®
Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements,
Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications
without notice, except to the extent an outstanding bid obligation exists.
Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2003. All rights reserved.
Please see our website at
www.badgermeter.com
for specific contacts.
BadgerMeter,Inc.
P.O. Box 245036, Milwaukee, WI 53224-9536
(800) 876-3837 / Fax: (888) 371-5982
www.badgermeter.com
Badger
®
, Recordall
®
and ORION
®
are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc.
ADE™ and BadgerTouch
TM
are trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc.
Itron
®
and ERT
®
are registered trademarks of Itron, Inc.
TORX
®
is a Registered trademark of Camcar, Division of Textron, Inc.
PIT INSTALLATIONS
Insert the entire splice assembly into the filled splice tube P/N 62085-
001 as indicated in Figure 6. Close the cover with leads exiting alternate
sides as indicated in the drawing.
TESTING
After connections are complete, test the entire installation including the
ADE, wiring, and remote or pit module for proper operation in accor-
dance with the instructions supplied with the module.
Install the ADE on the water meter and secure it using the Torx screw
provided.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this
device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undes-
ired operation. Any changes made by the user not approved by Badger
Meter can void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. No
license is required by the utility to operate an ADE meter reading
system.
CABLE TIES
(Remove Excess)
GEL-SPLICE
Figure 5. Splice Installation Diagram
ADE™ WITH TWO WIRES (BLACK CABLE)
Connect the ADE cable conductors to the AMR module wires using gel-
filled connectors, P/N 59761-001, provided in the installation kit. Crimp
the cables completely using a parallel jaw crimper such as Badger
Meter P/N 59983-001. Polarity must be observed when connecting the
ADE to the remote module. Badger Meter, Inc. wiring standards use
the black conductor as the negative (-) conductor and the red as the
positive (+) conductor.
*For field splice information, please refer to Itron Pit ERT
®
Modules 40W-1 and 50W-1.
Place the two plastic cable ties P/N 34776-001 on wires and tighten
securely for strain relief. Remove excess cable tie with wire cut-
ting device.
Figure 6. Splice Enclosure Assembly
ADE™
Itron
®
Pit
Red
Red
Black
Black
Shield
Shield
