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Trimble
Ranger 3 with ORION
ME
Training Manual
Published by BMI Training Support
Making Water Visible®
BTR-UM-02333-EN-02
January 2018

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  • Page 1 ® ® Trimble Ranger 3 with ORION Training Manual Published by BMI Training Support Making Water Visible® BTR-UM-02333-EN-02 January 2018...
  • Page 2 Trimble® and ME January 2018 Page 2...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Quick Keys Search Settings Appendix 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 January 2018...

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    This 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.

  • Page 5: Automated Meter Reading Orion Amr System

    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.

  • Page 6: Orion Hardware Basics

    Trimble® and ME ORION Hardware Basics – Meters ® ® Recordall Turbo Series Meters Recordall Disc Series Meters ® E-Series Ultrasonic Meters ® Recordall Compound Meters Gas Meters ® M-Series Electromagnetic Flow Meters January 2018 Page 6...
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 . The ORION Endpoints compatible with the Trimble Ranger 3 are the ORION ME, ORION SE (mobile mode), and ORION CE units.

  • Page 9: Endpoint Installation Guidelines

    Trimble® and ME 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).
  • Page 10 Trimble® and ME 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.
  • Page 11 Trimble® and ME 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).

  • Page 12: Trimble Ranger 3

    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...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    Trimble® and ME 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.

  • Page 14: Orion Field Application

    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.
  • Page 15 Trimble® and ME 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.
  • Page 16 Trimble® and ME 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.

  • Page 17: Display Fields

    Trimble® and ME 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.

  • Page 18: Orion Rf Reads

    Trimble® and ME 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.

  • Page 19: Route Reading

    Trimble® and ME 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”.

  • Page 20: Manual Readings

    Trimble® and ME 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.

  • Page 21: Clearing A Reading

    Trimble® and ME Clear a Reading To clear an applied reading, tap Menu on the left side of the toolbar to bring up a list of commonly used options. Use the Arrows on the keypad to scroll to Clear Reading and press Enter, or use the stylus to tap on Clear Reading.

  • Page 22: Work Items

    Trimble® and ME Work Items Work items can be used to collect historical interval data, extended status or endpoint firmware version from ORION ME endpoints. There are two ways to request work items during route reading. Office Generated Work Items: Field Generated Work Items: *Automatic as part of the load *Manual Process initiated by the meter...
  • Page 23 Trimble® and ME Tap number of days to collect, for example Historic Interval Data. 30 days of hourly reads. (Processing) Tap the correct Test Circle. The handheld software will notify the user when the work item is complete. Note: Extended Status is automatically captured when a Work Item is requested. For training purposes tap View.

  • Page 24: Quick Keys

    Trimble® and ME View will display a summary of the OK will return the user to the Work Historical Interval Data and Status Items menu. Tap Close to return Indicator. to the account record. Quick Keys Quick Keys allow the user quick access to commonly used menu items. Most quick keys are identified by yellow text above the corresponding alpha key.
  • Page 25 Trimble® and ME Bookmark “BB” - Add/Remove Bookmark “CC” – Pages through Bookmarked Accounts Note: There is a search option to see all bookmarked accounts. Read Direction “DD” - Changes Read Direction. Tap Yes to read the route in reverse order. To return to the forward read direction press “DD”...
  • Page 26 Trimble® and ME Route Start “FF” – To quickly get to the first account record. View High/Low “HH” – View High/Low options Displays the High Value, Low Value and possibly the Previous Read. The odometer reading is expected to fall between the High and Low range.
  • Page 27 Trimble® and ME Flashlight “Fn+L” – Keys toggle the flashlight on and off. Next Account “NN” – Advances the user to the next account record. Note: In Manual Mode, the handheld software advances to the next account record regardless if it is read or unread. In Auto Advance Mode, the handheld software advances to the next unread meter.
  • Page 28 Trimble® and ME Progress “QQ” – Summarizes the progress of the loaded Route. Tap Details to view additional information. Tap Back to return to the account record. Reader Codes “RR” – Reader codes are predefined flags used to notify the office about a specific account record.

  • Page 29: Search

    Trimble® and ME Search “SS” – Search allows the user to easily find a specific customer account record. Tap Select Criteria to view a list of search by options. Search by options include most fields from BEACON as well as other criteria like: Bookmarked, Exception Reader Code, Skipped Trouble Code, Unread...
  • Page 30 Trimble® and ME List view identifies account records with a reading by using a green checkmark. Use the scroll bar or keypad arrows to review the search results and select the desired account record. For training purposes, we will ask you to tap Close to return to the Search screen.
  • Page 31 Trimble® and ME Trouble Codes “TT” – Trouble Codes Trouble Codes are predefined codes that help the meter reader notify the office about the type of trouble they had getting a meter read. Unread Meter “UU” – Unread, automatically advance the account record screen to the next unread meter.
  • Page 32 Trimble® and ME The software will notify the user when all routes are completed and ready to be unloaded. Tap OK to return to the Account Record. Menu The Menu button on toolbar allows access to commonly used functions such as: •...

  • Page 33: Settings

    Trimble® and ME ORION Quick Read-All will display the endpoint serial number, Reading, (technology and encoder) Type and Status(es) of all endpoints in range. These results can be helpful when the meter reader does not have access to the meter. Note: there are two views available: List and Paged List View Paged View...
  • Page 34 Trimble® and ME Hardware Settings Hardware Options – Hardware configuration must be accessed from the Main Menu. Allows the user to add a device such as an external ORION ME transceiver or ORION CE receiver, change assigned ports and remove assigned devices. Hardware settings are defined during training for each technology used.
  • Page 35 Trimble® and ME • Quick Keys – Allows the user to change Quick Key preferences from Double Tap to Single Tap. • Reading Entry Direction – Allows the user to change the default Left to Right read direction on select services. This is helpful when manual reads are entered. •...
  • Page 36 Trimble® and ME • Auto Start Wi-Fi – This option is used when the route file is configured to transfer wirelessly. • Auto Transfer On Dock – This option is used when the route file is configured to transfer by network cable. •...

  • Page 37: Appendix

    Trimble® and ME Appendix January 2018 Page 37...
  • Page 38 Trimble® and ME Trimble – Setting the Comm Mode Button Setting the Comm Mode button makes the Data Sync process between the Trimble handheld and BEACON software as easy as a press of a button. Follow the steps below to complete the setup. 1.
  • Page 39 Trimble® and ME 4. Click on the Buttons Option 5. Scroll until you find the COMM MODE button and click on it to select. 6. Click on the Assign a Program dropdown and scroll until you find the Start COMM Mode option and click to select.
  • Page 40 Making Water Visible® BEACON, Making Water Visible and ORION are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities. 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.

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