Inovonics TapWatch 3 - Manual (Page 10)

TapWatch Overview
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1.1.5 Data Logger
The RDL8500 data logger can store meter readings from up to 2000 meters
for 90 periods. At any time, the billing company can contact the data logger
and download the readings along with site information and any system
exceptions.
The data logger:
• Receives meter data from the receiver
• Stores meter data until needed
• Transmits data to a personal computer using TapWatch 3 software
1.2 TapWatch 3 Software
TapWatch 3 software collects, manages, and interprets the data received from
the data logger. The software also allows the user to monitor the status of each
PMT and repeater in your TapWatch submetering system.
1.2.1 TapWatch Startup
Start the TapWatch 3 software by either double-clicking the TapWatch 3
desktop icon, or selecting TapWatch 3 from the Inovonics TapWatch 3 folder in
Programs.
1.2.2 About Window
The About window appears while TapWatch 3 loads, displaying the following
information:
Build # The version of TapWatch software loaded on the computer.
1.2.3 Standard Software Features
The TapWatch 3 software has the following features:
• Pressing Alt + an underlined letter on a button will activate the button
• Tab can be used to move from field to field
• Shift + Tab moves between fields in reverse order
• Cursor can be positioned with a mouse click
• Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V shortcuts copy and paste highlighted items