Trimble® and ME
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January 2018
ORION Hardware Basics – Endpoints
ORION Endpoints
are a three-wire metering endpoint device that requires connection to
an encoder to complete the assembly. Each ORION endpoint has a unique numeric serial
number on the tag attached to the cable harness and etched on the top or side of the
endpoint housing
.
The ORION Endpoints compatible with the Trimble Ranger 3 are the ORION ME, ORION
SE (mobile mode), and ORION CE units.
ORION ME
endpoints are two-way water endpoints for mobile applications. ORION ME
endpoints are easily upgraded from mobile to fixed network data collection without rolling a
truck or reprogramming the endpoint, preparing you for the future.
ORION CE
endpoints are one-way water endpoints designed for mobile meter reading.
Activating the Endpoint
ORION ME and ORION CE endpoints are shipped in “Pause” mode, an inactive, non-
transmitting state. The endpoint offers a Smart Activation feature. After installation, the
endpoint begins broadcasting data when the encoder to which it is connected first senses
water usage. The amount of water usage required to activate an endpoint is determined by
the meter size, number of dials, and unit of measure. No field programming or special tools
are required to activate the endpoint.
