Hardware Solutions for Gas Utilities Owner's manual

INTRODUCTION
This manual is the guide for using the ORION® Endpoint Utility 2.5.x software. Instructions for installing the software are also
included.
Audience and Purpose
The ORION Endpoint Utility software is an application designed for users who read and program ORION water and gas
endpoints. The software can also be used to extract endpoint historical profile data using IR or RF technology.
Minimum System Requirements
The software is designed to run on Panasonic Toughbook® computers, CF-30, CF-31 and newer, or customer-supplied laptops.
Computers require a DVD drive for software installation and one of the following Windows® operating systems meeting the
specifications as outlined in the ORION Mobile Reading System product data sheet:
• Windows 7 with Service Pack 1, 32-bit or 64-bit, and Microsoft® .NET 3.5 Recommended
• Windows XP with Service Pack 3
OTE:N To find the Windows operating system version and the Service Pack level for the computer you are using, click the
Windows Start button. On the Start menu that displays, right-click Computer (Windows 7)/My Computer
(Windows XP) and select Properties. System information can be confirmed in the window that displays.
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Windows 7 Start Windows XP Start
MICROSOFT .NET 3.5
MICROSOFT.NET 3.5 is required to run the software as designed. Most computers already have .NET installed. During
installation, the ORION Endpoint Utility software prompts you if .NET is not installed.
Windows XP: Install .NET from the software installation disc. The .NET file is shown in the example below.
Windows 7: Go to the Control Panel and turn on Windows Features Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 to enable .NET.
INTRODUCTION
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