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RoadMAPS User’s Manual

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Chapter 1

Introduction

The

RoadMAPS™ Unit

is a rugged, compact, portable, easy-to-use,

multi-energy (electric, gas, and water) meter reading unit that can
be securely placed in the passenger seat of any vehicle with a stan-
dard seat belt while being powered by the cigarette lighter recep-
tacle.

The RoadMAPS Unit provides the meter reading industry with
many advantages over current meter reading methods:

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Improved meter reading accuracy

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Addresses “hard-to-read” meters

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Reduced man-hours needed to collect readings

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Suitable for any size utility

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Portable and easy to set up

System Operations

From the utility billing system, operators use RouteMAPS

™

or EZ

RouteMAPS™ host software to make route assignments for meter
readers via the PC memory cards. Each meter reader inserts a PC
memory card into the RoadMAPS Unit and then drives through the
routes assigned to collect data broadcast by R900, R100, R200,
R300, or ERT Meter Interface Units (MIUs). The data is stored on
the memory card. When finished, the meter readers return the PC
memory cards so the read data can be uploaded to the host soft-
ware. The host software transfers the customer information to the
billing computer to generate customer bills (See Figure 1.1).

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Summary of Contents for RoadMAPS

Page 1: ...RoadMAPSTM User s Manual Version 2 0 ...

Page 2: ...MapsTM and RoadMAPSTM are trademarks of Schlumberger Resource Manage ment Services Inc Other brands or product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders FCC Registration RoadMAPS Unit complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This unit may not cause harmful interference and 2 This unit must accept any interfere...

Page 3: ...ew RoadMAPS Features 2 2 The Laptop 2 3 PC Memory Card Port 2 4 Navigation 2 5 RoadMAPS Software 2 6 RoadMAPS Display 2 6 RoadMAPS Function Buttons 2 7 Reading indicator 2 8 Message area and progress bar 2 9 Information area 2 10 Route Selection Screen 2 11 Route Display Screens 2 12 RoadMAPS Unit 2 13 RF Receiver 2 14 Radio Frequency RF Front End 2 14 Digital Multi channel Receiver DMR 2 14 Centr...

Page 4: ...e PC Memory Card 3 2 Placing the RoadMAPS Unit in the Vehicle 3 4 Connecting the Antenna 3 6 Plugging in the Power Cable 3 9 Turning the Unit On 3 10 To start RoadMAPS Software 3 10 If No Route Data File is Found 3 11 Adjusting System Settings 3 12 Backlight 3 12 Contrast 3 12 4 Using the RoadMAPS Unit Route File Generation 4 2 Off site meter reading 4 2 File Transfer to Host and Billing System 4 ...

Page 5: ...gin meter reading 4 12 Navigation on the Route Display Screen 4 15 To view routes 4 15 Identifying Missed Accounts 4 16 Viewing Account Details 4 17 To move from one account to the next 4 18 To display account detail 4 18 Rereading Missed Accounts 4 19 Pausing and Restarting Meter Reading 4 19 Creating an Export File 4 20 Exiting RoadMAPS Software 4 21 5 Closing the RoadMAPS Unit A Specifications ...

Page 6: ...oadMAPS User s Manual Contents Environmental Conditions A 2 Dimensions and Weight A 2 B Troubleshooting Performing Diagnostics B 2 To display and exit RoadMAPS self diagnostics B 2 C Glossary Glossary Index ...

Page 7: ...g Seatbelt in Retention Loop 3 5 3 5 Replacing the Safety Pin 3 5 3 6 Securing the unit 3 6 3 7 Cables retained by Velcro strapping 3 7 3 8 Antenna routing 3 8 3 9 Antenna placement 3 8 3 10 Cigarette lighter power cable 3 9 3 11 Laptop Keys 3 10 3 12 Error Message on start up 3 11 4 1 Host File Transfer to RoadMAPS 4 2 4 2 RoadMAPS Automatic Meter Reading 4 3 4 3 Reading File Transfer to Host 4 4...

Page 8: ...ction Screen 4 15 4 13 Captured Reads Screen Message Area 4 16 4 14 Viewing Details of an Account 4 17 4 15 MIU Details Dialog Box 4 18 5 1 Laptop and cables prepared for closing 5 2 5 2 Cover replaced on RoadMAPS Unit 5 3 A 1 RoadMAPS Unit Dimensions A 2 B 1 Route Import Screen B 3 B 2 System Check Screen B 3 ...

Page 9: ...al ix Tables Table Title Page 2 1 Operating Voltage and Current 2 17 A 1 Electrical Specifications A 1 A 1 PC Specifications A 1 A 1 Environmental Conditions A 2 A 1 Dimensions and Weight A 2 B 1 Troubleshooting Table B 1 ...

Page 10: ...x RoadMAPS User s Manual Notes Tables ...

Page 11: ...o collect readings Suitable for any size utility Portable and easy to set up System Operations From the utility billing system operators use RouteMAPS or EZ RouteMAPS host software to make route assignments for meter readers via the PC memory cards Each meter reader inserts a PC memory card into the RoadMAPS Unit and then drives through the routes assigned to collect data broadcast by R900 R100 R2...

Page 12: ...d clos ing up the unit Throughout this manual the Personal Portable Computer PPC a component of the RoadMAPS unit is referred to as the laptop computer In addition the PCMCIA card used with the RoadMAPS unit is called the PC memory card In addition to this introduction this manual contains the following chapters Chapter Title Description 2 RoadMAPS Overview Provides an overview of the Road MAPS un...

Page 13: ...Using the RoadMAPS Unit Explains how the product works procedures for reading meters reviewing account information reading missed meters and exit ing RoadMAPS 5 Closing the RoadMAPS Unit Provides a procedure for closing the RoadMAPS Unit Appendix A Specifications Provides a reference section con taining product specifications Appendix B Troubleshooting Provides diagnostics procedures for troublesh...

Page 14: ...he United States Schlumberger technical support is avail able Monday through Friday 8 00 AM to 7 00 PM Eastern Standard Time by telephone or fax Whichever method you use to contact technical support be prepared to give the following information The exact wording of any message that appeared in the dis play of the RoadMAPS Unit A description of what happened and what you were doing when the problem...

Page 15: ...asy navigation and option selection A light sensor to adjust screen intensity to ambient light A beeper to indicate successful readings Direct launching of RoadMAPS software when the laptop is turned on preventing meter readers from running other pro grams within the Windows environment during meter read ing operations Automatic exchange of route data between the RoadMAPS laptop and PC memory card...

Page 16: ...ure 2 1 The unit features RoadMAPS meter reading software designed for simplified route information and data gath ering Figure 2 1 RoadMAPS Unit Laptop Computer PC Memory Card Slot Plug in Power Cord Receiving Processing Unit Antenna Do not attempt to open the bottom of the RoadMAPS Unit carrying case Attempting to repair or modify the unit on your own can result in personal injury or damage to th...

Page 17: ...d records the messages detected by the receiver Figure 2 2 Laptop To protect the safety of the driver collecting readings the laptop computer provides an audible indicator option that can be turned on or off as required For more information see Beeper Settings on page 4 6 The unit beeps each time an MIU signal is received by the receiver excluding duplicate signals that are filtered out To protect...

Page 18: ...aphic progress bar typically one second after the reading is received PC Memory Card Port The PC memory card port shown in Figure 2 3 is located on the side of the RoadMAPS laptop unit It includes two memory card slots You may use either slot for meter reading but do not use both slots at the same time Figure 2 3 Memory Card Port The RoadMAPS Unit requires that you have only one PC memory card in ...

Page 19: ...lus to touch the selections on the screen Figure 2 4 Navigating Within RoadMAPS For example Figure 2 4 shows the Route Import screen with Route 02000608 highlighted Any field or area of a field on the screen can be selected by touching that area with the stylus or by doing the following Tab PgUp PgDn End Home Always use the stylus provided with the laptop to touch the screen Substituting a hard or...

Page 20: ...es of possible meter IDs Messages from metered IDs outside of the route are identified as such and are discarded RoadMAPS also provides a visual inter face for the operator to see the progress in reading meters on the route Although the RoadMAPS software can start and stop the record ing of message data it does not control the receive frequency or the decoding of message data Instead the RoadMAPS ...

Page 21: ...r specific operations Welcome Screen automatically launches the route import process closes the RoadMAPS program Route Import Screen manually launches the route import process stops the import route process opens a dialog box that allows the user to open a specific database Route Selection Screen initiates the route reading process temporarily pauses the reading process closes the Route Selection ...

Page 22: ...user with var ious details about the selected account including the meter number the type of MIU the collection method and the account name returns the user to the first account in the selected route Route Export Screen launches the export of the loaded routes closes the Route Selection screen and returns the user to the Welcome screen Reading indicator The Reading indicator shows the activity sta...

Page 23: ...ge area on RoadMAPS screens indicates the number and percentage of meters on the route that were read successfully A graphical progress bar also shows the percentage of the route that is complete Before meter reading begins no accounts are reported as read and the progress bar is blank When all readings are complete the last route is listed on the progress bar with the percentage complete Usually ...

Page 24: ...U IDs to be read for a specific route If you display account detail the information area displays information for the selected account A meter reading and loading indicator area with a graphic progress bar and pulsing reading indicator A message and information display area An active function key display bar The progress bar and automatic reader indicator are not displayed at RoadMAPS start up whi...

Page 25: ...own in Figure 2 5 This screen shows loaded routes and the percentage of each route that has been read The screen includes the Reading indicator an information area with a list of routes and a selection box that allows you to turn the beeper on or off Figure 2 5 Route Selection screen Reader Indicator Information Area Progress Bars Message Area ...

Page 26: ...meters on the route the num ber that were read successfully and the number that were missed The Missed Reads screen also has a graphical progress bar that shows the percentage of the route that is complete Figure 2 6 Missed Reads and Captured Reads Screens It is possible to view the details of a specific MIU from either screen 1 Select the specific MIU by touching the screen with the stylus or by ...

Page 27: ...e RoadMAPS Unit shown in Figure 2 8 consists of two sub systems an RF Radio Frequency receiver and an RF transmitter The RF receiver is made up of the following 3 modules RF Radio Frequency Front End Digital Multi channel Receiver DMR CPU based on a PC104 board The RF transmitter is made up of the following 2 modules Logic Control Transmitter ...

Page 28: ... RF front end module to determine if the signals are from an RF mod ule that uses the SURF protocol R900 or an RF module that uses an ITRON protocol R100 R200 R300 ERTs Samples from up to 8 identified frequencies are processed to obtain the data signals The signals are compared to a profile and if there is a match the signal is processed to extract and validate the data within it The extracted dat...

Page 29: ...ted in the same RF channel The RoadMAPS Unit together with the MIU functions as a transmitter receiver pair that works together as a spread spectrum system In addition to handling these spread spectrum functional require ments the receiver can synchronize with multiple transmitters at the same time and maintain reliable data transmissions for every transmitter Central Processing Unit CPU The Centr...

Page 30: ...ting waveform created by the logic control module It then amplifies the signal with a modulation index greater than 99 The RF energy up to 10W of RF power is sent to the antenna through the duplexer As with the RF receiver the duplexer ensures that the transmitting signal is passed from the RF transmitter to the antenna The RF transmitter is by default inactive It will operate on any one of 1760 R...

Page 31: ...s will have a shut off pin Transmitter Power Amplifier RF transmitter control board All RF receiver supply sections Table 2 1 Operating Voltage and Current Component Operating Voltage Operating Current PPC 12V 1 5A CPU 5V 2A DMR without ADC with ADC 3 3V 5V 2 5A 250 mA RF Front End 12V 300mA TX control board modulator 5V 230mA Transmitter driver 12V 140mA Transmitter Power Amplifier 28V 4A Fans x2...

Page 32: ...d and the receiving band The lightening arrestor will not introduce more than 0 2 dB losses in any of the operating bands The duplexer as explained previously ensures that the receiving band is passed from the antenna to the RF receiver and the trans mitting signal is passed from the RF transmitter to the antenna It is also the sybsystem that provides the separation between the RF receiver and the...

Page 33: ... with the host computer Schlumberger recommends that you insert the PC memory card into the laptop before you place the unit in the vehicle Removing Carrying Case Cover To set up the RoadMAPS Unit in a vehicle you must remove the top cover by opening four latches on the cover For safety purposes and to prevent damage to the cover make sure the cover is securely stored in the back seat or elsewhere...

Page 34: ...tch on the carrying case top 2 Press the latch and down against the Velcro strip on the the unit base Figure 3 1 Latches on RoadMAPS carrying case 3 Remove the RoadMAPS carrying case top that covers the lap top computer 4 Make sure the cover is secured in the back seat or elsewhere in the vehicle Inserting the PC Memory Card For easier access to the PC memory card port insert the PC mem ory card i...

Page 35: ...y card port is closed use both hands to open the door located on the center right side of the laptop com puter 3 Insert the PC memory card into the PC memory port as shown in Figure 3 2 You can choose either of the two slots in the port Figure 3 2 PC memory card slot The laptop must be OFF before you insert the PC memory card To avoid losing metered data do not put PC memory cards in both slots at...

Page 36: ... with the seat belt retention loop facing the back of the seat 2 Press the blue button on the safety pin and pull the pin out of the seatbelt retention loop See Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Removing the Safety Latch 3 Guide the seat belt through the seat belt retention loop as shown in Figure 3 4 Never set up a RoadMAPS Unit during a lightning storm or under excessively wet con ditions Safety Pin Blue Bu...

Page 37: ...Manual 3 5 Figure 3 4 Placing Seatbelt in Retention Loop 4 Replace the safety pin in the seatbelt retention loop as shown in Figure 3 5 Figure 3 5 Replacing the Safety Pin 5 Adjust the seat belt so that the unit is secure in the passen ger s seat ...

Page 38: ...de it against the back of the seat see Figure 3 6 Figure 3 6 Securing the unit Connecting the Antenna Follow this procedure to connect the antenna cable and place it on the roof of the vehicle 1 Remove the Velcro strapping that holds the antenna cable and plug in power cable see Figure 3 7 ...

Page 39: ... by Velcro strapping 2 If the antenna cable is not plugged in plug it into the socket on the top right side of the RoadMAPS Unit next to the laptop computer 3 Twist the antenna connector to the RoadMAPS Unit 4 Route the antenna wire through the passenger window as shown in Figure 3 8 ...

Page 40: ...nit 3 8 RoadMAPS User s Manual Figure 3 8 Antenna routing 5 Place the magnetic base of the antenna in the center of the roof approximately one foot behind the leading edge of the roof see Figure 3 9 Figure 3 9 Antenna placement ...

Page 41: ...er receptacle 1 Insert one end of the cigarette lighter power cable into the connector on the RoadMAPS Unit 2 Plug the other end of the power cable into the cigarette lighter receptacle as illustrated in Figure 3 10 Figure 3 10 Cigarette lighter power cable When you insert the cigarette lighter power cable make sure the red LED is in view to help verify that power is supplied to the RoadMAPS Unit ...

Page 42: ...1 With the laptop computer facing you press the latch in to dis engage the locking mechanism located on the front center edge of the display 2 Raise the display to a comfortable viewing position with the keyboard accessible to you 3 Press FN ON and hold it for one second The the FN key is located on the bottom row in the lower left corner of the key board and the ON key is located on the space bar...

Page 43: ...e Performing Diagnostics on page B 2 If No Route Data File is Found If the PC memory card is not inserted in the card slot in the laptop computer when the RoadMAPS Unit starts up the following screen appears with a warning message indicating that an import file was not found see Figure 3 12 Figure 3 12 Error Message on start up If the computer does not start up press and hold both mouse buttons Fi...

Page 44: ...e Road MAPS Unit to make it easier and more comfortable to use Backlight The laptop has a backlighted display to make the user interface easier to read The laptops that come equipped with color moni tors automatically use the backlight function whenever the unit it on However to increase the display backlight the user has the option of activating the MaxBright feature When MaxBright is inactive pr...

Page 45: ...d in the RoadMAPS Unit and begins automatic meter reading by driving the vehicle through the route and collecting readings After the readings are complete the meter reader returns to the utility shuts down the RoadMAPS Unit and removes the PC mem ory card to give it to the host computer operator The host com puter operator transfers the data from the PC memory card to the host computer software an...

Page 46: ... files for meter reading The last step is to transfer those files to RoadMAPS by copying the files onto PC memory cards For information on Host software processing see the RouteMAPS Software User s Manual or EZ RouteMAPS Host Software User s Manual Off site meter reading The meter reader inserts the PC memory card and sets up the RoadMAPS Unit in a vehicle At power up the RoadMAPS laptop computer ...

Page 47: ...e route to view from the menu and drive to that route Go back to a route if there are significant missed readings after the first pass and reread the route Terminate reading operations at any time by selecting Exit Program 6 Meter reader selects Stop Readings 1 Meter reader selects a route from the menu and drives to first address 3 Continuously receives inbound meter readings if there are any tra...

Page 48: ...ring information to and from the host com puter is performed at the host level The only involvement by the meter reader in the process is to insert the PC memory card con taining assigned routes into the RoadMAPS Unit before reading meters and then to remove the PC memory card to return it to the operator after reading meters The meter reader performs no man ual import or export procedures To exch...

Page 49: ...right of the PC memory card slot to release the card 6 Remove the PC memory card and return it to the operator who will load the latest read data onto the host computer Reading Meters Because RoadMAPS automatically reads meters efficient use of the system depends on the distance of the RoadMAPS Unit from the MIU being read and the vehicle s driving speed In a typical meter reading scenario you dri...

Page 50: ...n normal use you focus on driving and listening for beeps You do not need to look at the screen on the RoadMAPS Unit RoadMAPS reads the next meter signal received from any route loaded on the PC memory card Beeper Settings A beeper is available in the RoadMAPS Unit to emit a beep tone for every account that is read and stored in RoadMAPS This helps to monitor RoadMAPS meter reading without having ...

Page 51: ...low this procedure to switch the RoadMAPS beeper on or off 1 Access the Route Selection screen At the top of the screen there is a Use Beeper field with a check box as shown in Figure 4 5 Figure 4 5 Use Beeper Field 2 Select the box using the stylus A check in the box indicates the beeper is on An empty box indicates the beeper is off The tone control shown in Figure 4 5 allows the user to adjust ...

Page 52: ...for reading 1 Access the Route Selection screen shown in Figure 4 6 by pressing the Route Selection tab Figure 4 6 Route Selection Screen 2 Highlight the route to be viewed 3 Select the Missed Reads tab to display the Missed Reads screen All accounts that are unread or missed during the reading pro cess are displayed on the Missed Reads screen as shown in Figure 4 7 ...

Page 53: ... The Missed Read screen appears and displays the accounts in the route with the first address in the route on the fist line 4 If necessary select another address for your starting point 5 To get detailed information on an account select that account and press the MIU Details button ...

Page 54: ...ading on page 4 12 to begin reading the route Detail Settings When viewing route information in RoadMAPS you can view the details of a specific account Account details consist of the follow ing For more information see the next section To view account detail Parent Route Account Number Meter Number Account Address Account Name Collection Method MIU ID MIU Type Channel Wakeup Tone ...

Page 55: ...ntain ing the account you want to view Figure 4 9 Route Selection Screen with Account Highlighted 2 Go to either the Missed Reads or Captured Reads screen depending on whether or not account has already been read 3 Highlight the specific account 4 Press the MIU Details button The MIU Details dialog box appears with the details of the selected account 5 To close the MIU Details dialog box select OK...

Page 56: ...button to load your routes 2 Press the Route Selection tab to display the Route Selection screen 3 Highlight the route where you will begin reading 4 Press the Read Route button The Reading indicator turns on and pulses to indi cate that reading is in progress Addresses and routes that are successfully read are listed on the Captured Reads screen Any remaining unread or For the meter reader s safe...

Page 57: ...hin a period of five seconds 5 Start driving your vehicle by each address along the route at a speed of no more than 30 m p h Figure 4 10 Meter Reading Use the Beeper function on the RoadMAPS Unit to monitor meter reading while driving or in other situations where use of the laptop display or keyboard could compromise driver safety See To turn the beeper on or off on page 4 7 ...

Page 58: ...screen pulses as you continue driving each route until all of the routes have been read When reading is com pleted check the Missed Reads screen to see if there are any missed accounts 7 Choose from the following To pause RoadMAPS meter reading before all routes have been read see Pausing and Restarting Meter Reading on page 4 19 To reread missed meters see Rereading Missed Accounts on page 4 19 T...

Page 59: ...the routes whether or not RoadMAPS is actively reading meters Touch the screen with the stylus to select the desired route Press to move backward through the route Press to move forward through the route To view routes Follow this procedure to select routes to display route reading progress and route detail You can perform this procedure whether or not routes are actively being read 1 Press the Ro...

Page 60: ...ber total MIUs total MIUs read and total MIUs missed Figure 4 13 Captured Reads Screen Message Area Identifying Missed Accounts Occasionally because of driving speed RF interference or prob lems with the MIUs it is possible to miss a meter Usually you can tell if meters are missed because the route does not progress to a read status of 100 To view the missed accounts 1 From the Route Selection scr...

Page 61: ...s Before reading begins the Route Selection screen display zeros for all routes in the of read MIUs field Once reading is initi ated the captured reads for each route are recorded in this field After meter reading is completed only the missed or unread accounts remain on the Missed Reads screen The meter reader then knows which addresses to reread If for any reason RoadMAPS is not able to read unr...

Page 62: ...d through the route Press to move forward through the route To display account detail Follow this procedure to view route detail for selected routes 1 From the Route Selection screen highlight the appropriate account 2 Select either the Missed Reads screen or the Captured Reads screen depending on whether or not the account has been read 3 Highlight a specific account 4 Press the MIU Details butto...

Page 63: ... accounts from that route are shown on the Missed Reads screen If necessary use the MIU Detail button for the missed account and determine if there are any problems with the account that pre vent a successful reading Note the address of any accounts for subsequent reading and reporting To reread a missed meter drive to the first unread account address on the route and position your vehicle for met...

Page 64: ...he MIU Details but ton 4 To resume automatic reading press the Read Route button Reading continues and the Reading indicator switches back to a status of Reading Creating an Export File After you have completed reading all of your routes you need to create an export file for your utility to upload the read data to the host software When all routes have been read use the following procedure to crea...

Page 65: ...Exit Route Reading button The Welcome screen is displayed 2 Press the Exit Program button RoadMAPS closes It is now safe to turn off your computer 3 Press FN OFF to turn off the laptop 4 You can now safely remove the PC memory card 5 Drive back to your utility to return the PC memory card con taining the read data so it can be uploaded to the host soft ware See To exchange information with the hos...

Page 66: ...Using the RoadMAPS Unit Notes 4 22 RoadMAPS User s Manual ...

Page 67: ...cle 1 With the laptop computer turned off close the laptop display 2 Remove the plug in power cable from the cigarette lighter receptacle 3 Remove the antenna from the vehicle roof When closing laptop unit make sure to push the center latch on the display downward and press firmly Listen for a click to indicate that the laptop locking mechanism is en gaged ...

Page 68: ...both the plug in power cable and the antenna cable in the Velcro strapping on the RoadMAPS Unit Figure 5 1 Laptop and cables prepared for closing 5 Remove the vehicle seat belt from the Seat belt Retention Loops and the Safety Latch on the RoadMAPS carrying case ...

Page 69: ...Closing the RoadMAPS Unit RoadMAPS User s Manual 5 3 6 Replace the cover on the RoadMAPS Unit and secure it by closing the latches and hasps on the unit Figure 5 2 Cover replaced on RoadMAPS Unit ...

Page 70: ...Closing the RoadMAPS Unit Notes 5 4 RoadMAPS User s Manual ...

Page 71: ...ions System Type Windows Based Intel Pentium Processor or better Keyboard 12 Function keys Spill proof membrane design Backlight with intensity control Built in solid state mouse Embedded numeric keypad 7 programmable function keys Display VGA Graphics Controller with 2MB VRAM User adjustable contrast and intensity Light sensor which adjusts screen intensity per ambient light Shock scratch resista...

Page 72: ... 1 RoadMAPS Unit Dimensions Table A 1 Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Storage Temperature 40 to 185 F 40 to 85 C Operating Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing relative humidity Table A 1 Dimensions and Weight Dimensions Refer to following figure Weight 50 lbs 16 00 19 00 12 00 ...

Page 73: ...eck the continuity of the cable with ohm meter Bad power cable Check the electrical sta tus of the utility vehicle Dead battery in utility vehicle Insert lighter and check to see if it heats up No power to cigarette lighter receptacle Power is applied Road MAPS executes but no route data is available Make sure PC Memory Card has been inserted PC Memory Card not inserted Select Self Diagnostics mod...

Page 74: ...lf diagnostics Follow this procedure to display the RoadMAPS System Check screen 1 Press the Start button from the RoadMAPS Wel come screen Power is on but the screen is blank or unreadable Check Intensity settings Intensity settings too high or too low Make sure O I On Off key has been pressed Power to PC not on RoadMAPS software appears to be working but does not collect data or collects erroneo...

Page 75: ...1 Route Import Screen 2 Press the System Check tab to display the System Check screen as shown in Figure B 2 Figure B 2 System Check Screen The RoadMAPS System Check screen contains the following fields for meter reading components Meter Reader Name of the meter reader as obtained from PC memory card files ...

Page 76: ...ailable free space on the memory card Collection Method Identification of the meter reading data collection method being used API Version Firmware version installed on the RoadMAPS Unit RoadMAPS Version Identification of the version number of the RoadMAPS software Transmitter 3 To exit the RoadMAPS System Check screen select another screen from the tabs ...

Page 77: ...der changes the beeper setting direction keys Special keys on RoadMAPS laptop computer keyboard that allow you to move up or down a list of items The direction keys the Up F5 and Down F4 keys are indicated by arrow key icons with on the RoadMAPS display display The top part of the laptop computer where selections and information about routes and accounts is shown download The process of sending re...

Page 78: ...hip that contains a central processing unit At the heart of all personal computers and most workstations is a microprocessor Microprocessors also control the logic of almost all digital devices MIU ID An abbreviation for Meter Interface Unit Identifier which is a discrete num ber used to identify a specific meter interface unit operating system A critical program that runs on a computer that is us...

Page 79: ...ent the information shown in the display a meter reading and loading indicator area with a graphic progress bar and pulsing reading indicator a message and information display area and an active function key display bar select To choose a route or address by positioning a highlighted area using function keys The highlighted item is selected upload The process of sending readings and route data fro...

Page 80: ...Glossary Notes G 4 RoadMAPS User s Manual ...

Page 81: ...MAPS 1 1 4 2 RouteMAPS 1 1 4 2 I icons Caution 1 3 Note 1 4 Warning 1 3 identifying missed accounts 4 16 indicator message Reading 2 9 Stopped 2 8 intensity settings B 2 K keyboard 2 1 specifications A 1 L laptop computer center latch 5 1 keyboard A 1 specifications A 1 light sensor 2 1 loose connections B 1 M missed reads 2 12 moving between accounts 4 18 N navigation on the route display screen ...

Page 82: ...are 2 13 specifications A 1 starting the software 3 10 system settings 3 12 troubleshooting B 1 RoadMAPS Unit antenna 2 18 closing the cover 5 3 dimensions and weight A 2 display A 1 operating environment conditions A 2 power supply 2 16 turning on 3 10 route display 2 12 selection screen 2 11 RouteMAPS Host Software 1 1 4 2 S Seatbelt Retention Loops 5 2 selecting route information 4 15 specifica...

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