Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities - Manual (Page 6)

About This Manual
The ORION Mobile Reading System (ORS) user manual has three main parts:
• Getting Started
The first part of the manual covers basic information including equipment set up, how to start and exit the software
application, and how to set the COM ports for the equipment connected to the computer
• User Guide
The User Guide is the main part of the manual that includes process details and step-by-step procedures for using
the software to read meters
• Appendix
Refer to the Appendix to find a glossary of terms used in this manual, as well as troubleshooting and technical
support information
OTEE: N 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
Typographic Conventions
• Items on the software screens that you will be asked to select or choose by clicking a button, highlighting, checking
a box or another similar means are in bold text and capitalized in the manual
Example: Click once on the View Report button
• Names of options, boxes, columns and fields are italicized In most cases, first letters will be capitalized
Example: The value displays in the Status Information field
• Messages and special markings are shown in quotation marks
Example: “Service Stopped” is shown on the display
OTEE: N Names, addresses and other customer-related information displayed in screen examples were created for
demonstration purposes in this manual No actual customer information is included
Product Unpacking and Inspection
Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such
as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment
OTEE: N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the
carrier A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser
License Requirements
ORION meter reading systems comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation of the ORS is subject to the following conditions:
(1) The ORION meter reading systems may not cause harmful interference, and (2) the ORION meter reading systems must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
In accordance with FCC Regulations, “Code of Federal Regulations” Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section 1091, transmitters
(endpoints) pass the requirements pertaining to RF radiation exposure However, to avoid public exposure in excess of limits
for general population (uncontrolled exposure), a 20 centimeter distance between the endpoint and the body of the user
must be maintained during testing
No FCC license is required by a utility to operate an ORION meter reading system
ORION meter reading systems comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s) Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) they may not cause interference, and (2) they must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada
applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique
subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement
Any changes made, but not approved by Badger Meter, can void the user's authority to operate the equipment
INTROduCTION
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