User's Manual

THE PORTABLE INTERROGATOR User Guide
Revised July 2000
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THE MAKEUP OF THE PORTABLE INTERROGATOR 400
The Portable Interrogator 400 is made up of a number of modules that all work together
to perform meter reading quickly and easily.
• The Portable Interrogator 400 has an internal computer utilizing an Intel CMOS
80186 processor running the DOS operating system to perform all of its functions
• The Portable Interrogator 400 uses a touch screen for easy operation
• The Portable Interrogator 400 has special transmit / receive circuitry to send
interrogations to TRACE transponders and receive meter readings from them
• The Portable Interrogator 400 has a serial port that can be used for
o transferring routes to and from the route management system
o reading DIALOG meters using the DIALOG reading wand
o read competitive meters using touch AMR technologies by using a
Universal Reading Wand
o read bar coded transponder Ids for interrogation
• The Portable Interrogator 400 has an easily replaceable and rechargeable battery
that will provide power for up to 1500 readings (a minimum of 4 hours)
• The Portable Interrogator 400 has a hand strap that makes holding the unit seem
almost effortless. The strap allows you to hold the unit and use the thumb on the
same hand for performing meter reading functions: true one-handed operation!
THE PORTABLE INTERROGATOR 400 COMPANION CRADLE
An optional companion cradle is also offered with The Portable Interrogator 400. The
cradle assists The Portable Interrogator 400 in a number of ways.