User Manual

Datamatic, LTD. System Training Manual Version 08.14.09
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Confidential Datamatic, Ltd. 2009
Interrogation Mode
1. Single FF Read
2. Multi FF Read
3. Verify FF Read
The Interrogation Mode Menu appears when Option 1 (Set Reading Mode) is selected. By default, the
non-mesh FIREFLY is set to accept reading requests Monday through Saturday 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
“Single FF Read” allows the user to interrogate a single non-mesh FIREFLY (selected on the
ROADRUNNER) during the time it is configured to accept reading requests.
“Multi FF Read” allows the user to interrogate all non-mesh FIREFLYs (in the current route on
the ROADRUNNER) during the time they are configured to accept reading requests.
NOTE: After a read is taken in Multi FF Read mode, the FIREFLY enters a dormant state
for 10 minutes. This is done to reduce the amount of RF traffic. The FIREFLY will not
respond to commands during this dormant time.
“Verify FF Read” allows the user to Read Verify the physical meter reading against the non-
mesh FIREFLY reading during the time the non-mesh FIREFLY is configured to accept reading
requests.
After setting the reading mode, press “I” to interrogate the FIREFLY(s).
Select 2. Options to display the options screen.
Options
1. Delta Warning
= 2
2. Read Truncation
= Enabled
The settings above are the recommended default values and should not be changed unless advised and
authorized by Datamatic.