Badger Meter ORION ME Training manual

Making Water Visible®

Published by BMI Training Support

BTR-UM-02333-EN-02

January 2018

Trimble

®

Ranger 3 with ORION

®

ME

Training Manual

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Table of Contents

Technical Support

If you encounter any problems or have any questions about the Trimble Ranger 3, please

contact Badger Meter Technical support by phone, e-mail, or fax.

Phone: 800.616.3837

E-mail: techsupport@badgermeter.com

Fax: 888.371.5982

Topic

Page

About this Guide

4

Automated Meter Reading ORION AMR System

5

Orion Hardware Basics 6

Endpoint Installation Guidelines

9

Trimble Ranger 3 12

Getting Started 13

ORION Field Application

14

Display Fields 17

Status Indicators 17

ORION RF Reads 18

Auto vs Manual 18

Route Reading 19

Tamper Processing 19

Manual Readings 20

High/Low Readings 20

Clearing a Reading 21

Work Items 22

Quick Keys 24

Search 29

Settings 33

Appendix 37

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About this Training Guide

T

his document is meant to assist and guide the training session. It is not a complete User Manual.

NOTE: To provide the best solution for our customers, Badger Meter continually improves software

programs and periodically updates this manual to reflect upgrades. Therefore, some discrepancies

may be detected between the installed software and this manual.

Typographic Conventions

• I

tems on the software screens that you need to select or choose by clicking a button,

highlighting, checking a box or another similar means are in bold text and capitalized in the

m

anual.

Example: Click the View Report button.

• N

ames of options, boxes, columns and fields are italicized. In most cases, first letters will

be

c

apitalized.

Example: The value displays in the Status Information field.

• M

essages and special markings are shown in quotation marks.

Example: “Service Stopped” displays in the title bar.

N

OTE: Names, addresses and other customer-related information displayed in screen examples

were created for demonstration purposes in this manual. No actual customer information is

included.

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Automated Meter Reading (AMR)

The Benefits of AMR

• No FCC License Required

• Meter, Register & Endpoint are Waterproof

• Walk-by/Drive-by Versatility

• Improved safety

• Improved efficiency

• Current Read

• Notifications of

• Potential Leak

• Cut Wire Tamper

• Reverse Flow (encoders)

• No Usage

• Optional Data Profile

• 20-year Warranty (Prorated)

With an Automated Meter Reading (AMR) or mobile system, ORION endpoints transmit

meter reading and event data via radio frequency to a mobile receiver or transceiver when

the device is within range of the endpoint’s signal during drive-by reading. The Trimble

Ranger 3 collects data and synchronizes with BEACON® AMA cloud-based software.

Hardware: The BEACON AMR mobile solution feature Badger Meter water meters and

encoders, high-powered ORION endpoints, and the Trimble Ranger handheld collector to

deliver metering information.

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ORION Hardware Basics – Meters

M-Series

®

Electromagnetic

Flow Meters

E-Series

®

Ultrasonic Meters

Gas Meters

Recordall

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Compound Meters

Recordall

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Disc Series Meters

Recordall

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Turbo Series Meters

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ORION Hardware Basics - Encoders

Each Badger Meter encoder is identified on the face of the register with an assembly

number, unit of measure and meter model.

To convert an endpoint field reading into billing units, BEACON software uses a register

resolution to identify the appropriate reading resolution to be applied to the endpoint meter

reading. The register resolution for high resolution encoders is based on the meter model

and size, encoder type, unit of measure, and the Badger Meter endpoint that is attached to

the encoder. BEACON then applies an additional multiplier to the reading to get the

reading to the correct billing resolution. For additional information, contact Badger Meter

Technical Support.

Read Resolution/Test Circle Codes

Considerations:

• Meter Size

• Meter Type

• Encoder/Register

• Number of Active Dials

• Unit of Measurement

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ORION Hardware Basics – Endpoints

ORION Endpoints are a three-wire metering endpoint device that requires connection to

an encoder to complete the assembly. Each ORION endpoint has a unique numeric serial

number on the tag attached to the cable harness and etched on the top or side of the

endpoint housing .

The ORION Endpoints compatible with the Trimble Ranger 3 are the ORION ME, ORION

SE (mobile mode), and ORION CE units.

ORION ME endpoints are two-way water endpoints for mobile applications. ORION ME

endpoints are easily upgraded from mobile to fixed network data collection without rolling a

truck or reprogramming the endpoint, preparing you for the future.

ORION CE endpoints are one-way water endpoints designed for mobile meter reading.

Activating the Endpoint

ORION ME and ORION CE endpoints are shipped in “Pause” mode, an inactive, non-

transmitting state. The endpoint offers a Smart Activation feature. After installation, the

endpoint begins broadcasting data when the encoder to which it is connected first senses

water usage. The amount of water usage required to activate an endpoint is determined by

the meter size, number of dials, and unit of measure. No field programming or special tools

are required to activate the endpoint.

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Endpoint Installation Guidelines

The radio transmission performance is dependent on a number of factors that include lid

design, foliage, below grade mounting and metal objects either in the path or near the

desired line of site.

To maximize propagation of the radio signal refer to the ORION Water Endpoint Installation

Manual (ORI-UM-00025) and Understanding RF Propagation of AMR/AMI Systems

Whitepaper (MRT-WP-1).

These documents can be found at www.badgermeter.com

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Meter Indoor Installation

The endpoint should be mounted outside the building or in the floor joist near an outside

wall, and away from large metal objects for maximum propagation of the radio signal. The

remote installation bracket helps for indoor installations such as a floor joist.

If the meter is installed indoors, a radio endpoint could be mounted outdoors on the outside

of the building.

The ORION Remote Wall Mount Enclosure is designed for mounting ORION endpoints in

indoor or outdoor environments and also provides an environmentally protected area for gel

splicing connections (if needed) to be maintained inside the enclosure.

Remote Wall Mount Box Enclosure

Kit (66009-004).

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Meter Pit Installation

Migratable and Classic endpoints: Mounting through a nonmetal pit lid is recommended for

maximum propagation of the radio signal.

For more detailed information, please visit our website at www.badgermeter.com to review

the ORION Water Endpoint Installation Manual (ORI-UM-00025) and the ORION Water

Endpoint Installation Kits Ordering Guide (ORI-OG-02133).

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Trimble Ranger 3

The Trimble Ranger handheld computer is a flexible and easy-to-use tool which is

compatible with various meter reading technologies. It provides utilities with a handheld

interrogator that can be operated with a touch screen or customized keypad for data entry.

An ORION equipped handheld can be used for meter reading, final reads, collection of

historical interval data, programming endpoints and as a troubleshooting tool in the field.

For technical information regarding the handheld, consult the ORION Field Application 4.X

for Trimble Ranger 3 with BEACON User Manual which can be found at

www.badgermeter.com.

Features of the Trimble Ranger 3

The ORION transceiver in the handheld listens for transmissions sent from an ORION

endpoint and matches the unique ORION serial number to an account record that has been

loaded into the handheld.

• Flexible for Manual and ORION radio reads means fully automated data

collection system or gradual implementation

• ME endpoint sends a signal approximately every 5-6 seconds

• 902-928 MHz Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS)

• The handheld will conserve battery power when not in use

• Full day of meter reading under normal conditions

• Optional field replaceable battery pack and vehicle charger are

available for purchase

• Data will not be lost if the battery dies

• 5000 accounts can be loaded in a route file for meter reading

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Getting Started

The customized keypad allows basic data entry as well as access to optional applications

such as flashlight and camera.

To turn the handheld on, press and release the green power button.

Note: Pressing the green power button for 3+ seconds will result in a soft reboot of the

handheld.

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Opening the ORION Field Application

When the handheld powers on, the Windows Desktop displays.

1. Using the stylus tap the Windows icon in the lower left corner of the screen or using

the keypad press the Windows icon to expand the Start menu.

2. Using the stylus, tap the Badger Meter Applications folder or use the Arrow Keys

until the Badger Meter Applications folder is highlighted and press Enter on the

Keyboard.

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3. Tap the ORION Field Application icon with the stylus or use the Arrow Keys until

the ORION Field Application folder is highlighted and press Enter on the

Keyboard.

4. Verify that the date, time and time zone are correct and tap OK on the left side of the

toolbar or press the Left button on the keypad.

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5. Tap Read Route with the stylus, or press the center button, or Enter on the keypad.

6. Use the keypad to enter a 3 to 5 character personal identification number (PIN), then

tap OK on the left side of the toolbar or press the center button, Enter button or the

Left key on the keypad.

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Display Fields

Display information on the customer account record is passed from the BEACON software.

There are 5 default fields that display.

Account Name

Location Address

Meter ID

Location Name

Account ID

These fields are customizable in the Trimble

settings. Up to 9 fields can be displayed. See

page 36 for instructions on how to change the

display fields.

Additional information on the account record screen includes:

Technology & Endpoint Serial Number

Service – Serv1, Serv2 etc.

Progress – Percentage of meters read

Reading Hardware configured M, C and V

for example ORION Transceiver

Battery Status – tap the bar to display

percentage

Green > 65% charged

Yellow between 35% and 64% charged

Red < 35% charged

Blue charging

Messages & Work Items buttons

Status Indicators

Note: Clicking an icon will display a description for what the icon represents.

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ORION RF Reads

When an ORION endpoint transmits a read, one of several results can occur:

• The handheld is in range and receives a transmission and stores the reading.

• The handheld receives a transmission that reports an alert such as tamper or

potential leak.

• No transmission is received.

Below are common reasons for not capturing a read:

• Incorrect endpoint serial number

• Endpoint radio is paused or stopped

• Account record is not loaded into the handheld

• Handheld is out of range of the endpoint

• Obstructed line of site between the handheld and endpoint

Auto Mode Vs Manual Mode

There are 2 Modes for meter reads: Manual Advance Mode and Auto Advance Mode.

Manual Mode – Advances to the next account when a reading is received (or entered)

even if the next account has a reading stored.

Auto Mode – Advances to the next unread meter when a reading is received (or entered).

To toggle between Auto and Manual modes, press and release the A key on the keypad

twice “AA”.

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Route Reading

When a meter is read, the account record updates and advances to the next account

record or the next account waiting for a read based on your settings.

To view the previous account record tap the < Arrow on the left of the screen or press the

letter P two times on the keyboard “PP”.

To view the next account record tap the > Arrow on the right of the screen or press the

letter N two times on the keyboard “NN”.

Tamper Processing

When an ORION endpoint passes a Tamper flag

back to the Trimble the Tamper processing options

automatically open on the Trimble.

Tap on Trouble Code to select a pre-defined

message to send back to the route management

software.

A manual read can also be added by the meter

reader at this time by using the keypad. If you are

unable to capture a manual reading tap Cancel to

When finished with the tamper processing, tap OK or press the LEFT button on the

keypad.

Note: To scroll through

account records tap the Left

Arrow or “PP” on your

keypad to view previous

account.

Tap the Right Arrow or

“NN” on your keypad to view

the next account.

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Manual Readings

A manual read can always be entered even if

the account record is an ORION radio read.

Use the keypad to enter the meter reading.

Press Enter or the center button on the

keypad to apply the reading.

Note: Be sure to enter the manual read to your billing

units. The route management software will not apply

any resolution logic to a manually entered reading.

High/Low Alerts

In this example, the software is notifying you the reading is higher or lower than expected

based on previous readings.

Note: Notifications will pass to BEACON software and will be available for viewing.

If the read was entered manually, the Trimble may ask you to confirm or re-enter the

reading before allowing you to move on to the next account.

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