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

SOFTWARE SECURITY MODES
The Trimble Ranger 3 handheld can operate in one of two modes:
• Admin mode gives full-use access to all the software loaded on the handheld. In this mode, battery life may be
affected if applications such as Internet services and email are running.
• Kiosk mode gives access to Badger Meter software, with date and time changes only. After the software
installation is complete, the Kiosk mode application is located in the My Documents folder as shown below and
can be activated from that location. Tapping the file immediately installs Kiosk mode and requires a password
security code to uninstall.
OTE:N To be able to use the barcode scanner while in Kiosk mode, the shortcut button for using the scanner
must be set while in Admin mode, before changing to Kiosk mode. See "Barcode Scanner" onpage67
for additional information.
Figure 1: My Documents folder
The software security mode is set at the time of order. If the software security mode needs to be changed, contact
Badger Meter Technical Support.
SOFTWARE SECURITY MODES
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