Introduction INTRODUCTION This manual has instructions for programming HR-E LCD and HR-E LCD 4-20 high resolution (HR) encoders . Instructions for installing the Programmer software can be found in the "Appendix" on page Audience and Purpose This manual is intended to be used by utilities for programming Badger Meter high resolution encoders .
IR Head Bracket IR HEAD BRACKET To facilitate reading and programming multiple encoders, the IR head bracket is recommended . The bracket is easy to attach and remove . Attaching the bracket to an encoder Open the lid of the encoder . With the bracket guide pointing to the encoder lid hinge, slide the bracket onto the encoder (Figure 2) so the guide...
Using the Programmer Software USING THE PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE Use the Programmer software to view and change the parameters that are currently programmed into the encoder, and program new parameters, if needed . You can also clear the encoder reading . OTEE: If you need help installing the software, see the instructions "Installing the Programmer Software"...
Using the Programmer Software When the Programmer screen opens, select the correct COM port for the IR cable using the IR Port drop-down menu . OTEE: If the correct COM port is not selected, the software will be unable to read the encoder .
Examples of completed Programmer screens for all three device types are displayed here . Figure 11: HR-E LCD screen Figure 12: HR-E LCD 4-20 screen OTEE: The HR-E LCD encoder is used for the examples throughout this manual, unless otherwise indicated .
Using the Programmer Software Change Current Settings To change the encoder settings and set a new default value for any of the data fields, follow this procedure . Click the drop-down menu to the right of the field to display a list of values . Click the value you want to set as the default for that field .
Programmer Parameters PROGRAMMER PARAMETERS The Programmer fields are described in this section . The description applies to all encoder types unless otherwise indicated . Serial # Field The Serial # (number) field (Figure 15) is a read-only field that displays the encoder factory-assigned serial number . You cannot change this number .
Programmer Parameters Meter Model/Size Field The Meter Model/Size field (Figure auto-populates based on the Meter Type selected . Click the drop-down menu to the right of the data field to select a Meter Model . Meter Sizes corresponding to the Meter Models in the drop-down menu are shown in the table below Figure 17 .
Programmer Parameters Billing Units Field The Billing Units field (Figure 19) displays the default units for which the customer is billed, and is indicated by dashed lines above and below the totalizer reading . The default is based on the Unit of Measure selected: Unit of Measure Default Billing Unit Gallons, liters, imperial gallons...
Programmer Parameters Visual Reading and Encoder Output Fields The Visual Reading* field is a read-only field that displays the current meter reading as a real number . The number of decimal places is determined by the units and meter size . You cannot change this number . The Encoder Output* field is a read-only field that displays the reading resolution sent from the encoder .
Programmer Parameters Rate of Flow Time Field The Rate of Flow Time field displays the time unit set for the rate of flow . The factory-programmed default is Per Minute . Click the drop-down menu to the right of the data field to select a Rate of Flow Time . The options are seconds, minutes or hours as shown in Figure 23 .
Be very careful with the Clear Reading feature! If you select this option, a pop-up message displays (Figure 28), asking for a password to confirm the deletion. Contact Badger Meter Technical Support for the password. Figure 28: Password required Figure 27: Clear all readings...
Programmer Parameters 4-20 mA Parameters OTEE: These parameters apply to the HR-E LCD 4-20 encoder . The 4-20 mA Parameters field (Figure displays the parameters of the encoder analog control signal . The 4-20 mA output signal is directly proportional to the meter rate of flow . For default measurement resolution values, see the Measurement Resolution charts in the High Resolution LCD Encoder User Manual, available at www.badgermeter.com .
Exiting the Software Application EXITING THE SOFTWARE APPLICATION To exit and close the software application, click the X in the top right corner of the software screen as shown in Figure 30 . Figure 30: Click the X to exit software Page 18 ENC-PM-02040-EN-03 May 2018...
Installing the Programmer Software INSTALLING THE PROGRAMMER SOFTWARE Follow these steps for installing the software . Double-click the setup.exe file to begin installation . The Welcome screen displays . Figure 31: Software Installer Wizard Welcome screen Click Next . The Select Installation Folder screen displays . Figure 32: Software files location Click Next to choose Program Files, the default location folder, or click Browse to choose another location .
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Installing the Programmer Software Figure 33: Ready to install Click Next to start installation . A progress bar displays briefly . Then the Installation Complete screen displays . Figure 34: Progress bar shows installation in progress At the Installation Complete screen, click Close to exit the installer . The Programmer shortcut displays on the computer desktop .
COM Port COM PORT The Programmer software communicates with the encoder through the encoder IR port using the IR programming and data profile cable (IR cable) . You must identify the correct communication (COM) port for the IR cable to make sure the software can communicate with the encoder .
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