Badger Meter Inc 2018OCELMDOM Benutzerhandbuch

The ORION® Cellular endpoint is an innovative, two-way water 

endpoint that utilizes existing cellular infrastructure to efficiently 

and securely deliver meter reading data to the utility via the 

reliable cellular network. 

The Cellular endpoint is a member of the time-tested ORION family 

of products from Badger Meter, designed for maximum flexibility. 

Since 2002, the ORION product family has provided comprehensive 

Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) for interval meter reading and 

data capture using both one-way and two-way communications. 

Operation: The endpoint communicates with the encoder 

and captures 15-minute interval read data and meter status 

information. On a regular schedule (up to twice per day) the 

endpoint then automatically broadcasts the information, including 

endpoint status information, via the cellular network to the 

BEACON® AMA software.

Activation: All ORION Cellular LTE-M endpoints are shipped 

in an inactive, non-transmitting state. The endpoints offer a 

Smart Activation feature. After installation, the endpoint begins 

broadcasting data when the encoder senses the first usage 

of water. No field programming or special tools are required. 

Alternatively, the Badger Meter IR Communication Device can be 

used to activate the endpoint and verify the encoder connection. 

Successful endpoint function can be confirmed through a web app 

demonstrating that communication has been verified to both the 

encoder and the network. 

Broadcast Mode: The endpoint broadcasts fixed network reading 

data through the secure existing cellular network within the service 

area. The endpoint also transmits a mobile message to support 

troubleshooting in the field. 

Data Storage: The endpoint stores 42 days of 15-minute data. 

Output Message: The endpoint broadcasts its unique serial 

number, meter reading data, and applicable status indicators.  

Each message is securely transported to the BEACON AMA software 

via Virtual Private Network (VPN) using Advanced Encryption 

Standard (AES) 256.

Configurations: The endpoint is a multi-purpose endpoint that 

can be deployed in indoor, outdoor and pit applications. The 

electronics and battery assembly are fully encapsulated in epoxy 

for environmental integrity. The endpoint is available with a 

connector assembly for ease of installation. 

Meter Compatibility: When attached to a Badger Meter high 

resolution encoder, the endpoint is compatible with all current 

Badger Meter Recordall® Disc, Turbo Series, Compound Series, 

Combo Series and Fire Service meters and assemblies, and with 

E-Series® Ultrasonic, E-Series® Ultrasonic Plus, and M-Series® 

Electromagnetic flow meters. 

Encoder Compatibility: The endpoint is suitable for use with 

Badger Meter high resolution encoders as well as the following 

Badger Meter approved three-wire encoder registers that have 

a manufacture date of 2005 or newer, are programmed into 

the AMR/AMI three-wire output mode, and have three-wires 

connected: Elster InVISION and ScanCoder® encoders and evoQ4 

meter (encoder output); Hersey® Translator; Master Meter® Octave® 

Ultrasonic meter encoder output; Metron-Farnier Hawkeye; Mueller 

Systems 420 Solid State Register (SSR) LCD; Neptune® ProRead, 

E-Coder® and ARB-V®; and Sensus® Electronic Register encoder 

(ECR) and ICE.

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