Battery Backup Replacement; Tools And Materials - Badger Meter ORION SE Installation & Operation Manual

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.
Working with electronics requires the use of proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection. Grounded wrist straps are
recommended when working inside the enclosure.
NOTE:
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It is not necessary to remove AC power from the network gateway transceiver before removing the cover and
replacing the battery.

Tools and Materials

• Rechargeable battery pack kit with enclosure cover (67018-001)
• #2 slotted or Phillips screwdriver
1. Using a #2 slotted or Phillips screwdriver, remove the enclosure cover by unscrewing four corner-cover screws
(Figure 23). The cover will not be used again and may be discarded.
2. Squeeze the connector latch (Figure 24) on the battery connector on the circuit board and carefully pull on the
connector to remove it from the circuit board pin contacts. Do NOT pull on the connector wires. If the connector is
stuck, it may need to be gently rocked back and forth while pulling.
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IMPORTANT
Cover On
Figure 23: Enclosure Cover Removal (GPRS unit shown)
Figure 24: Battery Connector
Cover Off
Connector Latch
June 2012