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THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 THE Badger-Radix ORION® HANDHELD - INTRODUCTION Welcome Welcome to using the Badger-Radix Data Collector, the handheld computer to use for meter reading technologies. The Badger-Radix is a flexible and easy-to-use tool that provides utilities with a handheld interrogator that can be operated with the easy-to-use customized keypad for data entry. The Badger-Radix Data Collector can gather meter readings in these ways.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • • Reading manually read meters including high and low audit checking Reading touch-type meters via the VersaProbe™ connected to the Badger-Radix In addition, the Badger-Radix performs a number of additional functions to make working with AMR much easier. • The Badger-Radix contains a feature called “Quick Read” with which you can enter a Badger ORION® transmitter’s serial number and perform an immediate meter reading.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 THE Badger-Radix GLOSSARY Listed below in alphabetical order are a number of terms used in the Badger-Radix. Take a few minutes to look them over. It will help to make the following chapters easier to understand. (You may want to mark this page so that if you have a question about a term later on, you can reach this page quickly.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Receive meters Route Route Management software Route progress Send readings Service Settings Tamper Text message Trouble code VersaProbe The Badger-Radix function that communicates with the Badger CONNECT software to transfer meters from the PC to the BadgerRadix. Meter files are created in Badger CONNECT and transfer to the Badger-Radix Data Collector via the Loader-Charger cradles, which can be purchased separately.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 THE MAKEUP OF THE Badger-Radix The Badger-Radix Handheld is made up of a number of functions that all work together to perform meter reading quickly and easily. • • • • • The Badger-Radix has an internal computer utilizing a Hitachi® Super SH3 processor running at 120 MHz using the Microsoft® Windows® CE 3.0 operating system. The processor is Industrial grade, providing very low power consumption and a very wide range of operating temperatures.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 THE BADGER-RADIX LOADER-CHARGER The Main Line Loader-Charger is a cradle for the Badger-Radix for charging and communication purposes. A Secondary Loader-Charger is also available. Up to two Secondary Loader-Chargers can be connected to a Main Line Loader-Charger. Customers must have a Main Line Loader-Charger to be able to communicate meter data to and from the Badger-Radix and the Badger CONNECT computer.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 For instructions on how to assemble your Loader-Charger assemblies and prepare your Badger CONNECT computer for uploading and downloading account information, please see Badger’s installation manual RAD-IOM-02 (Main Line and Secondary Loader-Chargers). Information on the communications method used for route transfer can be found in the Communications with the Badger CONNECT Software portion of The Details section of this manual.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 function Hot Key. Pressing any key on the keypad for a few seconds will turn the unit back on and the Badger-Radix will show the same screen that was displayed when the unit turned off. Note that when the Badger-Radix is on the Read screen or the Quick Read screen, it will NOT turn off automatically, because the Badger ORION® Reading functions are active. If you wish to conserve the battery, be sure to return to the main menu.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 GENERAL CARE OF THE Badger-Radix Cleaning the Badger-Radix is easy. Use a mild detergent and a clean soft cloth to clean the body of the Badger-Radix. Do not use solvents, such as paint thinners, to clean the Badger-Radix. Use only a lint free cloth to clean the infrared port. Do not use detergents or solvents to clean the infrared port window. Protect your Badger-Radix from extreme temperatures. Do not leave it on the dashboard of a vehicle on a hot day.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 THE DETAILS – THE Badger-Radix OPERATION THE READING CYCLE USING THE Badger-Radix Using the Badger-Radix for meter reading is easy. The reading cycle consists of these steps: • STEP 1 – Prepare the Badger-Radix to accept the meters from the Badger CONNECT software by inserting it into the Loader-Charger and performing the Receive Route function. From Badger CONNECT, use the Load Collector function to send the meter information to the Badger-Radix.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Pressing the Enter button brings you to the Login screen. Logging-in to The Badger-Radix The Login screen looks like this. The Log-in screen accepts your 3 to 5 character personal ID (PIN). Your PIN can be your name, your initials, an ID number, etc. When you have entered your PIN, the screen looks like this.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Next, press the Enter button. If you enter a valid PIN, the Badger-Radix displays the Main Menu. If your PIN is not valid, the Badger-Radix will tell you so. The screen looks like this. Press the Retry “R” button on the screen and reenter your PIN correctly to display the Main Menu. If you press the Cancel “C” button, you will return to the Copyright screen. The Badger-Radix Main Menu After successfully logging into the Badger-Radix, you will see the Main Menu.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 There are seven functions on the main menu to choose from: • Read Route “R” – Begin reading meters • Quick Read and Program “Q” – Use the Badger-Radix to read meters when you do not have any loaded (i.e., for checking a Badger ORION® transmitter, for obtaining final reads, troubleshooting, etc.) and program Badger ORION transmitters to set an odometer, clear a tamper or stop/start a transmitter.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 the Badger-Radix is ready to communicate with Badger CONNECT. From the Main Menu, press the Route Transmit “T” key. You’ll see this screen. To load new meters into the Badger-Radix, press the Receive Route “R” key. To send meter readings back to Badger CONNECT, press the Send Route “S” key. Let’s assume the Badger-Radix is sitting in the Loader-Charger and you wish to load a new route. When you press the “R” key, you’ll see this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Make a note of the large number you see in the center of the screen. CONNECT will ask you about this number during the load function if you have more than one Badger-Radix handheld. In Badger CONNECT, choose the Load Collector page for the Badger Radix collector type. Steps 1 and 2 (choosing the route to load and verifying that it is correct) remain the same. When you are ready to load the route, click on the Load Route button (step 3).
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Make a note of the large number you see in the center of the screen. Badger CONNECT will ask you about this number during the load function. In Badger CONNECT, choose the Unload Collector page for the Badger-Radix collector type. To start the process, click on the Unload Collector button. Badger CONNECT will make the connection to the Loader-Charger(s). If you have one Loader-Charger connected, the meters will be unloaded.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • • • • The name / number of the route (Route File Description) This time of the last captured reading (Route file timestamp) The time when this route was transferred from the PC (Last trans. from Badger CONNECT) The time the previous route was transferred to the PC (Last trans. to Badger CONNECT) For more details, see the Route Operations portion of the Details section. To return to the Route Transfer screen, press “C”.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 the Badger-Radix will display the meter just before the current one. When you press the “N” for Next Account, the Badger-Radix will display the next meter. Navigation If the current meter is the first one in the route and you press the Previous Account button, the Badger-Radix will ask you if you want to stay at the beginning of the route or if you wish to go to the end of the route. Pressing the “S” key will keep you at the first meter in the route.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Pressing the “S” key will keep you at the last meter in the route. Pressing the “F” key will display the first meter in the route. Reading Meters The Read Screen shows specific information about the meter to be read including: • Meter information appears on the first five lines of the display. This information can be customized by the user through Badger CONNECT Software.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 them in the proper account. The Badger-Radix will update the display with the next unread meter, or the meter that was last displayed on the screen. If a reading is received for the meter shown on the screen, the screen is updated with the next unread meter. The mode of the screen is shown vertically on the far right side of the read screen. “MANUAL” denotes manual reading mode and “AUTO” denotes automatic reading mode.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • • • The Badger ORION® receiver receives the transmission that reports either a tamper condition or a potential leak. The Badger-Radix stores the reading and logs the condition. If the meter was displayed on the screen, the Badger-Radix will prompt you to process the tamper condition before displaying the next unread meter. The Badger ORION receiver receives a transmission but not all of the transmission was received.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 status. If the reading is within the audit values, the Badger-Radix assigns a Good Reading status. Processing Tamper Reports If the meter being displayed reports a tamper, the Badger-Radix will sound the special tamper audio signal. You’ll see the tamper processing screen. Choose one of these options by pressing the corresponding button. • “S” (Skip) – You can skip this meter and go on to the next one.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Enter the reading and press the “Enter” button. If you wish to skip the manual read, press the “C” key. When you have completed entries for this meter, press the “S” (Skip) button. It returns the Badger-Radix to the read screen in automatic mode. Clearing a Tamper If a Badger ORION transmitter reports a tamper condition, you must perform maintenance on the unit to clear the tamper condition.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 When in manual mode, the meter reader can read touch-type meters using the VersaProbe™, enter readings for manually read meters, or perform any other BadgerRadix function such as searching for a particular meter or viewing progress. When the manual and touch-type meters have been read and the next meter to read is a Badger ORION® transmitter, you can return to automatic mode by pressing the “A” key.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 To change the direction of the meter reading, press the “A” Hot Key. The Badger-Radix will display the direction of the reading by showing an arrow pointing to the left next to the reading field. When you enter a meter reading now, the reading will be shown on the display from right to left. Using the same example, if you entered 382 going from right to left (the arrow pointing to the left), you’d see this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Here is what you will see if you enter a reading below the low limit. Press the OK “Enter” button and the Badger-Radix will display the read screen again. Re-enter the meter reading and press Enter. If the second meter reading matches the first meter reading, the Badger-Radix records the reading and displays the next meter.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 In this case, the meter reading process begins again for this meter. The method used to verify a high or low manual meter reading is controlled by one of the settings: Hi/Low Manual Re-key. If the setting box is checked, the above method of reentering a manual meter reading is used to verify the high or low reading value. If the box is not checked, the Badger-Radix will display the reading entered and ask if it is the correct reading.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 is received or checking the meter itself on a low reading or a tamper), not advancing the display allows you to perform the necessary tasks and report information via codes and messages. Once the steps are performed and any necessary codes or messages are entered, you can press the Next button on the display and continue reading.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Badger-Radix will request a manual reading after each successful meter reading. This second reading is stored separately and reported to the Badger CONNECT software, which will report on any reading differences. Because it is a verification reading, the normal checking for high and low entries will not occur. Once the verification reading is entered, the Badger-Radix will advance the display to the next meter.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Because the reading may be in error, you will be asked to verify the reading. If the manual re-key setting is turned on, you will be asked to enter the reading again. If the manual re-key setting is turned off, you will be asked if the reading is correct. Touch read meters and radio read meters will also show an alert message but will not require you to verify the reading.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Other Reading functions – The Reading Menu Pressing the “M” (Menu) button from the Read screen will show you the other reading functions that can be performed.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 To perform a Hot Key Function, first press the B key, and then the Hot Key for the function you wish to perform. Here is the list of Hot Keys and the functions they perform. • A: When on the READ screen, the “◄” function will set the read direction for manual reads to Right to Left. When on a screen with text entry, the function will move the cursor one character to the left.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • • • • • • R: The Reader Code function displays the Reader Code screen allowing you to enter up to three reader codes for this meter S: The Search function will display the Search Menu T: The Trouble Code function displays the Trouble Code screen allowing you to enter a trouble code for this meter U: The Unread function will display the Unread Menu page allowing you to choose how to find Unread Meters CLEAR: The Clear function will clear a field of data entry Z:
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 You can also bring up the Search Menu screen using the “S” Hot Key. There are three different ways to search for a particular meter. • “F” – Find a meter that has a particular value in one of the five read screen fields • “R” – Select a route to search (see the Route Operations section for more details) • “S” – Go to the first account in the current route • “U” – Go to the next unread meter in the current route.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Use the “U” key to move the highlight field up and the “D” key to move it down. When the field you wish to search is highlighted, press the “T” key to enter the information you for which you wish to search via the keyboard. In our example, we will search for a particular name. After choosing Name with the “U” or “D” keys to highlight it, press the “T” button. You can then enter the text you wish to search for.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 If this is the meter you are looking for, press the “Y” button. If this is not the meter you are looking for, press the “N” button and the Badger-Radix will continue searching. If you wish to stop the search, press the Cancel “C” button and you will return to the Search Menu. If the Badger-Radix cannot find a meter with the information you entered, you’ll see this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 To log a Trouble Code or one or more Reader Codes, touch the Comments “O” button from the Reading Menu. You’ll see this screen. From there you can choose the Trouble Code button “T” or the Reader Code button “R”, depending on which code you wish to use. If you choose Trouble Code, you’ll see this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 You can also bring up the Trouble code screen by using the “T” Hot Key. Pressing the “1” key shows the different trouble code messages from which to choose. Choose the message by using the up “U” and down “D” keys to highlight your choice. (If you decide that you do not wish to enter a Trouble code, press the “C” key. If you wish to delete the stored trouble code, select the blank line at the top of the list.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Press the “Enter” key to store the chosen trouble code and return to the Comment menu, or press the “C” key to cancel any entry of a trouble code. If you wish to reenter the message, press the Trouble Code button “1” again. The process for entering one or more Reader Codes is exactly the same as entering a Trouble code. Pressing the Reader Code button “R” will bring up this menu. You can also bring up the Reader code screen by using the “R” Hot Key.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 If you have chosen a message, you might see a screen like this. As was with the Trouble Codes, the “C” key will cancel any changes you made, while the “Enter” key will accept the changes. When the readings are unloaded, Badger CONNECT will store and display the Reader Codes and Trouble codes in the Customer Record for that meter. You can use the Standard Reports to see any and all of the Reader Codes and Trouble Codes that were entered when reading the meters.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 To clear a message already entered, press the “D” button. To cancel the message, press the “C” key. If you are happy with the message, press the “Enter” key. To enter or change a message, press the “E” key. You’ll see this screen. Use the alpha-numeric keypad below the screen to enter your message. When the message is entered, press the Progress Hot Key to complete the message. Then you’ll see the notes screen that looks like this.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Pressing the “Enter” key will store the message for this meter and return you to the Comments menu. Viewing High and Low Audit Values If you wish to see the high and low audit values, the account number, or the previous reading, from the Read Menu press the View Hi/Lo button “V”. The Badger-Radix will display the account number for the meter being read, and the high, low, and previous reading values for the meter.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 chosen the Show High / Low setting. The previous reading will be displayed if you have chosen the Show Previous Reading setting. If these settings are not chosen, you will not be able to view the associated information on the View High/ Low screen. Utilities The Badger-Radix provides you with a number of functions to provide you with information that can be helpful while meter reading. Pressing the Menu button on the read screen accesses these functions.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • • • Battery Info “B” – this screen shows information being reported by the processor within the battery pack that might be useful when investigating a problem Date / Time “D” – this screen allows you to set the date, the time, and the time zone for the Badger-Radix Close “C” – this function returns you to the Read Menu Progress The Badger-Radix keeps records on the total number of meters, the number of meters read, the number of meters that failed to report, t
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 When you have finished examining the statistics and information, press the “C” key to return to the Utilities menu screen. Date/Time To change the date, the time, or the time zone, press the Date and Time “D” button from the Utilities menu. The Badger-Radix will display the Date and Time screen. To change the date or time, press the “D” or “T” buttons. In either case, you’ll see this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Battery Info If you need additional information regarding the electronics of the battery, press the Battery Info “B” button from the Utilities menu. The Badger-Radix will display the additional battery information as follows: You can also access the Battery screen by using the “B” Hot Key. The screen shows you the power remaining for the main battery. Pressing the “C” button returns you to the previous screen.
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THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 To choose a setting, press the action key shown for that item. A check mark will appear or disappear from the box as you press the key. The check mark denotes that the setting behavior specified will be carried out.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 behavior will not be carried out. Choosing the values for these settings allows you to customize the Badger-Radix operation to fit your needs. To move to the next Settings screen, press the “M” key. To move to the previous Settings screen, press the “P” key. If you are done, press the “C” key at any of the settings screens to return to the Utilities menu. Here’s the list of each of the different settings and how it controls the Badger-Radix’s operation.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Find on Wrong Run Consumption Auto Clear Tamper Verification Show Previous Reading Hi / Low Readings Fail This setting pertains only to touch meter reading. The gathered meter reading information contains the module ID number. If the number is different than the ID number for the current meter on the read screen (the meter was read out of sequence), the Badger-Radix will search for the correct meter if this setting is chosen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Hi/Low Manual Rekey Manual Route Advance Three controls for manual meter readings for the three possible services (usually water, gas, and electric) Read Screen Show Comments Show Zero Consumption This setting allows you to choose how you will verify a high or low manual reading. There are two methods for manual reading verification: reentering the reading, or visually verifying the reading.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Show Negative Consumption IR Port When checked, the Badger-Radix will compare the current reading with the previous reading and alert you to possible negative consumption. The most common cause for this condition is a meter that has been changed but the billing system has not been updated with the new meter information.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Pressing the New Account button will bring up this screen. The buttons perform these functions. • Edit Name “5” – Enter the name for the new account • Edit Addr “1” – Enter the service address for the customer • Enter AMR # “A” – Enter the transmitter number if this is a TRACE account • Read Method “T” – Press the box to choose the method by which the meter will be read: manual, touch, ORION RF.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Enter the information for this field from the keyboard. When you are finished, press the “Enter” key. You’ll see the new account screen updated with the information you just entered in your chosen field. Pressing the AMR # key “A” will change the value of the type of automatic meter reading for this meter. Press the “A” button until the field shows the correct AMR type. If you entered the AMR number, you might see a screen like this one.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • And, displaying a message showing completion of the route when the last unread meter of the route is read. Searching for a Route To search for the first meter in a route, press the M key from the reading screen to display the read menu. Then press the S key to display the Searching menu. You’ll see this screen. Choose the R key to display all of the routes that are loaded in the Badger-Radix. You’ll se a screen similar to this.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Progress Reporting by Route To view the progress of meter reading, use the Progress function: from the read screen press M for the menu, U for Utilities, and P for Progress. You can also use the Progress Hot Key. Either way, you’ll see a screen similar to this. Press the R key to display the progress for the first route in the Badger-Radix. You’ll see a screen like this.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 When you are done viewing the progress details, press the C key to close the screen. Route Completion messages While you are reading meters, the Badger-Radix software is monitoring your progress within all of your meters in all the loaded routes. If the last meter in a route is read, you’ll see a message like this denoting that the Route is completed. Press the Enter key to acknowledge that you have seen the alert message.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Summary of the Meter Reading Process in The Badger-Radix The process of meter reading using the Badger-Radix is simple and easy to remember. Here’s a summary of the steps in the meter reading process that includes the buttons you need to press to perform the Badger-Radix function. • • • Choose the Account Group you wish to read in the Badger CONNECT software o Place the Badger-Radix into the Loader-Charger and perform the Receive Route function.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 THE DETAILS – PROGRAMMING METERS USING THE Badger-Radix Programming Badger ORION® Transmitters To access the ORION Programming functions press the “P” key from the ORION Quick Read screen. You’ll see this screen. You can also display the ORION Program Screen using the “P” Hot Key. Note that you must perform a Read function before you can perform any other function.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Starting the Badger ORION® Transmitter without the Programmer All Badger ORION Transmitters are programmed at the factory to begin sending its meter reading as soon as the Encoder/Register registers flow through the meter. As a result, you can install Badger ORION transmitters on meters without having to manually start the transmitter.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Stopping a Transmitter To use the Programmer to Stop the transmitter’s meter reading broadcast, align the optical port and the LED and touch the Stop Radio button “T”. If the port and the LED are aligned, you’ll hear a beep and see these messages that indicate success: • Stop • Done Here’s what you would see if you stopped transmitter # 72110115.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • • Program Done Note that if the transmitter’s radio is stopped, the odometer value will be stored but the transmitter will remain stopped. If the radio is running, the odometer value will change and the radio will remain running. Example: Changing the Odometer Here’s an example to help you through the steps of setting an Odometer value. Let’s assume that you are installing a Badger ORION® transmitter on an active meter with usage on the RTR®.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Now we follow the steps for setting the Odometer value. In this example, we will use transmitter number 72110068. First, we must place the optical port over the transmitter’s LED and perform the READ function. Next, we must update the odometer value on the display. Use the back space key to delete the current odometer value from the Read step, and enter the desired odometer reading (12345). Now touch on the Set Odometer button.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 2. Determine the low flow reading (read the six moveable dials and the sweep hand). In the picture above, the Low flow register value is 0001232. Note that the sweep hand reading is rounded up. 3. Determine the high flow reading. Read all movable (live) dials and add the sweep hand digit. In the picture above, the high flow is 456 (moveable dials) and the sweep hand is on the 2. This gives a reading of 4562. Note that the register has three painted zeroes.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Programming DIALOG Modules To program Badger Meter’s previous version of touch product, Badger DIALOG®, select Quick Read/Program Meters to display the choice of technologies from the Badger-Radix Main Menu. Choose the technology of the meter reading module. Choose VersaProbe “V” since that wand is the one used in Programming Badger DIALOG modules. You’ll see this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Clearing a Tamper To clear a tamper condition, visually read the module to get the odometer value. Next, press the Reading “R” button and enter the reading via the keypad. When the reading is entered, the screen will look like this. Once the data is correct, press the PROG button “P” on the Badger-Radix screen. Note that the trigger button on the probe will NOT program the unit, but instead perform a quick read.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 THE DETAILS – OTHER USES FOR THE BADGER-RADIX The Badger-Radix can be used to perform a number of functions other than reading meters. • Read a Badger ORION® transmitter whose meter reading you need for a special use (such as testing and troubleshooting, gathering a final meter reading, etc.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 Badger® ORION® Quick Reads Badger ORION Quick Reads offer you great flexibility. Because the Badger ORION Receiver will forward all Badger ORION readings it receives, you can view up to 50 readings received or you can request to view readings from a specific Badger ORION transmitter. Press the “O” key to display the Orion Quick Read screen. It looks like this. The ORION Quick Read screen can also be reached by using the “Q” Hot Key.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 If you wish to monitor all of the readings that the Badger ORION® Receiver finds, clear the box next to Select One Serial Number by pressing the “O” key. When the RESET button “R” key is pressed, the Badger-Radix software will build a list of up to 50 received readings. Use the NEXT button “N” to view each of the readings in the list. When there are no more readings to display, the Badger-Radix will show this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 If you wish to rebuild the list of received readings, press the RESET “R” button. You can then view the readings within the new list using the NEXT “N” button. When you have completed your Quick Reads, press the Close “C” button. VersaProbe™ Quick Reads To perform a quick read using a VersaProbe, press the “V” button on the Quick Read menu for the VersaProbe. You’ll see this screen.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 This screen shows that module number 96410104 has a reading of 152.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 WHAT IF THINGS GO WRONG In the unlikely event that you experience difficulty using the Badger-Radix, we’d like you to take some steps to help us return your Badger-Radix to proper operation. This section gives you guidelines on how to respond to the times when the Badger-Radix reports a problem. Restarting Windows There are times that occur in which the Windows® operating system receives conflicting information.
THE BADGER®-RADIX® User Guide February 2007 • The current state of the Badger-Radix Your support specialist may ask you to fax notes or other information to Badger Meter to assist in the resolution of the problem. What To Report To Technical Support It is important that you report all occurrences of errors to the Technical Support Hotline. It allows Badger Meter to improve its products and improve your system at the same time.
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