Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- User Guide
- Software Security Modes
- Program Startup and Exit
- Copyright Screen
- Main Menu
- Reading a Route
- Bookmark an Account
- Changing Read Mode
- Work Items
- Requesting Extended Status Manually
- Requesting Firmware Version Manually
- Requesting Historical Interval Data Manually
- Read Menu
- Comments
- Read Direction
- View High/Low
- Manual Read
- Select Route
- Reader Codes
- Trouble Codes
- Text Messages
- Utilities
- Customizations
- Route Info
- Program & Quick Read
- Part II: HandHeld Operation
- Trimble Ranger 3 Handheld Overview
- Factory Reset/Clean Boot
- Using the Handheld Keypad
- Hot Keys, Quick Keys, Read Keys
- Configuration Options
- APPENDIX
- Glossary
- Status Codes
- Valid COM Ports
- Gas Meter Drive Rotation
- Route Memory Stick
- Unloading a Route
- Using VersaProbe with Bluetooth
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
Manual and Touch Pad Reads
The handheld can read ORION endpoints and touch pads,
and collect manual reads. If the route contains a mix of
meters, the handheld always stops at a manual or touch
account to allow a meter reading.
To enter a manual read
1. Tap in the reading eld to activate it.
2. Use the keypad to type the reading.
3. Press ENTER to store the reading.
If the meter reading is high or low, or has an exception
condition, the handheld sounds an alarm, displays the
condition and requests further action.
Figure 22: Manual read
VersaProbe Reads
Before performing a VersaProbe touch pad read, check the COM port settings.
1. Connect the VersaProbe wand to the serial port on the bottom of the handheld. The wand can also be used via a
wireless Bluetooth connection. See "Using VersaProbe with Bluetooth" onpage88 for additional information.
2. From the ORION Field Application Main Menu, tap Utilities> Settings> Hardware.
Result: The Hardware Settings screen opens.
3. Tap the VersaProbe button to open the
selection screen.
4. If the VersaProbe wand is connected using the serial
port on the bottom of the handheld, tap COM1 and
then tap Select.
Result: The COM port is set and "COM1" displays in the
VersaProbe field.
If the VersaProbe is being used with a wireless
Bluetooth connection, tap to check the box for
"VersaProbe is Bluetooth." Then tap the VersaProbe
button to open the selection screen. Tap the COM
port for the VersaProbe Bluetooth connection and
then tap Select.
Figure 23: VersaProbe COM port
OTE:N For a list of valid COM ports, see "Valid COM Ports" onpage82.
5. Tap Save to save the COM port settings and return to the Settings Menu.
Capturing a Touch Pad Reading
1. Align the end of the VersaProbe wand with the touch pad.
2. Squeeze and release the trigger to capture the reading.
Result: The reading is passed to the handheld and stored in the account record.
OTE:N If the VersaProbe is connected via Bluetooth, the VP indicator on the account read screen becomes an active
button. Tap the VP button to reconnect if the Bluetooth connection initially fails.
READING A ROUTE
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