
Typographic Conventions
• Bold: Bold text and upper case are used for items on the software screens that you need to select or choose by
tapping a button, highlighting, checking a box or another similar means.
Example: Tap the View Report button.
• Italics: Names of options, boxes, columns and fields are italicized. In most cases, first letters will be capitalized.
Example: The value displays in the Status Information field.
• “Quotation Marks“: Messages and special markings are shown in quotation marks.
Example: “Service Stopped” displays in the title bar.
• Instructions for using Quick Keys/Hot Keys always indicate a double key press, which is the Settings default. Single
press is also available. See "Quick Keys" onpage54 and "Keypad Shortcuts" onpage82 for details.
OTE:N Names, addresses and other customer-related information displayed in screen examples were created for
demonstration purposes in this manual. No actual customer information is included.
Handheld Conguration
The handheld can be ordered with configurations that meet the needs of the utility. For details, see "Configuration Options"
onpage83.
For utilities deploying mixed ORION ME and CE systems, an external mobile receiver or transceiver can be added. See
"Connecting an External Mobile Transceiver or Receiver" onpage84.
Product Unpacking and Inspection
Upon opening the shipping container, visually inspect the product and applicable accessories for any physical damage such
as scratches, loose or broken parts, or any other sign of damage that may have occurred during shipment.
OTE:N If damage is found, request an inspection by the carrier’s agent within 48 hours of delivery and file a claim with the
carrier. A claim for equipment damage in transit is the sole responsibility of the purchaser.
License Requirements
Trimble Ranger handhelds with internal or external ORION Migratable (ME) transceivers comply with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) The ORION meter reading systems may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) the ORION meter reading systems must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC Regulations, “Code of Federal Regulations” Title 47, Part 2, Subpart J, Section 1091, endpoints pass
the requirements pertaining to RF radiation exposure. However, to avoid public exposure in excess of limits for general
population (uncontrolled exposure), a 20 centimeter distance between the mobile device and the body of the user must be
maintained during operation.
No FCC license is required by a utility to operate an ORION meter reading system.
ORION meter reading systems comply with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) they may not cause interference, and (2) they must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d'Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur
de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre
le fonctionnement.
Any changes made, but not approved by Badger Meter, can void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
MPORTANTI
Before using the handheld for the first time, see "Initial Setup" onpage66 to ensure that the battery is charged and the
device is set up correctly.
INTRODUCTION
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