Badger Meter ORION SE Installation & Operation Manual

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ORI-IOM-60-EN (June 2012)
62014-146 Rev. 3
ORION® SE
Network Gateway Transceiver
Installation & Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver Installation & Operation Manual ORI-IOM-60-EN (June 2012) 62014-146 Rev. 3...
  • Page 2 ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver Page ii June 2012...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ORION SE LAN Recommended Installation ........
  • Page 4 ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver Page iv June 2012...
  • Page 5: Overview

    The ORION SE network gateway transceiver is an easy-to-install, easy-to-deploy unit that collects metering data from the ORION SE meter endpoints in the area. The network gateway transceiver uses a cellular, LAN or Wi-Fi network backhaul to send the requested metering data back to the utility where the data can be used to better manage the utility's operation and provide important data for improved customer service and utility operations.
  • Page 6: Mounting The Orion Se Network Gateway Transceiver

    One ORION SE network gateway transceiver with attached mounting backplate. • V-block clamps or banding and locking equipment for attaching an ORION SE network gateway transceiver to a pole. • 100-foot or 300-foot power cable, M12 connector, AC-to-DC power supply and power cord.
  • Page 7: Tools And Materials (Customer-Supplied)

    The utility is responsible for properly positioning the ORION SE network gateway transceiver. For optimal reception and transmission, locate the network gateway transceiver and antennas in line-of-site view of the desired endpoints. The ORION SE network gateway transceiver should be positioned no closer than 25 feet from the nearest endpoint. Connecting the Battery Backup The ORION SE network gateway transceiver contains an onboard battery backup.
  • Page 8: Using The V-Block Clamps

    ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver Using the V-block Clamps This mounting equipment is sized to mount the network gateway transceiver on a vertical or horizontal pole with outer diameters ranging from 1-1/4 inches to 2-1/2 inches. For mounting on poles larger than 2-1/2 inches, refer to "Banding Mounting"...
  • Page 9 To mount the ORION SE network gateway transceiver on a pole, gather the banding and locking equipment. Figure 6: Banding and Locking Equipment...
  • Page 10 ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver NOTE: Installation of banding mounting kit requires use of the BAND-IT tool shown below (66042-006) or equivalent BAND-IT tool as recommended by BAND-IT. Figure 7: BAND-IT Tool Locate the BAND-IT tool and supplied installation instructions. Follow the BAND-IT-supplied installation instructions enclosed with the BAND-IT tool for attaching the network gateway transceiver to a pole.
  • Page 11: Electrical Installation

    Installation & Operation Manual ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AC Power Badger Meter provides an AC-to-DC power supply that plugs into a standard three-prong 120V AC outlet. If powering the network gateway transceiver directly via DC power, please refer to the DC power information on page...
  • Page 12 ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver Strip the cable outer jacket to a maximum length of 1.1 inches. Figure 11: Stripped Cable Wires Shorten the foil shield flush with the outer jacket. Strip the ends of the six (6) colored wires to a length of 1/8 inch. Twist the conductors on each wire. Shorten the drain/bare wire (no insulation) to 11/16 inch.
  • Page 13 Installation & Operation Manual M12 Cap Removed Figure 13: Bottom of Network Gateway Transceiver (GPRS unit shown) Remove the M12 cap from the M12 receptacle on the bottom of the network gateway transceiver and discard the cap. Connect the M12 plug connector assembly to the M12 receptacle and tighten the locking ring in a clockwise direction until finger tight.
  • Page 14: Electrical / Network Installations

    • The ORION SE network gateway transceiver requires access to power and can use either a 120V AC grounded outlet for use with the AC-to-DC power supply and power cord (66528-002) or a DC power source to be used with the DC power source cable with 308 in-line connector (Figure 14).
  • Page 15: Orion Se Lan Recommended Installation

    Installation & Operation Manual ORION SE LAN Recommended Installation NOTE: Consult the manufacturer's installation and usage recommendations as well as appropriate codes, regulations and standards for the LAN RJ45 Ethernet connection. Outdoor-rated ORION SE Power Cable with CAT5e Ethernet 308 In-line Connector...
  • Page 16: Orion Se Lan Power Over Ethernet (Poe) Recommended Installation

    ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver ORION SE LAN Power Over Ethernet (PoE) Recommended Installation NOTE: Consult the manufacturer's installation and usage recommendations as well as appropriate codes, regulations and/or standards for the LAN RJ45 Ethernet connection. CAT5e Outdoor-rated Ethernet Cable...
  • Page 17: Dc Power Source Installation

    DC Power Source Installation The ORION SE network gateway transceiver may be ordered with a 10-foot DC power source cable for direct connection with a customer-supplied DC power source (24V DC @ 1A minimum). When connecting an AC-to-DC power supply, the electrical requirement for the network gateway transceiver is 1 amp (minimum) at 24V DC.
  • Page 18: Rj45 Plug Assembly (For Lan Connectivity Only)

    ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver RJ45 Plug Assembly (for LAN connectivity only) Required Supplies: • RJ45 Plug Assembly (66527-001) • Ethernet cable cordset using outdoor-rated Cat.5e cable and RJ45 jack (customer supplied) • Wrenches – 1-1/16 inch (customer supplied) Cable Gland Dome Nut Metallic Housing Insulator Insert Halves...
  • Page 19 Tighten the dome nut to 20 inch-pounds using a wrench. The dome nut seal must be in firm contact with the outdoor-rated Cat.5e Ethernet cable. Remove the bayonet lock (Figure 22) cap from the RJ45 receptacle on the ORION SE network gateway transceiver enclosure by turning the cap 1/4 turn, counter-clockwise.
  • Page 20: Battery Backup Replacement

    ORION® SE Network Gateway Transceiver BATTERY BACKUP REPLACEMENT In the event a battery replacement is required, please complete the installation steps as detailed below in the order presented. IMPORTANT Working with electronics requires the use of proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Grounded wrist straps are recommended when working inside the enclosure.
  • Page 21: Battery Disposal

    The battery contains lead and should be handled and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations. Refer to Badger Meter Battery Handling Safety Guide MRT-SG-02 for more information. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DISPOSE OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY MAY RESULT IN BODILY HARM AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE FROM ACID BURNS.
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  • Page 24 ORION and ReadCenter 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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