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Introduction......................................................5

FCC Compliance ....................................................................... 5

System Requirements.....................................6

Hardware Requirements........................................................... 6

Software Requirements............................................................ 6

Warnings.................................................................................... 6

TI VRT CE Operation................................................................. 6

Conventions .....................................................7

<Esc> ......................................................................................... 7

<Enter>....................................................................................... 7

<Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow>..................................................... 7

<Tab> ......................................................................................... 7

Message Box <Yes> <NO> ....................................................... 7

Stylus......................................................................................... 7

TIV Screens ......................................................8

Splash screen............................................................................ 8

Main............................................................................................ 8

Route Selection......................................................................... 9

Communications....................................................................... 9

Data Entry................................................................................ 10

Exit TI VRT CE......................................................................... 11

Account Navigation and Data Entry.............11

Navigation................................................................................ 11

<Esc>............................................................................................12

<Enter>.........................................................................................12

<Up Arrow>, <Down Arrow>.......................................................12

Jumps ...................................................................................... 12

Jump to Account Details ............................................................13

Jump to Beginning of Current Route.........................................13

Jump to End of Current Route ...................................................13

Jump to Specified Sequence Number .......................................13

Jump to the Next Route ..............................................................13

Jump to the Previous Route.......................................................13

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Jump to Next Unread Account in the Current Route................13

Searches.................................................................................. 14

To perform a search....................................................................14

Information Displays............................................................... 15

Help / Available Commands Display..........................................15

Route Selection Display..............................................................15

Route Summary Display .............................................................16

Configuration Display .................................................................17

Updating Configuration of Handheld.........................................17

Account Details Display..............................................................18

Instruction Code Display ............................................................19

Location Code Display................................................................20

Messages Display........................................................................20

Error Log Display ........................................................................21

Trouble Code Display..................................................................21

Appointments ..............................................................................22

Data Entry Operations ............................................................ 23

Default Read of An Unread Account..........................................24

Manual Index Read......................................................................24

Clear Index Read .........................................................................25

Force Unattempted Account ......................................................25

Adding a Trouble Code...............................................................25

Adding / Editing a Text Message................................................26

Setting the Re-sequence Flag ....................................................27

Single RF Index Read..................................................................28

Multiple Parameter RF Read.......................................................29

Single History / TOU RF Read ....................................................32

General Index RF Read ...............................................................32

VersaProbe.............................................................................. 33

Jump to VersaProbe connection................................................33

VersaProbe Communication Modes ..........................................33

Data Entry with VersaProbe .......................................................36

Read with VersaProbe.................................................................36

Transponder Installation ........................................................ 38

Change Out..................................................................................38

Data Entry with Installation ........................................................41

Using the Scanner.......................................................................44

Using the GPS .............................................................................44

Verification .............................................................................. 46

Data Entry with Verification........................................................46

Read with Transponder Verification ..........................................46

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TI VRT CE Communication with Route

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Manager VRT..................................................50

Establishing communications................................................ 50

Uploading Routes from RM VRT to TI VRT (CE) ................... 52

Downloading data From TI VRT (CE) to RM VRT.................. 53

Removing Route From TI VRT (CE) ....................................... 53

Updating Handheld files ......................................................... 53

Hot Keys..........................................................55

Configuration .................................................56

General..................................................................................... 56

VersaProbe.............................................................................. 57

Scanner & GPS........................................................................ 58

Troubleshooting.............................................59

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Introduction

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 information regarding this document, please contact:

Customer Service AMCO Automated Systems 208 South Rogers Lane Raleigh, NC 27610 Phone: 800-786-2215 http://www.amcoas.com

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.

MS-DOS, MS Windows, MS Windows CE and IBM are registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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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 451.355 MHz. FCC ID’s G8JHHI01, G8JHHI02.

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 integrated RF card

Software Requirements

Windows CE 4.20 Route Manager VRT 2.0 or later TI VRT CE 1.1 or later

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.

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TI VRT CE Operation

The screen shots shown in various illustrations may vary slightly from your handheld’s display.

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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.

<Esc>

o Cancels operations o Exits screens

<Enter>

o In menus/list boxes selects item o In editable field submits entry o When on an unread rf account, triggers an rf read. o With Automove on and on a completed account, and moves to next

Account.

o In Details list box (History & TOU) initiates single interrogation of

highlighted item

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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> with stylus 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.

Stylus

In most cases it’s possible instead of moving to a specific location and pressing ENTER just to touch it with a stylus.

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TIV Screens

Splash screen

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The main screen allows the selection of the following modes:

o Route Selection / Data Entry o Communication (between RMVRT and device)

Route Selection

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If Route Selection is selected, the list of routes loaded in the device is displayed along with the Route type. To view/update Account information for the chosen route highlight the route and press “Enter” or touch the chosen route line on the screen.

Communications

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.

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Data Entry

Rt: Route ID Xp: Transponder Serial Number TT: Transponder Type Mn: Meter Number LC: Location Code MT: Meter Type IC: Instruction Code Rd: Index Read



 : Direction of Data Entry



TC: Trouble Code St: Account Status D:0-35 Number of VRT details (requests)

available

AM-off/on AutoMove enabled Msg-2 There are 2 messages in the

alarm category. AC / BT : shows the type of power: AC from cradle or BT from battery Hi100% : shows that the battery is charged at 100%

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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.

• Touch “YES” button or click the “Y” key or click the <Enter> key when the button is highlighted to accept the selection.

• Touch <No> button or click the “N” key or click the <Enter> key when the button is highlighted to Cancel.

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Account Navigation and Data Entry

Navigation

All user interactions are via the handheld’s keyboard or the Touch Screen using a stylus. 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.

o In Read box on Data Entry Screen, initiates RF interrogation of

current account.

Jumps

Jumps are moving from the current account in the current route to various other accounts and routes. Pressing the appropriate hot key activates jumps. The X (Cancel Jump) Hot key is used to return to the account displayed just prior to the jump except as noted.

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Jump to Account Details

Hot Key: A This is a jump to the account details screen of a selected account on the data entry screen. X has no effect. <ESC> closes the popup.

Jump to Beginning of Current Route

Hot Key: B This is a jump to the first account in the current route. X Jumps to record displayed prior to the jump. If pressed at the beginning of the route the bounds beep sounds and the display remains on the current account.

Jump to End of Current Route

Hot Key: E This is a jump to the Last account in the Current route. X Jumps to record displayed prior to the jump. If pressed at the end of the route the bounds beep sounds.

Jump to Specified Sequence Number

Hot Key: J This is a jump to a specified sequence number in the current route. After pressing the J hot key an entry window will pop up. Type the sequence number in the box and press the <ENTER> key. X Jumps to record displayed prior to the jump.

Jump to the Next Route

Hot Key: N This is a jump to next route. X has no effect. If pressed on the Last route the bounds beep sounds and the display remains on the current account.

Jump to the Previous Route

Hot Key: P This is a jump to the first account in the previous route. X has no effect. If pressed on the first route the bounds beep sounds and the display remains on the current account.

Jump to Next Unread Account in the Current Route

Hot Key: U

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This is a jump to a next account with index read –2 and trouble code 0 in the current route. X Jumps to record displayed prior to the jump.

Searches

Hot Key: H search menu

Searches allow the user to jump to any specified account in the current Route. Currently the following searches are available:

• Account number

• Transponder number

• Meter number

• Customer Name

• Customer address

• Premise code

• Specific trouble code

• Any trouble code

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To perform a search

• Press the H key to bring up the search type display

• Select the type of search to perform using the <Up Arrow/Down

Arrow> keys or stylus.

• Use the <➜❙> key (Tab) or stylus to move between fields on the screen

• Select whether exact match is wanted or the search performed by partially submitted information is preferred (except for search for accounts with trouble code).

• Fill the field with the desired information (except for search for accounts with any trouble code).

• Click Search to begin the defined search or press ENTER while Search button is being highlighted.

• Searches with only 1 account returned will jump directly to that account.

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• If there are multiple accounts satisfying the requested search then the results list will present the following information

 Account Number  Address

Select an item from the results list and press the <ENTER> key or click with the stylus to jump to the account.

• Pressing the <ESC> key cancels the search.

• Press button <Clear> to clear the search and to start over.

X Jumps to record displayed prior to the jump. Note: Transponder number for exact search has to be 8 digits.

Information Displays

Several informational displays are available to the user from the data entry screen. Most of these take the form of a Pop-Up List Box over the Data Entry screen. As usual the <ESC> key acts as the Cancel button to exit back to Account Data Entry screen.

Help / Available Commands Display

Hot Key: F1 X has no effect.

• <Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow> keys select the desired hot key

from the list.

• <ENTER> initiates the command as if the hot key had been

pressed.

• Clicking the desired selection with a stylus initiates the

command.

• Pressing the shortcut letter on the keyboard performs the

shortcut.

• <ESC> closes the popup.

Route Selection Display

Hot Key: F2 X has no effect

• <Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow> keys select the desired Route

from the list.

• <Enter> jumps to the first account in the selected route.

• <ESC> closes the popup.

Note: Clicking the desired route with a stylus jumps to the first account in the selected route

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Route Summary Display

Hot Key: F3 X has no effect. Use <Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow> or stylus to move within the screen. <ESC> closes the popup.

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Configuration Display

Hot Key: F4 X has no effect. Use <Up Arrow> and <Down Arrow> or stylus to move within the screen. Tab moves the cursor from the Meter Reader configuration items to all the configuration items. <ESC> closes the popup.

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Updating Configuration of Handheld

Hot Key: F4 Twice If the handheld device was previously used by another person or used for the first time, you can update the configuration to enable the handheld device to communicate with Route Manager VRT. You can also change the read direction for manual reads. Once the handheld is updated, you will be asked to confirm the changes on configuration as seen below.

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Account Details Display

Hot Key: A <ESC> closes the popup. A is used to display the account details of a selected account on the data entry screen.

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