Q. Beside the ADE, where else is light emitting diode technology currently used?
A. Light emitting diode (LED) is a proven state-of-the-art technology that can be found in many every day applications. These applications include new longer lasting stoplights, television remote controls, wireless infrared communication between computer equipment and ORION transmitter programming.
Q. Does the ADE have a lid?
A. Yes, all ADEs are shipped with a lid to keep dirt and debris from building up on the lens of the encoder.
Q. How will the ADE be packaged?
A. The package for the ADE will be the same for inside, outside and flooded pit applications, and will include a glass lens, metal can, and a permanent adhesive seal. This is the same field proven design that has been in use to house our current industry leading RTR encoder since 1996 and provides the best package to protect the electronics from water, dirt, and debris.
Q. Will the ADE have a 360° sweep hand?
A. Yes, the ADE will have a 360° sweep hand originating from the encoder center to make it easier and more accurate for meter testing. Also, the ADE will have the wire connection in a factory potted area on the side of the encoder, providing for a full unobstructed view of the encoder face.
Q. Does the ADE require terminal screws or proprietary connectors to attach the wire to the encoder?
A. The ADE has been designed to offer maximum flexibility for connectivity to AMR and touch applications. To eliminate the possibility of moisture intrusion into the ADE, the wire is connected and potted at the factory to ensure a watertight seal. Terminal screws and proprietary connectors are not required to connect a wire to the ADE. As a further value added benefit, customers can also order their ADE encoder pre-wired to a factory programmed Itron ERT or ORION transmitter, saving time and effort during installation.
Q. If my utility has already begun an AMR installation with the Recordall® Transmitter Register (RTR®), is there any reason to switch to the ADE?
A. There is no reason to switch from the RTR to the ADE. As the industry leading AMR encoder, the RTR is connected millions of AMR units installed in the US, Canada and Mexico. With its field proven design, the RTR will continue to provide utilities with a flexible digital solution that offers reliability and long-term value for their AMR system.
Q. What is the electronic resolution of the ADE?
A. The ADE is being released with a choice of 4, 5 or 6-dial electronic reading resolution with the standard configuration being 6-dial. All ADEs will be shipped with 6 movable number wheels for local reading and will be factory programmed to meet the specific electronic resolution needs of the utility. When ordering an ADE, be certain to specify your desired reading resolution for factory programming.
Q. What does ADE® stand for?
A. Absolute Digital Encoder.
Q. What is the communication format that the ADE and BadgerTouch uses?
A. The industry standard format utilized by the ADE is the “Invensys Protocol.”
Q. Which reading probes work with BadgerTouch?
A. Tests have shown that the VersaProbeTM from Northrop Grumman (Logicon) and the wands from Metre Pro work with BadgerTouch. Other competitive reading systems may work, but at this time this has not been verified.
Q. Does the Invensys touch pad work with the ADE?
A. Tests have shown that the ADE will work with an existing Invensys touch pad.
Q. Is the ADE compatible with the Summator or Splitter?
A. No. Unlike the RTR which is compatible with the Summator and Splitter, the ADE, due to its unique method of operation, is not compatible with these devices.
Q. Is there an ADE configuration for retrofit to the old style compound meter that utilizes the oval shaped, dual register?
A. No. The design program of the ADE did not include a retrofit model for the old style compound.
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