Badger Meter ReadCenter - Manual (Page 28)

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READCENTER® Reading Data Management
Write Output File
This function allows you to send meter readings collected from READCENTER to the billing system.
Select Write Output File from the main menu listed under the Interface heading.
Step 1 Click Browse to select the Output File Name and Location where the billing software will look to retrieve
account information from READCENTER. If the file name and location do not change, verify that the field is filled
correctly.
Step 2 Choose an Interface Format from the drop down.
Step 3 Select Accounts to apply options to by choosing a group, or select a range of route or account numbers. For
more information on setting up Account Groups, refer to "Account Groups" on page 37.
Step 4 Do the following to complete the Write Output File process.
• Click View Selected Accounts to verify the chosen accounts. A field at the bottom of the screen shows the
number of accounts selected to be written.
• Click Write File to begin writing the file. If a message displays asking to overwrite the last file written,
click OK.
• After file writing is complete, you may optionally verify the format of the output file by clicking View File.
Typically this will only be used by Badger Meter personnel.