User's Manual

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The read screen for manual mode looks like this:
When in manual mode, the meter reader can enter readings for manually read meters or perform any other Trimble Ranger
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 Meter ORION® endpoint, you can return to automatic mode by pressing the “A”
key. This action will return the handheld to automatic meter reading.
Starting the Reading Process for a Manual Meter
To gather a reading for a manual meter, enter the meter reading on the keyboard.
Manual Meter Reading
To enter a manual meter reading once the numeric keypad is displayed, view the meter’s register and note the reading. Next,
enter the reading using the numeric keyboard buttons.
Manual Meter Reading Direction
Water meters are typically read from left to right, while electric meters are typically read right to left. The Trimble Ranger can
handle meter readings gathered in either direction.
For example, if you entered the reading as 382 going from left to right, you’d see this screen: