User manual

GLOSSARY
ADE® Absolute digital encoder (ADE) is a position-based encoder that senses the position of each number
wheel to determine the reading for touch and AMR/AMI systems. The encoder displays as ”ENC“ on
the software screens.
AMI Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
AMR Automated meter reading (AMR) system that uses radio frequency technology to transmit meter
readings between an endpoint and a data collection device.
BEACON® AMA The BEACON AMA software suite from Badger Meter combines reading data management software
with tools for meter reading and network management, plus Advanced Metering Analytics. BEACON
AMA brings greater visibility and increased eciency to day-to-day utility operations.
C700D Endpoint type exclusively used for connectivity with Elster/AMCo C700 digital encoders.
comment code A message from the utility oce to the meter reader displayed on the account read screen. The
messages are dened and maintained by the utility and chosen from a dened list created in the
Badger Meter reading data management software.
ENC Used in the software to refer to a three-wire encoder, including the Absolute Digital Encoder.
encoder error A situation (ORION or GALAXY radio or touch read) in which one or more of the number wheels in
the mechanical encoder cannot be read. There are two common causes of encoder errors:
1. Improper alignment of the number wheels in the encoder
2. A component failure inside the encoder
If the error is caused by a misalignment of the number wheels, the error may potentially be cleared
by running consumption and changing the reading value of the number wheel causing the error.
If the encoder error occurs for the same account over two or more continuous reading cycles, the
encoder has most likely failed and should be replaced.
endpoint A communication device located at the meter that encodes and communicates reading data to a
data collection device (handheld, laptop computer or gateway).
extended status Refers to the complete information and status available from the endpoint, which includes meter
type, resolution code, programmed dates and any exception errors.
eld A piece of information in the software, such as an address or the meter serial number, that resides
on a screen.
nal read A meter reading taken as a customer moves from one location to another in order to send the
customer their nal bill.
GUID A globally unique name (GUID) consisting of a number of characters is assigned to every handheld.
The GUID is not duplicated anywhere in the world.
HR-E High resolution absolute encoder with eight-wheel mechanical display. The HR-E encoder displays
as “HRE” on the software screens.
HR-E LCD High resolution electronic encoder with digital display. The HR-E LCD encoder displays as “ELCD” on
the software screens.
main menu The screen that provides access to the main software functions.
mobile receiver A mobile one-way communication device that receives information from an endpoint via a mobile
data collection device (handheld or laptop computer).
mobile transceiver A mobile two-way communication device that receives and transmits information to and from an
endpoint via a mobile data collection device (handheld or laptop computer).
module In general, an electronic product used to report a meter’s reading. The Badger Meter ORION
electronics which are needed to perform a radio read is an example of a module.
navigation bar Bar at the bottom of the software screens with buttons that allow you to navigate to different
screens in the software or exit the software application.
GLOSSARY
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