Program

Most modules require programming before they can record meter data with accuracy. When you program an ERT, you provide it with essential information about the meter, like the meter’s configuration, pressure compensation (PCOMP) value (gas meters), and current reading. This information synchronizes the ERT with the meter and gives it a base from which to calculate future reads.

Note: Depending on whether your meter or ERT is operating in mobile mode or network mode, some input requirements may differ. Input fields applicable for either only mobile mode or only network mode are indicated as such in the following tables.

You must have Program Endpoints permission to perform this function.

Programming prompts you for inputs. The inputs vary by device. Expand the device type you're working with for its input details. For descriptions of the results, see Result and success fields.

Table 205 Program command entry fields for 40G/GB ERT (Wakeup)

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Pgm Wake Tone

Select the wakeup tone that you want to program the device to use for all future communications.

After you successfully program the device, it can take up to five minutes for the new wakeup tone to take effect.

PCOMP

Select the meter's pressure compensation factor.

Wakeup Tone

Select the wakeup tone the device currently uses. This device is manufactured with a default wakeup tone of 7.
Table 206 Program command entry fields for 40GB ERT (Bubble Up)

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Pgm Wake Tone

Select the wakeup tone that you want to program the device to use for all future communications.

After you successfully program the device, it can take up to five minutes for the new wakeup tone to take effect.

PCOMP

Select the meter's pressure compensation factor.

Wakeup Tone

Select the wakeup tone the device currently uses. This device is manufactured with a default wakeup tone of 7.
Table 207 Program command entry fields for 100G ERT

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Program Configuration

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

PCOMP

Select the meter's pressure compensation factor.

Wakeup Tone

Select the wakeup tone the device uses.

Tip: If this ERT is in Factory Ship Mode and it shipped with a default operating mode of network mode, then you must awaken and activate it using Auto-Detect (as described in Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation) before you can perform the Program command (or any other command). ERTs and meters shipped with a default operating mode of mobile mode may be awakened using Auto-Detect or by simply performing a Check or Program command on it.

Table 208 Program command entry fields for Gen5 500G ERT Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.
Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

PCOMP

If the meter uses a pressure compensation factor, select the meter's PCOMP.

Application Configuration (network mode only)

Select the application configuration file to apply to the meter.

Tip: If this meter is in Factory Ship Mode and it shipped with a default operating mode of network mode, then you must awaken and activate it using Auto-Detect (as described in Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation) before you can perform the Program command (or any other command). ERTs and meters shipped with a default operating mode of mobile mode may be awakened using Auto-Detect or by simply performing a Check or Program command on it.

Table 209 Program command entry fields for Gen5 Intelis Gas Meter

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.
Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

PCOMP

If the meter uses a pressure compensation factor, select the meter's PCOMP.

High Flow Threshold

Select the flow threshold at which the high flow event is considered high. You can select any value, or you can use the following options:

  • Disabled

  • Max

High Temperature Threshold

Select the threshold at which the temperature is considered high.

  • Disabled

  • Max

Inlet Pressure(High- and low-pressure sensor meter sub-types only)

Select the current gas inlet pressure, as labeled on the gas pressure regulator. The options available to you in the dropdown menu are determined by configuration settings on the FDM Tools server. Inlet pressure options may display in water column (WC), pounds per square inch (PSI), or both.

For more information on the Intelis Gas Meter sub-types that support high- and low- pressure sensing, see Valve operations in the Intelis gas family of meters.

Application Configuration(network mode only)

Select the application configuration file to apply to the meter.

Tip: If this meter is in Factory Ship Mode and it shipped with a default operating mode of network mode, then you must awaken and activate it using Auto-Detect (as described in Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation) before you can perform the Program command (or any other command). ERTs and meters shipped with a default operating mode of mobile mode may be awakened using Auto-Detect or by simply performing a Check or Program command on it.

Table 210 Program command entry fields for Intelis Gas Meter

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.
Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

PCOMP

If the meter uses a pressure compensation factor, select the meter's PCOMP.

High Flow Threshold

Select the flow threshold at which the high flow event is considered high.

  • Disabled

  • Max

High Temperature Threshold

Select the threshold at which the temperature is considered high.

  • Disabled

  • Max

OWOC File

(network mode only)

(Optional) This field appears only if an OWOC file is available, and set in the FDM Tools server. Use the drop-down menu to select the OWOC configuration file .zip for the meter.

Inlet Pressure(High- and low-pressure sensor meter sub-types only)

Select the current gas inlet pressure, as labeled on the gas pressure regulator. The options available to you in the dropdown menu are determined by configuration settings on the FDM Tools server. Inlet pressure options may display in water column (WC), pounds per square inch (PSI), or both.

For more information on the Intelis Gas Meter sub-types that support high- and low- pressure sensing, see Valve operations in the Intelis gas family of meters.
Table 211 Program command entry fields for Itron Cellular 500G Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

SSID

(network mode only)

Type the Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the Radio Frequency Local Area Network (RFLAN) setting the ERT or meter shall use to connect to the network.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

PCOMP

If the meter uses a pressure compensation factor, select the meter's PCOMP.

High Flow Threshold

Select the threshold at which the temperature is considered high.

  • Disabled

  • Max

Table 212 Program command entry fields for Itron Cellular Gen5 500G Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Network ID

(network mode only)

Type the 1- to 5-digit number representing the ID of the network the device will join. All active devices in a utility company's service area use the same network ID.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

PCOMP

If the meter uses a pressure compensation factor, select the meter's PCOMP.

High Flow Threshold

Select the threshold at which the temperature is considered high.

  • Disabled

  • Max

Application Configuration (Network mode only)

Use the dropdown menu to select the application configuration package that you want to apply to the module.

Tip: If this ERT is in Factory Ship Mode and it shipped with a default operating mode of network mode, then you must awaken and activate it using Auto-Detect (as described in Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation) before you can perform the Program command (or any other command). ERTs and meters shipped with a default operating mode of mobile mode may be awakened using Auto-Detect or by simply performing a Check or Program command on it.

Table 213 Program command entry fields for OpenWay Riva 500G ERT Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Audit Mode Duration

(network mode only)

The number of minutes the device remains in Audit Mode. While in Audit Mode, the device will bubble-up every four seconds.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

OWOC File

(network mode, OpenWay Riva devices only)

Use the dropdown menu to select the OWOC configuration package that you want to apply to the meter or ERT.

PCOMP

If the meter uses a pressure compensation factor, select the meter's PCOMP.

Tip: If this meter is in Factory Ship Mode and it shipped with a default operating mode of network mode, then you must awaken and activate it using Auto-Detect (as described in Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation) before you can perform the Program command (or any other command). ERTs and meters shipped with a default operating mode of mobile mode may be awakened using Auto-Detect or by simply performing a Check or Program command on it.

Some OpenWay Riva Intelis Gas Meters are equipped with a pressure sensor. During the Program workflow for this meter, Field Tools checks for the presence of a pressure sensor. If Field Tools detects a pressure sensor, the workflow progresses to a screen where you can program the pressure threshold setting. If Field Tools does not detect a pressure sensor in the meter, then the Program workflow progresses without pressure threshold settings.

Table 214 Program command entry fields for OpenWay Riva Intelis Gas Meter

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Audit Mode Duration

(network mode only)

The number of minutes the device remains in Audit Mode. While in Audit Mode, the device will bubble-up every four seconds.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Select the checkbox and enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

Or

Clear the checkbox to skip entering the meter's reading shown on its register dials.

OWOC File

(network mode, OpenWay Riva devices only)

Use the dropdown menu to select the OWOC configuration package that you want to apply to the meter or ERT.

PCOMP

Select the checkbox and enter the meter's pressure compensation factor.

Or

Clear the checkbox to skip entering the meter's pressure compensation factor.

High Temperature Threshold

Use the dropdown menu to select the high temperature threshold from a list of options configured at the server.

Default. Selects the default temperature threshold as defined in the server.

Disabled. Turns off the high temperature threshold.

High Flow Threshold

Use the dropdown menu to select the high flow threshold from a list of options configured at the server.

Enabled. Selects the default high flow threshold as defined in the server.

Disabled. Turns off the high flow threshold.

Pressure Threshold

(For meters that support high pressure only)

If the meter supports the high pressure alarm, use the dropdown menu to select the high pressure threshold from a list of options configured at the server.

If the meter you are working with does not support the high pressure alarm, this field does not appear in your workflow.

Inlet Pressure(High- and low-pressure sensor meter sub-types only)

Select the current gas inlet pressure, as labeled on the gas pressure regulator. The options available to you in the dropdown menu are determined by configuration settings on the FDM Tools server. Inlet pressure options may display in water column (WC), pounds per square inch (PSI), or both.

For more information on the Intelis Gas Meter sub-types that support high- and low- pressure sensing, see Valve operations in the Intelis gas family of meters.

Programming Water ERTs

Depending on your utility, the Program command may or may not require you to select a meter configuration. The procedure varies according to the type of meter associated with the ERT you're programming.

  • When you program an ERT installed on a meter equipped with a pulser register, such as a Badger, Hersey ER, Precision, or AMCO Digital meter, Field Tools prompts you to enter the meter's current reading.

  • When you program an ERT installed on a meter equipped with an encoded register, such as an AMCO Scancoder, Schlumberger/Neptune, Hersey Translator, or Sensus meter, the ERT retrieves the meter reading automatically. In these cases, Field Tools does not prompt you for a meter reading.

  • When you program a 50W ERT, Field Tools prompts you to specify the meter's wake-up tone, which is necessary for programming.

Table 215 Program command entry fields for 50W ERT (Wakeup)

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Meter Configuration

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with a pulser register, Field Tools prompts you to enter the meter's current reading, and you must select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

or

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with an encoded register, the ERT retrieves the meter reading automatically. In these cases, Field Tools does not prompt you for a meter reading.

New Wakeup Tone

The wakeup tone currently configured for the ERT.

Current Wakeup Tone

Select the wakeup tone you want to program to the ERT.
Table 216 Program command entry fields for 50W ERT (Bubble Up)

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Meter Configuration

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with a pulser register, Field Tools prompts you to enter the meter's current reading, and you must select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

or

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with an encoded register, the ERT retrieves the meter reading automatically. In these cases, Field Tools does not prompt you for a meter reading.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

New Wakeup Tone

The wakeup tone currently configured for the ERT.

Current Wakeup Tone

Select the wakeup tone you want to program to the ERT.

Important! When programming a 60WP ERT, you must first activate its programming mode (see 60WP programming mode activation).

Table 217 Program command entry fields for 60WP ERT

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Meter Configuration

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with a pulser register, Field Tools prompts you to enter the meter's current reading, and you must select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

or

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with an encoded register, the ERT retrieves the meter reading automatically. In these cases, Field Tools does not prompt you for a meter reading.

Meter Reading

(Pulser only) Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.
Table 218 Program command entry fields for 100W ERT

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Program Configuration

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.

Meter Configuration

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with a pulser register, Field Tools prompts you to enter the meter's current reading, and you must select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

or

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with an encoded register, the ERT retrieves the meter reading automatically. In these cases, Field Tools does not prompt you for a meter reading.

Truncation

The number of least significant (rightmost) digits (0-3) the device is programmed to truncate the meter reading.

Important: This prevents high-resolution readings recorded by nine-dial water registers from overflowing the datalogging buckets. The overflow potential pertains mainly to commercial accounts that consume high volumes of water.

Meter Reading

(Pulser only) Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.
Table 219 Program command entry fields for Itron Cellular 500W Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Program Configuration

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.

SSID (network mode only)

Use the drop-down menu to select the SSID the ERT or meter is set to use to connect to a network. The SSID indicates the Radio Frequency Local Area Network (RFLAN) settings.
Truncation

The number of least significant (rightmost) digits (0-3) the device is programmed to truncate the meter reading.

Important: This prevents high-resolution readings recorded by nine-dial water registers from overflowing the datalogging buckets. The overflow potential pertains mainly to commercial accounts that consume high volumes of water.
Meter Configuration

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with a pulser register, Field Tools prompts you to enter the meter's current reading, and you must select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

or

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with an encoded register, the ERT retrieves the meter reading automatically. In these cases, Field Tools does not prompt you for a meter reading.

Meter Reading

(Pulser only) Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.
OWOC File

(network mode, OpenWay Riva devices only)

Use the drop-down menu to select the OWOC configuration package that you want to apply to the meter or ERT.
Table 220 Program command entry fields for Itron Cellular Gen5 500G Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Network ID (network mode only)

The 1- to 5-digit number representing the ID of the network the device will attempt to join. All active devices in a utility company's service area must use the same network ID.

Utility ID (mobile mode only)

Type the 1- to 5-digit number representing the ID of the network the device will join. All active devices in a utility company's service area use the same network ID.
Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

High Flow Threshold

Use the dropdown menu to select the high flow threshold from a list of options configured at the server.

Enabled. Selects the default high flow threshold as defined in the server.

Disabled. Turns off the high flow threshold.

Application Configuration (Network mode only)

Use the dropdown menu to select the application configuration package that you want to apply to the module.

Meter Reading

(Pulser only) Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

Truncation

The number of least significant (rightmost) digits (0-3) the device is programmed to truncate the meter reading.

Important: This prevents high-resolution readings recorded by nine-dial water registers from overflowing the datalogging buckets. The overflow potential pertains mainly to commercial accounts that consume high volumes of water.

Tip: If this ERT is in Factory Ship Mode and it shipped with a default operating mode of network mode, then you must awaken and activate it using Auto-Detect (as described in Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation) before you can perform the Program command (or any other command). ERTs and meters shipped with a default operating mode of mobile mode may be awakened using Auto-Detect or by simply performing a Check or Program command on it.

Table 221 Program command entry fields for Gen5 500W ERT Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID

(mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.
Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

  • 100G Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.
  • 100G Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.
  • 100G/Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

Select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

Meter Reading

Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

Application Configuration (network mode only)

Select the application configuration file to apply to the meter.

Tip: If this ERT is in Factory Ship Mode and it shipped with a default operating mode of network mode, then you must awaken and activate it using Auto-Detect (as described in Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation) before you can perform the Program command (or any other command). ERTs and meters shipped with a default operating mode of mobile mode may be awakened using Auto-Detect or by simply performing a Check or Program command on it.

Table 222 Program command entry fields for OpenWay Riva 500W ERT Module

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Utility ID (mobile mode only)

If Itron has assigned more than one utility ID number to your utility, select the one associated with the device.

Program Configuration

(mobile mode only)

Determines the frequency and power level at which the device transmits its SCM:

100W Mobile/HH. Transmits every 9 seconds at +10 dBm.

100W Mobile/HH H2R. Transmits every 30 seconds at +24 dBm.

100W Mobile HP. Transmits every 60 seconds at +27 dBm.

Meter Configuration

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with a pulser register, Field Tools prompts you to enter the meter's current reading, and you must select the number of dials and the billing units the meter uses.

or

When you program the ERT installed on a meter equipped with an encoded register, the ERT retrieves the meter reading automatically. In these cases, Field Tools does not prompt you for a meter reading.

OWOC File

(network mode, OpenWay Riva devices only)

Use the drop-down menu to select the OWOC configuration package that you want to apply to the meter or ERT.

Truncation

The number of least significant (rightmost) digits (0-3) the device is programmed to truncate the meter reading.

Important: This prevents high-resolution readings recorded by nine-dial water registers from overflowing the datalogging buckets. The overflow potential pertains mainly to commercial accounts that consume high volumes of water.

Meter Reading

(Pulser only) Enter the reading shown on the meter's register dials.

Telemetry/other

Tip: SBAPs always ship in Factory Ship Mode. Before you can perform any commands, you must use Field Tools to perform the Program command. Doing so awakens the SBAP from Factory Ship Mode and activates. For more information see Gen5 and OpenWay Riva ERTs and meters operating mode activation.

Table 223 Program command entry fields for SBAP

Field

Description

Endpoint ID

Type or scan the ID number of the device you are working with. This number is assigned to each device at the time of manufacture. It uniquely distinguishes the device from all others.

Network ID (network mode only)

The 1- to 5-digit number representing the ID of the network the device will attempt to join. All active devices in a utility company's service area must use the same network ID.