User's Manual

UNLOADING A ROUTE
After the route is read, the Unload option is used to write the meter data to a memory stick for transfer to the reading data
management software, and to archive the data in ORS in case the memory stick is misplaced or destroyed before the billing
cycle is complete.
1. Insert the memory stick into an available USB port on the Toughbook laptop computer.
2. Click the Unload button on the main menu.
Figure 35: Main menu - Unload
Result: The Select Folder screen opens.
OTE:N If you are using the memory stick from which the route was loaded, the Select Folder location window
defaults to the location from which the last route files were retrieved.
3. Select the folder where the meter readings should be stored.
4. Click the Select button.
Result: The route data automatically unloads to the le location you selected and the Main screen reappears.
5. Safely remove the memory stick after the route unload is complete.
6. Return the memory stick to the reading data management software operator.
OTE:N If you do not want to unload the route, select Exit on the main menu.
CLEARING A ROUTE
The Clear option on the main menu deletes all meter account data that was collected for the route. If you select Clear, ORS
prompts you to confirm: “Are you sure you want to clear the currently loaded route--any and all reads will be lost.” Select OK to
clear the reading information. Select Cancel if you do not want to clear the route.
OTE:N Cleared routes CANNOT be recovered.
Figure 36: Clear confirmation
UNLOADING A ROUTE
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