Badger Meter Inc ORIONGAS User Manual

 
ORION® 
Automated Meter  
Reading System 

ORION Integral 

Transmitter for Gas Meters 

 
IDENTIFICATION 
ORION integral transmitters for Gas Meters are designed for use with a variety of major 
brands of hardcase gas meters. Although the basic design of the transmitter is the same, 
slight variations are required to adapt the transmitter to different gas meter 
configurations. A model number code that corresponds to the different makes and models 
of gas meters is used to identify each transmitter relative to the gas meter on which it is to 
be used. Refer to the identification table listed within this document. 
 
      IDENTIFICATION TABLE 

American Meter 

AL-175 

64989-002 

Invensys/Rockwell/Equimeter R-175 11 tooth 

64989-001 

Actaris 175 

64989-003 

 
 
SUGGESTED INSTALLATION TOOLS AND MATERIALS 
1/8” flat blade screwdriver 
¼” flat blade screwdriver 
3/8” flat blade screwdriver 
#1 Phillips  
Pliers (wire-cutting, long-nose and utility) 
Optical programming probe and laptop  
 
TRANSMITTER INSTALLATION 
For specific transmitter model installation instructions, refer to the installation data 
supplied with each transmitter shipment. Because of the vast differences in the various 
types and models of gas meters, it is not practical to discuss a generic installation 
procedure for the Orion transmitter. However, the following list of helpful installation 
tips will generally provide trouble-free operation. 
 

•

  Before proceeding with the installation, make sure that the transmitter model 

number matches the model number of the gas meter. 

•

  Remove the cover seal screws and housing cover from the gas meter index. 

•

  Use care in handling the Orion transmitter to insure that the drive pawl is not 

subjected to any physical abuse which might cause this drive spindle to become 
bent, misaligned, or otherwise inoperative. 

•

  When mounting the transmitter to the gas meter, make sure that the meter drive 

dog engages the transmitter drive pawl and that these two drive pawls mate 
without causing any binding or potential for disengagement.