Badger Meter ORION Cellular LTE-M User Manual

In-line Connectors
ORI-UM-00025-EN-19
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.
OTE:N Additional removable caps are available for order. Part numbers are listed in Figure 53, Figure 55, and Figure 57.
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 53.
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.
Figure 52: Twist Tight in-line connector
Protective cap endpoint-side
PN: 68307-007
Protective cap encoder-side
PN: 68307-008
Endpoint-side Encoder-side
Figure 53: Twist Tight connector ends and caps - close up view
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.
MPORTANTI
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
Extension Harness Length
Part Number
Harness with Cable Shield
68307-009 5 ft extension 68883-002
68307-010 10 ft extension 68883-004
OTE:N 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.
Page 29 February 2019

Badger Meter ORION Cellular LTE-M Specifications

General

Brand	Badger Meter
Model	ORION Cellular LTE-M
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English