VXU Operator’s Manual Invensys RadioRead System
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. Components of the VXU System: ............................................................... 3 Setting up the VXU for Reading: ................................................................. 4 Instructions for AutoVu: .............................................................................. 6 VXU System Specification and Description:............................................
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems 1. Components of the VXU System: The components that make up your vehicle read system are the following: 1. VXU (Vehicle Transceiver Unit). This is the big gray box with the cooling fins and two handles on the front. 2. Laptop computer. The model of your laptop may vary, but Invensys currently supplies the Dell™ Latitude laptop computer with the VXU system. 3. Laptop Power Supply and cables. The laptop will have two power supply options.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems 2. Setting up the VXU for Reading: Note: It is important to always begin the reading process with a fully charged laptop battery. The VXU system is designed to keep your laptop charged while in use, but often times the vehicle electrical system is unable to supply enough current to adequately run the VXU, the laptop, and charge the laptop battery at the same time.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems transformer box and cable that connects between the VXU and laptop. There will be a special end to the cable that connects to the back or side of the laptop. (It is on the back of the Dell™ Latitude). Note: If your laptop computer does not have a power cable that connects to the “Computer Power Out” port on the VXU chassis, you should be able to purchase a cable from the computer vendor.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems 3. Instructions for AutoVu: 1. Obtain a route diskette that has been loaded with the meters that need to be read. This diskette must be loaded from the AutoRead program. 2. Set up the VXU in the vehicle, and remember to connect the Antenna wire first, and the power last. Transmitting (trying to read meters) with the antenna wire not connected to the VXU will damage the transmitter on the VXU. 3. Connect the laptop computer to the VXU with the serial cable.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems 5. Your particular screen may not display the “Vxutest” route. This is a route that is used for testing AutoVu. You can ignore this route. 6. Place the route diskette into the laptop and move the pointer up to the menu item labeled “Route”. A drop down menu will appear. Choose “Retrieve New Route” from this menu. The screenshot below illustrates this. 7. A window should appear which will let you choose the location and the name of the route file you wish to retrieve.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems 1. Double click on the proper route file, or click once on the file name to select it, and then click on the button labeled “Open”. The route should then be retrieved from the diskette to the AutoVu database. Remember that when you retrieve a route that has been read previously with the laptop, it will erase any other readings you had taken for that route last time. 2.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems 3. Once the class has been changed, make sure all connections are still good, and that the VXU itself is on, and then press “CTRL + R” to begin reading meters. 4. It is important to save the readings periodically while reading. Every 15 minutes is a good rule of thumb. To save the readings to disk, first halt the interrogation by pressing “ESC”. Wait about 10 seconds until the Interrogation stops. Then press “CTRL + E” to export to disk.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems the “Enter” key on the keyboard after pressing “CTRL + E” to save the readings to the diskette, or click the “EXPORT” button. After several seconds, the readings will be saved to disk and you can continue with reading meters. 5. To begin reading again, simply press “CTRL+R”. You may also begin reading again by moving the mouse up to “Route” at the top of the screen, clicking, and choosing “Run Route”. The interrogation will resume.
VXU Operator’s Manual Metering Systems 4. VXU System Specification and Description: See next page.
VXUSPEC 1 of 2 SPECIFICATIONS RadioReadW For Automatic Meter Reading System➀ Mobile Radio Vehicle Transceiver Unit (VXU) GENERAL The following specifications describe the requirements for a radiobased automatic meter reading system as it relates to the mobile radio Vehicle Transceiver Unit (VXU). If meters and/or other equipment are included in the proposal or bid, that material will be covered under a separate specification.
VXUSPEC 2 of 2 RadioRead® Mobile Radio Vehicle Transceiver Unit (VXU) SPECIFICATIONS FCC REGULATIONS All equipment must comply with current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements which include proper labeling of the VXU. Modifications to transceiver equipment not authorized by Invensys Metering Systems may void FCC equipment certification. . Proposal must include any additional costs for training and assistance to install and begin operation of the VXU and operating software.
AMR-304-R1 1 of 2 RadioRead T METER READING SYSTEM VEHICLE TRANSCEIVER UNIT (VXU) DESCRIPTION APPLICATION: The Invensys RadioReadT Vehicle Transceiver Unit (VXU) is a portable radio-based meter reading device which can be used in any vehicle providing 12-volt DC power. The operator simply sets up the system in the vehicle, loads the desired meter reading route into the computer and drives along the meter reading route in proximity to the meters to be read.
AMR-304-R1 2 of 2 RadioRead T METER READING SYSTEM VEHICLE TRANSCEIVER UNIT (VXU) Plug-in-and-go set-up is fast and easy to use. The RadioRead VXU package in its handy carrying case is fully portable. User Friendly Software: STRIPES (Invensys Interface Polling Equipment System) is a software program especially designed for operating the VXU. STRIPES features an easy to use pull-down menu system that permits convenience and simplicity for directing the meter reading process.
