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Absolute Digital Encoder DESCRIPTION Applications: The Absolute Digital Encoder (ADE®) is designed for use with all Recordall® Disc, Turbo, Compound and Fire Service meters to provide connectivity with ORION®, GALAXY, BadgerTouch® Itron ERT, and Badger Meter approved AMR/AMI technology solutions. Electronic Resolution: Digital output from the ADE includes the option of either four, five or six dial resolution. Refer to tables on the next page for details. Mounting: The ADE in its shroud assembly uses a bayonet mount compatible with all Recordall Disc, Turbo, Compound and Fire Series meters. The bayonet mount allows positioning of the register in any of four orientations for visual reading convenience. The ADE can be removed from the meter without disrupting water service. Magnetic Drive: A direct-drive, high-strength magnetic coupling through the meter body to the wetted magnet provides reliable and dependable register coupling. Local Indication: The ADE register face features a six-digit mechanical odometer wheel stack, a 360° test circle with sweep hand, and a flow finder to indicate leaks. Tamper-Resistant Features: Unauthorized removal of the register or encoder is inhibited by the option of a tamper detection seal wire screw, resistant TORX® tamper-resistant seal screw, or the proprietary tamper-resistant keyed seal screw. Each can be installed at the meter site or at the factory. Construction: The housing of the ADE is constructed of a strengthened glass lens top and a corrosion-resistant metal bottom. Internal construction materials are thermoplastic for long life and high reliability. The register gearing is self-lubricating thermoplastic to minimize friction and provide long, reliable life. The shroud assembly is thermoplastic. Temperature: The operating range of the ADE is – 40…140° F (– 40…60° C ). The water meter should not be subjected to temperatures below freezing. Sealing: The ADE achieves true water resistance due to the adhesive technology used to seal the glass dome to the corrosion resistant metal bottom. Leak rates less than 10-6 cc/sec, as tested by a helium mass spectrometer, are comparable to a true hermetic seal. Due to this unique sealing process, the ADE exceeds all applicable requirements of AWWA Standard C707 regarding moisture intrusion. Wire Connections: The ADE is available with either a wire lead, fully potted to prevent moisture intrusion at the connections, or with terminal screws. When provided with a wire lead, the ADE may be pre-wired at the factory to select Badger Meter-approved AMR/AMI endpoints, or may be furnished with a variety of lead wire lengths. Lead wire equipped ADE registers are suitable for installation in all environments, including continuously submerged water meter pits. ADE-DS-00183-EN-02 (May 2013) SPECIFICATIONS Transmitter/Register Straight reading, permanently sealed, magnetic drive U.S. Gallons, Cubic Feet, Cubic Meters, clearly identified on register face Number Wheels Six with 3/16-inch high numerals Test Circle 360° circle with ten major increments with ten divisions each 0% to 100% condensing when equipped with potted lead wire, 0% to 95% non-condensing with screw-terminal wire connections Signal Output Industry Standard ASCII Format Visual Resolution Electronic Resolution Signal Type 3-wire synchronous for AMR/AMI solutions 2-wire asynchronous for Touch solutions Power Source The terminal screw version ADE features a tamper-resistant cap over the three-wire terminals. ADE registers with terminal screws are for indoor installation in protected environments, such as residential basements. Electrical: The electronic circuitry is designed to provide immunity to electrical surges and transients per IEC801-2, IEC801-4 Severity Level 4. Operation of the ADE is dependent on the wire length limitations of connected AMR equipment. Operating Characteristics: The digital reading obtained by an AMR/AMI device is sensed directly from the position of the ADE register’s odometer using internal LED light paths to determine the exact position of each number wheel. This technology eliminates electromechanical contacts that could wear out, and provides greater long-term performance. Product Data Sheet

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS With wire lead With terminal screws Side view MEASUREMENT RESOLUTION The minimum electronic resolution of the ADE is as noted below (6 Dial Reading). To verify the correct resolution for your application, contact Badger Meter Customer Service. Recordall Disc Series Fire Service Series Recordall Turbo Series Recordall Compound Series Resolution stated as individual high and low readings. ADE, ORION and RECORDALL are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc. Other trademarks appearing in this document are the property of their respective entities. Due to continuous...