User's Manual

CHAPTER 3 SRP OPERATION
Short Range Programmer VRT—User Guide Page 7
P/N 52806T100 Rev 1 April 2003 • AMCO Automated Systems
3. READ METER INDEX Mode. Reads the transponder’s electronic
index (e-index).
• From this mode, you can also press “INT” (interrogate) to read
the transponder’s serial number and any tamper flags set during
or since installation.
4. READ PRE-DIVIDER and CF Mode. Reads the sub-count, pre-
divider and compensation factor (V9 and VRT) recorded in the
transponder.
5. Read History / TOU Mode (VRT). Reserved for factory use only.
Reads and programs the transponder time-of-use accumulators and
history. Also reads the transponder current date and time.
6. Set Meter Parameters Mode (VRT). Reserved for factory use only.
Programs the transponder’s date, time and pre-divider.
7. PROGRAM METER INDEX Mode. Programs the meter index value
into the transponder. This mode can also be used to program the
compensation factor into the transponder (V9 and VRT).
8. Transponder TX Test Mode. Reserved for factory use only. This
diagnostic mode is used by the manufacturer to gauge the
performance of a transponder’s transmitter.
Power On/Off
The SRP is powered by rechargeable batteries providing about 24 hours
of normal operation between recharges.
Turning the SRP ON
Press the ON/OFF button once to turn the SRP on.
• Power-on Screen. Each time it is turned on, the SRP conducts a
self-test. The screen displays the SRP firmware version, current
battery voltage, and one of two messages, either “Battery Voltage:
X.XX” (where X.XX is voltage) or “RECHARGE BATTERY.”
• If “RECHARGE BATTERY” appears, you need to recharge the
batteries (indicating a voltage of 1.99 or less). If this message
appears with known fully charged batteries, contact AMCO
Automated Systems.
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Systems, SRP
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Battery Voltage: 2.55