User Manual
Table Of Contents
- 13-0249- Exhibit Cover.pdf
- UPDATED_Pilot Release_Handheld System 11 13.pdf
- Neptune Handheld System User’s Manual
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Overview of the Neptune Handheld System
- 3 Using the CE5320 Handheld
- 4 Using the Nomad Handheld
- 5 Setting Up the R900 Belt Clip Receiver
- R900 Belt Clip Receiver
- Nomad Handheld and R900 Belt Clip Receiver
- Unpacking and Inspecting Equipment
- Using the R900 Belt Clip Receiver
- Using the R900 Belt Clip Receiver to Read a Route
- Updating R900 Belt Clip Receiver Firmware
- 6 Gathering Route Data
- The Reading Entry Screen
- Manually Collecting Meter Readings
- Collecting RR Readings
- Working with Accounts
- Validating Readings
- Removing a Reading
- Clearing a Skip Code
- Clearing a Comment Code, Customer Note, or Trouble Code
- Adding a New Meter to a Route
- Correcting or Changing Meter Information
- Finding and Displaying Reading-Entry Screens
- Resequencing Routes
- 7 Communicating with the Host Computer
- 8 Using the Field Programmer
- Connecting the Mouse
- Starting Field Programmer
- Programming the ProRead
- Querying the ProRead
- Reading the ProRead Register
- Programming the R900G Endpoint
- Using Command Gas
- Reading the R900G Endpoint Register
- Networking Two Registers
- Managing Formats
- 9 Maintaining and Repairing the Neptune Handheld System
- 10 Troubleshooting
- Appendix A Changing Volume Settings
- Appendix B Tokens List for Custom Format Screen
- Appendix C Pressure Configuration Factor Indexes
- Glossary
- Index
Glossary
G-2 N_SIGHT R900 User’s Manual for the Neptune Handheld System
communication cradle A device used to charge and exchange data with a handheld. Whenever
a handheld is placed in a communication cradle, the battery of the hand-
held begins recharging, and it is ready to exchange data with the HOST
COMPUTER.
company code In the N_SIGHT R900
APPLICATION PROGRAM, company codes are used to
indicate which company a field office belongs to or to indicate the employees
of an company. Company codes can be two digits, two letters, or a digit and a
letter.
constant A multiplier used to determine the customer’s final bill.
cycle A group of routes that is always processed together. Most utility companies
process 21 cycles
each month.
data-entry screen A type of
SCREEN used by the handheld. Whenever a data-entry screen is dis-
played, the handheld enables the appropriate keys so that you can enter data
in the handheld.
default setting A computer term that is similar in meaning to factory setting. The default set-
ting is one that the handheld automatically applies to an item. For example,
the default setting for the direction that routes are read is “top to bottom.”
Routes are always displayed in this order unless a meter reader or N_SIGHT
R900 operator changes the setting.
direction key A special key on the handheld keyboard that allows you to move up or down a
list of items and left or right in a data-entry space or through the meters of a
route. This is actually a single key shaped like a cross with arrowheads printed
on it indicating the direction of movement.
display The area at the top of the handheld where information about routes and
meters are shown.
downl
oad The process of sending readings and route information from the
HOST COM-
PUTER to the handheld.
export A function of the N_SIGHT R900
APPLICATION PROGRAM or the HOST COM-
PUTER. The export function creates a file containing readings and route infor-
mation that is
UPLOADED from the handheld. The export file is then sent to your
company’s billing computer.
function key Special keys on the CE5320B keyboard that allow you to perform tasks
quickly. Function keys are the top row of yellow keys labeled F1 to F5.
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