User guide
Table Of Contents
- Introduction
- Overview of ReadCenter Analytics and Analytics Mobile
- Program Startup
- Main Screen
- System Outline
- Fixed and Mobile Reading Cycles
- Save/Clear Reads
- Read Input File
- Apply Gateway Readings to the Customer Account Records
- Load Collectors
- Unload Collectors
- Route Reading Reports / Run Reports
- Write Output File
- Gateway Reading Reports
- Custom Reports
- Analytics
- Accounts and System Settings
- System Requirements
- Software Function Detailed Description
- Codes
- Using the Tool Bars
- Radix Handheld File Transfer
- ReadAll Handheld File Transfer
- Mini Mobile Interrogator (MMI) File Transfer
- Backup Operation
- Troubleshooting
- Technical Support
READ INPUT FILE
ReadCenter Analytics
Interface> Read Input File
ReadCenter Analytics Mobile
Meter Reading Cycle> Read Input File
Use this function to read account information (input file) into ReadCenter Analytics or Analytics Mobile from an outside
source, typically the billing system software. This 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.
Step 1 Click Browse to select the Input File Name and Location that holds your account information. Click View File to
verify this is the file of accounts you want.
Step 2 Select an Interface Format from the drop-down menu.
Step 3 Select Options that apply to what you want to do. These options should be discussed and set up during initial
training.
Step 4 Click Read File to process the Input File and update ReadCenter Analytics or Analytics Mobile. A message displays
asking you to confirm your selections. When the process completes, another message displays with the results.
Here is an example of the message asking you to confirm the options selected.
OTE:N Remember to define and modify new endpoint settings or convert ORION ME migratable endpoints to report as
ORION SE fixed endpoints, if applicable. Refer to "Endpoint Settings" onpage71 for additional information.
ReadCenter® Analytics & Analytics Mobile
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