
Manual and Touch Pad Reads
The handheld can read ORION endpoints and touch pads,
and collect manual reads. If the route contains a mix of
meters, the handheld always stops at a manual or touch
account to allow a meter reading.
To enter a manual read
1. Tap in the reading eld to activate it.
2. Use the keypad to type the reading.
3. Press ENTER to store the reading.
If the meter reading is high or low, or has an exception
condition, the handheld sounds an alarm, displays the
condition and requests further action.
Figure 20: Manual read
VersaProbe Reads
Before performing a VersaProbe touch pad read, check the COM port settings.
1. Connect the VersaProbe wand to the serial port on the bottom of the handheld. The wand can also be used via a
wireless Bluetooth connection. Refer to "Using VersaProbe with Bluetooth" onpage118 for additional information.
2. From the ORION Field Application Main Menu, tap Utilities> Settings> Hardware.
Result: The Hardware Settings screen opens.
3. Tap the VersaProbe button to open the selection
screen.
4. If the VersaProbe wand is connected using the serial
port on the bottom of the handheld, tap COM1 and
then tap Select.
Result: The COM port is set and "COM1" displays in the
VersaProbe field.
If the VersaProbe is being used with a wireless
Bluetooth connection, tap to check the box for
"VersaProbe is Bluetooth." Then tap the VersaProbe
button to open the selection screen. Tap the COM
port for the VersaProbe Bluetooth connection and
then tap Select.
Figure 21: VersaProbe COM port
NOT:N For a list of valid COM ports, refer to "Valid COM Ports" onpage112.
5. Tap Save to save the COM port settings and return to the Settings Menu.
Capturing a Touch Pad Reading
1. Align the end of the VersaProbe wand with the touch pad.
2. Squeeze and release the trigger to capture the reading.
Result: The reading is passed to the handheld and stored in the account record.
NOT: N If the VersaProbe is connected via Bluetooth, the VP indicator on the account read screen becomes an active
button. Tap the VP button to reconnect if the Bluetooth connection initially fails.
ORION® Automated Meter Reading System for Trimble® Ranger 3
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