User guide

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Installation & Operation Manual
System Outline
The software is laid out in sections and grouped according to task. The four main sections and functions within them are
briey outlined here.
Gateway Reading
This section contains functions used to perform the gateway reading process.
• Gateway Setup: Describe gateways that have automatically reported to READCENTER.
• Collected Readings: Show information by gateway along with the meter readings it reported during the time
specified.
• Gateway Reading Reports: View meter readings by transmitter serial number to show the reading history, the
latest read and use within a specified time period, tamper or leak conditions, and meters with no use.
Interface
The Interface section allows association of customer information to meter readings and provides information for billing
purposes.
• Read Input File: Put account information into READCENTER from a file created by an outside source. The
information may include new accounts or changes to existing accounts. It may also include the previous meter
reading and/or high and low limit ranges.
• Write Output File: Send meter readings collected from READCENTER to a file.
Route Reading
This section contains functions used to perform the route reading process if this is to be done in addition to gateway
reading.
• Handheld and Laptop Settings: Define code tables, display fields and other settings for passing to
collection devices.
• Load Collectors: Send account information from READCENTER to the collection device for the purpose of
gathering meter readings.
• Unload Collectors: Retrieve meter reading data from the collection device and store the information in
READCENTER.
• Batch Processing: Load and unload collection devices automatically, one after the other rather than
individually.
• Route Reading Reports: Pre-defined standard reports to view or print.