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ORI-UM-00581-EN-03 (February 2014)

ORION® Fixed Network Guidelines

Installation Data

OVERVIEW

To help maximize the performance of your ORION Fixed

Network (SE) system, the following installation guidelines

and recommendations are being provided.

Taking a few minutes to review this information prior to

installing your ORION Fixed Network system will guide you

toward a safe and optimal system deployment.

PROPAGATION STUDY AND RECOMMENDED

INSTALLATION ORDER

Badger Meter provides each customer with an

RF propagation study that outlines the expected

performance of the system when the endpoints and

gateway devices are installed according to Badger Meter

installation and operation manuals. The propagation study is

a guideline to help place gateway infrastructure in locations

that will maximize performance.

The Badger Meter RF propagation study is contingent upon

the following installation protocol:

• Pit endpoints are installed through a non-metal lid

and are confirmed by the handheld test equipment

to support two-way communications to and from the

gateway at the time of endpoint installation.

• Remote/indoor endpoints are installed in a location

confirmed by the handheld test equipment to support

two-way communications to and from the gateway at

the time of endpoint installation.

• Gateways are installed in a location that provides the

antennas with a 360 degree view of the service area.

Gateways are required to be mounted as far as possible

from other RF antennas that may interfere with the

performance of the system and out of the direct path

of a directional antenna. Please refer to Badger Meter

installation and user manuals, available at

www.badgermeter.com, for more information on proper

gateway installation.

• When deploying an ORION Fixed Network system in

fixed network mode, Badger Meter recommends that the

gateways be installed before installation of the endpoints.

When gateways are installed first, full system testing

can be completed when the endpoints are deployed

to confirm two-way communication to and from the

gateway. This testing allows utilities to confirm that the

endpoint will successfully transition to a fixed network

mode of operation when requested by the system.

BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION

Prior to installation, confirm that the installer is qualified,

properly trained, certified and insured.

Installation, mounting and disposal must be done in

accordance with all local, state and federal regulations,

including zoning and permit requirements, and compliance

with applicable industry standards, such as ANSI/TIA/EIA 222

(structural standards for steel antenna towers and antenna

supporting structures) and the National Electrical Code

(NEC). Proper grounding is necessary, and in the case of a

wooden pole, a dedicated copper ground wire should be

used for lightning protection.

Make sure the proper tools, mounting hardware and proper

length of power cable are available for the deployment.

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ORI-UM-00581-EN-03 (February 2014)ORION® Fixed Network GuidelinesInstallation DataOVERVIEWTo help maximize the performance of your ORION Fixed Network

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ORION Fixed Network Page 2 February 2014GATEWAY LOCATION AND INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONSWhen selecting a location for a gateway deployment, the follo

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Installation DataPage 3 February 2014ENDPOINT INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTSEndpoints should be installed after gateways are installed to allow for full sy

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