Badger Meter ReadCenter - Manual (Page 5)

INTRODUCTION
Audience and Purpose
The ReadCenter® Analytics and Analytics Mobile Reading Data Management User Manual is intended for water and gas utility
reading data management software operators to set up, configure and use ReadCenter Analytics or Analytics Mobile reading
data management software with ORION® and GALAXY® fixed network and/or mobile meter reading systems The ReadCenter
software is used for sending data to, and collecting and analyzing data from, Badger Meter ORION, GALAXY AMI, touch and
manual read systems
About this Manual
The manual is arranged as follows:
•
Part I: Overall Operation
Part I features basic information about the overall operation of ReadCenter Analytics and Analytics Mobile including an
overview of the software functions and program startup information
• Part II: Reading Cycle
Part II is the user guide that provides the process details for using the software to manage the daily meter reading
cycle operations
• Part III: Reports and Analytics
Part III explains how to review and analyze collected data and create customized reports and charts
• Part IV: Accounts and System Settings
Part IV describes set up and maintenance procedures that are performed one time or as needed for customer accounts,
meter reading devices, endpoints and gateways
• Appendix
The Appendix includes system requirements, the file transfer process using alternate types of hardware, troubleshooting
and additional product information
Typographic Conventions
Items on the software screens that you will be asked to select or choose by clicking a button, highlighting, checking a box or
another similar means are in bold text and capitalized in the manual
Example: Click once on the View Report button
Names of options, boxes, columns, fields, and sections are italicized In most cases, first letters will be capitalized
Example: The information is noted in the Meter Reading Cycle field.
Messages and special markings are italicized and in quotation marks, with first letters capitalized
Examples: “Service Stopped” and "Unread"
OTE: N Names, addresses and other customer-related information displayed in examples of screens were created for
demonstration purposes in this manual No actual customer information is used
Fixed and Mobile System Networks
• Sections of the manual dedicated to gateway setup and management are marked Fixed Network Only
• Sections of the manual dedicated to mobile system setup and management are marked Mobile Only
• Sections of the manual that are not marked Fixed Network Only or Mobile Only are for all users
OTE: N Customers who have both fixed and mobile reading systems should use the entire manual
User Manual
Page 5 June 2014