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Lynn Willow
April 21, 2025
Why is my encoder not reading. It is new. And how do I clear an alarm.
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Mr. Anderson
May 11, 2025
The Badger Meter HR-E LCD encoder may not be reading due to a communication error between the encoder and the endpoint. This is indicated when BEACON receives data but cannot obtain a reading. The alarm can also be triggered by conditions like no measured flow for 30 days or suspected leaks.
To clear the alarm: - For communication errors, the condition clears automatically when a new valid reading is obtained. - For suspected leaks, the alarm clears automatically after a 15-minute no-flow interval. - For 30-day no usage, the alarm clears once flow resumes. - The end-of-life alarm triggered at 19 years does not clear automatically.
Ensure the device is properly aligned with the IR port and remains still during operation to avoid read errors.
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HR-E® LCD, HR-E® LCD 4-20 IMPORTAR For proper handling of the higher reading resolution and the extended status indicator capabilities of the HR-E LCD encoder, the following software versions are required for your reading system: Oeading Data Ianagement Software •...
The HR-E LCD 4-20 is a permanently sealed, electronic LCD absolute encoder that produces an industry standard ASCII encoded output as well as an analog 4-20 mA DC output signal with a dual output wire design . HR-E LCD 4-20 encoders are designed for use with all current Badger Meter Recordall®...
IR Programming Status Port Indicators Figure 1: HR-E LCD encoder face Visual Display Units of Measure The units of measure are factory-programmed and user-programmable . Options include U .S . gallons, Imperial gallons, cubic feet, cubic meters and liters .
When water is flowing through the meter, the display includes a series of moving segments to represent a flow finder . This screen displays for 5 seconds . 6-digit totalization mode is active on the HR-E LCD and HR-E LCD 4-20 encoders . Model 25 Disc Series Meter Calibrated in Gallons In 9- and 6-digit totalization mode, the display also includes indicator lines above and below the digits to provide the electronic equivalent of the white and black number wheels on a mechanical encoder .
The following connection options are available . For more information on in-line connectors, refer to the document, ORION Water Endpoints Installation Manual, available at www.badgermeter.com . HR-E LCD The HR-E LCD encoder has a single cable, available with three different wiring options . Refer to Figure •...
MPORTANT The standard electronic encoder output resolution of the HR-E LCD encoder is 9 digits. Though the encoder output is 9-digit resolution, the reading resolution sent to the reading software is dependent on the endpoint that the encoder is connected to.
. All HR-E LCD encoders are delivered in storage mode so that a meter alarm is not triggered . During storage mode, the meter model displays on the encoder . As water begins to flow through the meter, the encoder switches from storage mode to normal operation upon sensing two (2) revolutions of the meter magnet .
HR-E LCD 4-20 HR-E LCD 4-20 The HR-E LCD 4-20 is a permanently sealed, electronic LCD absolute encoder which produces an industry standard ASCII encoded output as well as a 4-20 mA DC output signal through a dual output wire design .
MPORTANT The standard electronic encoder output resolution of the HR-E LCD 4-20 encoder is 9 digits. Though the encoder output is 9-digit resolution, the reading resolution sent to the reading software is dependent on the endpoint that the encoder is connected to.
. All HR-E LCD 4-20 encoders are delivered in storage mode so that a meter alarm is not triggered . During storage mode, the meter model displays on the encoder . As water begins to flow through the meter, the encoder switches from storage mode to normal operation upon sensing two (2) revolutions of the meter magnet .
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Do you have a question about the HR-E LCD and is the answer not in the manual?
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Why is my encoder not reading. It is new. And how do I clear an alarm.
The Badger Meter HR-E LCD encoder may not be reading due to a communication error between the encoder and the endpoint. This is indicated when BEACON receives data but cannot obtain a reading. The alarm can also be triggered by conditions like no measured flow for 30 days or suspected leaks.
To clear the alarm:
- For communication errors, the condition clears automatically when a new valid reading is obtained.
- For suspected leaks, the alarm clears automatically after a 15-minute no-flow interval.
- For 30-day no usage, the alarm clears once flow resumes.
- The end-of-life alarm triggered at 19 years does not clear automatically.
Ensure the device is properly aligned with the IR port and remains still during operation to avoid read errors.
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