Sensus AR5000 Manuel utilisateur

Sensus AR5000

User’s Guide

Models AR5001 & AR5002

ii Sensus Metering Systems

Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide

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form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,

without the express written permission of Sensus Metering Systems.

Sensus Metering Systems, the Sensus logo, AR5000, ...???... are

trademarks or registered trademarks of Sensus Metering Systems.

Components of the TouchRead System are protected under U.S.

patents 3,748,654; 4,132,981; 4,652,877; 4,758,836 and other

pending.

Sensus cannot accept any financial or other responsibilities that may

be the result of your use of this information including direct,

indirect, special, or consequential damages. There are no warranties

extended or granted by this document. Refer to separate Sensus

warranty documents for product warranty coverage and specifics.

Sensus Metering Systems, 8601 Six Forks Road – Suite 300, Raleigh,

NC 27615. 919-845-4000.

FCC notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no

guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for

help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Sensus Metering

Systems could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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Contents

Chapter 1: About the AR5000

Device Care & Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Use the Hand-Held Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

Turn the Device ON/OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4

About the Key Controls / Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

About the Meter Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7

How to Carry & Hold the AR5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

Configuring the AR5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

Link the AR5000 to a TouchRead Device (SmartGun/AutoGun) . . . . . 1-9

Change the Display Font & Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11

Adjust the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13

View the Battery Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14

View the Current HHD ID & User . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15

View the Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16

Set Up & Use the Communication Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Connect the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18

Mount the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20

Place the AR5000 in the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-21

Charge the AR5000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Charge the AR5000 in the Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-22

Charge the AR5000 using the Wall Charger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24

Contact Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27

Chapter 2: Collect Meter Data

Start Collecting Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Select A Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Alter Route Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

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Chapter: Contents

Manage Reading Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-7

About Meter Read Behaviors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

Resolve Readings That Don’t Match the Displayed Location . . . . . . . .2-9

Resolve a Non-Route Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-10

Resolve Reading Malfunctions and Bad Reads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12

Enter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Enter Manual Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14

Enter TouchRead Readings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-16

Enter RadioRead Readings (AR5002 only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18

Enter Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-19

Mark Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20

Answer Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

Add New Meters to Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-22

Chapter 3: Find Route Information

Search the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Search for an Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Go to the First Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Go to the Last Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

Search for a Meter ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Search Displayed Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Find Unfinished Sections of the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Find UnRead Meters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Find UnVisited Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Find Unanswered Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Find Special Entries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Find Marked Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Find Noted Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Find Limit Violators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20

Review Read Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Review Route Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-23

Review Previous Transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-25

Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide 1-1

About the

AR5000

The AR5000 is the latest hand-held data collection device

from Sensus Metering Systems. This system provides a wide

range of options for collecting information and simplifies

many of the functions associated with reading utility meters.

Use the information in this document as a reference for the

basic features and setup options available in the AR5000.

You use the AR5000 series hand-held device to collect

readings from utility meters. Readings take place along

predefined routes. The device allows you to select a route

and enter readings using several methods. Both the AR5001

and AR5002 model versions provide the same basic set of

features, including the ability to enter meter reading data

manually or with the Sensus TouchRead system. The AR5002

model has the added capability of reading Sensus RadioRead

equipped meters.

Both devices also allow you to enter notes about locations,

mark locations to follow up later, and manage situations

where the information in the device doesn’t match the

locations on the route. You can also search through routes

and readings, check that the route is complete, and obtain

other statistics.

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Chapter 1: About the AR5000

Office staff add route information into the AR5000 and

extract your meter readings and notes from it by connecting

it to a PC via a communication stand. The stand also charges

the battery, which should last through your shift.

This chapter gives you an introduction to the device,

including basic instructions for use, setup, and maintenance.

The chapter is divided into the following sections:

•

Device Care & Handling

on page 1-3 - This section lists

warnings and care instructions.

•

Use the Hand-Held Device

on page 1-4 - Basic instructions

for the ON/OFF, keypad, and display functions.

•

Configuring the AR5000

on page 1-9 - Basic AR5000

configuration options.

•

Set Up & Use the Communication Stand

on page 1-18 -

Basic setup instructions for the communication stand.

•

Charge the AR5000

on page 1-22 - How to charge the

AR5000 and replace the battery.

•

Contact Customer Support

on page 1-27 - For Customer

Support.

You can find instructions for reading route information in

Chapter 2:

Collect Meter Data

. You can find instructions on

searching for specific route-related information in Chapter 3:

Find Route Information

Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide 1-3

Device Care & Handling

Users need to do very little maintenance on the AR5000.

Typically, keeping the device in good working order requires

little more than occasional cleaning. Clean the case and

keyboard of the AR5000 with warm water, a mild detergent,

and a toothbrush.

If your AR5000 is going to be used in an environment where

it will be regularly exposed to substances such as oil or tar

that require stronger cleaning supplies, check with Sensus

Customer Support for a list of approved cleaning chemicals

that will not damage the case or seals on the AR5000. Find

contact information for Sensus Customer Support in

Contact

Customer Support

on page 1-27.

You do, however, need to observe some basic precautions

when handling the AR5000. The unit is housed in a rugged,

shock resistant, sealed case. But, it is a precision piece of

equipment.

Caution Do not use any kind of brush on the

display. A brush will scratch the display

and make it difficult to read the text.

Caution The AR5000 is water resistant, but not

water-proof. Do not submerge the unit for

extended periods.

Caution Do not drop the AR5000.

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Chapter 1: About the AR5000

Use the Hand-Held Device

Typically, you are going to pick-up your AR5000 at the

beginning of a shift and use it to collect meter reading

information. Before you use the system, you need to

familiarize yourself with the basic system controls.

This section provides information on the basic AR5000

controls and functions and is divided under the following

headings:

•

Turn the Device ON/OFF

on page 1-4 - How to switch the

power for the AR5000.

•

About the Key Controls / Functions

on page 1-5 - An

overview of the basic function keys.

•

About the Meter Display

on page 1-7 - An overview of

display and basic display controls.

•

How to Carry & Hold the AR5000

on page 1-8 - How attach

straps and hold the AR5000.

ÂTurn the Device ON/OFF

You can leave the AR5000 switched ON for extended periods

of time. The batteries are designed to keep the unit operating

for more than enough time to complete an average work

shift. Typically, you can use the AR5000 for a shift and then

place the unit into the charging stand with the power

switched ON (see

Charge the AR5000

on page 1-22).

Note

To extend battery life, the AR5000 has a sleep

feature that switches OFF the screen. If the

unit is inactive for approximately 10 minutes,

the system blanks the screen and sets the

device to the power-saver mode.

Sensus AR5000 User’s Guide 1-5

Use the Hand-Held Device

To switch the AR5000 ON/OFF...

ÂPress and release the On/Off key.

• If the system is ON, pressing the ON/OFF key blanks the

screen and set the AR5000 to power-saver mode.

• If the system is in power-saver mode, pressing the

On/Off key switches the AR5000 back ON and returns

the system to the same screen that was displayed when

the system switched to power-saver mode.

About the Key Controls / Functions

AR5000 Keypad & DisplayThe Function keys on the AR5000 can be defined and used as

shortcuts to many of the functions that you use frequently for

adjusting configuration settings and viewing information.

There are five Function keys. However, you can access up to

12 different functions and three additional controls with these

five keys. The list below provides a brief description of the

default function key assignments. These function key

assignments can be changed by office staff using a PC to

communicate with and configure the device. You should find

out whether the default assignments have been changed.

The following functions are available by pressing only the

function key:

• F1 - Manual Read - Use this function key to display the

Enter Text screen to enter a manual meter reading (see

Enter Manual Readings

on page 2-14).

• F2 - Note - Use this function key to display the Note screen

for entering a note about a location, such as “beware of

dog” (see

Enter Notes

on page 2-19).

• F3 - Search - Use this function to display the Search

Route... menu to find a particular address, meter, or other

information (see

Search the Route

on page 3-3).

• F4 - Mark - Use this function key to mark/unmark the

currently selected location on a route so that you can

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easily go back to it later (see

Mark Locations

page 2-20).

• F5 - Transaction History - Use this function key to display

the transaction history of meter readings collected on the

route from the beginning of the route to the most current

reading (see

Review Previous Transactions

on page 3-25).

The following functions are available by pressing and holding

the blue key and then pressing the function key:

• F6 (blue key + F1) - Configuration - Use this function to

display the Configuration menu.

• F7 (blue key + F2) - Gun Utilities - Use this function key to

display the Smart/AutoGun Utilities screen for linking to a

SmartGun or AutoGun (see

Link the AR5000 to a

TouchRead Device (SmartGun/AutoGun)

on page 1-9).

• F8 (blue key + F3) - This key is undefined by default.

• F9 (blue key + F4) - This key is undefined by default.

• F10 (blue key + F5) - This key is undefined by default.

The following functions and controls are available by pressing

and holding the yellow key and pressing the function key at

the same time:

• F11 (yellow key + F1) - This key is undefined by default.

• F12 (yellow key + F2) - Display Route Name - Use this

function key to display the name of the currently selected

route. The system displays a message with the route

name. Press the Esc key to clear the route name message.

• Backlight ON/OFF (yellow key + F3) - Use this control to

switch the backlight ON/OFF for better visibility in low-light

conditions.

• Contrast Light (yellow key + F4) - Use this control to

decrease the on-screen contrast and lighten the

appearance of characters.

• Contrast Dark (yellow key + F5) - Use this control to

increase the on-screen contrast and darken the

appearance of characters.

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