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Table Of Contents
Contents
Introduction
About this book
Audience
Conventions
Automated meter reading
Basic AMR components
System overview
How the system works
EA_Mobile overview
Features and functions
Interrogator unit
GPS receiver
Antennas
Display
Vehicle Interactive Display (optional)
How the EA_Mobile operates
Endpoint selection
Data accuracy verification
Meter data acquisition and processing
Route data collection made fast, easy and safe
RF signals and conditions
EA_Mobile range
Obstructions
Transaction capacity
Interrogation window
Adjusting interrogation window size
Data Processing
Maintenance
Replacement Parts
Preparation and installation
Vehicle requirements
Unpacking and assembling EA_Mobile components
Received equipment inventory
Unpacking the EA_Mobile
Antennas
EnergyAxis transceiver (RX) antenna
Transmit (TX) antenna
Installing the EA_Mobile
Installing the 7 inch LCD touch screen monitor
Option 1 -to a dashboard
Option 2 - to a windshield
Connecting the monitor to the EA_Mobile
Quick Start Guide
Installing the EA_Mobile
Operating the EA_Mobile
Loading a new route
Reading endpoints
Pausing or ending a reading session
Resuming a route
Controls and indicators
Controls and indicators
Transmit and power manager controls and indicators
Main POWER switch
[Alarm] SILENCE button
CHARGE
TEMP
BATT
LINE
POWER
ENABLED
EnergyAxis panel indicator
ACTIVITY
Fuses
Removing a fuse
Checking a fuse
Replacing a fuse
Specifications
Operating the EA_Mobile
Accessing EA_Mobile functions
EA_Mobile modes and menu options
Command mode
Reading mode
Modes and menus
Command mode
Reading mode
Reading mode
Discontinuing reading
Change Reading mode options
Audible signal
Route Sequence
Lat/Lon option
Establishing Lat/Lon coordinates
Using Lat/Long coordinates
FIFO option
Assigning endpoint coordinates
GEO option
Assigning coordinates
Reading meters
Loading the route
Set the Reading mode
Setting Date and Time
Entering Reading mode
Driving the route
Entering Command mode
Resuming reading
Saving a route
Powering down the EA_Mobile
Resuming a route after powering down
Reading displayed data
Header/Status line
Reading window
Command mode
Routes window
Load New Route button
Loading a route
Save Current Route button
Resume Route button
Resuming a route
Save Old Route button
Saving an old route
Help window
About button
Guide button
Settings window
System Setup button
Changing system settings
Set Perm button
Changing permanent settings
User Accounts button
Adding a new user
Changing an existing user
Deleting an existing user
Date & Time button
Changing the date or time
Summary window
All button
UnRead button
Un-int button
M. GEO button
In Wind button
Good button
Tamp. button
Viewing a summary
Endpoint status codes
Tools window
Tx On button
Sync VID button
Troubleshoot button
Route Scan button
Power Off button
Troubleshooting the EA_Mobile
GUI buttons
Notes on GUI buttons
EA Mobile User Guide
7. Command mode
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