Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities Manual

READING A ROUTE
When the route files have been loaded, the Start Reading button on the main menu becomes accessible.
Figure 16: ORS main menu with active Start Reading button
MPORTANTI
When there is one operator, the recommended practice for meter reading is to drive through an area without observing
the screen. Then stop when convenient to view progress.
Click the Start Reading button to begin. This activates the following functions:
• Reading cycle
• Split view (List View and Map View)
• Main (top) tool bar
• Status bar
- Progress
- GPS
- Transceiver and/or receiver status
OTE:N If geocoding mode has been turned OFF, a message displays briefly at the start of the reading cycle to notify the user
that GPS is not active. See "General Tab" on page 39 for more information regarding geocoding options.
OTE:N If the software does not detect the route starting location, a message displays to notify the user that ORS is using the
last known good address as the starting location. This ensures the route maps will display appropriately.
When you start the reading cycle, the screen defaults to the Split View which displays the List View (top) and Map View
(bottom) in a split-screen format. It is described in more detail in the next section.
READING A ROUTE
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