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Badger Meter ORION Mobile Read - User Manual

Badger Meter ORION Mobile Read
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Published by BMI Training Support
BEA-UM-02161-EN-07 Making Water Visible®
April 2019
ORION
®
Mobile Read
Training Manual
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Badger Meter ORION Mobile Read Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency900 MHz
ModulationFSK
Communication TechnologyRF
CompatibilityBadger Meter endpoints
Mobile Device SupportYes
Data CollectionAutomated meter reading (AMR)
User InterfaceTouchscreen
Operating Temperature-20°C to 60°C
Power SourceInternal battery

Summary

About this Training Guide

Typographic Conventions

Explains formatting like bold, italics, and quotes used in the manual.

Automated Meter Reading and ORION Overview

Hardware Components

Describes the physical components of the BEACON AMA mobile solution, including ORION endpoints.

ORION Endpoint Details

Details the three-wire metering endpoint device, its serial number, and connection to an encoder.

Endpoint Identification

Activating the Endpoint

Explains how ORION ME and CE endpoints are shipped and activated via Smart Activation feature after installation.

Encoder Identification

Register Resolution for Meter Readings

Explains how BEACON software uses register resolution for accurate meter readings and billing.

Endpoint Installation Guidelines

Meter Indoor Installation

Provides guidance for mounting ORION endpoints indoors, away from metal objects for optimal signal.

Meter Pit Installation

Recommends mounting through nonmetal pit lids for maximum radio signal propagation for specific endpoints.

Launching ORION Mobile Read (OMR)

Logging into OMR

Step-by-step instructions on how to start and log in to the ORION Mobile Read application.

Route Reading with ORION Mobile Read

Active and Completed Tabs

Describes the Active tab for current work items and the Completed tab for finished assignments.

Manual Reads

Reader Codes, Trouble Codes, and Notes

Details how to add codes and text notes to accounts during manual meter reads.

Investigate Status

Changing Status to Completed

Instructions on how to change a field assignment's status to 'Completed' after investigation.

Display Controls

Change View and Column Options

Allows users to customize application views and displayed columns in work lists.

Map Layers

Map Layer Options

Explains how to select map layers, zoom, and use the 'Follow My Movements' feature.

Ending an OMR Reading Session

Storing Best Read Locations

Procedure to save Best Read Locations, requiring an active data connection at the end of a session.

Messages

Sending Messages

Describes how users can message each other within the Field Director and OMR systems.

Feedback

Submitting Feedback to Badger Meter

Instructions on how users can submit software issues or improvement suggestions to developers.

Sign Out

Session Preparation for Sign Out

Guidance on stopping or completing sessions before signing out of the ORION Mobile Read application.

OMR Application Icons

Map and Work List Icon References

Provides references for icons used in map and work list views, explaining their functionality.

Settings - Extensions

Managing Software Extensions

Details how to view and manage software extensions, checking their status and version.

Settings - ORION Devices

Geocoding Feature

Explains the geocoding feature to establish and use best read location coordinates for meter readings.

ORION Device Configuration

Steps to configure ORION CE/ME devices, including COM Port and testing communication.

Settings - Base Maps

Managing Online and Offline Maps

Discusses options for using online maps or downloading and installing offline maps for OMR.

Settings - GPS

GPS Configuration Settings

Guides users on configuring COM Port, Baud Rate, and Handshake settings for GPS devices.

Settings - Downloads

ORION Endpoint Utility and ME Driver

Information on downloading ORION Endpoint Utility and the ME transceiver driver.

ORION ME Two-Way Functionality

Triggering Two-Way Work Items

Steps to initiate two-way communication for specific work items.

Child Work Order Creation

Instructions for creating a child work order for completed items needing further two-way communication.

Trimble Ranger 7 Keyboard Functionality

Hot Key Options Reference

A comprehensive list of keyboard shortcuts (Hot Keys) for efficient OMR operation.

ORION Endpoint Utility

Settings - COM Ports

Guides on configuring COM ports for IR, ME, and CE devices within the Endpoint Utility.

IR Programming

Instructions for aligning the IR cable and initiating reads with the endpoint.

Quick Read Functionality

Describes how to perform quick reads on single or multiple ORION endpoints.

Profile Extraction

Details on extracting profile data from endpoints using IR or RF cable connections.

Viewing Profile Data

How to view extracted profile data, including graphical representation of usage.

ORION Mobile Read Installation and Setup

Downloading ORION Mobile Read Software

Steps to download and install the main ORION Mobile Read application.

Installing ME Transceiver Driver

Installation of ORION Endpoint Utility

Turning off Windows Screen Hibernation

Power & Sleep Settings Adjustment

Instructions on adjusting Power & Sleep settings to prevent screen hibernation.

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