User's Manual

30 TWACS
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- ORION
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for CENTRON
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Meter User Guide
Meter Shop Test System
9. At this point, the RTS has verified that the TWACS-ORION system
is capable of communicating. To further verify that the
communication is reliable, select any command to conduct another
test. (For more details on RTS commands, refer to the Common
Generic Commands section in RTS User Guide). Or, if testing is
complete, turn off the power switch.
10. Wait 15 minutes to allow the thermal capacity to recover. Then
verify that the TWACS-ORION system can communicate with the
software system
11. If the TWACS-ORION system is not communicating, return the
meter to the Meter Shop for additional testing.
Meter Shop Test System
Use the Meter Shop Test System (MSTS) to test TWACS signaling, read
select transponder registers, zero select transponder registers, and perform
various other transponder functions on the TWACS-ORION system.
MSTS configurations exist for both the meter shop and field use. The
hardware components vary for each configuration, but all configurations
utilize DCSI's Meter Shop Test Tool software. (For information about the
MSTS, contact your Program Manager or DCSI Customer Care at
[e-mail] or 1-800-892-9008.) Complete details on testing the
TWACS-ORION system are available through the Meter Shop Test
System Help, accessed by clicking the Help button on the Meter Shop Test
Tool main menu.
Two modes of communication with the TWACS-ORION system are
available through the Meter Shop Test System: TWACS signaling and
serial communication. (Refer to Meter Shop Test System Help for the
benefits and use for each.) To use the serial communication option, you
must have the correct SIA Cable Assembly, which is available through
DCSI.
If you are unable to resolve a problem with the TWACS-ORION system,
return the meter to your integrator or DCSI. See Return Procedures on
page 31
.
Maintenance
The TWACS-ORION system requires no maintenance.
Warranty
Refer to contract terms for warranty information.