Home

User Manual - eSubmeter.com

1. Note 05855D 4 6 3 6 ID Displays the identification number of the transmitter or repeater that had the exception 4 6 3 7 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 4 6 3 8 Export Exception Log Navigate to File gt Export gt Exception Log to export a file containing all exception information for the selected property 4 6 4 Installation Summary The installation summary tab creates a pdf report of installation information 34 Site Information 4 7 Toolbox The toolbox screens provide troubleshooting and maintenance tools for your EchoStream TapWatch system There are two toolbox screens the com port sniffer screen and the check in monitor screen 4 7 1 Com Port Sniffer W rapWatch 3 59 testing 4 15 11 lt 59 testing Fie Edt Ge hep A Commect Syne 9 Disable RF 7 Oisconnect Property List Ste Summary Buildings Unts Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings gt Com Port Saffer Check in Monger Re
2. This screen is used to create OUT files as needed OUT files are used by the RBC to collect the information necessary to create a bill OUT files can be created as Excel spreadsheet files or as one of four modified formats The following tables can be used to locate information as needed Field The type of information Start Column At what character this information begins Length The number of characters required to convey this information Description Description of the information contained in this field 05855D 26 Site Information 05855D 4 6 1 1 MOD 1 Field Start Column Width Description Building Name 1 25 Building name Apartment Unit 27 5 Apartment or unit within building Property ID 33 6 Site name or billing identifier Transmitter ID 40 10 Factory assigned serial number universally unique Meter Count 51 6 Reading on meter in respective unit Utility Type 58 1 W Water other meter types have not implemented Meter Connection 60 1 H Hot C Cold A All Date of Last Read 62 8 Date when last meter read was recorded Time of Last Read 71 5 Time when last meter read was recorded Meter ID 77 12 User assigned to help identify the meter location Exception Code 90 4 E exception that cleared on same day I inactive B low battery T test mode R reset P registered but never checked in 95 1 End of line indicator 4 6 1 2 MOD 2
3. Calendar To Do List Event History Groups Settings Group View Property View Group Name Y gt Barkley ma i Properties Scheduler 11 Roles amp Access w Figure 5 4 Group View Screen Disconnected 5 5 2 Export Group List The group view screen can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the group view screen 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt Group List or rightclick anywhere on the group view screen and select Export Group List 2 To use the default backup location click Save to backup elsewhere navigate to a new location 05855D 49 Scheduler 5 5 3 Create a New Group To create a new group 1 Navigate to File gt New gt Group 2 The new group will display on the group view screen Enter a group name 5 5 4 Manage Groups The manage groups function is used to assign and remove properties to and from groups To manage groups 1 Either click on a group to select it and navigate to to File gt Manage Group or right click on a group and select Manage Groups or double the Properties field of a group 2 Select the properties you want to add to the group or deselect the properties you want to remove from the group 3 Click Save 5 5 5 Delete a Group Groups can be deleted on the group view screen To delete a group 1 Right click on any group and select Delete Group or navigate to Edit gt Delete Group 2 Click Yes to confirm deletion 5 5 6 Group Name The grou
4. The RDL8500 data logger can store meter readings from up to 2000 meters for 90 periods At any time the billing company can contact the data logger and download the readings along with site information and any system exceptions The data logger e Receives meter data from the receiver Stores meter data until needed TapWatch Overview e Transmits data to a personal computer using TapWatch 3 software 1 2 TapWatch 3 Software TapWatch 3 software collects manages and interprets the data received from the data logger The software also allows the user to monitor the status of each PMT and repeater in your TapWatch submetering system 1 2 1 TapWatch Startup Start the TapWatch 3 software by either double clicking the TapWatch 3 desktop icon or selecting TapWatch 3 from the Inovonics TapWatch 3 folder in Programs 1 2 2 About Window The About window appears while TapWatch 3 loads displaying the following information Build The version of TapWatch software loaded on the computer 1 2 3 Standard Software Features The TapWatch 3 software has the following features e Pressing Alt an underlined letter on a button will activate the button e Tab can be used to move from field to field e Shift Tab moves between fields in reverse order Cursor can be positioned with a mouse click e Ctrl C and Ctrl V shortcuts copy and paste highlighted items e Data in fields can be sorted and filtered 05855D 5 TapWatch Overview
5. as TapWatch is submetering system that reads and collects utility meter reading data Already installed in millions of apartments nationwide TapWatch helps multifamily property owners increase their net operating income by having residents pay individually for utilities they use Wireless technology allows for quick and easy installation of the TapWatch system with minimal disruption to residents Drilling holes through walls running wire to each building and digging trenches for cabling is not necessary Inovonics created and introduced TapWatch in 1998 Based on 900MHz spread spectrum wireless technology this submetering system was created specifically for the multifamily market The power of 900MHZ technology allows hundreds of transmitters to send information to one receiver Using repeaters a mesh network can be created to cover large or multi building properties 1 How TapWatch Works 1 A pulse output meter installed in each apartment is connected to an Inovonics pulse meter transmitter PMT 2 The PMT converts the meter reading into a digital signal and transmits it 3 Repeaters placed at strategic locations throughout the site receive signals from the transmitters verify them and amplify them for transmission to the receiver 4 The data logger decodes transmissions from the receiver and stores the data for retrieval by TapWatch 3 software 5 Authorized billing companies access the data logger remotely TapWatc
6. 1 2 3 1 Sorting and Filtering Data Screens that include columns of information can be sorted and filtered Click anywhere in the column to sort information G TapWatch 3 Chase Rose Place lt t MPO4SRP06 gt Click the filter icon to filter information File Edit Go Help Y Fsm Property Uist Site OUT Files On Demand Timestamp 05 21 09 17 02 31 05 21 09 17 02 32 05 21 09 17 02 33 05 21 09 17 02 34 05 21 09 17 02 34 05 21 09 17 02 35 05855D SUMO Build Reads Ex Y Building CTC Ed CTC Bivd CTC Ed CTC Bivd CTC Bivd CTC Ed gs g installation Summary Y Unit 103 104 102 108 106 107 Units Repeaters Comnfents__ Reports Toolbox Settings Y Repeater Y Condition Vv TxAdded TxAdded TxAdded TxAdded TxAdded TxAdded Figure 1 1 Sort and Filter Columns 2691940485 2691940509 2691940512 2691940585 2691940900 2691940909 TapWatch Overview To sort data 1 Click anywhere in the column to sort the information in ascending order 2 Click again to sort the information in descending order To filter information 1 Click on the filter icon 2 Choose the filter condition 3 Only fields which meet the selected criteria will appear To turn the filter off click on the filter icon and select All To export a screen as a spreadsheet 1 Navigate to File gt Export 2 Click on the file you wish to export 3 To use the default backup location click Save to bac
7. TapWatch User Manual INOVONICS Preface Notice Copyright 2011 Inovonics Inovonics intends this manual for use by Inovonics customers only All comments concerning the contents of this manual should be directed to the Inovonics marketing department No part of this work covered by copyright may be reproduced in any form either graphically electronically or mechanically including photocopying recording taping or storing in an information retrieval system without prior written permission from Inovonics 05855D Trademarks TapWatch is a registered trademark of Inovonics All other brand names and product names used in this manual are trademarks registered trademarks or trade names of their respective holders Technical Services Contact Information For Inovonics technical services e E mail support inovonics com e Phone 800 782 2709 303 939 9336 05855D Document Conventions The following notices are used throughout this document Note Emphasizes points provides supplementary infomation or indicates minor problems in an expected outcome Caution Indicates possible damage to equipment or loss of data as well as potential problems in an expected outcome Warning Indicates the possibility of minor injury to oneself or others Danger Indicates the possibility of serious or fatal injury to oneself or others 05855D Chapter 1 TapWatch Overview 1 1 TapWatch Introduction 05855D 1
8. prior to today to retain reads and exceptions 0 to retain all 4 7 5 8 Data Logger Time Zone Choose the time zone for your data logger 4 7 5 9 Set Data Logger Time Enter date and time for the location of the data logger 41 Site Information Note 05855D 4 7 5 10 Display using Daylight Saving Time rules Check this box to apply daylight saving time rules to the site In some sites this can cause confusion 4 7 5 11 RF Connection Method Use the pull down menu to choose whether you want to connect to the RF gateway through the RDL or through a COM port or by using the software to probe for the RF gateway 4 7 5 12 RDL Connection Method Use the pull down menu to select whether to connect to the RDL directly via IP address or using a local modem 4 7 6 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 42 Chapter 5 Scheduler 5 1 Overview The scheduler screens are used for the automatic importing of meter reads ex
9. By default they are listed in order of their calendar date but the events can be moved to the top of the queue by using the run event next command Tap File Edit Go Help Z Calendar To Do List Event History Groups Settings Status v En Y Action Y Group Y Property Name Y Property ID Roles amp Access Phone number is blank Dialup connection failed Disconnected Figure 5 2 To Do List Screen 5 3 1 Export To Do List The to do list can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the to do list 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt To Do List 05855D 45 Scheduler 2 To use the default backup location click Save to backup elsewhere navigate to a new location 5 3 2 Run Event s Next The run event next command is used to force the selected event to the top of the queue 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt Run Event s Next 2 The selected event will moved to the top of the queue 5 3 3 Status Displays whether the event is active or pending 5 3 4 Timestamp Displays the time when the meter read upload will start 5 3 5 Action Displays the type of action 5 3 6 Group Displays the group to which the property belongs 5 3 7 Property Name Displays the name of the propery 5 3 8 Property ID Displays the ID of the property 46 Scheduler 5 4 Event History The event history screen displays the results of events that were on the to do list TapWatch 3 Schedu
10. Reading on meter in respective unit Utility Type 27 1 W Water other meter types have not implemented Meter Connection 29 1 H Hot C Cold A All Exception 32 1 E notes that an exception has occurred on the same day Date of Last Read 34 8 Date when last meter read was recorded Time of Last Read 43 5 Time when last meter read was recorded 28 Site Information 05855D 4 6 1 5 MOD 5 Field Start Column Width Description Building Name 1 25 Building name Apartment Unit 27 5 Apartment or unit within building Property ID 33 7 Site name or billing identifier Transmitter ID 40 10 Factory assigned serial number universally unique Meter Count 51 10 Reading on meter in respective unit Utility Type 62 1 W Water other meter types have not implemented Meter Connection 64 1 H Hot C Cold A All Date of Last Read 68 8 Date when last meter read was recorded Time of Last Read 77 5 Time when last meter read was recorded Meter ID 83 12 User assigned to help identify the meter location Exception Code 96 4 E exception that cleared on same day l inactive B low battery T test mode R reset P registered but never checked in 29 Site Information Note 05855D 4 6 1 6 Available Reads Displays the reads from which you can create an OUT file To create an OUT file check an available read and click the Create button 4 6 1 7 Choose F
11. V Statue V gleva OAG 1154 ENIS0t Suicing 30 7 2650641099 e501 Electric aS Matete OK LA Oawn 1206 EN UOt Dwang 30 2000646119 Ens Ejecine MS New Meter OK 0 Cast 12 20 ENIS Buiging 30 s t 2660641119 1601 Electric WS Marne x 7 cece 1168 FAS201 Building 2 0 26254452 Pabo Water An sta Comequs x Gagan 1228 FAEIOI Building 2 2685844519 FA5IO1 Water All sta Oostaqua OK 2 OARGI 1241 FAS201 Building 2 3 6 2605544663 FAS201 Water An sta Domsque ox 4 gazan 1201 F520 Building 2 2OS5L 44665 FAS201 Water Al sta Oomaqua OK L 0426711 123 FAS201 Building 2 5 6 2885844656 FAS201 Water All sta Domaqua OK C4Q0t 12 16 FAS201 Building 2 e 9 2604844667 Fa Water Att sta Oonmagque OK OAG 12 33 FAS201 Bullaing 2 7 6 2685844653 FA5201 Water An sta Domaque OK Cazsnt 1206 FAS201 Bu iding 2 2686644655 FAS201 Water AU sta Domsque OK Cast 1203 FAS201 Building 2 i 2885844660 FASQO1 Water At sta Oomaque OK 7 Cece 1226 FAS202 Buding t 1 c 2635842655 FA5202 Water Aj Mersey Meter OK 2 0496 11 1227 FASDO Buding 1 26068426445 FAO Water A Mersey Meter E x ORREN 12 19 FAS202 Building t 3 0 2685842665 FAS202 Water Al Mersey Meter E ox 3 Gaden 1207 P28202 Building 4 lt IPSA Fab Water AN Mersey Meter OK LE cenent 1225 FAS202 Building t 5 2665542671 FA5202 Water Ait Hersey Meter E OK 0426711 12 20 FAS202 Building t 6 2626842668 FAS202 Water Alt Mersey Meter E OK 1 GAGGI
12. for the registered device 05855D 38 Site Information Note 4 7 2 4 Util Type Displays the type of utility for which the transmitter is providing the read 4 7 2 5 Read Displays the total number of the transmitter s pulse counts 4 7 2 6 TXID Displays the unique identification number of the repeater or transmitter that sent the message 4 7 2 7 Status Displays the status of the transmitter that sent the message e OK indicates the transmitter is operating as it should be B indicates a low battery e indicates the transmitter is inactive e T indicates the transmitter has been tampered with R indicates the transmitter has been reset 4 7 2 8 Sgl Level Displays the signal level of the message as measured by the RDL8500 4 7 2 9 Sgl Margin Displays the signal margin of the message as measured by the RDL8500 4 7 2 10 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data 05855D always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 4 7 2 11 Export Reads Navigate to Fil
13. 1221 FASINI Building 1 7 2086842668 FA5202 Water A Hersey Meter E OK 3 j 0406711 12 39 FAS2Q02 Buriaung t e 2685842600 FAS202 Water AN Mersey Meter OK 5 OSG 1200 FAS202 Building 1 a C 268484260 FAQ Water Al Mersey Meter E OK 5 OA2Snt 1203 MetraMeter Butiding t 1 2686231107 EM1550 Water 20 WMovonics Mets OK 56 C4218 12 70 MetraMeter WC MANI 1 SOE 2684130166 EN 1640 Water A movonics Meta OK 24 G ant 12 10 MetraMeter IAC MANI 2 325 2663130170 EN1560 Water All inovonies Mets OK 2 OARGI 12 14 MetraMeter WC MANI 3 100119 2700566299 EN1550 Water Al movonics Meta OK 23 Genet 1065 MatraMeter IWC MANE 4 6343 2700610485 1660 Water At Movomies Mets OK caoent 113 MetraMeter WC MAMI 5 62977 2700652618 EN1550 Water AJ inovonics Mers OK 27 X l J 7 arm Property List Detaiis i Schedsler Roles amp Access re ee Connected Wan Figure 4 10 Check In Monitor Screen The check in monitor displays whether or not the RDL8500 data logger has heard from a meter or repeater since the time posted at the top of the screen The intended use is during installation of a system to monitor if each repeater and meter registered into the system has transmitted a message and been heard by the RDL8500 receiver 4 7 2 1 Timestamp Displays the date and time when the last check in message was received 4 7 2 2 Building Repeater Displays the building repeater for the registered device 4 7 2 3 Unit Displays the unit
14. 5 Oten 12 3 9 o OK Cage 124 EN1601 Guligin 4 Becric WAS Mani Meter 2690841087 Osment 122 9 c OK LA n A n re DENS 174 PREY Festin Feet ILE ni Meter DESTINE CARs 19 6 Reads 384 complete Elapsed time 09 70 Connected Wan Figure 4 7 Reads Screen This screen displays read information 4 6 2 1 Period Displays the date time of the start of the next period May vary with daylight savings time 4 6 2 2 Building Displays the building in which the transmitter providing the read is located 4 6 2 3 Unit Displays the unit in which the transmitter providing the read is located 4 6 2 4 Util Type Displays the type of utility for which the transmitter is providing the read 05855D 31 Site Information Note 4 6 2 5 TxID Displays the unique identification number of the transmitter providing the read 4 6 2 6 Received Displays the date and time when the read was received 4 6 2 7 IMC Displays the initial meter count when the meter was installed or last serviced 4 6 2 8 Count Displays the count of meter pulses at the time of the read 4 6 2 9 Total Flow Displays the total flow of the meter at the time of the read 4 6 2 10 Status Displays the status of the transmitter e OK indicates the transmitter is operating as it should be B indicates a low battery e indicates the transmitter is inactive e T indicates the transmitter has been tampered with R indicates the tr
15. ER 2 Water A Bus 2685842601 mersey Meter ER 2 Wader MerrsMterer 1 2686231107 On movonics Vers EN1550 Water 20 MetraMeter 1 2682130169 104915 00000 inovonics Mera 7616460 Water i Let avteter 7688 00000 movories Mere ENt80 Water AJ Lietrabigter 3 13751 00000 inovonics Meta EN1550 Water 4s 2610700000 nowonics Mers EN1550 Water AJ 1889 00000 Water A3 4862 00000 Water a 0266 00000 Water Ai 22416 20000 co Water 20 BATS 92681400000 Horgss RT500 so 1 00000 Water A BaTsst 0 00000 Osaki 5124 De jj 150 10 00000 Omer UNIT RE 2 00000 Osa s2205e E 160 10 00000 Omer UNIT RE 6 00000 Osan MTR 912 150 10 00000 Omer UNIT REGISTRATION AX 00000 Otner 10 00000 Omer Roles amp Access Figure 4 3 Units Screen 4 3 1 Add New Unit To add a new unit 1 Navigate to File gt New gt Unit or click on the asterisk below the last unit listed 4 3 2 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Note Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 05855D 19
16. Field Start Column Width Description Transmitter ID 6 10 Factory assigned serial number universally unique Meter Count 19 6 Reading on meter in respective unit Utility Type 26 1 W Water other meter types have not implemented Meter Connection 28 1 H Hot C Cold A All Exception 31 1 E notes that an exception has occurred on the same day Date of Last Read 33 8 Date when last meter read was recorded Time of Last Read 42 5 Time when last meter read was recorded Meter ID 48 12 User assigned to help identify the meter location 27 Site Information 4 6 1 3 MOD 3 Field Start Column Width Description Transmitter ID 7 10 Factory assigned serial number universally unique Meter Count 20 6 Reading on meter in respective unit Utility Type 27 1 W Water other meter types have not implemented Meter Connection 29 1 H Hot C Cold A All Exception 32 1 E notes that an exception has occurred on the same day Date of Last Read 34 8 Date when last meter read was recorded Time of Last Read 43 5 Time when last meter read was recorded Meter ID 49 12 User assigned to help identify the meter location Exception Code 62 3 inactive B low battery T test mode R reset P registered but never checked in 4 6 1 4 MOD 4 Field Start Column Width Description Meter ID 7 12 User assigned to help identify the meter location Meter Count 20 6
17. S Other Meters Mis Pough 903 208 7151 7 E 4000 z Enhanced potest Marne a n ROC v1 02 1 Piste vi 551 LW v1 02 9 3203633 93 00007 303 933 9336 03 14 03 00 00 00 4 6 2010 101618 AM GMT 07 00 Mountain Time US amp Canada 2 12 2010 55856 PM GMT 7 00 Mountain Time US amp Canadal Figure 4 1 Site Summary Screen 05855D 15 Site Information 4 1 1 Site Information All of the fields here are editable Click Save to save any edits click Cancel to clear edits Property ID The property ID was entered when you added the site Caution The property ID is used to name files containing site information Changing an existing property ID can affect assorted files All impacted files will need to be renamed with the new property ID Site Name The site name is typically a descriptive name for the site Street The site s street address City The site s city State The site s state Zip The site s zip code Country The site s country Tech Contact The name of the technical contact for the site Phone The technical contact phone number Email The technical contact fax number Mgmt Company The management company for the site Mgmt Contact The management contact Mgmt Phone The management phone number Mgmt Fax The management fax number Mgmt Email The technical contact fax number RBC Network The RBC network to which the site belongs 4 1 2 Site Totals These fields are not editable bu
18. Site Information Note 05855D 4 3 3 Enable RF for Registration and Com Port Sniffer To enable the RF gateway for end device registration and the Com Port Sniffer 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Enable RF or click on the Enable RF button 4 3 4 Export Unit List The unit list can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the unit list 1 Highlight a unit and navigate to File gt Export gt Export Unit List or right click anywhere on the list of properties and select Export Unit List 2 To use the default location click Save to save the file elsewhere navigate a new location 4 3 5 Building Displays the building name to which the unit is assigned 4 3 6 Unit Click to enter or edit the unit number 4 3 7 TXID The TXID field displays the factory coded unique identification number of registered Inovonics transmitters This field is also used for registration To register an Inovonics transmitter 1 Click the enable RF button to connect to the Inovonics RF gateway 2 Click on the appropriate TXID field The system enters registration mode and a message appears on the bottom of the screen informing you that it is waiting fora reset message from the Inovonics transmitter 3 Press the reset button on the Inovonics transmitter The TXID field will populate with the transmitter s unique identification number You will receive a notification if the transmitter s unique identification number has already bee
19. TC Blvd 104 Txinactive 2691940509 05 21 09 17 13 35 CTC Blvd 102 Txinactive 2691940512 05 21 09 17 28 21 CTC Blvd 103 Txinactive 2691940485 05 21 09 17 58 26 CTC Blvd 108 Txinactive 2691940585 05 21 09 17 58 43 CTC Blvd 105 Txinactive 2691957322 05 21 09 18 00 02 CTC Blvd 107 Txinactive 2691940909 05 21 09 18 01 41 CTC Blvd 106 Txinactive 2691940900 05 21 09 18 20 59 Exception Internal error Cannot open the shared memory region StackTrace at System Data SalServerCe SaiCe 05 21 09 20 32 13 Exception Thread failed to start StackTrace at System Threading Thread Startinternal Principal principal StackC 05 21 09 21 35 37 Exception Thread failed to start StackTrace at System Threading Thread Startinternal lPrincipal principal StackC 05 21 09 21 36 11 Exception Network is not ready for reading writing StackTrace at Inovonics EchoStream Framework EndPoints 05 21 09 22 36 58 Exception Thread failed to start StackTrace at System Threading Thread Startinternal Principal principal StackC 05 22 09 04 53 59 Exception Not enough storage is available to complete this operation StackTrace at System Data SqiServerCe S 05 22 09 04 54 00 Exception Not enough storage is available to complete this operation StackTrace at System Data SalServerCe s 05 22 09 04 54 00 Exception Not enough storage is available to complete this operation StackTrace at System Data SqiServerCe 5 05 22 09 04 54 01 Exception Not enough storage is available to complete
20. To use the default location click Save to save the file elsewhere navigate a new location 4 2 4 Building Name Click on the name of a building to enter or edit the building name of up to 25 alphanumeric characters and or spaces 4 2 5 Apt Units Displays the number of units in this building as entered on the Units screen Clicking on this field will take you to the Units screen 4 2 6 Notes Click to enter notes of up to 200 characters 18 Site Information 4 3 Units This screen shows transmitter and meter information for each unit 59 testing 4 15 11 59 testing Fie Edit Ge Hep n Z 2 Conmace Sync lt Dissbie Rf 7 Oisconnect Property List Ste Summary Buildings Units Repeaters Comments Repons Toolbox Settings Busding V une 7 two v mc T Meter Mode VW TXModel 7V Cr V UW Type V Meter D V Motes y FASZOY Bus 3 2605844668 200000 sta Domaqus 10 00000 Water A Bu 4 2684344888 sta Domaque Water Bu 5 TESESSEEEE sta Oomaqua Water Aj bu 2685844657 Water s Eu 2864S e466 Water Bu s 2685844555 Water ae Bu J 2665384880 Water 40 Bu 2686842655 Mersey Meter ER 2 Water Ai Bu 2685342645 Mersey Meter ER 2 Water 43 Su 3 268643276066 Hersey Meter ER 2 Water AJ te 4 2685842654 Mersey Meter EM 2 Water 4 Bu 5 2806842071 00000 Mersey Meter ER 2 Water 20 Bu s 2685842668 500000 Mersey Meter ER Z Water 40 Bus 2664042683 Hersey Meter ER 2 Water a Bu 2685842600 Mersey Meter
21. ansmitter has been reset 4 6 2 11 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data 05855D always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 4 6 2 12 Export Reads Navigate to File gt Export gt Export Reads to export a file containing all read information for the selected property 32 Site Information 4 6 3 Exception Log File Edit Go Help Y SS sm Property List Site Summary Units Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings OUT Files On Demand Reads Installation Summary Timestamp Y Building Unit Y Repeater Y Condition vw vla 05 21 09 17 02 31 CTC Blvd 103 TxAdded 2691940485 05 21 09 17 02 32 CTC Blvd 104 TxAdded 2691940509 05 21 09 17 02 33 CTC Blvd 102 TxAdded 2691940512 05 2109 17 02 34 CTC Blvd 108 TxAdded 2691940585 05 21 09 17 02 34 CTC Blvd 106 TxAdded 2691940900 05 21 09 17 02 35 CTC Blvd 107 TxAdded 2691940909 05 21 09 17 02 36 CTC Blvd 105 TxAdded 2691957322 05 2109 17 02 38 Red Building North Br RepeaterAdded 2691737043 05 21 09 17 03 23 C
22. ator RBC Network The network to which the key provides access Expires The expiration date of the key if applicable Properties The properties to which the key provides access 6 2 2 Export My Keys The my keys list can be exported as a spreadsheet To export my keys 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt My Keys 2 To use the default backup location click Save to backup elsewhere navigate to a new location 05855D 54 Roles amp Access 6 2 3 Request a Key To request a key 1 Navigate to File gt Key Management gt Request a Key 2 Enter your name in the Your Full Name field 3 Optionally enter any notes in the Notes field for the network administrator who will be creating the key from the key request file 4 Click Save and choose a directory for the key request file 5 Email the key request file to someone with RBC administrator access to your system 6 2 4 Create a Key Note Keys can only be created by the RBC administrator 05855D To create a key 1 Navigate to File gt Key Management gt Create a Key 2 Use the Request File field to navigate to the key request file received from the RBC administrator 3 Review the name of the key requestor and any notes 4 Select the role to assign the requestor of this key in the Role field View Only Field Technician or RBC Administrator 5 Select the network to which you wish to assign the key in Network field 6 If you are creating a t
23. avigate to File gt Export gt Key History 2 To use the default backup location click Save to backup elsewhere navigate to a new location 05855D 56 Roles amp Access 6 3 2 Delete Key History Entry To delete a key history entry 1 Right click on the key which you wish to delete and select the Delete Key History Entry option or navigate to Edit gt Delete Key History Entry 2 Click on Yes when prompted whether or not you wish to delete the key 6 3 3 Keys Assignment History These fields are for review only they cannot be edited Name The name of person to whom the key is assigned Role The role of the person to whom the key is assigned View Only Field Technician or RBC Administrator RBC Network The network to which the key provides access Expires The expiration date of the key if applicable Properties The properties to which the key provides access 05855D 57
24. cation between the TapWatch software and each RDL8500 data logger In order to maintain the integrity of the site configuration and the TapWatch submetering systems at each site the roles and access screen is used to control who can access and who can change data in the RDL8500 There are three access roles 6 1 1 View Only Users with view only roles cannot change any data in the data logger or create user keys They have access to all other TapWatch 3 functions 6 1 2 Field Technician Users with field technician roles cannot access the scheduler or create user keys They have access to all other TapWatch 3 functions 6 1 3 Network Administrator Users with network administrator roles have all the rights of users with field technician and view only roles as well as the ability to create keys change data and access the scheduler 05855D 53 Roles amp Access 6 2 My Keys The my keys screen is used to view your key or keys TapWatch 3 Properties ME Rad File Edit Go Help F1 d My Keys Key Assignment History Y RBC Network YV Expires Y Properties ech Services n SPAS i Properties Scheduler Roles amp Access Property Count 10 Figure 6 1 My Keys Screen 6 2 1 My Keys These fields are for review only they cannot be edited Name The name of person to whom the key is assigned Role The role of the person to whom the key is assigned View Only Field Technician or RBC Administr
25. ceptions and site configuration changes to the TapWatch 3 software from the data logger There are five scheduler screens calendar to do list event history groups and settings The scheduler screens are not available to users with field technician access 05855D 43 Scheduler 5 2 Calendar The calendar screen is used to view meter reads as scheduled by group events To use the calendar you must first create a group containing at least one property This is done on the groups screen rapWatch 3 Scheduler Figure 5 1 Calendar Screen 5 2 1 Add a New Event To schedule the TapWatch 3 software to synchronize site configuration reads and exceptions with the data loggers at a group of properties To add a new event 1 Navigate to File gt New gt Event or rightclick on any date on the calendar and select New gt Event 2 Select a start time 3 Select the group 4 If you want the synchronization to occur at a recurring interval click Recurrence and set the interval 5 Click Save and Close 05855D 44 Scheduler 5 2 2 Delete an Event Scheduled synchonizations can be deleted on the calendar screen To delete a synchronization 1 Right click on any event on the calendar and select Delete Event or navigate to Group gt Delete Event 2 Click Yes to confirm deletion 5 3 To Do List The to do list screen displays all upcoming events scheduled by a group
26. e gt Export gt Check In Monitor to export a file containing all check in monitor information for the selected property 39 Site Information 4 7 3 Settings 15 11 lt 59 testing Fle Edt Ge help conrect Sync 2 Disconnect Property List Ste Summary Buildings Units Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings gt iin aa er Denon Logger IP Address 192 t68 Area Code Phones Logger Modem 9 14047618716 Diaing prefs Dial ares code Disting suffi Advanced Options She Type FA On Enhances Supervision Window J hours rs ember of Gateways 2 gt V Auto purge data afer sync Read Periods to Syme s Days prior to today to retain reads and exceptions 0 to retain ai 180 Purge Now DataLogger Tine Zone GMT 07 00 Mountain Time US amp Canada gt Set Datalogper Time Dusstey using Daylight Seung Time rues RF Connection Method Probe ROL Connection Method Auto v Property List Detaiis Scheduler Roles amp Access i Synchronization complete Elapsed time 00 70 Connected Wan Figure 4 11 Settings Screen The setting screen is used to maintain communication settings 4 7 4 Data Logger Contact Info 4 7 4 1 Logger IP Address Enter or edit the IP address for your data logger 4 7 4 2 Logger Modem Enter or edit the modem number for your data logger 4 7 4 3 Dialing prefix Enter or edit any numbers to be dialed before the modem number 4 7 4 4 Dialing suffix Enter or edit any nu
27. ed performance levels to ensure optimum performance of the TapWatch 3 software e PC with 2 gigahertz processor 1 GB RAM if running Windows XP 2 GB RAM if running Windows Vista e 2 GB of available hard disk space 2 3 Software Installation To install TapWatch 3 1 Double click the TapWatch3 Setup exe 2 If you get a warning that the publisher could not be verified click Run 3 If you get a notice that an unidentified application wants to access your computer click Allow 4 If you are prompted to reboot your computer during installation the installer should restart after the reboot If the install does not run again it will pick up where it left off automatically Note Each time you start TapWatch 3 it will check to see if there is a software update available If there is you will be prompted to update your software 2 4 Setting Up the TapWatch 3 Software with Your Network During installation of the TapWatch 3 software you will need to set up the TapWatch 3 software with your network to ensure only authorized users can access your network The first time you run TapWatch 3 software the following window will display Request and Import a Key Select security function from buttons below Request a key I ki INOVONICS Figure 2 1 Request and Import a Key Window 05855D TapWatch Software Installation Note 05855D 1 Click on Request a Key The key request information dialog box dis
28. eer 124 2 16245 162470 On Gace 124 AUTO UPCOU 4 One Omer 2692744476 agent 12 4 2 96237 182360 ox Qaei 124 AUTO UPCOU 5 Omer Other 2692788837 omen 124 4 16237 162410 x Oen 124 AUTO UPCOU amp me Omer 289274486 agit 124 4 16244 16248 On agent 124 AUTO UPCOU 7 Omer Omer 2692781140 OEI 124 6 16250 162550 ox osn 124 AUTO UBCOU t Ome Over 209270801 aout 124 6 16245 162610 Ox Cat 124 AUTO UPCOU One Omer 2582744530 OUE 1724 8 tera 152820 OK O61 1224 ENISI Buildin 1 Blectic MS Meni Meter 2660841091 oe 114 o 0 x GARGI 124 ENISOI Buildin 10 Bectic TAS Mans Meter 2090641135 agent 121 9 6 Cx Oa2e1t 124 EN1601 Saidin Gectic IS Mini Meter 2890641107 Canet 11 56 0 0 0 ox GARW 124 ENISOI Duidin 12 Becc MAS Muni Meter 269084 1096 eget 121 0 e OK Cae 124 EN1501 Gesigin LE Becric WES Mini Meter 2630541100 osmerit 172 0 9 o Ox C4268 124 ENISA Bulgin 14 Becc MES Mori Meter 2000641104 agent 122 0 0 ox OAEI 124 ENISOI Buildin 15 Becrie IMS Mni Meter 2690541106 OUS 121 0 c On CARSI 124 N1501 Baldin 16 Biecric WAS Moni Meter 2690641112 OUS 121 o o 0 ox GARGI 124 ENTSO Buildin 17 Betis MES Mery Meter 2600841106 Cast 121 0 o c On 042611 124 EN1501 Baldin 18 Blectic MES Mini Meter 2890541120 ose 121 o o o ox OARGI 124 ENIGO Buildin 10 Decre AS Mans Meter 2120640 730 Qati 120 O o c ox Qaei 174 EN1501 Guigin 2 Becric WAS Mini Meter 2690641079 Caen 1 120 0 6 ox Gaze 124 N1601 Daidin 3 Becc MES Mini Meter 269084107
29. emporary key set an expiration date for the key in the Date Time Expires field otherwise leave blank 7 If desired restrict access in the Properties field 8 Click Save and choose a directory for the key file 9 Email the key file to the person who requested the key 6 2 5 Import a Key Keys can be imported so that all rights and information associated with the key are transferred to you TapWatch 3 software To import a key 1 Navigate to File gt Key Mgmt gt Import a Key 2 Navigate to the key file you wish to import 3 Review the information contained in the key fields 4 Click Import to import the key 55 Roles amp Access 6 2 6 Delete Access Key To delete an access key 1 Right click on the key which you wish to delete and select the Delete Access Key option or navigate to Edit gt Delete Access Key 2 Click on Yes when prompted whether or not you wish to delete the key 6 3 Key Assignment History The key assignment history screen is used to view the keys you have assigned Only RBC administrators will see data here S TapWatch 3 Properties File Edit Go Help EW My Keys Key Assignment History Name Y Role Y RBC Network Y Properties Scheduler T aii Property Count 10 Roles amp Access Figure 6 2 Key Assignment History Screen 6 3 1 Export Key History The key history list can be exported as a spreadsheet To export key history 1 N
30. es and select New gt Property 2 Enter a unique identifier of up to 12 alphanumeric characters in the required Property ID field 3 Enter a brief description of up to 25 alphanumeric characters in the required Site Name field 4 Enter any relevant property information 5 Click Save to save the new site or if you want to cancel the procedure click Cancel to delete all information and return to the Property List screen 3 3 Import a TapWatch 3 Property Use this option if a data logger already has site information loaded and you want to retrieve the information to your computer 1 Navigate to to File gt Import gt TapWatch 3 Property 2 Choose a connection type from the Load Existing Property window Import TapWatch3 Property Manually connect to an existing TW3 property you wish to add to your property list Connection Type rEg This is a Takeover a Figure 3 2 Choose Connection Type 3 If transferring the property from one RBC s network to another s check the This is a Takeover box 4 lf you choose IP Network enter the IP address of the data logger 5 If you choose Modem enter the modem number of the data logger 6 Click Connect to import site information from the chosen data logger click Cancel to cancel the import 05855D 12 Property List 3 4 Convert a TapWatch 2 Property to TapWatch 3 Information formatted for TapWatch 2 can be transferred to TapWatch 3 To do this both TapWa
31. h Overview 05855D 1 1 2 Pulse Meter Transmitter The pulse meter transmitter PMT is a one way end device that uses a meter s standard pulse or reed switched output As meter counts consumption resulting pulses or switch closures are counted by the PMT The PMT then transmits the data via the commercial mesh network The PMT Accepts data from the water meter e Transmits the data to the repeater or receiver e Is self monitoring e Is primary battery powered with an easily replaceable battery 1 1 3 Repeater The repeater is an optional component of an EchoStream system that expands the mesh network s coverage area Repeaters can be easily included in the initial installation or added as the system grows The repeater e Receives messages and retransmits them at high power e Optimizes communication paths to effectively manage RF traffic e Retransmits messages to other repeaters extending site coverage 1 1 4 RF Gateway There are several kinds of RF gateway used in Inovonics systems depending on the application TapWatch uses an EN4000 serial receiver to decode EchoStream signals from EchoStream end devices and repeaters and or an FA403 receiver to decode Frequency Agile FA signals from FA end devices and repeaters and outputs the data to the data logger The EN4000 and FA403 e Listen for transmitted signals from end devices and repeaters e Output data in a defined data stream to the data logger 1 1 5 Data Logger
32. ield will populate with the transmitter s unique identification number Note You will receive a notification if the transmitter s unique identification number has already been registered 4 4 6 Notes Click to enter or edit notes for the repeater It is recommended that the location of the repeater be noted for future maintenance 05855D 23 Site Information 4 5 Comments Lo TapWatch 3 Chase Rose Place lt CMPO4SRP06 gt File Edit Go Help Y Ss 7 Property List Site Summary Buildings Units Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings 05 19 09 08 20 30 System a Properties Scheduler Roles amp Access Comments 1 Disconnected Figure 4 5 Comments Screen This screen shows user entered comments 4 5 1 Add New Comment Navigate to File gt New gt Comment to add a new comment or click on the asterisk below the last comment listed 4 5 2 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Note Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Co
33. iguration and exceptions Newer data always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 05855D 22 Site Information 4 4 3 Enable RF for Registration and Com Port Sniffer To enable the RF gateway for end device registration and the Com Port Sniffer 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Enable RF or click on the Enable RF button 4 4 4 Repeater Location Click to enter or edit the building in which the repeater is located Though this is optional entering the location of the repeater is essential in the event of field service 4 4 5 TXID The TXID field displays the factory coded unique identification number of registered Inovonics transmitters This field is also used for registration To register an Inovonics transmitter 1 Click the enable RF button to connect to the Inovonics RF gateway 2 Click on the appropriate TXID field The system enters registration mode and a message appears on the bottom of the screen informing you that it is waiting fora reset message from the Inovonics transmitter 3 Press the reset button on the Inovonics transmitter The TXID f
34. kup elsewhere navigate a new location 1 2 4 The Status Bar The status bar at the bottom of all TapWatch 3 screens is separated into three sections the first showing the time and date of the last synchronization or a count of the items currently being viewed the second showing connection status and the third displaying a brief update on what the software is currently doing Last sync or count of buildings units What the Connections repeaters or transmitters shown on software is status currently doing the screen Phone number is blank Dialup connection failed Disconnected Last Sync 6 4 2009 9 37 47 AM 05855D Figure 1 2 The Status Bar Chapter 2 TapWatch Software Installation 2 1 Minimum System Requirements Performance levels may decrease if the minimum requirements are not maintained e PC with 1 2 gigahertz processor Windows XP with Service Pack 2 installed 512 MB RAN if running Windows XP 1 GB RAM if running Windows Vista or Windows 7 e 1 GB of available hard disk space Note Additional space may be needed depending on the number of sites the amount of meter readings retrieved and etc Ethernet port e Available RS232 serial port and DB 9 connector or a USB serial port with an RS232 serial adapter 56k modem e Video resolution of 1024x768 e CD ROM or DVD drive 05855D 7 TapWatch Software Installation 2 2 Recommended System Requirements Following are the recommend
35. ler File Edit Go Help v x tyi Calendar To Do List Event History Groups Settings Status Y Timestamp Y Action Y Property Name Y Property ID Scheduler Roles amp Access Disconnected Baise Events 0 Figure 5 3 Event History Screen 5 4 1 Export Event History The event history can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the event history 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt Event History 2 To use the default backup location click Save to backup elsewhere navigate to a new location 5 4 2 Run Event s Next The run event next command is used to force the selected event to the top of the queue 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt Run Event s Next 2 The selected event will moved to the top of the queue 05855D 47 Scheduler 05855D 5 4 3 Status Displays whether the event is completed or failed 5 4 4 Timestamp Displays the time when the meter read upload will start 5 4 5 Action Displays the type of action 5 4 6 Group Displays the group to which the property belongs 5 4 7 Property Name Displays the name of the propery 5 4 8 Property ID Displays the ID of the property 48 Scheduler 5 5 Groups There are two groups screens group view and property view 5 5 1 Group View The group view screen is used to create and edit group information All properties associated with a specific group are displayed TapWatch 3 Scheduler File Edit Go Help Z
36. mbers to be dialed after the modem number Note The RDL8500 will answer on the first incoming ring 05855D 40 Site Information 05855D 4 7 4 5 Dial area code Check the box if the area code is to be dialed with the modem number 4 7 5 Advanced Options 4 7 5 1 Supervision Window The supervision window is the period of time during which all wireless devices are expected to check in to the receiver This provides a functional test of the mesh network When devices fail to check in the data logger generates a fault or trouble signal Inovonics recommends a 24 hour supervision window 4 7 5 2 Site Type FA Only If the site includes an FA network choose whether the site is conventional or enhanced 4 7 5 3 Number of Gateways Use the dropdown menu to select the number of gateways being used at this site 4 7 5 4 Auto purge data after sync Check this box to upon synchonization automatically purge reads and exceptions up to the number selected in Days prior to today to retain reads and exceptions 0 to retain all 4 7 5 5 Read Periods to Sync Select the number of days for which data will be collected when reads are synchronized 4 7 5 6 Days prior to today to retain reads and exceptions 0 to retain all Enter the number of days of reads and exceptions you want to retain in the database not counting today when a purge is performed 4 7 5 7 Purge Now Click to purge data up to the to the number selected in Days
37. n registered 4 3 8 IMC Click to enter or edit the initial meter count of the unit s meter 4 3 9 Meter Model Click to choose the model of the meter in the unit from a dropdown menu 20 Site Information 05855D 4 3 10 TX Model Click to choose the model of the Inovonics transmitter from a dropdown menu 4 3 11 CF Click to enter or edit the count factor for this transmitter 4 3 12 Util Type Click to choose the utility type from a dropdown menu 4 3 13 Meter ID Click to enter or edit the unique identification number for the meter 4 3 14 Notes Click to enter notes of up to 200 characters 21 Site Information 4 4 Repeaters Lo TapWatch 3 Chase Rose Place lt CMPO4SRP06 gt File Edit Go Help VY SS sync EnebleRF Property List Site Summary Buildings Units Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings Y Notes th tOCATION NOT DOCUMENTED g North Bre 2691737043 LOCATION NOT DOCUMENTED A Properties Registered 1 Unregistered 4 j Scheduler Roles amp Access Disconnected Figure 4 4 Repeaters Screen This screen shows information for repeaters on the selected property including repeater location unique identification number and notes 4 4 1 Add New Repeater Navigate to File gt New gt Repeater or click on the asterisk below the last repeater listed 4 4 2 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Note Data synchronized includes meter reads site conf
38. nnect Sync button 05855D 24 Site Information 05855D 4 5 3 Export Comments List The comments list can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the comments list 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt Export Comments List to export a file containing all comments for the selected property or right click anywhere on the list of properties and select Export Comments List 2 To use the default location click Save to save the file elsewhere navigate a new location 4 5 4 Timestamp Displays the date and time the comment was entered 4 5 5 User Displays the user who entered the comment 4 5 6 General Comments and Service Notes Displays the comments It is recommended that the location of the data logger be noted for future maintenance 25 Site Information 4 6 Reports The reports screens allow you to view and export relevant system reports There are three reports screens OUT files on demand reads and exception log 4 6 1 OUT Files On Demand TapWatch 3 Chase Rose Place lt CMPO4SRP06 gt File Edit Go Help sync 3 Disconnect Property Lit Site Summary Buildings Units Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings _ OUT Files On Demand R Choose Read Period s Choose Format MOD 1 v La 06 03 09 23 59 09 Choose Destination C Documents and SettingsinathaniMy Documents TapWatch3IOUT fies Disconnected Figure 4 6 OUT Files On Demand Screen
39. ormat Allows you to choose the format in which the OUT file will be created 4 6 1 8 Choose Destination Allows you to choose the destination to which the OUT file will be exported 4 6 1 9 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 30 Site Information 4 6 2 Reads E fapWatch 3 59 testing 4 15 11 lt 59 testing ee aj ae 7 mec V Count VY Totetficow VY States aoe 124 1411 TESTI UPCNT Omer Other aesraresa7 Ongar 124 we 76440 767680 Gace 124 AUTO UPCOU L One Omer 2682787292 One 124 t 16251 162620 ox Gaze 124 AUTO YFCOU 10 Omer Omer 2620787823 agent 124 6 16304 153120 ox Gaati 124 AUTO UPCOU u one Omer 2692744401 Cet 124 10 16264 162840 x 042611 124 AUTO UFCOU 12 One Oner 2622737833 OU6711 174 10 ten 52820 ox Gant 124 AUTO UPCOU 13 Omer Other 2692744406 sot 124 1 16264 162000 ox OASNI 124 AUTO UPCOU 2 Omer Omer 2892788438 oazent 124 1 16255 t82560 OK 0426n 124 AUTO UPCOU 3 One Omer 2092768422 s
40. ose data will have to be completely reprogrammed This will require reaccessing every apartment and resetting every transmitter 1 Highlight the site and navigate to File gt Export gt Backup Selected Property or right click on the property you want to backup and select Backup Selected Property 2 To use the default backup location click Save to backup elsewhere navigate to a new location 3 When the confirmation message displays press OK 3 8 Open a Property This option opens a property for editing To open a property 1 Double click on the site you want to open 3 9 Delete a Property When a property is deleted all buildings repeaters meters and comments related to the property will also be deleted Make sure to perform a backup before deleting a property To delete a property 1 Highlight a property and navigate to Edit gt Delete Property or right click ona property and select Delete 2 When the confirmation message displays either click Yes to delete or No to cancel the deletion 14 Chapter 4 Site Information 4 1 Site Summary The site summary screen allows the user to view and edit property information including buildings meters repeaters and comments W TopWatch 3 Chose Rose Place lt CMPO4SRPO6 Site Summary Bukings Writs Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settngs Ste Tota hangs S Apt Unite 2 Ret eee Repeater sn Fer Meters S Gas Meters 2 Hloctric Meters
41. p name field displays the group name To edit the group name 1 Click anywhere in the group name field 2 Enter a new group name 5 5 7 Properties The properties field displays the properties associated with the group To edit the properties 1 Either click on a group to select it and navigate to to File gt Manage Groups or right click on a group and select Manage Groups or double click the Properties field of a group 2 Select the properties you want to add to the group or deselect the properties you want to remove from the group 05855D 50 Scheduler 3 Click Save 5 5 8 Property View The property view screen is to view property information and to assign properties to groups TapWatch 3 Scheduler File Edit Go Help v Calendar To Do List_ Event History Groups Settings Group View Property View PropertyID Y Site Name v City Y State Y ModemNumber Y IPAddress Y Groups v gt CMPO4SRPOS Chase Rose Place Louisville co Sam s Group WOP21 4329874 Crystal Smith Unincorporated De CO RTB329387498 Faux Boulder Longmont co NVK198273298 Hi You Commerce City co ZFH287398721 Lakeside Edgewater co HGD298374987 Sand Dunes Alamosa co XDK328749832 The Chalk Line Aurora co L51018432192 The Grim Reaper Greeley co LKJ649873214 The Republic Boulder co CDGF12382139 Valley Gate Westminster co i A Properties Scheduler 1 Roles amp Access t w Disconnected Figure 5 5 Property View Screen 5 5 9 E
42. pesters Oniy Transmitters Onty ES Ory FA Ory Temestamp C UNTING 4 AUTO UPCOUNTING 15015 3 AUTO el 2 Messages 6 Remotely connected to Ex4000 FASO Connected Wan Figure 4 9 Com Port Sniffer Screen The Com Port Sniffer screen displays RF messages from registered transmitters and repeaters as they are received by the receiver when Enable RF is active It is most commonly used during field troubleshooting to test the RF backbone of the EchoStream Commercial Mesh Network 4 7 1 1 Repeaters Only Select this to show only repeater messages as they are received by the RF gateway 4 7 1 2 Transmitters Only Select this to show only transmitter messages as they are received by the RF gateway 4 7 1 3 Show Unregistered Select this to include messages from unregistered devices 05855D 35 Site Information 05855D 4 7 1 4 Pause Incoming Select this to pause the display of incoming messages received by the RF gateway 4 7 1 5 Timestamp Displays the date and time when the message was received by the RF gateway 4 7 1 6 Building Repeater Displays the building repeater for the registered device 4 7 1 7 Unit Displays the unit for the registered device 4 7 1 8 Util Type Displays the type of utility for which the registered device is providing the read 4 7 1 9 Utility Type Displays the utility type of the registered device 4 7 1 10 TXID Displays the identification number of the repeater or transmitte
43. plays Request a Key Your Full Hame Notes Figure 2 2 Key Request Information Dialog Box 2 Enter your name in the Your Full Name field 3 Optionally enter any notes in the Notes field for the network administrator who will be creating the key from the key request file 4 Click Save 5 The Save As dialog box appears Navigate to the location where you want to save the key request file and click Save 6 Email the key request file to your RBC s TapWatch administrator The TapWatch administrator will synchronize the key with your system and return it to you 7 Restart the TapWatch 3 software When the Request and Import a Key window displays select Import a Key 8 Navigate to the location of the key file in the Import a Key window and click on Import See Roles amp Access on page 53 for more information TapWatch Software Installation 2 5 Connecting to RDL8500 or RF Gateway Connecting to a traditional TapWatch submetering network using the RDL8500 remote data logger and an RF gateway is covered in the RDL8500 Remote Data Logger Installation Instructions included with the RDL8500 However a computer running TapWatch 3 software can also be directly connected to either an RDL8500 or an RF gateway for purposes of maintenance or troubleshooting 2 5 1 Directly Connecting to an RDL8500 The computer running TapWatch 3 software can be directly connected to an RDL8500 using the RDL8500 ethernet port sho
44. r that sent the message 4 7 1 11 TX Count Displays the total number of the transmitter s pulse counts 4 7 1 12 Status Displays the status of the transmitter that sent the message e OK indicates the transmitter is operating as it should be A indicates the repeater is not receiving AC power B indicates the transmitter has a low battery F indicates the transmitter is in rapid transmit mode e indicates the transmitter is inactive e M indicates that the model of the transmitter does not match how it was registered into the software The model registered into the software is displayed next to the M status N Indicates loss of power to repeater e T indicates the transmitter has been tampered with R indicates the transmitter has been reset 36 Site Information e Z indicates the last check in message from a transmitter before going into sleep mode 4 7 1 13 Sgl Level Displays the signal level of the message as measured by the RF gateway The signal level indicates the signal s relative strength The higher the value the stronger the signal strength 4 7 1 14 Sgl Margin Displays the signal margin of the message as measured by the RF gateway The signal margin is the measurement of the decibel level of the message minus the decibel level of any interfering signals Inovonics recommends that equipment be placed within a facility such that all end devices produce signal margin reading
45. s of at least 10 decibels 4 7 1 15 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger Note Data synchronized includes meter reads site configuration and exceptions Newer data always overwrites older data so be sure you are not overwriting changes made on the other end of the synchronization The easiest way to make sure of this is to perform a synchronization before making any changes ensuring that you start with the newest data in your software and data logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 4 7 1 16 Export Reads Navigate to File gt Export gt Export Com Port Sniffer to export a file containing all Com Port Sniffer information for the selected property 4 7 1 17 Enable RF for Registration and Com Port Sniffer To enable the RF gateway for end device registration and the Com Port Sniffer 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Enable RF or click on the Enable RF button 05855D 37 Site Information 4 7 2 Check In Monitor E rap Watch 3 59 testing 4 15 11 lt 59 testing File Edt Ge heip ZS corea Disable RF 3 Ofeconnect _ Property List Ste Summary Buildings Unts Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings Com Port Sniffer Checkin Monitor 86 486 5 RF devices heard since 04262011 110016 AM Timer Current hear Grid Retesh Gnd Temestamp V Dating fepester V Unit TV T1A4Count Y 100 Y TX Model V Ute Type V Meter Modet
46. t instead display hardway information entered on other screens The total number of buildings units repeaters meters are displayed The model of the gateway repeater PMT and meter are also displayed Basic information about the data logger can also be found here including firmway revision serial number and manufacture date 05855D 16 Site Information 4 2 Buildings This screen shows the building name the number of units and any notes associated with each building lo TapWatch 3 Chase Rose Place CMPO4SRP06 gt File Edit Go Help Visio 3 Property List Site Summary Buildings Units Repeaters Comments Reports Toolbox Settings Red Building behing the pool ji Properties Scheduler Buildings 1 Roles amp Access Figure 4 2 Buildings Screen 4 2 1 Add New Building To add a new building 1 Navigate to File gt New gt Building or click on the asterisk below the last building listed 4 2 2 Synchronize Data with the Data Logger To synchronize data with the data logger 1 Navigate to File gt Connect gt Sync or click on the Connect Sync button 4 2 3 Export Buildings List The property list can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the property list 1 Highlight a site and navigate to File gt Export gt Export Property List or right click anywhere on the list of properties and select Export Property List 05855D 17 Site Information 05855D 2
47. tch 2 with the site information you wish to transfer and TapWatch 3 must be loaded on the same computer Note Due to Microsoft legacy database issues a TapWatch 2 property cannot be imported while running a 64 bit version of Windows To import a TapWatch 2 property 1 Navigate to to File gt Import gt From TapWatch 2 Database the TapWatch 2 Data Import screen displays 2 Click on the property you wish to import 3 Select your time zone from the Choose Data Logger Time Zone drop down menu 4 Select you network from the Import Into Network drop down meny 5 Click Import 3 5 Restore a Property If you have a property backup file twml you can restore the site information To restore a property 1 Navigate to File gt Import gt Restore from Backup 2 The Restore window displays the default restore location If your backup file is located elsewhere nagivate to it 3 Highlight the backup file and click Open 3 6 Export Property List The property list can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the property list 1 Highlight a site and navigate to File gt Export gt Export Property List or right click anywhere on the list of properties and select Export Property List 2 To use the default location click Save to save the file elsewhere navigate a new location 05855D 13 Property List 3 7 Backup a Property It is strongly recommended that all properties be backed up regularly Sites that l
48. this operation StackTrace at System Data SqlServerCeS 05 22 09 04 54 01 Exception Not enough storage is available to complete this operation StackTrace at System Data SqiServerCe S 05 22 09 04 54 02 Exception External component has thrown an exception StackTrace at System Data SqlServerCe SqiCeComma 05 22 09 06 00 56 Exception Not enough storage is available to complete this operation StackTrace at System Data SqlServerCe S 05 2209 06 00 56 Exception Internal error Cannot open the shared memory region StackTrace at System Data SqiServerCe SqjCe 05 22 09 06 00 56 Exception Internal error Cannot open the shared memory region StackTrace at System Data SalServerCe SqlCe NSOMA 06 00 56 Eycention Internal error Cannot onen the shared memory renion StackTrace at Sustem Deta SalServerCe Sole 7 i Properties Scheduler Roles amp Access Exceptions 67 Disconnected Figure 4 8 Exception Log Screen The exception log screen displays exceptions to normal operation by transmitters 4 6 3 1 Timestamp Displays the date and time of the exception 4 6 3 2 Building Displays the building that contains the transmitter with an exception 4 6 3 3 Unit Displays the unit that contains the transmitter with an exception 4 6 3 4 Repeater If it was a repeater that had the exception the repeater information is displayed here 4 6 3 5 Condition Displays a description of the exception 05855D 33 Site Information
49. wn below Ethernet Port Figure 2 3 RDL8500 Ethernet Port 2 5 2 Directly Connecting to an RF gateway The computer running TapWatch 3 software can be directly connected to an RF gateway using the Inovonics serial and power cable http www inovonics com ACC643 aspx 05855D 10 Chapter 3 Property List 3 1 Overview The Property List screen shows all of the properties contained on your PC From the List of Sites screen you can backup restore add open or delete a site TapWatch 3 Properties File Edit Go Help E g Property List i Y Modem Numb Y IP Addi WOP214329874 Crystal Smith Unincorporated Denver e j 7160 Tech Services RTB329387498 Faux Boulder Longmont co Tech Services NYK198273298 Hi You Commerce City co Tech Services ZFH287398721 Lakeside Edgewater co Tech Services HGD298374987 Sand Dunes Alamosa co Tech Services XDK328749832 The Chalk Line Aurora co Tech Services LS1018432192 The Grim Reaper Greeley co Tech Services LKJ649873214 The Republic Boulder co Tech Services CDGF12382139 Valley Gate Westminster co Tech Services 4 ur gt ps A Properties Scheduler 11 Roles amp Access o Property Count 10 Disconnected Figure 3 1 Property List Screen 05855D 11 Property List 3 2 Add a New Property To add a new property 1 Navigate to File gt New gt Property or right click anywhere on the list of properti
50. xport Group List The property view screen can be exported as a spreadsheet To export the group view screen 1 Navigate to File gt Export gt Group List or rightclick anywhere on the group view screen and select Export Group List 2 To use the default backup location click Save to backup elsewhere navigate to a new location 5 5 10 Manage Groups The manage groups function is used to assign and remove groups to and from properties To manage groups 05855D 51 Scheduler 1 Either click on a group to select it and navigate to to File gt Manage Groups or right click on a group and select Manage Groups or doubleclick anywhere on a property 2 Select the groups to which you want to add the property or deselect the groups you want to remove from the property 3 Click Save 5 5 11 Properties ID Displays the ID of the property 5 5 12 Site Name Displays the name of the site where the property is located 5 5 13 City Displays the name of the city where the property is located 5 5 14 State Displays the state where the property is located 5 5 15 Modem Number Displays the modem number used to reach the property s data logger 5 5 16 IP Address Displays the IP address of the property s data logger 5 5 17 Groups Displays the groups to which the property is assigned 05855D 52 Chapter 6 Roles amp Access 6 1 Overview The rules and access screens provide an integral part of the communi

User Manual - eSubmeter.com

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents