Elster Solutions HHI01 User Manual
Rhein Tech Laboratories, Inc. Report #: 2004234
360 Herndon Parkway FCC ID: G8JHHI 01
Suite 1400 Model #: 52808G505
Herndon, VA 20170 Standard: FCC Part 90
http://www.rheintech.com Date: January 24, 2005
APPENDIX K: USER’S MANUAL
Please refer to the Operator’s Manual.
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TRACE INTERROGATOR VRT (CE) OPERATIONS
Introduction ...................................................... 4
System Requirements ..................................... 5
Hardware Requirements........................................................... 5
Software Requirements ............................................................ 5
Warnings.................................................................................... 5
TI VRT CE Operation................................................................. 5
Conventions ..................................................... 5
<Esc> ......................................................................................... 6
<Enter>....................................................................................... 6
<Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow>.................................................... 6
<Tab> ......................................................................................... 6
Message Box <Yes> <NO> ....................................................... 6
TIV Screens ......................................................7
Login .......................................................................................... 7
Main (D)...................................................................................... 7
Route Selection (D) ................................................................... 7
Communications (D) ................................................................. 8
Data Entry.................................................................................. 8
Exit TI VRT CE ........................................................................... 8
Account Navigation and Data Entry............... 9
Navigation.................................................................................. 9
<Esc>..............................................................................................9
<Enter> .........................................................................................10
<Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow>......................................................10
Jumps ...................................................................................... 10
Jump to the Previous Route.......................................................10
Jump to Beginning of Current Route.........................................10
Jump to End of Current Route ...................................................10
Jump to Next Unread Interrogation ...........................................10
Jump to Specified Sequence Number .......................................11
Jump to Next Unread Account in the Current Route................11
Jump to Next Route.....................................................................11
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Searches.................................................................................. 11
Information Displays............................................................... 12
Help / Available Commands Display..........................................12
Route Selection Display..............................................................12
Route Summary Display .............................................................13
Configuration Display .................................................................13
Display VRT Requests Details....................................................13
Trouble Code Display..................................................................14
Messages Display........................................................................15
Error Log Display ........................................................................15
Data Entry operations............................................................. 16
Manual Index Read......................................................................16
Clear Index Read .........................................................................17
Force Unattempted Account ......................................................17
Adding a Trouble Code ...............................................................17
Adding / Editing a Text Message................................................18
Setting the Re-sequence Flag ....................................................19
Single RF Index Read..................................................................20
Multiple Parameter RF Read.......................................................21
Single History / TOU RF Read ....................................................22
General Index RF Read ...............................................................22
TI VRT CE Communication with Route
Manager VRT .................................................. 23
Establishing communications................................................ 23
Uploading Routes from RM VRT to TI VRT(CE) .................... 25
Downloading data From TI VRT(CE) to RM VRT ................... 26
Removing Route From TI VRT (CE) ....................................... 26
Updating Handheld files ......................................................... 26
Hot keys .......................................................... 28
Troubleshooting............................................. 29
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Introduction
Copyright © 2004 AMCO Automated Systems.
All Rights Reserved
The contents of this document are the property of AMCO Automated Systems and
are copyrighted. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, is strictly
prohibited. For additional copies of this document, please contact:
Customer Service
AMCO Automated Systems
107 Erskine Lane
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Phone: 304-757-3300 Fax: 304-757-3388
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The information contained herein has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for inaccuracies. AMCO Automated
Systems reserves the right to make changes without prior notice. This document is
not covered by any warranty either expressed or implied. Any correction, comments
or additions to the contents of this document should be directed to AMCO Automated
Systems at the above address.
TRACE, Universal RF Interface (RF), Mini Mobile Interrogator (MMI) and ReadIt are
also trademarks of AMCO Automated Systems. All rights reserved.
MS-DOS, MS Windows, MS Windows CE and IBM are registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
FCC Compliance
The VRT HAND HELD Interrogator (HHI) has been type accepted by the Federal
Communications Commission under Part 90. Transmitter licensing is required by the
FCC. The VRT HAND HELD Interrogator (HHI) transmitter is currently licensed by
the FCC to operate at 450-460 MHz. FCC ID is G8JHHI01.
Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by AMCO
Automated Systems could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
The TRACE transponder is governed by FCC Part 15 and requires no licensing.
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System Requirements
Hardware Requirements
DAP 5240 or 5240X with AMCOAS HHI RF card
Radix FW-500 with AMCOAS HHI RF card
Software Requirements
Windows CE 3.0 or later
Route Manager VRT
Warnings
Do not attempt to modify or edit any of the subsidiary tables or files
outside of the TI VRT (CE) / RM VRT environment without prior
authorization by AMCO Automated Systems technical service personnel.
Unauthorized manipulation of these files may void your software service
agreements.
Uploading from Route Manager VRT (RM VRT) will overwrite
Route/Account information on the Hand Held. It is the User’s responsibility
to download any data prior to uploading.
RF EXPOSURE
The antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 24 cm from all persons, and must not be
co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
TI VRT CE Operation
TI VRT for CE is supported on two different hardware platforms: the DAP
5240 and the Radix FW-500. While most operations are identical some
are platform specific. Features for the DAP 5240 are marked D and those
for Radix are marked R.
The screen shots shown in various illustrations may vary slightly from your
Handheld’s display.
Conventions
All user interactions are via the Handheld’s keyboard. TI VRT CE
responds to the keystrokes independent of platform. All letters are
assumed to be upper case. Function keys F1 – F4 are also used.
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<Esc>
o Cancels operations
o Exits screens
<Enter>
o In menus/list boxes selects item
o In editable field submits entry
o With Automove on, submits entry and moves to next Account.
o In Details list box (History & TOU) initiates single interrogation of
highlighted item
<Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow>
These keys are used to navigate between accounts within the current
Route. When either the first or last account is reached an audible warning
will sound and the display will remain on the current account.
<Tab>
key is used to navigate between fields within the current screen
(messages, search, etc.).
Message Box <Yes> <NO>
The response to the message box can be:
o Touching the button <Yes> or <No>
o Clicking letter “Y” or “N” on the keyboard
o Moving to the desired button by using left/right arrow keys and
pressing Enter when the button is highlighted.
D at the bottom (in Lower right corner) of the data entry screen indicates
VRT request details are available. The number after the D indicates the
number of requests.
AM-off/on at the bottom (in Lower right corner) of the data entry screen
indicates AutoMove is enabled or disabled.
M at the bottom (in Lower right corner) of the data entry screen indicates
messages are available.
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TIV Screens
Login
The Login screen is not currently operational.
Main (D)
The main screen allows the selection of the following modes:
o Route Selection / Data Entry
o Communication (between RMVRT and device)
Route Selection (D)
If Route Selection is selected, the list of routes loaded in the device is
displayed. To view/update Account information for the chosen route
highlight the route and press “Enter”.
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Communications (D)
The Communications mode is used to exchange data files and other
information with Route Manager VRT. This selection, opens the specified
communications port, displays the communications screen and initiates
polling for incoming messages from RM VRT.
Data Entry
Rt: Route ID
Sq: Sequence Number
Ad: Address
Nm: Customer Name
Xp: Transponder
Mn: Meter Number
Ac: Account Number
TT: Transponder Type
MT: Meter Type
PC: Premise Code
SV: Survey Code
LC: Location Code
IC: Instruction Code
RD: Index Read
TC: Trouble Code
ST: Account Status
Æ : Direction of Data Entry
D VRT Details available
AM-off/on AutoMove enabled
M Messages available
Exit TI VRT CE
Pressing the <ESC> in the Main Menu will pop up a confirmation box.
Use the <TAB>, <Left Arrow>, or <Right Arrow> keys to select the
response.
• Press “YES” button or click the “Y” key or click the <Enter> key
when the button is highlighted to accept the selection.
• Press <No> button or click the “N” key or click the <Enter> key
when the button is highlighted to Cancel.
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