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ORION®Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3Installation & Operation ManualORI-IOM-64-EN (February 2013)62014-154 Rev. 2

5. Tap ORION Field Application to start the software. Result: The Clock Verication screen opens as shown in Figure 5. Figure 4: ORION Field Ap

Working with BluetoothThe handheld has been designed to operate with the internal Bluetooth®—a short-range wireless communication technology that exch

Power:• Tap if you want to select "Maintain Bluetooth connections when device is turned off."• Tap if you want to select "Allow Bluet

Working with GPSTap Windows Start> Settings> System> System Information. Then select Wireless from the selections that display across the top

Working with the Speaker/MicrophoneThe handheld comes with an integrated speaker and a microphone. It also has a 3.5 mm audio jack that is wired for a

Factory Reset/Clean BootThis procedure resets the Trimble Ranger to "factory fresh" condition and removes all previously added software, inc

USING THE HANDHELD KEYPADTrimble Ranger 3 handheld keypadYellow label denotes Hot KeyOn/O power Windows® StartFn (Function) key + Yellow label key =

HOT KEYS, QUICK KEYS, READ KEYSThe handheld software includes a number of Hot Keys and Quick Keys that provide meter reading shortcuts.Hot Key Press

CONFIGURATION OPTIONSThe Trimble Ranger 3 handheld is available in three configuration options: • Handheld with an internal ORION ME transceiver and

Connecting an External Mobile Transceiver or ReceiverFor handhelds configured with an internal transceiver or receiver (Config 1 and Config 2 on previ

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NOT: N The first time the software is accessed, the License Agreement screen opens automatically, after the Clock Verification screen. Read the sof

GLOSSARYTERM DESCRIPTIONADE The Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE) is a position-based encoder that senses the position of each number wheel to determine

TERM DESCRIPTIONORION ME, ORION SE The ORION ME (Migratable Endpoint) and ORION SE (Smart Endpoint) are two-way utility management solutions. ORION ME

STATUS CODESStatus codes are displayed on several of the screens within the software. The following is a list of status codes and their descriptions.S

GAS METER DRIVE ROTATIONThe table below displays the drive gear rotation direction for common gas meter makes/models.CW = clockwiseCCW = counter clock

HANDHELD STATUS INDICATORSStatus indicators may display at the top of the screen. The status indicator icons are shown here with a description of what

ROUTE MEMORY STICKInitializing the Memory Stick The memory stick must be initially matched to the handheld before a route can be loaded.NOT:N If you n

LOADING A ROUTE1. Start at the Copyright screen. If you need help, refer to "Copyright Screen" onpage12.2. Insert the memory stick with

UNLOADING A ROUTE1. Start at the Copyright screen. If you need help, refer to "Copyright Screen" onpage12.2. Insert the memory stick int

USING VERSAPROBE WITH BLUETOOTH IMPORTANTThe VersaProbe should physically be within 10 feet of the handheld to set up a successful wireless connection

Set the VersaProbe COM Port on the Handheld1. Access the Main Menu in the ORION Field Application software on the handheld. If you need help, go to &

COPYRIGHT SCREENThe Copyright screen displays the following information.• Program name, software version and copyright information• Device name (han

TROUBLESHOOTINGCommunications Error The correct COM port must be set for any hardware attached to the handheld. Refer to "Hardware" onpage

Recovering a Backup Route Unload FileOnce a route file is unloaded, a backup route file can only be accessed using a security code and the following s

TECHNICAL SUPPORTErrors do not normally occur, so it is important to report all occurrences of error windows to Badger Meter Technical Support. NOT:

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www.badgermeter.comADE, ORION, ReadCenter and RTR are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the

MAIN MENUThe Main Menu is the starting point for all meter reading operations. There are four options on the Main Menu. Figure 12: Main MenuRead Rout

READING A ROUTERead Route Login1. Tap Read Route on the Main Menu. Result: The Pin/User ID Entry login screen displays.2. Enter a three to ve char

Account Read ScreenThe account read screen is the main reading screen on the handheld. The information available on the screen is shown in Figures 15,

Figure 16: Account read screen- meter informationMeter InformationReading display field The meter reading displays in this field. In manual and touch

Figure 17: Account read screen - status and navigationStatus and NavigationReading mode The selected reading mode is displayed on the upper left side

Changing Read ModeChoose Manual or Auto mode when reading routes with the handheld to advance to the next account manually or automatically.Manual Mod

Capturing Meter ReadingsThe ORION Field Application software captures meter readings in one of three ways:• ORION RF read• VersaProbe touch pad read

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Manual and Touch Pad ReadsThe handheld can read ORION endpoints and touch pads, and collect manual reads. If the route contains a mix of meters, the h

ORION ME DetailsThe account read screen for an ORION ME endpoint provides access to the two-way communication functionality of the ORION ME endpoint.

Figure 25: Work item not assigned Figure 26: Work item assignedIf work items are NOT set to be performed automatically in ReadCenter Analytics or An

Historical DataWhether initiated automatically or manually, the ORION field application software is capable of extracting historical profile data from

Figure 28: Select Cubic Feet, Gallons or Cubic MetersFigure 29: Select registration and reading resolution4. Tap Select.Result: The data is request

Requesting Extended Status ManuallyExtended status includes additional information which has been programmed into an endpoint, including meter type an

Requesting Firmware ManuallyIf a work item was not assigned by the reading data management operator, you can manually initiate a request for the firmw

READ MENUTo access the Read Menu, tap the Menu button on the account read screen. The Read Menu has several functions which are associated with the ac

SearchThere are multiple ways to search for a meter record in the route. To find a meter using the account information, use the Search Fields function

More Search Options Bookmarked Accounts Bookmarking make accounts easier to find later. To bookmark an account, press the B key twice (BB) or press Fn

CONTENTSINTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5PART I: USER G

Manual ReadManual Read allows entering a meter reading for the account which was viewed prior to choosing the Read Menu option.1. From the customer a

Read DirectionThe Read Direction option allows the meter reader to walk the route in reverse of the order it was loaded into the handheld. 1. Tap Rea

Reader CodesReader Codes are predefined by the reading data management software operator. The codes are often used to describe typical, non-emergency

Text MessagesText Messages can be created when appropriate Trouble or Reader Codes are not available. Text messages are alphanumeric, with up to 140 c

Edit a Message1. From an account screen with a text message, tap Menu > Comments > Text Messages or press Fn+N on the keypad from an account sc

Erase ReadNOT: N If a reading is not stored in the customer record, the Erase Read option does not display on the Read Menu.1. Tap Erase Read on the

UTILITIES The Utilities Menu can be accessed either from the ORION Field Application Main Menu or from Read Menu> Utilities. The Utilities Menu has

Battery Info The second option on the Utilities Menu is Battery Info. 1. Tap Battery Info to display information about the battery charge and life. 2

HardwareThe Hardware Settings screen displays the communication (COM) ports for the hardware attached to the handheld. The COM ports will be set durin

Program Options1. Tap Program Options on the Settings Menu to display the rst of three Program Options screens. 2. On the Options 1 of 3 screen, ta

ORION SE / ME Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69Programming an ORION ME Ga

High/Low OptionsTap High/Low Options on the Settings Menu to display the settings for high or low readings. Advance on High/Low: A high reading (highe

Displayable Field Settings Tap Displayable Field Settings on the Settings Menu to see the User Defined Fields screen. This screen displays the predef

Customizations Tap Customizations on the Settings Menu to access the three customization screens. The meter reader has complete control of these three

ROUTE INFOFigure 74: Route summary informationThe Route Transfer Info screen can be accessed from the Main Menu. The screen provides date and time st

PROGRAM & QUICK READProgram & Quick Read is used to perform a number of functions on ORION endpoints and touch modules. The most common uses o

VersaProbeA VersaProbe wand is used for close proximity touch pad meter reading. The wand can be connected to the handheld serial port or via a wirele

ORION ENDPOINT UTILITYThe ORION Endpoint Utility is used to program and quick read ORION ME and ORION CE endpoints, and to increase the test sampling

ORION ME ENDPOINT UTILITYThe ORION ME endpoint utility functions are used for IR programming and IR/RF historical interval data extraction. This selec

ORION ME IR ProgrammingThe ORION ME IR Programming option is used to read and program ORION ME or SE water and gas endpoints using the IR programming

Performing an IR Quick Read1. Connect the IR cable to the nine-pin serial port on the bottom of the handheld. 2. Align the optical read head of the

INTRODUCTIONThe ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for the Trimble® Ranger 3 Installation and Operation Manual is arranged as follows:• Part I: Us

NOT: N An ORION ME or SE endpoint connected to an ADE (or approved competitive three-wire encoder) does not require programming to clear a tamper. Af

1. Double-tap the reading in the box to the right of the Reading eld. Result: The current reading in the eld is highlighted.Figure 86: RTR Reading

Force Read (ADE, HR-E LCD)When an ORION ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint is connected to an ADE or HR-E LCD encoder, the Force Read button displays

ORION ME Extended StatusExtended status provides additional information which has been programmed into an endpoint. NOT:N Extended status information

RTR Extended StatusFigure 90: Extended Status- RTRThe status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint when conne

ADE Extended StatusFigure 91: Extended Status - ADEThe status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or SE (mobile mode) endpoint when conn

High Resolution (HR) E LCD Extended StatusFigure 92: Extended Status - HR-E LCDThe status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or SE (mob

High Resolution (HR) E-Series Extended StatusFigure 93: Extended Status - HR E-SeriesThe status indicators described below apply for an ORION ME or S

Programming Meter Type, Size and Units of Measure (RTR)To program the meter type and size for an RTR encoder, follow these steps.1. Tap the Meter Siz

Advanced IR ProgrammingAfter reading an ORION ME endpoint, tap the Advanced button on the ORION ME IR Programming screen to access more information an

Handheld CongurationThe handheld can be ordered with the following configurations to meet the needs of the utility. • Internal ORION ME transceiver

Manually Setting the GPS Location1. Tap the Set GPS Location button on the Advanced screen. 2. Use the handheld keypad or the onscreen keyboard to 

Starting a Flow Rate Study for ME/SE Endpoints A flow rate study is a week-long study that can be performed on an ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint t

ORION ME RF Quick Read-AllThe ORION ME RF Quick Read-All screen displays readings for all ORION ME endpoints in range, up to 50 readings. One endpoint

Single Reading View1. Tap the Single button on the ORION ME RF Quick Read-All screen to toggle between the list view of all the endpoints and an indi

ORION ME RF Quick Read-SingleThe ORION ME RF Quick Read - Single screen is used to perform a quick read on a single ORION ME endpoint serial number us

3. Tap Advanced to access more information and additional commands. 4. Tap Back to return to the RF Quick Read-Single screen.5. Tap Stop to end the

ORION ME ProlingORION ME Profiling is used to extract IR or RF historical interval data from an ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint for viewing in the

RF ExtractionTo access profile data for an ORION ME or SE (in mobile mode) endpoint using RF, follow these steps.1. Tap the IR/RF box so RF displays.

ME Profiling Fields and ButtonsOldest Reading The date and time of the oldest reading in the data extracted.Interval The reading interval at which the

ORION SE / ME Installation The ORION SE/ME Installation screens are used for endpoint installation which includes setting the GPS, setting the meter t

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Check the "Listen for Gateway" box on the Step 2 screen for fixed network applications.Align the optical head of the IR cable with the endpo

Programming an ORION ME Gas EndpointNOT: N Before beginning, make sure the IR programming cable is connected and the IR COM port is set correctly. Re

NOT: N For a list of meters and the rotation direction of the drive gear, refer to "Gas Meter Drive Rotation" onpage113 in the Appendix.F

ORION CE ENDPOINT UTILITYThe ORION CE endpoint utility is used to program and quick read ORION CE endpoints. To access the software, tap ORION CE on t

ORION CE IR ProgrammingThe ORION CE IR Programming screen is used to start, stop and pause ORION CE endpoints as well as program an ORION CE endpoint

Performing an IR Quick ReadNOT: N An IR read must be performed before any other function can be used. 1. Connect the IR cable to the nine-pin serial

Programming an ORION CE Endpoint1. Double-tap the reading in the Reading eld box as shown in Figure 134. Result: The current reading in the eld is

Force Read (ADE)With an ADE encoder, the Force Read button displays instead of the Program button. Force Read is used to view the real-time encoder o

ORION CE RF Quick Read - AllThe ORION CE RF Quick Read -All screen displays readings for all ORION CE endpoints in range, up to 50 readings. One endpo

Single Reading View1. Tap the Single button on the ORION CE RF Quick Read - All screen to toggle between the list view of all the endpoints and the i

SOFTWARE SECURITY MODES The Trimble Ranger 3 handheld can operate in one of two modes:• Admin mode gives full-use access to all the software loaded o

ORION CE RF Quick Read-SingleThe ORION CE RF Quick Read - Single screen is used to perform a quick read on a single ORION ME endpoint serial number us

Programming an ORION CE Gas EndpointNOT: N Before beginning, make sure the IR programming cable is connected and the IR COM port is set correctly. Re

4. Locate the drive circle for the gas endpoint. • Use the selections in the top half of the screen to filter the list on the bottom by choosing Int

Reprogramming the Gas Drive Circle To reprogram an ORION CE endpoint and change the gas drive circle after it has been programmed, follow these steps.

Result: The Gas Drive Circle screen is displayed again. 5. Select the drive circle settings, then tap the Select button. Figure 152: Select new gas

ESERIES The E-Series utility allows communication between the handheld and the E-Series meter via the IR port. This option is used to increase the te

SETTINGS FOR PROGRAM & QUICK READWhen using Program & Quick Read or the ORION endpoint utility, it is important to make sure the COM (communic

PART II: HANDHELD OPERATIONInstallation & Operation ManualPage 87 February 2013

TRIMBLE RANGER 3 HANDHELD OVERVIEWThe Trimble Ranger 3 is a handheld computer designed for fully automated data collection along a route for meters eq

Handheld Top ViewHandheld Bottom ViewGeneral Care of the HandheldUse a mild detergent and a clean soft cloth to clean the body of the handheld. Do not

PROGRAM STARTUPNOT:N Before using the handheld for the first time, refer to "Initial Setup" onpage90 in Part II to ensure that the device

Initial Setup1. Install the battery.The Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery is shipped detached from the unit. Insert the battery at the bottom of the compa

NOT: N For more information on the battery, refer to "Working with the Handheld Battery" onpage92.FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY AT LEAST 4 HOU

Working with the Handheld BatteryCharging the BatteryThe AC charger that ships with the unit has adapters to fit almost every electrical outlet. Conne

Conserving the BatteryThe handheld conserves battery power by turning itself off when not in use. Press and release the green power key on the keypad

Handheld Basic OperationsTurning the Handheld OnTo turn on the handheld, press the green power key on the keypad. An audible beep sounds and the “boot

Using the Touch ScreenNOT: N This manual provides instructions for touch screen navigation and operation of the handheld. Quick Keys and Hot Keys are

Changing the Handheld Date and TimeTHE DATE AND TIME ON THE TRIMBLE RANGER 3 HANDHELD MUST BE ACCURATE TO ENSURE COMMUNICATION WITH THE ORION ENDPOINT

Barcode ScannerDepending on the configuration, the handheld may include an integrated laser ID barcode scanner. NOT:N To be able to use the barcode sc

4. Tap to select the Circle Shortcut button. You may need to scroll to nd it. 5. Tap in the Assign a program eld and select Scan Agent. You may ne

FlashlightDepending on the configuration, the handheld may include a camera. The dual LEDs for the camera flash can also be used as a flashlight.Tap W