ORION® Water Endpoints Image shown represents ORION Cellular LTE endpoint installed, as per instructions, through non-metal pit lid Installation Manual ORI-UM-00025-EN-19 (February 2019)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PRODUCT UNPACKING AND INSPECTION LICENSE REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION Endpoints Endpoint Dimensions Encoders/Register ORION CELLULAR LTE-M, LTE ENDPOINTS ORION FIXED NETWORK AND MIGRATABLE ENDPOINTS ORION CLASSIC ENDPOINTS ACTIVATING ENDPOINTS CHANGING REGISTRATION FOR AN EXISTING ENDPOINT ASSEMBLY ENDPOINT INSTALLATION KITS 64394-032 WALL COVER INSTALL KIT...
  • Page 3: Scope Of This Manual

    A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser LICENSE REQUIREMENTS ORION Fixed Network, Migratable and Classic endpoints comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules ORION Cellular LTE-M and LTE endpoints comply with Part 15, Part 22, Part 24, and Part 27 of FCC Rules...
  • Page 4: Identification

    Encoders/Register The encoder connects to the endpoint to complete the assembly Each Badger Meter encoder is identified on the face of the register with an assembly number, unit of measure and meter model Current and legacy products are shown in...
  • Page 5: Orion Cellular Lte-M, Lte Endpoints

    Field Wiring, Encoder Connectivity and Read Resolution ORION Cellular LTE-M and LTE endpoints with flying leads are shipped from the factory pre-programmed Connect all three endpoint wires to an encoder to complete installation The endpoint connection can be made to existing wires from the...
  • Page 6 Outdoor installation is acceptable and may be required where signal strength does not support an indoor installation MPORTANT • Pit Installation: Mount ORION Cellular LTE-M, LTE endpoints through a NON-METAL pit lid—REQUIRED OTEE: Endpoints not properly installed may not be covered under warranty Endpoint Activation "Activating Endpoints"...
  • Page 7: Orion Fixed Network And Migratable Endpoints

    The endpoint connection can be made to existing wires from the encoder or directly to the encoder terminal screws, depending on the application and manufacturer Endpoints can be connected to Badger Meter high resolution encoders and E-Series Ultrasonic meters as well as a number of competitive encoders...
  • Page 8 Endpoint Endpoint Wire Colors Label Encoder Connectivity Black Green Reading Resolution Badger Meter HR-E LCD or HR-E encoders, or Up to eight (8) most ELCD or ENC Black Green E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with High Res output significant digits Badger Meter ADE or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with...
  • Page 9: Orion Classic Endpoints

    The endpoint connection can be made to existing wires from the encoder or directly to the encoder terminal screws, depending on the application and manufacturer Endpoints can be connected to Badger Meter high resolution encoders and E-Series Ultrasonic meters as well as a number of competitive encoders as shown in the wiring chart...
  • Page 10 Endpoint Wire Colors Label Encoder Connectivity Black Green Reading Resolution Badger Meter ADE, HR-E LCD or HR-E encoders, or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with High Res or Black Green Up to seven (7) most significant digits ADE output Badger Meter RTR or E-Series Ultrasonic Meter with...
  • Page 11: Activating Endpoints

    Manual for Handheld or Tablet/Laptop in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com. MPORTANT Badger Meter IR Communication Devices that shipped prior to January 15, 2019 require a firmware update to use with ORION Cellular LTE-M endpoints. Contact Badger Meter Utility Technical Support (800-616-3837) or your National Meter Field Support Team Representative for help.
  • Page 12: Changing Registration For An Existing Endpoint Assembly

    CHANGING REGISTRATION FOR AN EXISTING ENDPOINT ASSEMBLY ORION Cellular LTE-M, LTE If you change the encoder connected to an ORION Cellular LTE-M or LTE endpoint, the endpoint will recognize the new encoder, once connected, and report previous and current interval data...
  • Page 13: Endpoint Installation Kits

    REMOTE 64394-032, 66009-004 67625-001 IR Holder for Wall Cover Install Kit 67625-001 REMOTE ORION Cellular LTE-M, LTE 64394-031 Wall Bracket Install Kit - ORION Cellular LTE 64394-031 REMOTE or PIT SE, ME, CE 64394-029 Wall Bracket Install Kit - ORION...
  • Page 14: 64394-032 Wall Cover Install Kit

    64394-032 Wall Cover Install Kit 64394-032 WALL COVER INSTALL KIT Wall Cover Install Kit PNE: 64394-032 is recommended for proper mounting of an endpoint for indoor and outdoor remote applications, and is designed to provide an environmentally protected area for gel splice connections (if needed) Outside dimensions are shown in Figure 9 For use with: All ORION endpoints...
  • Page 15: 67625-001 Ir Holder For Wall Cover Install Kit

    Figure 13 Figure Connect the IR programming cable to a Badger Meter mobile reading device to perform IR functions Refer to the mobile reading device user manual for IR programming instructions Figure 13: IR LED port ORION Cellular LTE endpoint (bottom up view)
  • Page 16: Outdoor Installation For Endpoint With In-Line Connector

    16) is available for mounting an ORION Cellular LTE-M or LTE endpoint For use with: ORION Cellular LTE-M, LTE endpoints only The bracket clips into the slot on the endpoint and can be used to attach the endpoint to a wall A screwdriver and two (2) customer-supplied screws...
  • Page 17: 64394-029 Wall Bracket Install Kit

    Wall Bracket Install Kit (PNE: 64394-029) can be used to securely install an ORION endpoint For non-submerged indoor and outdoor applications, the bracket can be used in any indoor or outdoor nonmetallic joist, wall or pit application For use with: All ORION endpoints except ORION Cellular LTE-M, LTE endpoints You will need the following items •...
  • Page 18: 64394-008 C-Clamp Wall Bracket Install Kit

    64394-008 C-Clamp Wall Bracket Install Kit Mount the endpoint assembly Make sure the endpoint antenna is upright (Figure 23) when you place it into its final position Using two customer-supplied screws, secure the bracket assembly using the pilot holes you drilled in Step 1 Installation is complete Figure 23: Endpoint positioning...
  • Page 19: 64394-003 Pipe Install Kit

    Lock Nut Lock Nut Support Bracket Support Bracket Wing Nut Wing Nut Pipe/Stake/Rebar Pipe/Stake/Rebar Figure 27: Pipe installation kit with ORION SE, ME, CE endpoints Figure 26: Pipe installation kit with ORION Cellular LTE-M, LTE endpoints February 2019 ORI-UM-00025-EN-19 Page 19...
  • Page 20: 64394-023 Commercial Meter Mounting Bracket Install Kit

    64394-023 COMMERCIAL METER MOUNTING BRACKET INSTALL KIT Commercial Meter Mounting Bracket Install Kit (PNE: 64394-023) is designed for use with most Badger Meter Turbo, Compound Series and Fire Service Disc bypass meter lines Use the kit to securely mount an ORION endpoint to a meter...
  • Page 21: 64394-030 Thru-The-Lid Install Kit

    64394-030 Thru-the-Lid Install Kit Meter Ft-lb Meter Ft-lb 2-inch Turbo Series Meter 10 9 2-inch Compound Series Meter 16 7 3-inch Turbo Series Meter 37 5 3-inch Compound Series Meter 33 3 4-inch Turbo Series Meter 37 5 4-inch Compound Series Meter 33 3 6-inch Turbo Series Meter 37 5...
  • Page 22: 64394-009 Integrated Pit Lid Hanger Install Kit

    64394-009 Integrated Pit Lid Hanger Install Kit 64394-009 INTEGRATED PIT LID HANGER INSTALL KIT Integrated Pit Lid Hanger Install Kit (PNE: 64394-009) is designed for ORION endpoints installed below composite and plastic lids that have an integrated AMR/AMI endpoint hanger For use with: ORION Fixed Network, Migratable, and Classic endpoints To install an ORION endpoint with this kit, follow these steps and refer to Figure 36...
  • Page 23: Integral Endpoint Installation

    Mounting an Integral Endpoint on the Meter An integral endpoint can be installed on any Badger Meter Disc, Turbo, or Compound Series meter Both integral configuration styles mount to the meter the same way, by...
  • Page 24 Integral Endpoint Installation Removing the Endpoint from the Assembly Housing OTEE: The endpoint cover connects to the base with three tabs: one in the back and two in the front (closest to the encoder ) Remove the integral assembly from the meter •...
  • Page 25: Hr-E Encoder Integral Configuration

    Integral Endpoint Installation HR-E Encoder Integral Configuration 6.7 in 170 mm 4.21 in. 107 mm Figure 43: HR-E Integral assembly with additional wire Figure 44: HR-E Integral base dimensions Configuration The ORION HR-E Integral Assembly is shown in Figure 43 The endpoint has a 3-foot length of wire stored inside the bottom of the assembly housing The endpoint can be removed from the housing, if necessary, and mounted away from the encoder OTEE:...
  • Page 26 Integral Endpoint Installation Remove the endpoint wire under the breakaway plate • Turn the endpoint/encoder assembly over • Grasp the pull tab located to the right of the encoder seal screw with pliers (Figure 46) Then pull and remove the bottom breakaway plate from the housing to expose the wire The plate is scored to facilitate removal •...
  • Page 27: Endpoint Status Tool For Orion Cellular Endpoints

    Endpoint Status Tool for ORION Cellular Endpoints ENDPOINT STATUS TOOL FOR ORION CELLULAR ENDPOINTS BEACON® AMA users can check the activation status of ORION Cellular endpoints with the ORION Endpoint Status tool Several minutes after installation, the tool displays ORION Cellular endpoints assigned to you Endpoints do not need to be provisioned in BEACON AMA to display The browser-based tool can be viewed on a computer or mobile device An Internet connection is required Follow these...
  • Page 28 Endpoint Status Tool for ORION Cellular Endpoints Select an endpoint in the list to see the endpoint raw read A window opens, like the examples shown in Figure 51 OTEE: Information in the first three fields is captured at the time of activation Information in the next three fields is current information Information at time of activation...
  • Page 29: In-Line Connectors

    In-line Connectors IN-LINE CONNECTORS In-line connectors are used to allow AMA/AMR/AMI device connectivity without the need for a field splice kit There are three available in-line connector types: Twist Tight, 308, Nicor When ordered separately, the endpoint and encoder (or electronic meter) in-line connectors come with removable caps, which can be removed in the field before joining the connector ends With the proper orientation, the connector ends go together easily No tools are necessary OTEE:...
  • Page 30: 308 Connector

    Using Gel Caps to Connect an Encoder 308 Connector To use the 308 connector, follow these steps and refer to Figure 55 Squeeze the notched area and pull to remove the cap(s) Align the notches inside each connector and push the ends together You Figure 54: 308 in-line connector will hear a “click“...
  • Page 31: Using Gel Caps To Connect An Encoder

    OTEE: • For pit environments, splice connections require a field splice kit (PNE: 62084-001), which can be ordered separately Refer to Field Splice Kit for Badger Meter AMR/AMI Products, available in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com • For all installations, excess wire should be coiled and cable tied to avoid any damage...
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