User's Manual Part 1

THE READALL INTERROGATOR User Guide
Revised January 2001
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THE DETAILS – PROGRAMMING METERS USING THE
READALL
The ReadAll can program TRACE transponders. Regardless of the technology you are
using for meter reading, the programming process usually occurs in one of these ways.
• The meters to program are loaded into The Portable Interrogator much like a route
is loaded for reading.
• The meters to program are listed on one or more work order sheets and the sheets
are filled out when the installation and programming of the transponder is
completed.
• The meters to program are included in the computerized work order system and
the installation information is entered into the work order system.
In most cases, the first two methods are used. In some cases, the third alternative is
convenient. You need to determine which system is best for you. The ReadAll can
handle all of these methods for programming transponders and modules.
Programming with a list of TRACE meters loaded in The ReadAll
If you choose to load the meters to program into the ReadAll, use the Transfer Routes
screen and the Receive Route function to load the meters much like you would load a
route for meter reading.
To program a transponder, from the ReadAll Main Menu first press Read / Program
Meters to display the first meter in the list for programming. To begin programming the
meter, press the Menu button to display the Read Menu.