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January 2009 Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data Overview This document provides details on setting up a READCENTER server and client on a network. The READCENTER server is responsible for storing data used for the meter reading process. The READCENTER client(s) on the same network will be able to access this information to perform tasks related to the meter reading process as well. A system diagram showing the server and the clients is illustrated on the following page.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 System Diagram READCENTER - Client READCENTER - Client READCENTER - Client READCENTER – Server Customer Network READCENTER – Server and Client Diagram. Badger Meter, Inc.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 1 READCENTER - Server Configuration in Windows® XP First, install READCENTER on the server computer and apply the pre-defined interface setup. The READCENTER Installation and Operation Manual, provides additional information. Next, follow the steps shown below to setup the server. 1.1 Open SQL Server 2005 Surface Area Configuration (Start/All Programs/Microsoft SQL Server 2005/Configuration Tools/).
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 1.2 The following screen is displayed: In the list on the left side of the window point to Remote Connections. 1.3 The following screen is displayed: Choose the Local and remote connections option, and then choose Using TC/IP only for the protocol. Badger Meter, Inc.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 1.4 The following screen shows the required settings: Click on Apply. 1.5 The following screen is displayed: Click OK and then click OK again. Next, close the SQL Server 2005 Surface Area Configuration window. Badger Meter, Inc.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 1.6 Open SQL Server Configuration Manager (Start/All Programs/Microsoft® SQL Server 2005/Configuration Tools/) with SQL Server 2005 Services selected. The following screen is displayed: Right mouse click on SQL Server Browser and select Properties. 1.7 The following screen is displayed: Click the Service tab. Badger Meter, Inc.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 1.8 The following screen is displayed: From the Start Mode drop-down list select Automatic. 1.9 The following screen shows the required setting: Note: Make a note of the Host Name setting. This is the SQL Server instance name that will be used when setting up the READCENTER client in the next section. Click OK. Badger Meter, Inc.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 1.10 The following screen is displayed: Select SQL Server Browser and right-mouse click. Then, select Start to start the service. Close the SQL Server Configuration Manager window. Badger Meter, Inc.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 2 READCENTER - Client Setup in Windows XP This section describes how to setup a READCENTER client to connect to the READCENTER server. First, install READCENTER on the client computer. The READCENTER Installation and Operation Manual provides additional information. Next, you will need the SQL Server instance name of the READCENTER server computer to setup the client. 2.1 Start READCENTER on the client computer. Click on the white flowing B image. 2.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 2.3 Here is the screen showing the required settings: Click on Save to save the change. 2.4 The following screen is displayed: Click Yes to confirm the change, and then click Close. Badger Meter, Inc.
Badger® READCENTER® Installation Data January 2009 2.5 The following screen is displayed: Click on OK to connect the client computer to the READCENTER server. 2.6 The READCENTER main menu screen is displayed when the client connects successfully with the server. Follow the same procedure described in this section to setup multiple READCENTER clients. Badger Meter, Inc.
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Badger® and READCENTER® are registered trademarks of Badger Meter, Inc. Windows® and Microsoft® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Please see our website at www.badgermeter.com for specific contacts. Copyright © Badger Meter, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved. Due to continuous research, product improvements and enhancements, Badger Meter reserves the right to change product or system specifications without notice, except to the extent an outstanding contractual obligation exists.
