Readings Features and Functions

• Performance of the same validation checks as those performed by hand-held units if meter readings are entered manually


• On-line review of readings by CSRs


• Update of readings by authorized CSRs


• Visual indication and an error condition for erroneous readings


• Correction or over-ride by authorized CSRs of any indicated error condition


• Maintenance of a history of error conditions, including number and type, associated with each premise or meter


• Processing of meter reading information after it has been entered via hand-held up-load, AMR data transfeer, or manual entry


• Meter reading processing that includes verification of missing reads


• Meter reading processing that includes flagging of high/low exceptions


• Meter reading processing that includes special codes


• Meter reading processing that includes user comments


• Entry by CSR of readings with on-line validation that is consistent with the validity checks on all input items


• User-defined and easily modified verification and validation rules


• Generation of an automatic re-read based on user-defined criteria


• Automatic generation of re-read request based on user-defined ranges of high/low exceptions or special codes


• Generation of re-read work orders based upon manual selection of meters from verification screen


• Automatic generation of request for final meter reading