Handheld configuration, Imnootao i – Badger Meter ORION AMR/AMI Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities User Manual
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Typographic Conventions
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Items on the software screens that you need 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 and fields 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
Example: “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
Handheld Configuration
The handheld can be ordered with the following configurations to meet the needs of the utility For details, see
For utilities deploying mixed ORION ME and CE systems, an external mobile receiver or transceiver may be added See
"connecting an External Mobile Transceiver or Receiver" on page 78
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
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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 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, 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 mobile device 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
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Before using the handheld for the first time, see
in Part II to ensure that the battery is charged
and the device is set up correctly.
INTROducTION
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