Introduction, Audience and purpose, System overview – Badger Meter ORION Classic (CE) User Manual
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INTRODUCTION
The ORION® Endpoint Utility 2.5.x is a software application designed for reading and programming water and gas
ORION endpoints with the Trimble® Ranger 3 handheld computer This manual is the guide for using the ORION
Endpoint Utility software application
Audience and Purpose
The ORION Endpoint Utility for the Trimble Ranger 3 User Manual is intended to be used by field technicians who program
and quick read ORION endpoints and access meter profile data
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To provide the best solution for our customers, Badger Meter continually improves software programs and updates
this manual periodically to reflect upgrades Therefore, some discrepancies may be detected between the installed
software and this manual
System Overview
The Trimble Ranger 3 handheld computer is a flexible, easy-to-use tool that can be used with various meter reading
technologies It provides utilities with a handheld interrogator that can be operated with a touch screen and the customized
keypad for data entry
The handheld is compatible with ORION manual and touch read systems, including the following ORION endpoints
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The ORION Cellular endpoint is a two-way water endpoint that utilizes existing cellular infrastructure to efficiently
and securely deliver meter reading data to the utility via the cellular network
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The ORION Fixed Network endpoint (SE) is a full functioning two-way endpoint for use in either mobile or fixed
network mode of operation Once installed, ORION Fixed Network endpoints operate in mobile mode and
automatically transition to fixed network mode of operation when ORION network gateway transceivers and reading
data management software are deployed ORION Fixed Network endpoints automatically transition to a backup
mobile mode of operation if the network is disrupted for a period of time
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In fixed network priority mode, ORION Fixed Network endpoints with 1 12 firmware and later transmit a
mobile message every 10 seconds
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The ORION Migratable endpoint (ME) is a full functioning two-way endpoint for mobile applications with the
capability of migrating to fixed network mode to support future utility growth In addition to providing the current
reading, the two-way functionality of the ORION Migratable endpoint allows users to capture data profile information
wirelessly, without having to access the endpoint during the normal reading process
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The ORION Classic endpoint (CE) is a one-way endpoint designed for mobile meter reading ORION Classic endpoints
support data profile and may be transitioned to fixed network application through approved electric connectivity
partner solutions, or with strategic deployment of ORION gateway 4 0 and 2 0 receivers
About This Manual
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User Guide
The User Guide has instructions for program startup and exit, and step-by-step instructions for using the ORION
Endpoint Utility software application functions, including endpoint programming, profile extraction and quick read
For the complete list of functions, see the
"ORION Endpoint Utility Menu" on page 11
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Appendix
See the Appendix for a glossary of terms, handheld information, valid COM ports, status codes, gas meter drive
rotation list and Badger Meter Technical Support contact information
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For software installation and removal instructions, refer to the Trimble Ranger 3 Meter Reading System ORION
Software Installation Manual, which can be found at
INTROdUcTION
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April 2014
ORION® Endpoint Utility for Trimble® Ranger 3