Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities Manual

Choosing Reader Codes
Reader Codes are used to report non-trouble information about a meter, such as a name change or appointment. Reader
Codes are defined in the reading data management software and downloaded to ORS.
Figure 30: Reader Codes
1. With the Comment Codes/Messages tab selected on the Service Details screen, click one of the Select buttons
under Reader Codes.
2. Click the appropriate code and then click OK.
Result: The code becomes part of the information ORS collects from the Service Details screen for the account.
3. If you want to select another Reader Code, repeat steps 1 and 2. Up to three Reader Codes can be selected for each
customer record.
4. To remove a Reader Code, click Cancel.
OTE:N When readings are sent back to the reading data management software, reports of meters with these codes can
be generated.
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