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Version 2.8.2

FIREFLY



AMR SYSTEM REFERENCE

MANUAL

CONFIDENTIAL AND PROPRIETARY

2000-2004 By Datamatic, Ltd.

3600 K Avenue

Plano, TX 75074

24-Hour Customer Support

(888) 326-5032 or (214) 540-5200

Internet: http://www.datamatic.com

Email: [email protected]

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS THE TRADE SECRETS AND PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF

DATAMATIC, LTD. NEITHER THIS DOCUMENT NOR ANY PART THEREOF MAY BE REPRODUCED

WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF DATAMATIC, LTD., NOR SHALL ANY INFORMATION

CONTAINED HEREIN RELATING TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE ELECTRONIC METER READING

SYSTEM BE DISCLOSED TO ANYONE WHO DOES NOT HAVE A NEED TO KNOW THE CONTENTS AND

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS INFORMATION BE DISCLOSED TO ANY PERSON NOT

EMPLOYED BY THE UTILITY WITHOUT THE EXPRESS WRITTEN CONSENT OF DATAMATIC, LTD.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: System Overview ................................................. 5

System Features................................................................................................5

FIREFLY AMR System Features...................................................................5

Interfacing Options .................................................................................5

Meter Options ...............................................................................................5

Installation Options........................................................................................6

Reading Methodologies ................................................................................6

Customized Programming Options................................................................6

Equipment..........................................................................................................6

ROADRUNNER Handheld Computer............................................................6

Key Descriptions.....................................................................................6

Keyboards............................................................................................10

Radio Frequency Receiving Unit (RFRU)....................................................11

Programming/Profiling Unit (PPU) for Water FIREFLYs..............................11

Programming/Profiling Unit (PPU) Cable.....................................................11

Config Tester (CT) for Water FIREFLYs......................................................11

FIREFLY Meter Interface Unit (MIU) – Water..............................................12

FIREFLY Optical Sensor.............................................................................12

Optical Sensor Tape Specification........................................................12

Installation Preparation.....................................................................................13

Installation Considerations..........................................................................13

Water FIREFLY Installation..............................................................................13

Installing the Optical Sensor-End FIREFLY.................................................13

Meter Preparation.................................................................................13

Background Check for Firmware Version 0210 and Prior Sensor

Firmware Versions Only .......................................................................14

Sensor Flap..........................................................................................14

Sensor Placement................................................................................14

Installing the Wire-end FIREFLY.................................................................15

Installing the Wire-end FIREFLY with a Logical Switch...............................16

Profile Data Extraction with Water FIREFLYs...................................................16

Electric FIREFLY MIU.................................................................................19

Meter Reading......................................................................................19

Demand Data.......................................................................................19

Profile Data...........................................................................................19

Power...................................................................................................19

Electric FIREFLY Specifications...........................................................20

Gas FIREFLY MIU......................................................................................21

Meter Reading......................................................................................21

Profile Data...........................................................................................21

Powering ..............................................................................................21

Gas FIREFLY Specifications ................................................................22

Profile Data Extraction for Gas and Electric FIREFLYs ....................................22

Viewing Profile Data in RouteSTAR MVP.........................................................24

Viewing ProfilePLUS Data via RouteSTAR MVP.........................................24

Viewing Data in ProfilePLUS.......................................................................27

Global Settings Menu ...........................................................................27

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Appendix A: Glossary of Terms ...........................................37

Appendix B: Equipment Maintenance ....................................45

RMA Return Maintenance Authorization ..........................................................45

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FCC ID: ODYD740, ODYD2200, ODYD2212, ODYD2300,

ODYD2500, and ODYD3000 Datamatic, Ltd.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice Specific to FCC ID: ODYD3000 Datamatic, Ltd.

This device must be professionally installed, below grade, in

a meter pit enclosure.

WARNING: These devices operate under Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Modifications to these devices not expressly authorized by

Datamatic, Ltd. may affect your ability to legally operate these

devices.

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Chapter 1: System Overview

This document covers the setup and operation of the FIREFLY Radio Frequency

Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system, used in conjunction with the RouteSTAR

Meter Reading System (RouteSTAR MVP).

All information presented herein assumes the installation and understanding of the

RouteSTAR MVP software and associated ROADRUNNER ruggedized, handheld

computers. Refer to the ROADRUNNER system manual and Training Guides for

additional information.

The RouteSTAR MVP system is designed to provide a fast, efficient method of

collecting meter reading data from a variety of sources. This includes FIREFLY AMR

meter readings as well as ProfilePLUS™historical usage data.

More specifically, utility meters are outfitted with FIREFLY Meter Interface Units

(MIUs) that transmit meter readings and associated information. Field personnel collect

these radio frequency readings via ROADRUNNERs equipped with an integrated Radio

Frequency Receiving Unit (RFRU) or ROADRUNNER Mobile.

Likewise, the MIUs provide a feature called ProfilePLUS to keep track of historical

usage data. This data helps solve billing disputes, and enable variable rate billing and

load management studies. ROADRUNNERs are used in conjunction with

Programming/Profiling Units (PPUs) for water FIREFLYs to extract this data on

demand.

System Features

FIREFLY AMR System Features

! ProfilePLUS: Usage data based on programmable interval setting.

! Quick and easy installation.

Interfacing Options

! 1. Optical “through-the-glass” sensor end.

! 2. Pulse or encoded wire-end.

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! 3. Under-glass interfacing (electric meters).

! 4. Direct-mount to gas meters

Meter Options

Water Electric Gas

Pulse meters Single-Phase Meters Analog Index Meters

Encoded meters

Analog meters with one

sweep hand

Installation Options

Field installation in less than 10 minutes in most cases

! Above ground.

! Below ground: Pits, vaults, and basements.

Reading Methodologies

! Walk-by with the ROADRUNNER handheld.

! Drive-by with the ROADRUNNER Mobile system.

Customized Programming Options

! Programmable ID, communications, and profiling interval.

! Profiling capability: Interval consumption logging.

Equipment

ROADRUNNER Handheld Computer

Key Descriptions

There are two different types of keys on each keypad: data keys and function keys.

Data keys are the letter and number keys, A- Z and 0- 9. They are used to insert

data into the ROADRUNNER.

Function keys are labeled on the keyboard or the template. They are used to perform a

special procedure or function.

The SHIFT key shifts between the numeric and alphabetic keyboard on the

ROADRUNNER 860 and activates some of the function keys.

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Note: Under the column for the ROADRUNNER X7, the following keys: #

#, $

%, &

&refer to the cursor pad located in the upper right corner of the keyboard. This

key groups together the four arrow keys, also called the direction keys.

Cursor Pad

Function ROADRUNNER

X7 ROADRUNNER

860

Displays the Main Menu [F1] [F1]

Contrast Up

Lightens the screen intensity when the APD is

displayed.

[FNCTN] [F4] #

Send

Initiates the communication procedure to

send/receive data to/from the MVP PC.

[F3] [F3]

Contrast Down

Darkens the screen intensity when the APD is

displayed.

[FNCTN] [F5] $

Light

Turns the display backlight on/off. The light

will turn off automatically after approximately

2½ minutes of inactivity, to conserve power.

[FNCTN] [F3] [F5]

On/Off

Turns power on and off to the

ROADRUNNER. To conserve battery power,

the ROADRUNNER automatically turns itself

off after approximately 2 ½ minutes of non-

use.

[F1] / [FNCTN+F1] [ON/OFF]

Initiates the Search function. [F2] [A]

Correct

Corrects entered data; used in conjunction with

other function keys to make corrections to

codes or messages.

[F4] [C]

End

Erases data in the current field, or acts as an

escape key, exiting a menu or function and

returning to the APD.

[FNCTN] [ESC] [END]

Skip

Enters a Skip Code in the reading field that

specifies the reason a reading was not entered.

[E] [E]

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Trouble

Enters a Trouble Code, designating that an

unusual condition or problem exists at the

meter.

[F] [F]

Survey

Survey messages are displayed and allows the

meter reader to enter survey responses.

[G] [G]

Interrogate

Begins user-selected FF interrogation method. [I] [I]

Special Message

Displays special messages, if present, which

have been sent from the Host. If used in

conjunction with the [ CORRECT ] key, a

special message may be entered or edited.

[J] [J]

Totals

Displays the total number of normal, demand,

checks and total devices in the route. Also

displays the total devices read, skipped, blank,

with trouble codes, failed audits and the route

number.

[K] [K]

New Meter

Adds a new meter to the current route. [L] [L]

Shift

On the X7, switches between upper and lower

case alpha characters. On the 860ES, switches

back and forth between the numeric function

mode and alpha mode.

[SHIFT]

Account Info

Displays the customer's name, address, account

number, and sequence number.

[N] [N]

Meter Info

Displays the device information associated

with the device record displayed on the APD.

Information includes meter number, meter

type, number of dials and number of decimals.

[O] [O]

Route Info

Displays route information including route

number, current date and time, meter reader ID,

total meters, total read, total skips, total blanks,

trouble codes, and failed audits. A second

screen contains vehicle information including

vehicle ID, and beginning and ending mileage.

[P] [P]

Clear

Erases data in the current field. [FNCTN] [DEL] [CLEAR]

Account Number

Displays the account number during a search,

correction, or view.

[Q] [Q]

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Meter Number

Displays the meter number during a search,

correction, or view.

[R] [R]

Sequence Number

Displays the sequence number during a search,

correction, or view.

[S] [S]

Top

Scrolls through menus. Finds the beginning of

a route when used with the [ SEARCH ] key.

TIP: Press the [ SEARCH ] then the

[ TOP ] key to find the beginning of

the route.

[F2] #

[A] %

Instruction

Displays the instruction message during a

search, correction, or view.

[T] [T]

Location

Displays the meter location during a search,

correction, or view.

[U] [U]

Read Type

Displays the meter read type during a search or

correction.

[V] [V]

Bottom

Scrolls through menus. Finds the end of a

route when used with the [ SEARCH ] key.

TIP: Press the [ SEARCH ] then the

[ BOTTOM ] key to find the end of

the route.

[F2] $

[A] &

Blank

Displays blank devices during a search. [W] [W]

Constant

Displays the device constant during a search,

correction, or view.

[X] [X]

Previous Est

Displays the previous estimate for a device. [Y] [Y]

Repeat

Repeats the last search criteria entered. [F2] [ENTER] [A] [ENTER]

Responds "NO" to Yes/No questions. [ESC] [NO]

Space

Enters a space when typing in text. [SP] [SP]

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