ORION® Mobile Read
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6. From Settings choose Base Maps. Find the map you need and click on Download &
Install. Use the expand button to watch the progress.
7. Under ORION Devices check Calculate Best Read Location, and your ORION
technology.
a. Check the correct transceiver/receiver and set the Com Port.
b. Test the communication between OMR and the transceiver/receiver.
c. If the test is successful tap on Save. If not successful, ensure
transceiver/receiver is on and connected properly or set a different Com
Port.
8. Under GPS select Com Port and Baud Rate.
a. For Badger Meter supplied laptop or tablet the Com Port is typically 3.
b. Baud Rate for Badger Meter supplied tablet or laptop is either 4800 or
9600.
9. During initial set up the ORION ME Transceiver Driver or ORION Endpoint Utility
software may need to be installed.
a. ORION ME Transceiver Driver allows the OS to identify the transceiver.
(Normally only required for Win 7 and Win 8)
b. Endpoint Utility is used to start/stop, troubleshoot and extract profiles.
10. Navigate to Configurations >Download to install the Transceiver Drivers.
11. Tap the Download button to download the ORION ME Drivers. If you are using the
Windows 8 operating system continue on to page 54 for additional instructions for
installing the ORION ME drivers.