HR-E LCD
Status Indicators
Status indicators are sent as part of the encoder message to AMR/AMI systems that are capable of receiving an extended
message, such as ORION Cellular, Fixed Network (SE) and Migratable (ME) endpoints. The details can also be read through an
IR interface.
Status indicators appear in the display as symbols that illuminate when the condition is active and dim when the condition
is eliminated.
All HR-E LCD encoders are delivered in storage mode so that a meter alarm is not triggered. During storage mode, the meter
model displays on the encoder. As water begins to flow through the meter, the encoder switches from storage mode to
normal operation upon sensing two (2) revolutions of the meter magnet.
The following chart indicates the HR-E LCD encoder conditions when connected to a Badger Meter ORION Cellular, Fixed
Network or Migratable endpoint. The chart does not apply to ORION Classic (CE) or GALAXY endpoints, or HR-E LCD encoders
programmed to a resolution lower than a 9-digit output. The HR-E LCD encoder displays the information, but the extra
information is not reported through the endpoints.
Status Indicator Icon Status Description HR-E LCD Display
HR-E LCD with ORION Cellular
or Fixed Network* and
Migratable* Endpoints
*Firmware version 1.8 or higher required
Meter functioning
correctly
Encoder operating correctly.
Continuous display on encoder as
long as no other status indicators
are triggered.
Indicator status not sent to
the endpoint.
Encoder alarm
Several potential conditions
may exist, including:
Encoder removal
Temperature limit exceeded
(34…140° F)
Magnetic tamper
Encoder alarm remains active for
35 days. The alarm automatically
clears after 35 days if any of the 3
conditions has not recurred.
Encoder alarm sent to the endpoint.
Reverse flow
Encoder detects reverse flow.
Reverse flow alarm remains active
for 35 days. The alarm automatically
clears after 35 days if reverse flow
condition has not recurred.
Encoder detects reverse flow
and sends alarm message to
the endpoint.
Suspected leak
Encoder detects 24 hours
without one 15-minute
interval of no flow.
The alarm clears automatically
when a 15-minute no-flow
interval occurs.
Encoder detects suspected leak
and sends alarm message to
the endpoint.
If condition clears before
message is sent to the endpoint,
it is not reported.
30 day no usage
No measured flow in past
30 days.
The alarm is automatically cleared
once flow occurs.
Encoder detects 30 days no usage
and sends alarm to the endpoint.
End of life
battery indicator
Indicated battery life based on
pre-calculated consumption.
Alarm activated at 19 years and
does not clear.
Encoder sends alarm to the endpoint.
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