Badger Meter ReadCenter - Manual (Page 6)

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READCENTER® Reading Data Management
INTRODUCTION
The READCENTER® Reading Data Management Installation and Operation Manual has three main parts:
• Part I: Overall Operation
Part I features basic information to help you understand the overall operation of READCENTER in relation to reading
primarily with the GALAXY® gateway.
• Part II: User Guide
Part II is designed to be a technical reference and includes more process details.
• Appendix
Refer to this section for READCENTER system requirements, software installation and additional product information.
READCENTER Software
READCENTER software is a comprehensive data management system that collects and analyzes data from GALAXY’s
automated meter reading system.
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It receives and stores data so that each day represents a snapshot of the metered service status.
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Each snapshot includes service address, current meter reading and exception codes.
• History allows the user to print graphs and calculate consumption.
• It allows monitoring of meter-level and system-level usage patterns.
• It links meter consumption data to customer records that billing programs can use to create bills.
GALAXY® Meter Reading System Components
Transmitter
The GALAXY transmitter is an electronic device attached to the meter. It records meter usage and sends the information
in a radio transmission that is read by a GALAXY receiver.
Receiver
A GALAXY receiver (also referred to as gateway) is a reception device that collects data from transmitters. It receives
signals and validates them before forwarding the signal to the READCENTER computer.
• It is designed to work in an unattended mode.
• It listens for incoming data from transmitters.
• It processes and sends data to READCENTER monitor software.
• Retrieval and review of the data is done through READCENTER software.
Transmitter Receiver