Badger Meter Inc 2009A Manual De Usuario
Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger
Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice,
except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists.
Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved.
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for specific contacts.
BadgerMeter, Inc.
P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
(800) 876-3837 / Fax: (888) 371-5982
www.badgermeter.com
(800) 876-3837 / Fax: (888) 371-5982
www.badgermeter.com
GALAXY
®
,
Recordall
®
, Badger
®
, RTR
®
, and ADE
®
are registered trademarks of
Badger Meter, Inc.
Hersey
®
is a registered trademark of Hersey Meters Co.
Neptune
®
is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.
AMCO
®
is a registered trademark of Elster AMCO Water, Inc.
Sensus
®
is a registered trademark of Sensus Metering Systems – North.
BATTERY: The transmitter is powered by one “C” size Lithium
Thionyl Chloride battery in parallel with a Hybrid Layer Capaci-
tor. The battery assembly is not replaceable. The battery has a
calculated life of twenty years based on transmissions every six
hours at an ambient temperature of 21° C.
Thionyl Chloride battery in parallel with a Hybrid Layer Capaci-
tor. The battery assembly is not replaceable. The battery has a
calculated life of twenty years based on transmissions every six
hours at an ambient temperature of 21° C.
TEMPERATURE: The operating range of the Badger GALAXY
transmitter is –20° C to +60° C (-4° F to +140°F). The operating
range between the transmitter and encoder is -40° C to +60° C
(-40° F to +140° F). The water meter should not be subjected to
temperatures below freezing.
transmitter is –20° C to +60° C (-4° F to +140°F). The operating
range between the transmitter and encoder is -40° C to +60° C
(-40° F to +140° F). The water meter should not be subjected to
temperatures below freezing.
RANGE: Reception of the transmitted signal is dependent on a
number of external factors, including the location of the receiver or
repeater. Other factors include topographical features, materials
used in the construction of buildings, obstacles such as build-
ings, trees, vegetation, fences, and temporary conditions such as
vehicles parked near the transmitter and weather conditions such
as rain or snow. Badger Meter systems engineers will consider
these factors when designing a system layout for your utility.
number of external factors, including the location of the receiver or
repeater. Other factors include topographical features, materials
used in the construction of buildings, obstacles such as build-
ings, trees, vegetation, fences, and temporary conditions such as
vehicles parked near the transmitter and weather conditions such
as rain or snow. Badger Meter systems engineers will consider
these factors when designing a system layout for your utility.
EXCEPTION INDICATORS
TAMPER INDICATION: The Badger
®
GALAXY
®
Transmitter sends
a tamper indication flag to the network receivers when a tamper
condition (cut wire) is sensed. A tamper condition is defined as
either a short or open circuit in the transmitter's three-wire system.
(Failed encoder reading is also a tamper.)
condition (cut wire) is sensed. A tamper condition is defined as
either a short or open circuit in the transmitter's three-wire system.
(Failed encoder reading is also a tamper.)
LEAK DETECTION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter reports
detection of a possible leak when a one-hour (RTR
detection of a possible leak when a one-hour (RTR
®
) or two-hour
(ADE
®
) window of no usage is not found within a 24-hour time
period. The system automatically resets as soon as an appropri-
ate window of no usage is found.
ate window of no usage is found.
INSTALLATION
REMOTE INSTALLATION: The Badger GALAXY transmitter may
be installed indoors or outdoors for remote applications.
be installed indoors or outdoors for remote applications.
Best radio frequency range is achieved with the unit mounted
outdoors, as high as possible, with a line-of-sight signal path to
the receiving antenna. When mounted indoors the transmitter
should be located as high as possible and away from large metal
objects that may block the signal path, such as water heaters,
duct work or furnaces.
outdoors, as high as possible, with a line-of-sight signal path to
the receiving antenna. When mounted indoors the transmitter
should be located as high as possible and away from large metal
objects that may block the signal path, such as water heaters,
duct work or furnaces.
PIT INSTALLATION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter is suitable
for a submerged environment. For optimal system performance,
the transmitter is to be mounted directly underneath a composite
or plastic pit lid using the lid's transmitter installation mounting
bosses along with the appropriate screws or using the pit lid’s
integrated transmitter hanger.
for a submerged environment. For optimal system performance,
the transmitter is to be mounted directly underneath a composite
or plastic pit lid using the lid's transmitter installation mounting
bosses along with the appropriate screws or using the pit lid’s
integrated transmitter hanger.
ACTIVATION: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter is shipped in
a dormant, non-transmitting state. Many AMR/AMI transmitters
require special programming when being installed. The GALAXY
transmitter offers a Smart-Activation feature such that once a
transmitter has been installed, it will begin to broadcast its me-
tering data once the encoder senses the first usage of water.
Therefore, no field programming or special tools are necessary
at the time of installation.
a dormant, non-transmitting state. Many AMR/AMI transmitters
require special programming when being installed. The GALAXY
transmitter offers a Smart-Activation feature such that once a
transmitter has been installed, it will begin to broadcast its me-
tering data once the encoder senses the first usage of water.
Therefore, no field programming or special tools are necessary
at the time of installation.
DISABLING: A properly operating transmitter should not be
turned off once it is activated. A transmitter can be disabled for
special circumstances, such as return shipment of a defective unit
for warranty purposes. To disable a transmitter, use the Badger
turned off once it is activated. A transmitter can be disabled for
special circumstances, such as return shipment of a defective unit
for warranty purposes. To disable a transmitter, use the Badger
®
handheld tool and Badger GALAXY programming software in
conjunction with the infrared port in the transmitter module.
conjunction with the infrared port in the transmitter module.
FORCING A TRANSMISSION: After activation, a transmitter
can be forced to send a transmission. To do so, use the Badger
handheld tool and Badger GALAXY programming software in
conjunction with the infrared port in the transmitter module.
can be forced to send a transmission. To do so, use the Badger
handheld tool and Badger GALAXY programming software in
conjunction with the infrared port in the transmitter module.
WIRING: The Badger GALAXY Transmitter may be factory wired
to a Badger encoder with a wire harness of up to 75 feet (3' or
10' standard). However, the transmitter module and the encoder
may be supplied separately and connected by an installer. The
three wires of the encoder and the three wires of the transmitter
are color coded for easy matching and connecting of the pairs.
(Wiring to competitive encoders may differ.)
to a Badger encoder with a wire harness of up to 75 feet (3' or
10' standard). However, the transmitter module and the encoder
may be supplied separately and connected by an installer. The
three wires of the encoder and the three wires of the transmitter
are color coded for easy matching and connecting of the pairs.
(Wiring to competitive encoders may differ.)
PROGRAMMING: If the Badger GALAXY Remote transmitter
is installed on an existing RTR encoder or a cut wire repair is
preformed, the current meter reading can be programmed into
the internal counter of the transmitter using the Badger
is installed on an existing RTR encoder or a cut wire repair is
preformed, the current meter reading can be programmed into
the internal counter of the transmitter using the Badger
®
hand-
held installation tool and programming software in conjunction
with the infrared port (located under removable cover) in the
transmitter module. No programming is needed when installed
on an existing ADE or approved competitive encoder.
with the infrared port (located under removable cover) in the
transmitter module. No programming is needed when installed
on an existing ADE or approved competitive encoder.