Badger Meter Inc 2005F User Manual

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Badger Meter Pit ORION Transmitters are available in a single
transmitter configuration for easy adaptation to the complete Badger

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Recordall

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 Disc, Turbo, Compound Series, and Mag meter lines.  The

single pit design offers a factory prewired ORION module to either of
Badger Meter's encoders, including the Recordall Transmitter Regis-
ter (RTR

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) or the Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE™).

Each pit ORION transmitter can be identified using the unique eight-
digit serial number located on a tag attached to the wire harness.  At
the end of the serial number a letter ‘M’ or ‘N’ appears.  This alpha
character represents whether the transmitter is for Metal (M) or
Nonmetal (N) pit lid applications.  Each Badger Meter encoder  is clearly
identified on the face of the register with an assembly number, unit of
measure and meter model (see figure 1).  It is essential that the correct
transmitter is used for the correct pit lid application.  Failure to do so
will result in a violation of FCC regulations.

ORION Pit Installation Kits
Through Lid Installation Kit

64394-001

Below Lid with Knuckles

64394-003

Vault Installation Kit

64394-008

Armour Cast Installation Kit

64394-009

Carefully remove the prewired pit ORION transmitter and encoder
from the shipping carton and inspect the assembly for damage.  Retain
the contents of the installation kit for use in mounting the pit transmitter
in the field.  Prior to installing any pit ORION transmitter, it is important
to determine whether it should be installed in a pit with a metal or
nonmetal lid.  To determine the type of pit ORION transmitter, look at
the serial number tag attached to the wire harness.  At the end of the
serial number, either a ‘M’ for metal or an ‘N’ for nonmetal will designate
the proper lid application for the transmitter.

After determining the proper application, the ORION pit transmitter can
be installed either through or beneath the lid.  An installation kit is
provided with each transmitter for mounting through or beneath a pit

lid.  Note that the ORION transmitter should not be mounted through
the lid in applications where vehicle traffic and exposure to snow plow
blades and other objects may damage the ORION transmitter.

The Pit ORION Transmitter (see Figure 4) is shipped prewired to the
Badger Meter encoder for single pit configurations.  Due to the factory
prewired shipment, there is no splicing required and only the mounting
of the register with tightening of the Torx seal screw is necessary.
Excess wire should be coiled up inside the pit and cable tied to avoid
any damage.

3/8 REBAR

1/2 REBAR

5/8 REBAR

HEX HEAD BOLT CAN BE PLACED
IN ANY SLOT DEPENDING ON
TYPE OF SUPPORT USED

1/2 SCHEDULE 40
     PVC PIPE

#6-32 WING NUT
P/N 63517-001

#6 WASHER
P/N 55262-007

#8-32 X 3/4

HEX HEAD BOLT

P/N 55030-031

SUPPORT BRACKET
P/N 63516-001

ORION Pit transmitters can be mounted through or below the pit lid.
See figures 4 and 6 for details.  For below the lid installations, a special
mounting bracket (figure 3) is available. This mounting bracket is
designed for use with 3/8", 1/2" and 5/8" rebar or 1/2" schedule 40
PVC pipe.