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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms 39
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Dials, Number of
The number of dials indicates the number of digits expected for a meter reading. This
information is used to audit the entered reading and to control the reading field size
displayed on the ROADRUNNER. For readings with decimal places defined, the number
of dials does not include the decimal point even though a decimal point appears in the
read field on the ROADRUNNER display.
EDISK
A procedure that is performed on a ROADRUNNER 860 that reallocates memory so
that routes load properly and the unit doesn’t run out of memory. The EDISK function
creates a logical drive (C:) on the ROADRUNNER and allocates memory for the
program on that logical drive. The command is located on the B: drive and syntax to
create a logical drive is (EDISK 0 240) where “240” represents the amount of memory
allocated for use by A drive. Note: AMR 2.8.1 and above requires EDISK 2 only.
Please see the RouteSTAR MVP Installation and Upgrade Instructions,
ROADRUNNER User Manual and RouteSTAR MVP User Manual.
Ending Mileage
An ending odometer reading requested during the Log-out procedure when Vehicle
Information prompt is activated on the ROADRUNNER.
Estimate Flag
A prompt for the meter reader, set on the MVP PC, requesting a response for estimating
readings on meters that are either blank or skipped. The meter reader is required to enter
a “YES’ or “NO” response that is then passed to the HOST in the Export File and
triggers an automatic estimating function on the HOST if available.
Failed Audit Code
A value that is set by the ROADRUNNER indicating the meter reading failed the HI/LO
audit and was re-entered or forced by the meter reader.
Flash
A process where the EPROM chip is reprogrammed on a ROADRUNNER 860.
“Flashing” the unit is outlined in the ROADRUNNER Manual.
Function Key
A key that is defined by software to perform a specified task.
Header Record
Information found at the top of an Import or Export File, which designates the beginning
of a route. These records contain basic route related information such as the cycle
number, route number, and survey information in the Import File, and start / end date and
times, reader ID, totals, vehicle information and survey text in the Export File. Optional
headers are included in the Import File for the Broadcast and Route Messages.
Header ID
The indicator field of the Header Record that signifies the beginning of detail information
for a particular route. ‘H0’, ‘H1’, ‘H2’ are ID values used within the RouteSTAR MVP
system.
High Audit Value
A ten-character field that indicates the top limit of a range within which a reading falls.
This value is calculated on the HOST and passed to RouteSTAR MVP in the Import File
detail record for a meter.