Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities - Manual (Page 9)

EQUIPMENT SETUP
IR Setup
To use the software for IR applications, connect the IR
programming cable (PN: 64436-023) to the computer serial
port If the computer does not have a serial port, you can use
a serial USB adapter
OTEE: N A serial USB adapter can be purchased at most
computer supply stores Make sure to follow
manufacturer directions for using the adapter, and
install recommended drivers
Serial port
LAPTOP
IR programming cable
IR head
Figure 3: IR programming cable attached at serial port
RF Setup
To use the software for RF applications:
• Connect the magnetic mount antenna to the mobile transceiver and/or receiver
• Connect the ORION mobile transceiver and/or ORION mobile receiver to a DC power source and to the computer
Vehicle and Laptop Setup with Mobile Transceiver and/or Mobile Receiver
Setup with an ORION ME FHSS mobile transceiver and/or ORION CE FHSS mobile receiver and the Panasonic Toughbook
should resemble the diagram below
ORION ME ORION CE
Serial Port USB Port
Two Feet +
LAPTOP
Connect to
DC power source
Figure 4: RF equipment setup
OTEE: N The ORION Endpoint Utility stores equipment connection information so it is good practice to use the same USB
port(s) on the computer whenever you connect the equipment to maintain the COM port settings
EQUIPMENT SETUP
Page 9 April 2014 ORION® Endpoint Utility