Badger Meter Trimble Ranger 3 User manual

Trimble® Ranger 3
ORION® Field Application Software
ORI-PM-00100-EN-03 (May 2015 ) Installation Manual

Trimble® Ranger 3, ORION® Field Application Software
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CONTENTS
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Audience and Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Removing Previous Software Versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
No Previous Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Removing Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot (Recommended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Removing Software Using Remove Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Removing Software in Kiosk Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Installing Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Transferring Software File from the DVD to a USB Memory Stick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing Software on the Handheld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Activating Kiosk Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Check COM Port Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Installation Manual
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Trimble® Ranger 3, ORION® Field Application Software
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INTRODUCTION
The ORION® Field Application 4.x.x for Trimble® Ranger 3 is a software application designed for automated and manual meter
reading of ORION water and gas endpoints. This manual is the guide for installing the ORION Field Application software on a
Trimble Ranger 3 handheld computer.
Audience and Purpose
Instructions are included for Trimble Ranger 3 handheld users who are installing the ORION Field Application 4.x.x software
for the first time, and for users who are updating to version 4.x.x.
System Requirements
The handheld must meet the system specifications as identified in the most recent version of the ORION Trimble Ranger 3
Product Data Sheet, available at www.badgermeter.com.
The ORION Field Application software requires a Trimble Ranger 3 handheld with a Windows® Mobile 6.5 Professional
operating system to run correctly. The Windows Mobile operating system version number can be found on the About screen
on the handheld. Go to Windows Start> Settings> System> About to access the About screen.
About this Manual
This manual includes step-by-step instructions for installing the ORION Field Application software and includes the following
two main sections:
• Removing Previous Software Versions
• Installing ORION Field Application 4.x.x Software
OTE:N To provide the best solution for our customers, Badger Meter continually improves software programs and
periodically updates this manual to reflect upgrades. Therefore, some discrepancies may be detected between the
installed software and this manual. The software version number on the screen images may differ from the version of
software you are installing.
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: Tap the View Report button.
• Names of options, boxes, columns, fields and sections are italicized. In most cases, first letters will be capitalized.
Example: The value displays in the Status Information field.
• Messages and special markings are shown in quotation marks.
Examples: “Service Stopped” is shown on the display.
Introduction
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REMOVING PREVIOUS SOFTWARE VERSIONS
Before installing the new software, remove all older versions of the software on the handheld.
The Factory Reset/Clean Boot method (1) is recommended. Read the descriptions below and choose the appropriate
procedure based on your handheld setup.
1. Removing the Previous Software Version Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot (Recommended)
Factory reset or "Clean Boot" is the recommended method for removing previous versions of the meter reading
software. This procedure resets the Trimble Ranger to "factory fresh" condition and removes all previously added
software. Refer to "Removing Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot (Recommended)" on page 7.
IF YOU ADDED ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE TO THE HANDHELD THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO REMOVE, SEE THE
ALTERNATIVE METHOD, "REMOVING SOFTWARE USING REMOVE PROGRAMS" ON PAGE 8.
2. Removing the Previous Software Version Using Remove Programs (Alternative)
The Windows tool, "Remove Programs," allows you to select the programs you want to remove. It can be used
when the handheld has other software that you do not want to remove. Refer to "Removing Software Using Remove
Programs" on page 8.
3. (Kiosk mode) Removing the Previous Software Version
For handhelds in Kiosk mode, use procedure 1, "Removing Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot (Recommended)" on
page 7, to remove previous Kiosk software and all other previously added software.
If you previously added software to the handheld that you do not want to remove, use the instructions "Removing
Software in Kiosk Mode" on page 11.
No Previous Software
If there is no previous version of the ORION Field Application software on the handheld, go directly to "Installing Software" on
page 14.
Removing Previous Software Versions
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Removing Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot (Recommended)
IF YOU ADDED ADDITIONAL SOFTWARE TO THE HANDHELD THAT YOU DO NOT WANT TO REMOVE, USE THE
ALTERNATIVE METHOD, "REMOVING SOFTWARE USING REMOVE PROGRAMS" ON PAGE 8.
Power on the handheld and start the factory reset (clean boot).
1. Press and hold the green power key. When the countdown timer starts, release the green power key.
Result: The Power Menu displays (Figure 1).
2. On the Power Menu, tap Reset and immediately PRESS and HOLD both the green power key and the RIGHT key on
the handheld keypad.
Figure 1: Power Menu
Figure 2: Hold power key and RIGHT key at the same time
3. When the Clean Boot screen appears, as shown in Figure 3, release both the green power key and the RIGHT key.
4. Use the up/down navigation arrows on the keypad to
select the Ok button on the Clean Boot screen.
Then press the ENTER key on the keypad to completely
clear the handheld.
OTE:N Tapping does not work on the Clean Boot screen.
Use the keypad.
Result: Several screens display during the next few seconds:
Blank screen, "Scanning...Wait" screen, Windows Embedded
screen, Finalizing screen, blank screen again, and then the
Windows Embedded screen again.
5. Touch the handheld screen to start the reset process as
instructed on the screen.
Figure 3: Clean Boot screen
6. Align the touch screen by tapping the cross hairs. Continue to tap the cross hairs until the screen aligns.
7. At the Password screen, tap Skip.
8. Tap the Complete screen to nish the reset.
OTE:N After performing a factory reset, the handheld date and time need to be reset. Tap Windows Start> Settings>
Clocks & Alarms to set the correct time and date.
The handheld is now ready for the new software installation. Refer to "Installing Software" on page 14.
Press &
hold
Press &
hold
Removing Previous Software Versions
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Removing Software Using Remove Programs
Power on the handheld to start the software removal. Use this method if there is additional software on the handheld that
you do not want to remove.
1. At the home screen, tap Windows Start in the lower
left corner.
2. Scroll to nd Settings. Tap Settings.
Figure 4: Settings> System tab
3. Tap System> Remove Programs. You may need to scroll
to nd the icons.
Result: The Remove Programs screen opens.
4. Scroll to nd the Badger Meter software in the list of
programs.
OTE:N The folder name may be different than the one
shown, depending on the software version you
are removing, but should have “Badger Meter,“
“BMI“ or “Badger “ in the name.
5. Tap the le to select it. Then tap the Remove button.
Result: A pop-up window opens to conrm removal as
shown in Figure 7.Figure 5: Remove Programs
Figure 6: Remove Programs screen Figure 7: Confirm program removal
6. Tap Yes to conrm the program removal.
Result: The program le is removed from the list.
Removing Previous Software Versions
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7. To complete the removal, tap Windows Start .
8. Scroll to nd File Explorer. Tap File Explorer.
9. Tap in the title bar to show My Device.
Figure 8: My Device
10. Tap My Device> Windows folder> Start Menu folder>
Programs folder.
11. Find the Badger Meter software applications folder as
shown in Figure 10.
OTE:N The folder name may be different than the one
shown, depending on the software version you
are removing.
Figure 9: My Device
12. Tap and hold the Badger Meter software applications folder until a menu displays as shown in Figure 11.
Then tap Delete.
Figure 10: Badger Meter software applications Figure 11: Delete
Removing Previous Software Versions
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13. Tap in the title bar to show My Device.
14. Tap to open the Application Data folder.
15. Find the Badger Meter application data folder. In
Figure 13, the folder is labeled BMI_APP_DATA.
OTE:N The folder name may be different, depending on
the software version you are removing. Look for a
folder with“Badger Meter,“ “BMI“ or “Badger“ in
the name.
Figure 12: Application Data folder
16. Tap and hold the Badger Meter application data folder until a menu displays as shown in Figure 14.
Then tap Delete.
Figure 13: BMI App Data folder Figure 14: Delete
Result: All the meter reading software files are removed. The handheld is ready for the new software installation. Refer to
"Installing Software" on page 14.
Removing Previous Software Versions
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Removing Software in Kiosk Mode
OTE:N This procedure is only for handhelds in Kiosk mode.
When operating the handheld in Kiosk mode, the main screen appears as it does in Figure 15.
Figure 15: Kiosk mode
To remove the previous software on a handheld in Kiosk mode, follow these steps.
OTE:N You can also remove Kiosk software by using the procedure "Removing Software Using Factory Reset/Clean Boot
(Recommended)" on page 7. However, if there is software on the handheld other than the Badger Meter software
application that you do not want to remove, use this procedure.
1. Tap the screen title bar to the right of the Badger Meter
software name.
Result: The Unlock button appears as shown in Figure 16.
OTE:N The screen title bar may be different, depending
on the software version you are removing, but
should have “Badger Meter,“ “BMI“ or “Badger “ in
the name.
2. Tap the Unlock button.
Figure 16: Tap Unlock button
Removing Previous Software Versions
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3. Enter the code to unlock the handheld.
OTE:N If you do not have the code, contact Badger
Meter Technical Support for the code to unlock
Kiosk mode.
Result: When the handheld is unlocked, it returns to Admin
mode and the Windows Start menu is displayed.
Figure 17: Enter unlock code
4. Tap Windows Start> Settings> System> Remove
Programs.
Figure 18: Remove Programs
5. Tap Askarya Pocket Kiosk to select it.
Then tap Remove.
Result: A pop-up window opens to conrm the program
removal.
Figure 19: Programs on the handheld
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6. Tap Yes to conrm the Kiosk program removal.
Figure 20: Confirm program removal
7. Tap to select the Badger Meter software program in the
list.
OTE:N The software program name may be different
than shown, depending on the version you are
removing, but should have“Badger Meter,“ “BMI“
or “Badger “ in the name.
Then tap Remove.
Result: A pop-up window opens to conrm the
program removal.
8. Tap Yes to conrm the program removal.
9. When all programs are removed, tap OK to exit Remove
Programs. Figure 21: Remove remaining programs
Once the previous software programs are removed, the handheld is ready for the new software installation. Refer to "Installing
Software" on page 14.
Removing Previous Software Versions
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INSTALLING SOFTWARE
The software comes loaded on the DVD provided by Badger Meter.
Transferring Software File from the DVD to a USB Memory Stick
1. Load the software DVD on a computer with a DVD drive.
2. The DVD folder may open automatically. If not, open Windows Explorer, browse to the DVD drive location and open the
DVD folder.
Result: The software le displayed will be similar to the example shown in Figure 22.
Figure 22: Software installation file
3. Insert a memory stick into the USB port on the computer.
Result: When the computer recognizes the memory stick, it will display in the left menu of Windows Explorer. In the example
below, it is shown as “Removable Disk (H:).“
4. Select and copy the "Badger Field Application - Ranger 3 v4.x.x.cab" le from the DVD and paste it to the memory stick.
Figure 23: Software moved to memory stick
Result: The software files display on the memory stick and are ready to be installed on the handheld.
5. Safely remove the memory stick and the software DVD from the computer.
Installing Software
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Installing Software on the Handheld
Start the software removal with the handheld powered on. If the handheld power is not on, press the green power key on the
keypad to power on the handheld.
1. Insert the memory stick with the software files into the USB port on the handheld.
2. Tap Windows Start > File Explorer. You may need to scroll to nd the File Explorer icon.
Figure 24: Windows Start>Programs>File Explorer Figure 25: My Device
3. Tap in the title bar to show Hard Disk (Figure 25). Tap Hard Disk to see the les on the memory stick.
OTE:N If the memory stick is not inserted, Hard Disk does not display.
Figure 26: Hard disk files
4. Tap to select the Badger Meter software application le.
Result: The software installation process begins and, after a few seconds, the location selection screen opens.
Installing Software
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5. Select Device and tap Install.
Result: The le installs on the handheld. A progress screen
displays briey (Figure 28) as the software installs. The
Windows home screen displays when installation is complete
(Figure 29).
Figure 27: Select Device
Figure 28: Software installation in progress Figure 29: Windows home screen
6. Remove the memory stick from the handheld.
7. Tap Windows Start to see the Badger Meter
Applications folder on the handheld as shown in Figure 30.
You may need to scroll to find the folder.
OTE:N To move the folder to a different location on the
screen, tap and hold, then drag the folder icon to
the location you prefer.
Figure 30: Badger Meter Applications
MPORTANTI
If the system does not reboot automatically, restart the handheld manually prior to opening the software applications. To restart,
press and hold the green power key. The screen will show a countdown timer. Continue holding the power key until the countdown
is completed. The handheld automatically restarts. Check the date/time on the handheld and reset, if needed, by going to Windows
Start> Settings> Clocks & Alarms.
Installing Software
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ACTIVATING KIOSK MODE
After the meter reading software is installed, the Kiosk mode application will be located in the My Documents folder and can
be activated from that location. To activate Kiosk mode, follow these steps.
1. Go to Windows Start > File Explorer > My Device > My Documents.
Figure 31: My Documents Figure 32: Kiosk Mode
Once Kiosk mode is activated, a password is required to change the setting. Activate Kiosk mode only if you are certain it
is the required operation mode.
2. Tap the le "KioskMode_Badger_Field_App..." to activate Kiosk mode.
Result: Kiosk mode installs automatically.
After the program installs, the Badger Meter Field Application software is ready to use.
CHECK COM PORT SETTINGS
MPORTANTI
The COM port(s) must be set correctly for the handheld and the Badger Meter software to operate correctly. After each software
update, go to Settings on the software main menu, view the settings for the handheld and any hardware, and adjust the COM
ports, if necessary, to ensure correct operation. Complete instructions can be found in the ORION® Field Application for Trimble®
Ranger 3 and ReadCenter® User Manual, available at www.badgermeter.com.
Activating Kiosk Mode
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