Badger Meter ReadCenter - Manual (Page 13)

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Installation & Operation Manual
System Outline
The software is laid out in sections and grouped according to task. The four main sections and functions within them are
briefly outlined here.
Gateway Reading
This section contains functions used to perform the gateway reading process.
• Gateway Setup: Describe gateways that have automatically reported to READCENTER.
• Collected Readings: Show information by gateway along with the meter readings it reported during the time
specified.
• Gateway Reading Reports: View meter readings by transmitter serial number to show the reading history, the
latest read and use within a specified time period, tamper or leak conditions, and meters with no use.
Interface
The Interface section allows association of customer information to meter readings and provides information for billing
purposes.
• Read Input File: Put account information into READCENTER from a file created by an outside source. The
information may include new accounts or changes to existing accounts. It may also include the previous meter
reading and/or high and low limit ranges.
• Write Output File: Send meter readings collected from READCENTER to a file.
Route Reading
This section contains functions used to perform the route reading process if this is to be done in addition to gateway
reading.
• Handheld and Laptop Settings: Define code tables, display fields and other settings for passing to
collection devices.
• Load Collectors: Send account information from READCENTER to the collection device for the purpose of
gathering meter readings.
• Unload Collectors: Retrieve meter reading data from the collection device and store the information in
READCENTER.
• Batch Processing: Load and unload collection devices automatically, one after the other rather than
individually.
• Route Reading Reports: Pre-defined standard reports to view or print.