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About this Manual
The ORION Endpoint Utility user manual has three main parts:
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Getting Started
This part of the manual covers basic information including the equipment set up, how to start and exit the software
program, and how to set the COM ports for the equipment connected to the computer
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User Guide
The User Guide is the main part of the manual that includes step-by-step procedures and process details for using
the Endpoint Utility software application
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Appendix
Refer to the Appendix to find a glossary of terms used in this manual, and the software installation and removal
instructions
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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
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Before using the software for the first time, see the
"Appendix" on page 43
for complete instructions on installing the
software. Also see
for instructions on how to configure the COM ports for the equipment
connected to the computer.
Typographic Conventions
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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
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Names of options, boxes, columns, fields, and sections are italicized In most cases, first letters will be capitalized
Example: The value displays in the Status Information field
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Messages and special markings are shown in quotation marks
Examples: “Service Stopped” is shown on the display
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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
INTRODUCTION
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ORION® Endpoint Utility