ORION Cellular LTE Endpoint Installation Guide

Integral Endpoint Installation

2 Remove the endpoint wire under the breakaway plate

• Turn the endpoint/encoder assembly over
• Grasp the pull tab located to the right of the encoder seal screw with pliers (Figure 51) Then pull and remove the bottom breakaway plate from the housing to expose the wire The plate is scored to facilitate removal
• With your fingers, remove the three feet of endpoint wire from the housing
  NOTE: The wire is attached to the endpoint

3 Rotate the endpoint counter-clockwise 1/4 turn and pull the endpoint and endpoint wire out from the assembly base

4 Mount the endpoint according to recommended installation guidelines within the limits of the endpoint wire
NOTE: The encoder cannot be removed from the assembly housing
5 Remount the encoder (in the assembly housing) onto the meter bayonet

• Turn the assembly clockwise 1/4 turn so it locks in place
• Replace and tighten the security screw

ENDPOINT STATUS TOOL FOR ORION CELLULAR ENDPOINTS

BEACON® AMA users can check the activation status of ORION Cellular endpoints with the ORION Endpoint Status tool Several minutes after installation, the tool displays ORION Cellular endpoints assigned to you Endpoints do not need to be provisioned in BEACON AMA to display
The browser-based tool can be viewed on a computer or mobile device An Internet connection is required Follow these steps to use the ORION Endpoint Status tool

1. Go to https://orionstatus.beaconama.net.

2. Sign in with your BEACON email address and password (Figure 54)
   Result: The ORION Endpoint Status screen (Figure 55) opens showing the list of activated Cellular endpoints.
   NOTE:   It can take several minutes for a newly installed endpoint to communicate with the cellular network and display on the ORION Endpoint Status screen

3. View the endpoint list
   The list displays endpoint serial number, activation time, and activation signal strength The current endpoint and meter status is also shown Endpoints are listed according to their activation time, with the most recent endpoint activation times listed first (top of the list)
   You can also Export endpoints into a program such as Excel®, or Search to find a specific endpoint

4. To see any new endpoints that have been added since logging in, reload/refresh the browser window On a computer, use the reload button at the top left of the screen On a mobile device, swipe down the screen to refresh

5. Select an endpoint in the list to see the endpoint raw read A window opens, like the examples shown in Figure 56
   NOTE: Information in the first three fields is captured at the time of activation Information in the next three fields is current information
   The Endpoint Status field displays one of the following: Endpoint Status| Response
   ---|---
   Good| No response required
   Endpoint Tamper or Encoder Error| Incomplete information  This message updates at the next scheduled communication
   Endpoint Tamper| Endpoint requires attention
   Encoder Error| Encoder requires attention

*For additional endpoint information, see the ORION Endpoint Utility User Manual for handheld or laptop For additional encoder information, see the appropriate encoder user manual All documents are available in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com.
The Meter Status field displays one of the following:
NOTE: Meter Status only displays for E-Series Ultrasonic meters For other meters, the field will have a dash mark (–)

*For additional information, see the appropriate E-Series Ultrasonic Meter User Manual, available in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com.

6. Tap/click Back to List to return to the previous screen
7. When finished using the tool, tap the Log Out button or on a mobile device.

IN-LINE CONNECTORS

In-line connectors are used to allow AMA/AMR/AMI device connectivity without the need for a field splice kit There are three available in-line connector types: Twist Tight, 308, Nicor
When ordered separately, the endpoint and encoder (or electronic meter) in- line connectors come with removable caps, which can be removed in the field before joining the  connector ends With the proper orientation, the connector ends go together easily No tools are necessary
NOTE: Additional removable caps are available for order Part numbers are listed in Figure 58, Figure 60, and Figure 62

CAUTION
BEFORE JOINING, MAKE SURE ALL SURFACES OF THE CONNECTOR ENDS ARE CLEAN, DRY, AND FREE OF ANY DEBRIS OR DIRT. THIS STEP IS ESSENTIAL TO MAKE SURE THE CONNECTOR REMAINS WATER TIGHT AND SUBMERSIBLE.

Twist Tight Connector
To use the Twist Tight connector, follow these steps and refer to Figure 58.

1.  Remove the protective caps Twist the rotating collar on each connector counter clockwise (left) to loosen and remove the cap

2. Align the notches inside each connector and push the ends together until the endpoint-side is fully seated in the encoder-side connector
   

3. On the endpoint-side connector, twist the rotating collar clockwise (right) until the ends are tightly connected When tightly connected, the tabs at the top of the connectors should be aligned and the red O ring on the encoder-side connector should NOT be visible

IMPORTANT
Do NOT use tools to tighten the connector ends. Hand tighten only.

Twist Tight Extension Harness
An extension harness connects in-line between the meter- and endpoint-side connectors Extension harnesses are available in the lengths shown, with and without a cable shield The cable shield offers extra protection for harsh environments such as  pit installations.

Part Number
Harness only
68307-009
68307-010|

Extension Harness Length

5 ft extension

10 ft extension

| Part Number
Harness with Cable Shield
68883-002
68883-004
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NOTE: For more information about the Twist Tight connector, refer to the Twist Tight In-line Connector Assembly Application Data Sheet, available in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com.

308 Connector

To use the 308 connector, follow these steps and refer to Figure 60

1. Squeeze the notched area and pull to remove the cap(s)
2. Align the notches inside each connector and push the ends together You will hear a “click“ when the connector ends are firmly seated and secure
   NOTE: For additional information, refer to the 308 In-line Connector Assembly Application Data Sheet, available in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com

Nicor Connector
To use the Nicor connector, follow these steps and refer to Figure 62

1. Pull the cap(s) straight off to remove
2. Locate the arrow on each connector With the arrows pointed tow ard each other, push the ends together until the encoder-side connector is fully seated into the endpoint-side connector There should be no visible gap

Nicor Extension Harness
An extension harness connects in-line between the meter- and endpoint-side connectors An extension harness in this lead length is available with the Nicor connector Part Number Extension Harness Length
66488-024 10 ft extension

USING GEL CAPS TO CONNECT AN ENCODER

For those connections that are not factory wired or equipped with in-line connectors, follow these guidelines for using gel caps when splicing is required, either for installation or to fix a connection after a tamper Refer to the wiring charts for each ORION endpoint, starting on page 6

NOTE:

• For pit environments, splice connections require a field splice kit (62084-001), which can be ordered separately Refer to Field Splice Kit for Badger Meter AMR/AMI Products, available in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com
• For all installations, excess wire should be coiled and cable tied to avoid any damage

Required Tools
Splicing Tools (Customer Supplied)

• Parallel Pliers
• Coax Wire Stripper
• Diagonal Cutting Pliers

Badger Meter Part Number
59983-001
59989-001
n/a

Connecting an Encoder Using Gel Caps
Follow these steps when using Badger Meter supplied gel caps

1. To connect an encoder with existing wires to an ORION endpoint, strip approximately 1-1/2 inches (38 mm) of outer insulation sheath from the encoder and endpoint cables using a coax wire stripping tool We recommend using the Badger Meter Coax Wire Stripper (59989-001)
   CAUTION
   USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING THE OUTER SHEATH SO THAT THE INNER SIGNAL WIRE INSULATION IS NOT NICKED OR DAMAGED.
   

2. Unwind the outer foil shield from the endpoint cable and cut it off even with the outer sheath using diagonal cutting pliers

3. Connect the ORION endpoint to an approved encoder Verify the endpoint serial number prior to completing the wiring setup

• Connect the encoder cable wires to the ORION endpoint wires using the insulation gel caps provided in the installation kit Refer to the wiring charts for the endpoint type starting on page 6 and determine which wires need to be connected to complete an installation
  NOTE:
  The terminal posts and wire colors may not match
  CAUTION
  DO NOT STRIP ANY INSULATION FROM THE ENDS OF THE WIRES BEFORE YOU PUSH THEM INTO THE GEL CAP.

• Insert the wires from each cable end as far as possible into the gel cap See Figure 63: Wires in gel cap

• Using a crimping tool such as the Badger Meter Parallel Pliers (59983-001), place the gel cap with the wires into the jaws of the crimping tool
  

• Crimp the gel cap by squeezing the crimping tool handles until the gel cap is completely compressed The Badger Meter Parallel Pliers is designed to apply just enough pressure to crimp the gel cap Apply pressure for three seconds
  

• Repeat the crimping procedure for the remaining gel caps and wires
  4 Attach the two plastic cable ties and tighten securely for strain relief Snip off the excess cable tie with the wire cutter
  5 For remote installations, the connection is complete

NOTE: For pit installations, an appropriate field splice kit should be used If using the Badger Meter Field Splice Kit, refer to the Field Splice Kit Application Data Sheet  provided with the kit

Testing Wire Connections

Test all wiring connections to confirm connectivity, and to verify the ORION endpoint reading and the encoder reading are the same The connections can be tested using the Quick Read function with either an ORION handheld or mobile data collector See the appropriate software manual, available in the Resource Library at www.badgermeter.com, for more information

SMART WATER IS BADGER METER
ADE, BEACON, M-Series, ORION and RTR are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists © 2020 Badger Meter, Inc All rights reserved www.badgermeter.com

 Legacy Document Number: ORI-I-79

References

• Badger Meter | Water Metering Technology & Flow Solutions
• ORION Endpoint Status

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