Datamatic Firefly Reference Manual
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DRAFT Appendix A: Glossary of Terms 39DRAFT©Datamatic.com, Ltd. 2000 - 2005Dials, Number ofThe number of dials indicates the number of digits expected for a meter reading. Thisinformation is used to audit the entered reading and to control the reading field sizedisplayed on the ROADRUNNER. For readings with decimal places defined, the numberof dials does not include the decimal point even though a decimal point appears in theread field on the ROADRUNNER display.EDISKA procedure that is performed on a ROADRUNNER 860 that reallocates memory sothat routes load properly and the unit doesn’t run out of memory. The EDISK functioncreates a logical drive (C:) on the ROADRUNNER and allocates memory for theprogram on that logical drive. The command is located on the B: drive and syntax tocreate a logical drive is (EDISK 0 240) where “240” represents the amount of memoryallocated for use by A drive. Note: AMR 2.8.1 and above requires EDISK 2 only.Please see the RouteSTAR MVP Installation and Upgrade Instructions,ROADRUNNER User Manual and RouteSTAR MVP User Manual.Ending MileageAn ending odometer reading requested during the Log-out procedure when VehicleInformation prompt is activated on the ROADRUNNER.Estimate FlagA prompt for the meter reader, set on the MVP PC, requesting a response for estimatingreadings on meters that are either blank or skipped. The meter reader is required to entera “YES’ or “NO” response that is then passed to the HOST in the Export File andtriggers an automatic estimating function on the HOST if available.Failed Audit CodeA value that is set by the ROADRUNNER indicating the meter reading failed the HI/LOaudit and was re-entered or forced by the meter reader.FlashA process where the EPROM chip is reprogrammed on a ROADRUNNER 860.“Flashing” the unit is outlined in the ROADRUNNER Manual.Function KeyA key that is defined by software to perform a specified task.Header RecordInformation found at the top of an Import or Export File, which designates the beginningof a route. These records contain basic route related information such as the cyclenumber, route number, and survey information in the Import File, and start / end date andtimes, reader ID, totals, vehicle information and survey text in the Export File. Optionalheaders are included in the Import File for the Broadcast and Route Messages.Header IDThe indicator field of the Header Record that signifies the beginning of detail informationfor a particular route. ‘H0’, ‘H1’, ‘H2’ are ID values used within the RouteSTAR MVPsystem.High Audit ValueA ten-character field that indicates the top limit of a range within which a reading falls.This value is calculated on the HOST and passed to RouteSTAR MVP in the Import Filedetail record for a meter. |
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