Badger Meter M-Series M2000 - Manual (Page 2)

M-Series® M2000 Store/Restore Feature
Page 2 August 2012
The Parameter Selection submenu allows the operator to
choose the groups of parameters to be stored to the token.
Currently, there are six groups as identified by the submenu.
The table below defines each group.
Menu
Designation
Group Description
Group 0 (ALL) All meter parameters are stored to the token.
Group 1 (USER) Only user parameters are stored to token.
Group 2 (PRV) Reserved.
Group 3 (FACT) * Only detector calibration parameters are
stored to the token.
Group 4 (PRT A)
Only Port A communication parameters are
stored to the token.
Group 5 (PRT B)
Only Port B communication parameters are
stored to the token.
Group 6 (SEC) Only security pins are stored to the token.
* The amplifier calibration parameters are specific to each
amplifier and are not allowed to be copied from one meter to
the next.
Storing Configuration to a Token
1. Insert the token.
2. Navigate to the Advanced > Token Copy menu and
configure the token properties and group selections.
3. Navigate to the Advanced > Store to Token menu.
4. Move the arrow to Confirm and press E.
5. Move the arrow to Exit With Save and press E.
The token copy process may take up to 30 seconds to
complete. During this time a status dialog window displays.
6. Once the status dialog window is no longer displayed,
remove the token.
7. Label the token for future use.
Restoring Configuration of a Meter from the Token
1. Insert the token.
If the token is configured for power-on-load, reset the
meter with the reset button on the electronics. After the
meter has been reset for 10 seconds, proceed to Step 6.
2. Navigate to the Advanced > Restore From Token menu.
3. Move the arrow to Confirm and press E.
4. Move the arrow to Exit With Save and press E.
5. Exit the main menu by navigating back to the home
display (flow rate/totalizer display). This step is important
because it copies the restored volatile configuration to
non-volatile memory (EEPROM). Power cycles or resets
that occur before this step is completed will invalidate
the restore request. The power cycles or resets must be
performed again.
6. Remove the token.
STORE/RESTORE AND SECURITY
Security must also be considered when using the
Store/Restore feature. Tokens can be used to secure meters.
However, updating a secured meter with contents on a
memory token requires extra consideration.
Storing to a Token with a Secured Meter
During the store-to-token operation, the token is created
and the admin level pin is saved to the token. The admin
level pin is recorded on the token regardless of the Group 6
(SEC) parameter selection. The recorded pin is not restored
to the meter, but is verified when the token is used to update
secured meters with the power-on-load feature.
Restoring a Secured Meter
Restoring a secured meter with the contents of the memory
token requires the operator to login with the Admin level pin
in order to gain access to the token configuration menus.
The Group 6 (SEC) security pins on the token will overwrite
the security pins on the meter if they are different.
The power-on-load feature of the memory token requires the
Admin level pin of the token to match the Admin level pin of
the meter, otherwise, the power-on-load restore operation
will not be successful. The admin level pin stored to the token
is the same admin pin of the meter used to create the token.
Restoring an Unsecured Meter
Restoring an unsecured meter has no limitations. However,
it is important to consider the security pins residing in
the token. In this case, the unsecured meter can become
secured with the pins residing in the token. The pins residing
in the token should be recorded and associated with the
programmed token.
If the pins of the token are unknown, it is recommended
to immediately navigate to the security menu and record
the pins.
An alternate option is to create a token that does not
contain security pins (like Group 6 (SEC)). This will allow
programming an unsecured meter with a token generated by
a secured meter leaving the unsecured meter unsecured.