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Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide

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Use the Hand-Held Device

To switch the AR5000 ON/OFF...

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Press and release the On/Off key.

• If the system is ON, pressing the ON/OFF key blanks the 

screen and set the AR5000 to power-saver mode.

• If the system is in power-saver mode, pressing the 

On/Off key switches the AR5000 back ON and returns 
the system to the same screen that was displayed when 
the system switched to power-saver mode.

About the Key Controls / Functions

AR5000 Keypad & Display

The Function keys on the AR5000 can be defined and used as 
shortcuts to many of the functions that you use frequently for 
adjusting configuration settings and viewing information. 

There are five Function keys. However, you can access up to 
12 different functions and three additional controls with these 
five keys. The list below provides a brief description of the 
default function key assignments. These function key 
assignments can be changed by office staff using a PC to 
communicate with and configure the device. You should find 
out whether the default assignments have been changed.

The following functions are available by pressing only the 
function key:

• F1 - Manual Read - Use this function key to display the 

Enter Text screen to enter a manual meter reading (see 

Enter Manual Readings

 on page 2-14).

• F2 - Note - Use this function key to display the Note screen 

for entering a note about a location, such as “beware of 
dog” (see 

Enter Notes

 on page 2-19).

• F3 - Search - Use this function to display the Search 

Route... menu to find a particular address, meter, or other 
information (see 

Search the Route

 on page 3-3).

• F4 - Mark - Use this function key to mark/unmark the 

currently selected location on a route so that you can 

Summary of Contents for AR5000

Page 1: ...Sensus AR5000 User s Guide Models AR5001 AR5002 ...

Page 2: ...quipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inte...

Page 3: ... 1 9 Change the Display Font Size 1 11 Adjust the Display 1 13 View the Battery Status 1 14 View the Current HHD ID User 1 15 View the Date Time 1 16 Set Up Use the Communication Stand 1 18 Connect the Stand 1 18 Mount the Stand 1 20 Place the AR5000 in the Stand 1 21 Charge the AR5000 1 22 Charge the AR5000 in the Stand 1 22 Charge the AR5000 using the Wall Charger 1 24 Battery Maintenance 1 24 C...

Page 4: ...rk Locations 2 20 Answer Questions 2 21 Add New Meters to Route 2 22 Chapter 3 Find Route Information Search the Route 3 3 Search for an Address 3 4 Go to the First Address 3 5 Go to the Last Address 3 6 Search for a Meter ID 3 8 Search Displayed Text 3 9 Find Unfinished Sections of the Route 3 12 Find UnRead Meters 3 12 Find UnVisited Location 3 13 Find Unanswered Questions 3 15 Find Special Entr...

Page 5: ...eadings take place along predefined routes The device allows you to select a route and enter readings using several methods Both the AR5001 and AR5002 model versions provide the same basic set of features including the ability to enter meter reading data manually or with the Sensus TouchRead system The AR5002 model has the added capability of reading Sensus RadioRead equipped meters Both devices a...

Page 6: ...age 1 3 This section lists warnings and care instructions Use the Hand Held Device on page 1 4 Basic instructions for the ON OFF keypad and display functions Configuring the AR5000 on page 1 9 Basic AR5000 configuration options Set Up Use the Communication Stand on page 1 18 Basic setup instructions for the communication stand Charge the AR5000 on page 1 22 How to charge the AR5000 and replace the...

Page 7: ...supplies check with Sensus Customer Support for a list of approved cleaning chemicals that will not damage the case or seals on the AR5000 Find contact information for Sensus Customer Support in Contact Customer Support on page 1 27 You do however need to observe some basic precautions when handling the AR5000 The unit is housed in a rugged shock resistant sealed case But it is a precision piece o...

Page 8: ...sic function keys About the Meter Display on page 1 7 An overview of display and basic display controls How to Carry Hold the AR5000 on page 1 8 How attach straps and hold the AR5000 Â Turn the Device ON OFF You can leave the AR5000 switched ON for extended periods of time The batteries are designed to keep the unit operating for more than enough time to complete an average work shift Typically yo...

Page 9: ...nd three additional controls with these five keys The list below provides a brief description of the default function key assignments These function key assignments can be changed by office staff using a PC to communicate with and configure the device You should find out whether the default assignments have been changed The following functions are available by pressing only the function key F1 Man...

Page 10: ...n on page 1 9 F8 blue key F3 This key is undefined by default F9 blue key F4 This key is undefined by default F10 blue key F5 This key is undefined by default The following functions and controls are available by pressing and holding the yellow key and pressing the function key at the same time F11 yellow key F1 This key is undefined by default F12 yellow key F2 Display Route Name Use this functio...

Page 11: ...will not need to make any adjustments related to the screen However you can adjust the display s contrast and backlight to your preferences see Adjust the Display on page 1 13 In addition you can set the size and style for the display font see Change the Display Font Size on page 1 11 Function Keys Display You view all of the AR5000 s route information on the system s high contrast Liquid crystal ...

Page 12: ...reading meters Straps on the AR5000 Both the hand strap and the shoulder strap attach with clips to the attachment points at the top and bottom of the AR5000 Use the clips on the end of each strap to connect to the device as shown in the illustration When you are carrying the AR5000 with the shoulder strap you do not need to hold the device in your hands while walking However you do need to hold t...

Page 13: ...e the AR5000 to communicate with a TouchRead gun Change the Display Font Size on page 1 11 How to adjust the size of the font on the screen Adjust the Display on page 1 13 How to adjust brightness and contrast of the screen View the Battery Status on page 1 14 How to check the battery View the Current HHD ID User on page 1 15 How to check the ID number and user designation for the unit View the Da...

Page 14: ...the PgUp PgDn key to highlight Configuration on the Startup Screen Press the Enter key The system displays the Configuration Menu While you are working on a route press the F6 key The system displays the Configuration Menu 2 Use the PgUp PgDn key to select Smart AutoGun Utilities Smart AutoGun Utilities Screen 3 Press the ENTER key The system displays the Smart AutoGun Utilities screen 4 Use the P...

Page 15: ...he AR5000 The AR5000 searches for a signal from the AutoGun When the systems communicate successfully the AR5000 displays the Smart AutoGun Utilities screen again The AutoGun displays the message Link enabled to HDDID xxx  Change the Display Font Size Some users need to view large numbers and letters on the AR5000 screen Other users prefer the text on the display to be smaller You can adjust the ...

Page 16: ...n key to highlight Font and press the Enter key Each time you press the Enter key the system changes the displayed font You have several font choices Continue pressing the Enter key until the system displays the font you would like to use To change the font size use the use the PgUp PgDn key to highlight Size and press the Enter key Each time you press the Enter key the system changes the font siz...

Page 17: ...ight that shines on the display to enhance the visibility in low light conditions You can also adjust the contrast on the screen to your preference Contrast affects the difference in light dark between the characters on the screen and the background To switch the backlight on off 1 Press and hold the yellow key to right of the TAB key 2 Press the F3 key If the backlight was switched ON before you ...

Page 18: ...view the battery status 1 Open the Configuration menu If you just removed the AR5000 from the charging stand the system displays a Startup Screen Use the PgUp PgDn key to highlight Configuration on the Startup Screen Press the Enter key The system displays the Configuration Menu While you are working on a route press the F6 key The system displays the Configuration Menu Note Adjusting the backligh...

Page 19: ...ffice staff can setup an ID number for each AR5000 hand held device HHD They also can assign an ID for the operator user that is assigned to a specific HHD Before you take the AR5000 into the field check to verify that you have the AR5000 unit assigned to you The same screen that displays the Hand held and Operator IDs also displays the version number of the installed software and the serial numbe...

Page 20: ...ke Before you pickup the device to begin reading the date and time are set automatically each time the device is connected to a PC using the Communication Stand Before you take the AR5000 into the field check to verify that the date and time are correct Configuration Menu To view the date and time 1 Open the Configuration menu If you just removed the AR5000 from the charging stand the system displ...

Page 21: ...ct Date and Time Date and Time Screen 3 Press the ENTER key The system displays the Date and Time screen 4 Once you finish press the Esc key until you return to the screen that you were viewing before checking the date and time Note F6 is the default key assignment for the Configuration menu Key assignments can be changed For more information see About the Key Controls Functions ...

Page 22: ...ttery is properly charged see Charge the AR5000 on page 1 22 This section provides information on how to connect the communication stand and is divided under the following headings Connect the Stand on page 1 18 How to connect the communication stand to AC power and an office PC Mount the Stand on page 1 20 How to mount a communication stand on a wall Place the AR5000 in the Stand on page 1 21 How...

Page 23: ...the AC power connection to a single communication stand PC to Master Stand Communication Cable This cable has a 15 pin connection on the stand end and a 9 pin serial connector at the PC end Use this for the signal connection from the PC to a single stand or from the PC to the first of multiple stands If you are connecting several stands you can chain them together using additional cables Stand to ...

Page 24: ...accommodate 10 pan head screws Back of the Communication Stand To mount the communication stand on a wall 1 Mark the location for mounting the stand a Verify that the AC power and communication cables will reach the AC power outlet the computer and other stands involved in this installation b Transfer the hole pattern from the back of the stand to the desired location on the wall 2 Drill and ancho...

Page 25: ...tand to begin charging see Charge the AR5000 on page 1 22 The office staff performs all of the data transfer and file synchronization between shifts Typically the AR5000 user only needs to verify that the stand is working correctly Verify that the unit is seated correctly in the stand The top LED on the stand is green and is lit when the device is properly placed in the stand ...

Page 26: ... AR5000 using the Wall Charger on page 1 24 Use a wall charger if you need to charge the AR5000 when the stand is not available Battery Maintenance on page 1 24 When and how to replace the battery  Charge the AR5000 in the Stand Communication Stand Users typically put the AR5000 into the Communication Stand at the end of every shift This serves two purposes One the stand provides a data link that...

Page 27: ...arge the AR5000 battery Charging HandHeld The second LED from the top is red This LED is lit when the AR5000 battery is charging Charging AutoGun The third LED from the top is red This LED is lit when the AutoGun battery is charging Refer to the AutoGun documentation for more information Stand Active The fourth LED from the top is yellow This LED is lit when the AR5000 is communicating with a PC W...

Page 28: ... Battery Maintenance The AR5000 uses a type VR151 3800mAh 3 6V re chargeable NiMH Battery Pack During normal use you typically do not need to do anything other than charge the battery see Charge the AR5000 on page 1 22 and check the Warning Never use any charging device other than the approved Sensus charging device with the AR5000 The use of any other charging device may cause damage to the AR500...

Page 29: ...replace the battery approximately every two years Exit Route Message To replace the battery 1 Exit any open routes a Press the Esc key The system displays the Exit Route message b Use the TAB key to select Yes and press the ENTER key The system exits the open route and displays a list of available routes 2 Switch the AR5000 OFF see Turn the Device ON OFF on page 1 4 Warning Never use any charging ...

Page 30: ...ce 7 Press down on the lid of the battery compartment until both sides of the lid snap closed 8 Slide the two latches down to lock the lid in place 9 Place the AR5000 into the charging stand New Battery Detected Screen When you place the AR5000 into the charging stand the system displays the New Battery Detected Screen 10 Set the charge percentage on the New Battery Detected Screen by completing t...

Page 31: ...es you have three options for finding more information www Sensus com The company s web site is a good resource for news and up to date information on Sensus along with the latest on the complete line of Sensus products and services Telephone Support Telephone support is available Monday through Friday from 8 00 a m until 7 00 p m Eastern Call 1 800 METER IT 638 3748 and select Option 2 E mail Sup...

Page 32: ...1 28 Sensus Metering Systems Chapter 1 About the AR5000 ...

Page 33: ... 2 This section includes instructions for tasks that need to be performed at the beginning of a route Manage Reading Scenarios on page 2 7 This section includes information and instructions for dealing with common problems route reading problems Enter Data on page 2 14 This section includes instructions for the various methods of entering data into the AR5000 You can find general information on th...

Page 34: ...r more information see Select A Route on page 2 3 Questions Questions are attached to specific addresses and require a response from readers For more information see Answer Questions on page 2 21 AR5000 Configuration Settings The office staff can set several AR5000 parameters that will affect the way that the equipment will react in certain scenarios For more information see About Meter Read Behav...

Page 35: ... of meters For example a route running through a residential neighborhood lists the addresses in order from one end of a street to the other Each location along a route can be configured to include the following information Street Address Customer Name Meter ID Number Customer Account Number You can search through a stored route for certain details For example you can find a specific address or me...

Page 36: ...000 see the Enter Data on page 2 14 section  Alter Route Behaviors You can change several settings that affect how the system responds during a route The Reading Management menu gives you access to the following settings Entry Direction left to right or right to left When you manually enter meter readings the system displays a dialog box and you enter numbers with the keypad see Enter Manual Read...

Page 37: ...cally displays a startup screen Use the PgUp PgDn key to highlight Configuration on the Startup Screen and press the Enter key The system displays the Configuration menu If you have a route open press F11 The system displays the Configuration menu Configuration Menu 2 Use the PgUp PgDn key to highlight Reading Management on the Configuration menu 3 Press the Enter key Note Only a completed meter r...

Page 38: ...ggle the selected setting 6 Repeat step 4 and step 5 as needed to configure the system to your preferences 7 Press the Esc key when you finish setting your preferences on the Reading Management screen The system returns to the Configuration menu 8 Press the Esc key again to exit the Configuration menu Note Each of the parameters on the Reading Management screen has a choice of two settings Use the...

Page 39: ...y read information The following list provides a brief description of each part of this section Resolve Readings That Don t Match the Displayed Location on page 2 9 How to handle a meter ID that does not match the address location information in a stored route Resolve a Non Route Meter on page 2 10 How to handle a meter ID that is not included anywhere in the stored route Resolve Reading Malfuncti...

Page 40: ...fic addresses and require a response from readers For more information see Answer Questions on page 2 21 AR5000 Configuration Settings The office staff can set several AR5000 parameters that will affect the way that the equipment will react in certain scenarios By the time you are ready to pick up a hand held unit from the charger and begin collecting meter readings the AR5000 should already be lo...

Page 41: ...nfigure a message that is attached to every reading that is applied to an address More information on where these settings affect the display are provided as part of these sections Resolve Readings That Don t Match the Displayed Location on page 2 9 Resolve a Non Route Meter on page 2 10 Resolve Reading Malfunctions and Bad Reads on page 2 12 Â Resolve Readings That Don t Match the Displayed Locat...

Page 42: ...B key to select either Apply or Search Route Then press the ENTER key Select Apply to automatically apply the reading data to the current address and complete the read Select Search Route to search for the address stored with the meter ID When the system locates the address select Apply to save the reading information to the address and complete the read  Resolve a Non Route Meter During the cour...

Page 43: ...s described in the section Resolve Readings That Don t Match the Displayed Location on page 2 9 Â If the screen then displays a Not Found on Route message Use the TAB key to select Apply or Search Route and press the ENTER key Select Apply to automatically apply the reading data to the currently displayed address and complete the read Select Search Route to search for the address stored with the m...

Page 44: ...er When the system encounters a bad read you can re read the meter ID or you can manually enter the read for the current location Note If the system does not locate the meter ID anywhere in the route the screen displays a Not Found on Route message Use the tab key to select Store and save the read data into the system memory Select Apply to save the data to the currently displayed location Note Th...

Page 45: ... No Response From MXU for RadioRead devices and sounds an error tone 2 Use the F5 key to view the transaction history for the current location Transaction History w error 3 Resolve the error a Try to read the meter again b If the read fails again manually enter the ID and Reading information see Enter Manual Readings on page 2 14 Note F5 is the default key assignment for the Transaction History fu...

Page 46: ...nual Readings on page 2 14 Use the keypad to enter readings from utility meters Enter TouchRead Readings on page 2 16 Use the AutoGun to enter readings from utility meters Enter RadioRead Readings AR5002 only on page 2 18 Use the RadioRead function to enter readings from utility meters Enter Notes on page 2 19 Use the keypad to enter additional information for a location on the route Mark Location...

Page 47: ...ress the F1 key to open the Enter Text Screen 3 Use the number keypad to enter the reading 4 Use the TAB key to select OK 5 Press the ENTER key Note You can enter a manual reading for any location even if it is RadioRead or TouchRead Note F1 is the default key assignment for the Enter Text function Key assignments can be changed The system may be configured to open the Enter Text screen when you p...

Page 48: ...ontact where the guns can read data For more information on encoders see ___ TBD___ Sensus SmartGun or AutoGun These guns are hand held devices that you use along with the AR5000 The gun must be are linked to the AR5000 Use these guns to physically touch the TouchPad and read the meter data Additional information on linking the AR5000 with a SmartGun or AutoGun is available in Link the AR5000 to a...

Page 49: ...unds a beep and stores the reading Error Reading Device Message If the system is unable to read the information the screen displays an Error Reading Device error message For more information see Resolve Reading Malfunctions and Bad Reads on page 2 12 If the meter ID does not match the information for that address on the route the system initiates an Address Meter Mismatch error For more informatio...

Page 50: ...ce in the area the system can perform a RadioRead on meters up to ___ ___ feet away To enter a RadioReading 1 Use the TAB key to scroll through the route to the location where you want to enter information The system displays Perform RadioRead across the top of the screen for addresses that are setup to be read with the radio 2 Press the ENTER key Receiving Readings Message The system displays a R...

Page 51: ...rs you can enter additional text information for locations along a preset route These notes are useful for capturing information about a location For example you could enter notes that indicate a physical problem with the equipment or a beware of dog warning You can search for addresses with notes For more on searching see Find Noted Locations on page 3 19 To enter a note 1 Use the TAB key to scro...

Page 52: ...ion in the route This mark is typically used along with notes for reviewing information after a route is complete For example you may have an issue with a meter mark it and return at the end of the route to attempt to resolve the issue You can search for marked addresses at any time For more on locating marks see Find Marked Locations on page 3 17 To Mark Unmark an address 1 To mark an address com...

Page 53: ... address d Press the ENTER key to accept your selection  Answer Questions Typically office staff setup the AR5000 and load route information see Start Collecting Data on page 2 2 Depending on the route setup the AR5000 may prompt you to answer questions during the route To answer a question 1 Choose a route address Note F4 is the default key assignment for the Mark function Key assignments can be...

Page 54: ...to type the appropriate answer Then press the ENTER key to save your answer and return to the route Multiple choice Some questions provide a list of responses ex choose a b c etc Use the Tab key to select the appropriate answer Then press the ENTER key to save your answer and return to the route Type a response Some questions require a written response ex Where is the meter located Use the keypad ...

Page 55: ...er ID 3 Enter the New Meter ID Use the keypad to enter a description of the new meter 4 Use the Tab key to select OK 5 Press the ENTER key The system displays an Enter Text screen for the reading information from the new meter Note The system places the new meter ID information into the route just before the location that is displayed on the screen Note F8 is the default key assignment for the Mar...

Page 56: ... Collect Meter Data 6 Use the Tab key to select OK 7 Press the ENTER key The system saves the information and returns to the route Note You can use the Tab key to select Cancel and press Enter to exit the any Text screen in this instruction ...

Page 57: ...h for addresses meter ID s text entries find incomplete sections or special entries and review read data The chapter is divided into the following sections Search the Route on page 3 3 This section lists instructions on searching for addresses meter IDs and text Find Unfinished Sections of the Route on page 3 12 This section includes instructions on searching for unread meters addresses and unansw...

Page 58: ...ering Systems Chapter 3 Find Route Information You can find general information on the AR5000 in Chapter 1 About the AR5000 You can find instructions for entering data into the AR5000 in Chapter 2 Collect Meter Data ...

Page 59: ...ecific text associated with a specific address The AR5000 has a set of features that you can use to search for addresses meter IDs and specific displayed text Find instruction for these tasks in this section Search for an Address on page 3 4 How to display a specific address on a route Go to the First Address on page 3 5 How to display the first address on a route Go to the Last Address on page 3 ...

Page 60: ... through your route you may take a meter reading out of order or you may want to verify some information for a specific location that you already visited You can use the TAB key to page through every location to find the address or you can use the search function To search for an address 1 Open a route See Start Collecting Data on page 2 2 for instructions on opening a route Search Route Menu 2 Pr...

Page 61: ...y to stop the search on the displayed location Next Location Press the TAB key and the system displays the next location in the search results You can use the TAB key to scroll forward through the list of search results Once you reach the end of the search results the system displays a No More Matches Found message Press the Esc key to clear the No More Matches Found message and end the search No ...

Page 62: ...Address By default the AR5000 displays the first address when you open a route You can use the TAB key to page through every Note The first and last route address are interchangeable depending on how you have the AR5000 configured You can set the system to traverse forward starting at one end of the route ex address 1 through address 10 Or you can set the system to traverse in reverse starting at ...

Page 63: ...To End 4 Press the ENTER key The system displays the last location on the route Note The first and last route address are interchangeable depending on how you have the AR5000 configured You can set the system to traverse forward starting at one end of the route ex address 1 through address 10 Or you can set the system to traverse in reverse starting at the opposite end of the route ex address 10 t...

Page 64: ...ee Start Collecting Data on page 2 2 for instructions on opening a route 2 Press the F3 key The system displays the Search Route menu Search Route Menu 3 Use the PgUp PgDn key to select Meter ID 4 Press the ENTER key The system displays an Enter Text dialog box 5 Use the keypad to enter the Meter ID that you would like to search for No Matches Found Message 6 Press the ENTER key The system display...

Page 65: ...ou can use the TAB key to scroll through the entire list of search results Once you reach the end of the search results the system displays a No More Matches Found message No More Matches Found Message Press the Esc key to clear the No More Matches Found message and end the search  Search Displayed Text The AR5000 s search displayed text function allows you to search for any alphanumeric informat...

Page 66: ...essage No Matches Found Message Press the Esc key to clear the No Matches Found message and end the search Search Results Screen If the system finds more than one match for the information you entered the screen displays the first match along with the following choices Stop here Press the ENTER key to stop the search on the displayed location Next Location Press the TAB key and the system displays...

Page 67: ...0 User s Guide 3 11 Search the Route search results the system displays a No More Matches Found message No More Matches Found Message Press the Esc key to clear the No More Matches Found message and end the search ...

Page 68: ...along the route that have not had any activity Find Unanswered Questions on page 3 15 How to find questions that have not received any response  Find UnRead Meters The AR5000 typically associates read information with a meter ID see Manage Reading Scenarios on page 2 7 When you reach the end of a route you may want to verify that all of the meters have readings associated with them At any time du...

Page 69: ...es Stop here Press the ENTER key to stop the search on the displayed location Next Location Press the TAB key and the system displays the next location in the search results No More Matches Found Message You can use the TAB key to scroll through the entire list of search results Once you reach the end of the search results the system displays a No More Matches Found message Press the Esc key to cl...

Page 70: ...arch Route menu 3 Use the PgUp PgDn key to select UnVisited Locations 4 Press the ENTER key Search Results Screen The system displays the results of the search If the system cannot find the information you entered then the screen displays a No Matches Found message No Matches Found Message Press the Esc key to clear the No Matches Found message and end the search If the system finds more than one ...

Page 71: ...uestions Depending on the way the system is configured the AR5000 may prompt you to answer questions during the route see Answer Questions on page 2 21 At any time during the reading process you can check to see if there are any unanswered questions To find unanswered questions 1 Open a route See Start Collecting Data on page 2 2 for instructions on opening a route 2 Press the F3 key Search Route ...

Page 72: ...formation you entered the screen displays the first match along with the following choices Stop here Press the ENTER key to stop the search on the displayed location Search Results Screen Next Location Press the TAB key and the system displays the next location in the search results You can use the TAB key to scroll through the entire list of search results Once you reach the end of the search res...

Page 73: ... locations on the route that have notes comments added Find Limit Violators on page 3 20 How to find locations on the route with read data that is outside of the preset limits  Find Marked Locations You can place a mark on any location in the route Marking a location places a caret character in the heading of the on screen display see Mark Locations on page 2 20 You can use this mark for reviewin...

Page 74: ...system cannot find the information you entered then the screen displays a No Matches Found message No Matches Found Message Press the Esc key to clear the No Matches Found message and end the search Search Results Screen If the system finds more than one match for the information you entered the screen displays the first match along with the following choices Stop here Press the ENTER key to stop ...

Page 75: ...eading meters you can enter additional text information for locations along a preset route see Enter Notes on page 2 19 For example you can enter a note when you encounter an equipment problem with a meter At any time during the reading process you can review a list of the notes To find noted locations 1 Open a route See Start Collecting Data on page 2 2 for instructions on opening a route 2 Press...

Page 76: ...n in the search results You can use the TAB key to scroll through the entire list of search results Once you reach the end of the search results the system displays a No More Matches Found message No More Matches Found Message Press the Esc key to clear the No More Matches Found message and end the search  Find Limit Violators The office staff typically configures high low limits for the readings...

Page 77: ...Up PgDn key to select Noted Locations 4 Press the ENTER key The system displays the results of the search No Matches Found Message If the system cannot find the information you entered then the screen displays a No Matches Found message Press the Esc key to clear the No Matches Found message and end the search Note F3 is the default key assignment for the Search menu Key assignments can be changed...

Page 78: ...ss the ENTER key to stop the search on the displayed location Next Location Press the TAB key and the system displays the next location in the search results You can use the TAB key to scroll through the entire list of search results Once you reach the end of the search results the system displays a No More Matches Found message Press the Esc key to clear the No More Matches Found message and end ...

Page 79: ...on the route  Review Route Statistics As you are reading meters the AR5000 collects statistics in the following categories Read Unread Lists the number of locations that have been read or remain unread These are displayed in the following format read unread see Find UnRead Meters on page 3 12 New Meter Lists the number of new meter IDs added to the see Add New Meters to Route on page 2 22 Noted L...

Page 80: ...n also use this report at the beginning of a route to check for questions marks and notes that could require special attention during that route To review route statistics 1 Open a route See Start Collecting Data on page 2 2 for instructions on opening a route 2 Press the F6 key Configuration Menu The system displays the Configuration menu 3 Use the PgUp PgDn key to select Route Statistics 4 Press...

Page 81: ...st current ID with activity and so on Date This shows the date of the transaction Time This shows the time of the transaction ID This indicates the meter ID for the transaction Rdg This lists the current reading data Note Any notes associated with the meter ID will be listed here This report can be useful as ___TBD ___ To review previous transactions 1 Open a route See Start Collecting Data on pag...

Page 82: ...ou reach the beginning of the list the system displays the message Already at First Transaction Press the Esc key to clear the message and return to the Transaction History list 4 Press the F3 key to go to a location When a transaction is displayed pressing F3 causes the system to exit the list and display the location associated with that transaction Note You can use the Esc key to exit the Trans...

Page 83: ...d 1 18 charging AR5000 in 1 22 connecting 1 18 mounting 1 20 placing AR5000 in 1 21 configuration 1 9 2 8 contrast 1 13 customer account number 2 3 customer support 1 27 D date and time 1 16 display 1 7 backlight 1 13 contrast 1 13 font 1 11 E entry direction 2 4 F font 1 11 function keys 1 5 H HHD ID 1 15 holding the device 1 8 L limit violators 3 20 limits 3 20 location locations 2 3 adding to r...

Page 84: ... 2 10 problems 2 7 TouchRead 2 16 transactions 3 25 unread meters 3 12 N notes 2 19 searching 3 9 3 19 O ON OFF 1 4 operator ID 1 15 P power ON OFF 1 4 Q questions 2 21 unanswered 3 15 R RadioRead 2 18 readings see meter readings routes adding new meters 2 22 non route meters 2 10 options 2 4 ordering 2 4 searching 3 3 selecting 2 3 statistics 3 23 unfinished sections 3 12 unread meters 3 12 unvis...

Page 85: ...Book Title 1 3 time and date 1 16 TouchRead 1 9 2 16 transactions reviewing 3 25 traverse 2 4 U user ID 1 15 W wall charger 1 24 ...

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