Badger Meter Inc 2002C Manuel D’Utilisation
Technical
Brief
BadgerMeter,Inc.
®
RTR
®
- Pit ORION
®
Recordall
®
Transmitter Register for
Pit ORION
®
RTR-T-36
5-02
DESCRIPTION
APPLICATIONS: The Badger
®
RTR
®
Pit ORION
®
RF system is designed
for water meter pit or vault installations that are subject to flooding or
submergence. The assembled system consists of the Recordall
submergence. The assembled system consists of the Recordall
®
Transmitter Register (RTR
®
) and the ORION Pit Module. The RTR is
factory wired to the end cap assembly for maximum reliability; the Pit
ORION is bottom mounted thru a drilled hole in the meter pit lid.
ORION is bottom mounted thru a drilled hole in the meter pit lid.
The assembled RTR Pit ORION is designed to communicate with
Badger interrogation devices, including handheld or mobile.
Badger interrogation devices, including handheld or mobile.
OPERATION: The RTR provides a digital signal from Badger Meter's
patented piezoelectric solid-state switch. This signal has the
characteristics of an open drain Field Effect Transistor (FET) and has
no electrical contacts to stick, wear or corrode. It is fully compatible with
the input circuitry of the ORION Pit Module. The ORION Pit Module uses
the RF bubble-up (broadcast) mode.
patented piezoelectric solid-state switch. This signal has the
characteristics of an open drain Field Effect Transistor (FET) and has
no electrical contacts to stick, wear or corrode. It is fully compatible with
the input circuitry of the ORION Pit Module. The ORION Pit Module uses
the RF bubble-up (broadcast) mode.
RESOLUTION: Digital output from the RTR has resolution of 1/10th of
the register test circle. Output resolution of the Pit ORION Module may
vary with meter size. The resolution table on the back of this technical
brief lists output resolution for all ORION meter applications.
the register test circle. Output resolution of the Pit ORION Module may
vary with meter size. The resolution table on the back of this technical
brief lists output resolution for all ORION meter applications.
LEAK DETECTION: The Orion system provides optional leak detection
notification when the meter is read. The system reports leak detection
when a two hour window of no usage is found within a 24 hour time
period. The system automatically resets when the next two hour window
of no usage is found.
notification when the meter is read. The system reports leak detection
when a two hour window of no usage is found within a 24 hour time
period. The system automatically resets when the next two hour window
of no usage is found.
MOUNTING: The RTR uses a bayonet connection compatible with all
Recordall
Recordall
®
Disc, Turbo, Compound and Fire Series meters. A TORX
®
seal screw is provided to allow positioning and to secure the RTR to the
meter body in a tamper resistant mode. The RTR can be removed from
the meter without disrupting service or disconnecting the Pit ORION.
The RTR is factory wired to the Pit ORION Module.
meter body in a tamper resistant mode. The RTR can be removed from
the meter without disrupting service or disconnecting the Pit ORION.
The RTR is factory wired to the Pit ORION Module.
For best performance, the Pit ORION is mounted through the drilled hole
in the lid, attached to the lid, and programmed by the utility in the field.
If the Pit ORION system is mounted below the lid (not through the
drilled hole) reduced performance will result.
in the lid, attached to the lid, and programmed by the utility in the field.
If the Pit ORION system is mounted below the lid (not through the
drilled hole) reduced performance will result.
MAGNETIC DRIVE: Direct drive, high-strength, magnetic coupling
through the meter body to the wetted magnet provides reliable and
dependable register coupling.
through the meter body to the wetted magnet provides reliable and
dependable register coupling.
SEALED REGISTER: The RTR local register consists of a six-digit
straight-reading mechanical odometer totalizer, a 360° test circle with
sweep hand, and a flow finder to detect leaks. The register gearing is
self-lubricating, thermoplastic to minimize friction and provide long,
reliable life. Permanent sealing eliminates moisture, dirt, and other
contaminants.
straight-reading mechanical odometer totalizer, a 360° test circle with
sweep hand, and a flow finder to detect leaks. The register gearing is
self-lubricating, thermoplastic to minimize friction and provide long,
reliable life. Permanent sealing eliminates moisture, dirt, and other
contaminants.
TAMPER-PROOF FEATURES: Removal of the RTR from the meter can
be minimized by using a tamper resistant TORX seal screw. TORX seal
screws are provided as standard accessories with the RTR. Optional
tamper detection seal wire screws are also available.
be minimized by using a tamper resistant TORX seal screw. TORX seal
screws are provided as standard accessories with the RTR. Optional
tamper detection seal wire screws are also available.
CUT WIRE TAMPER INDICATION: The Pit ORION has the capability
to detect a tamper should it exist. Proper setup in ORION Reading
System software needed.
to detect a tamper should it exist. Proper setup in ORION Reading
System software needed.
CONSTRUCTION: The housing of the RTR is constructed of a tempered
glass lens top and a copper alloy metal bottom. Internal construction
materials are thermoplastic for long-life and high reliability. The integrity
of the adhesive seal joining the glass top to the metal base provide
unmatched protection in water meter applications. A corrosion and
tamper resistant TORX seal screw is provided to secure the RTR to the
meter. The shroud assembly is polycarbonate.
glass lens top and a copper alloy metal bottom. Internal construction
materials are thermoplastic for long-life and high reliability. The integrity
of the adhesive seal joining the glass top to the metal base provide
unmatched protection in water meter applications. A corrosion and
tamper resistant TORX seal screw is provided to secure the RTR to the
meter. The shroud assembly is polycarbonate.
The housing of the Pit ORION is constructed of a polycarbonate
material.
material.
TEMPERATURE: The operating range of the RTR is -40°C to 49°C (-
40°F to 120°F). The operating range of the Pit ORION is -40°C to 60°C
(-40°F to 140°F). The water meter should not be subjected to tempera-
tures below freezing.
40°F to 120°F). The operating range of the Pit ORION is -40°C to 60°C
(-40°F to 140°F). The water meter should not be subjected to tempera-
tures below freezing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Transmitter/Register
Straight reading, permanently sealed,
magnetic drive
magnetic drive
Unit of Measure
U.S. Gallons, Cubic Feet, Cubic Meters,
clearly identified on register face
clearly identified on register face
Number Wheels
Six with 3/16" high numerals
Namel font type
Namel font type
Test Circle
360° circle with ten major increments with
ten divisions each
ten divisions each
Weight
9 Ounces
Humidity
0% to 100% Condensing
Signal Characteristics
Open Drain (FET)
Visual Resolution
1/100th of Test Circle
Electronic Resolution
1/10th of Test Circle
Typical Signal Duration
15 ms to 75 ms @ 25°C (77°F)
8 ms to 75 ms over operating temperature
range at 67 µA
8 ms to 75 ms over operating temperature
range at 67 µA
On State Resistance
7.5 Ohms @ 25°C (77°F)
Power Source
External
Maximum Switching
30 VDC @ 1 mA @ 25°C (77°F)
Battery on Pit ORION
(2) 3.6V 2.4 Ahr Lithium Batteries
See Badger Technical Brief RTR-T-05 for RTR
®
specifications.