Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities

GLOSSARY
TERM DESCRIPTION
ADE Absolute digital encoder (ADE) is a position-based encoder that senses the position of each
number wheel to determine the reading for touch and AMR/AMI systems. The encoder displays
as ”ENC“ on the software screens.
AMI Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
AMR Automated meter reading (AMR) system that uses radio frequency technology to transmit
meter readings between an endpoint and a data collection device.
C700D Endpoint type exclusively used for connectivity with Elster/AMCo C700 digital encoders.
comment code A message from the utility oce to the meter reader displayed on the account read screen. The
messages are dened and maintained by the utility and chosen from a dened list created in
the Badger Meter reading data management software.
ENC Used in the software to refer to a three-wire encoder, including the Absolute Digital Encoder.
encoder error A situation (ORION or GALAXY radio or touch read) in which one or more of the number wheels
in the mechanical encoder cannot be read. There are two common causes of encoder errors:
1. Improper alignment of the number wheels in the encoder
2. A component failure inside the encoder
If the error is caused by a misalignment of the number wheels, the error may potentially be
cleared by running consumption and changing the reading value of the number wheel causing
the error. If the encoder error occurs for the same account over two or more continuous reading
cycles, the encoder has most likely failed and should be replaced.
endpoint A communication device located at the meter that encodes and communicates reading data to
a data collection device (handheld, laptop computer or gateway).
extended status Refers to the complete information and status available from the endpoint, which includes
meter type, resolution code, programmed dates and any exception errors.
eld A piece of information in the handheld, such as the service address or the meter serial number,
that resides on a screen.
nal read A meter reading taken as a customer moves from one location to another in order to send the
customer their nal bill.
GUID A globally unique name (GUID) consisting of a number of characters is assigned to every
handheld. The GUID is not duplicated anywhere in the world.
HR-E High resolution absolute encoder with eight-wheel mechanical display. The HR-E encoder
displays as “HRE” on the software screens.
HR-E LCD High resolution electronic encoder with digital display. The HR-E LCD encoder displays as “ELCD”
on the software screens.
Main Menu The screen that provides access to the main functions of the handheld software.
mobile receiver A mobile one-way communication device that receives information from an endpoint via a
mobile data collection device (handheld or laptop computer).
mobile transceiver A mobile two-way communication device that receives and transmits information to and from
an endpoint via a mobile data collection device (handheld or laptop computer).
module In general, an electronic product used to report a meter’s reading. The Badger Meter ORION
electronics which are needed to perform a radio read is an example of a module.
ORION CE The ORION Classic endpoint is a one-way local automated meter reading (AMR) system which
communicates with a mobile receiver designed to read ORION water and gas endpoints. The
receiver has Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS) technology to minimize interference
and eliminate FCC licensing.
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