User's Manual

2–22 Sensus Metering Systems
Chapter 2: Collect Meter Data
Use any method to choose an address along the route
(manual read, search, etc.). The system displays a
Question screen for addresses configured with questions.
Typical Question Screen 2 Answer the question.
Depending on the type of question, you could be asked to
respond in one of two ways.
• Yes or No - Some questions require a yes or no answer
(ex.: Is this address occupied?). Use the Tab key to
select Yes or No. Press the ENTER key to save your
answer and return to the route.
• Numeric response - Some questions require a number
in response (ex.: How many people live at this
address?). Use the keypad to type the appropriate
answer. Then, press the ENTER key to save your
answer and return to the route.
• Multiple choice - Some questions provide a list of
responses (ex.: choose a, b, c, etc.). Use the Tab key to
select the appropriate answer. Then, press the ENTER
key to save your answer and return to the route.
• Type a response - Some questions require a written
response (ex.: Where is the meter located?). Use the
keypad to type in an appropriate answer. Then, press
the ENTER key to save your response and return to the
route.
 Add New Meters to Route
During the course of reading a route, you may encounter a
meter or an address that is missing from the information
stored in your AR5000. For example, areas with new
development or construction activity may have new buildings
Note You can press the Esc key to exit the Question
Screen without entering an answer.