User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide
- Contents
- About the AR5000
- Device Care & Handling
- Use the Hand-Held Device
- Configuring the AR5000
- Link the AR5000 to a TouchRead Device (SmartGun/AutoGun)
- To link a TouchRead device...
- Change the Display Font & Size
- To change the font and size...
- Adjust the Display
- To switch the backlight on/off...
- To adjust the contrast on the screen...
- View the Battery Status
- To view the battery status...
- View the Current HHD ID & User
- To view the HHD and operator IDs...
- View the Date & Time
- To view the date and time...
- Set Up & Use the Communication Stand
- Charge the AR5000
- Contact Customer Support
- Collect Meter Data
- Start Collecting Data
- Manage Reading Scenarios
- Enter Data
- Enter Manual Readings
- To enter a manual reading...
- Enter TouchRead Readings
- To enter a TouchRead...
- Enter RadioRead Readings (AR5002 only)
- To enter a RadioReading...
- Enter Notes
- To enter a note...
- Mark Locations
- To Mark/Unmark an address...
- Answer Questions
- To answer a question...
- Add New Meters to Route
- To add a new meter ID...
- Find Route Information
- About the AR5000
- Index
Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide 2-5
Start Collecting Data
• Auto Advance (ON or OFF) - This feature automatically
advances the screen to the next location along the route,
after the latest location reading is complete. By default,
the Auto Advance feature is switched ON. Change the Auto
Advance setting if you want to switch the Auto Advance
feature OFF.
Startup ScreenTo alter the route behaviors...
1 Open the Configuration menu.
• If you have just removed the AR5000 from the charging
stand, the system automatically displays a startup
screen.
Use the PgUp/PgDn key to highlight Configuration on
the Startup Screen and press the Enter key. The system
displays the Configuration menu.
• If you have a route open, press F11.
The system displays the Configuration menu.
Configuration Menu2 Use the PgUp/PgDn key to highlight Reading Management
on the Configuration menu.
3 Press the Enter key.
Note
Only a completed meter reading will
automatically advance the route display to the
next location. Other actions, such as entering
notes, will not advance the location.
Note
F11 is the default key assignment for the
Configuration menu. Key assignments can be
changed. For more information, see About the
Key Controls/Functions.