Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities Manual

QUICK READ
The Quick Read option on the main menu allows you to read an ORION unit without having a route loaded. This option is
handy when you want to verify that a unit is operating correctly or if you want to collect a reading and status of a unit without
loading a route.
OTE:N Readings from the Quick Read option are not stored and cannot be transferred to the reading data
management software.
Enter an endpoint serial number to get a quick read of one endpoint. If a serial number is not entered, readings are displayed
for all active ORION meters in range. This screen also verifies proper ORION endpoint installation and can be used to obtain
final meter reads.
Total Read Count Displays the total number of reads. One endpoint may read multiple times during Quick Read.
Distinct Read Count Displays the total number of endpoints read during Quick Read.
Performing a Quick Read
1. Verify the ORION mobile transceiver and/or receiver are connected and turned on, and the antenna is in place. See
"Vehicle and Laptop Setup with ORION FHSS Mobile Transceiver Only" on page 9 if you need help.
2. Select the Quick Read button on the main menu. See Figure 35 on the previous page.
Result: The Quick Read screen opens. (Figure 37).
Figure 37: Quick Read screen
3. To begin a Quick Read, click one or more buttons for the desired AMR To Listen For. In this example, the ORION ME
button is selected.
Result: Quick Reads from meters with the selected AMR To Listen For within range of the mobile transceiver and/or receiver
are displayed (Figure 38).
QUICK READ
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