User Manual

Datamatic, LTD. System Training Manual Version 06.09.09
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Confidential Datamatic, Ltd. 2009
Read and Verify (RV) Procedure
Another visit to all electric and gas meters should occur no less than 72 hours after new FIREFLYs have been
installed. This allows for consumption to go through the meter to check accuracy. Any FIREFLY that needs
adjustment or troubleshooting due to inaccuracy requires another RV visit until the FIREFLY passes inspection
and accuracy is assured.
The RV mode is an installation tool used to verify the accuracy of FIREFLY readings with respect to the
meter register reading. This method of interrogation is similar to Manual interrogation in that it allows
only one meter to be read at a time. In contrast to manual interrogation, this routine will post the
manually entered visual reading in the standard meter record. These readings can be billed through the
billing system.
The RV process should also be used as a periodic auditing tool.
The RV function will begin by initializing the RF receiver unit. Once initialized, the application will
scan RF messages for the current meter record. When a valid RF meter reading is received, the user will
be prompted to manually enter the visual reading for that meter.
Before Leaving the Office
The following steps need to be checked before entering the field:
1. Set the ROADRUNNER reading mode to RV Mode.
2. Check the FIREFLY Options screen to verify the Delta setting.
3. Check the FIREFLY template.
Read and Verify Field Procedure
All FIREFLYs in the route are to be visited during an RV procedure. Utilize the following steps for
each FIREFLY on the route:
1. Verify the correct street address and meter number on the ROADRUNNER account screen.
2. Check the FIREFLY for visible damage.
3. Be sure the FIREFLY battery is making a good connection.
4. Interrogate the FIREFLY by pressing the “I” key.
5. The “Enter Visual Reading” screen appears.
6. Enter the visual reading of the meter into the ROADRUNNER.
7. If the reading is within the specified Delta range, the ROADRUNNER will advance to the next
account.
8. If the visual reading is outside of the specified Delta range, press [ENTER] and re-enter visual
reading again. If the visual reading is still outside of Delta, press [NO] and proceed to next meter.
This meter may need to be addressed during the troubleshooting phase.