Inovonics Wireless Corporation TapWatch2 Wireless Submetering Software Inovonics Wireless Corporation Louisville, CO 80027 800.782.2709
Software Installation You must call for Activation Code Call between 7AM and 6PM MST (Mon-Fri) at 800.782.2709
Entering this Information during installation process is compulsory. Personalize Your Copy software installation Information used later on e.g. when entering a comment with a date and time stamp as well as in “Last Modified” and in “Last Published” data fields. Entering this Information during installation process is compulsory.
The software will set your password key software installation This is what you will send to the corporate office
Put your password Key from Corporate in the File location The Password Process software installation Put your password Key from Corporate in the File location
Starting The Program software installation
Creating Site Files Options: Restore From Backup working with TapWatch2 Options: Restore From Backup Import From Existing DCC Create New Here we assume the site setup has been performed by another party. The Files are available on disk or on the network and we restore the from a backup.
Restore Site Data From Backup working with TapWatch2 The file name begins with the name of a property. In the example”alpha1”.
Site Data Restored From Backup working with TapWatch2
Importing Data From Existing Site working with TapWatch2
Import Existing Site working with TapWatch2
Connect To Site working with TapWatch2 working with TapWatch2
Connect To DCC working with TapWatch2
Connecting to Site working with TapWatch2 The screen requesting the password may not come up if PC has been pre-configured for passwords. Enter password manually if prompted. The default is “INOVONICS”.
Warning working with TapWatch2
Site Data Being Retrieved working with TapWatch2 Watch Progress
Data Retrieval Failed working with TapWatch2
Data Retrieval Completed working with TapWatch2
Create New Site working with TapWatch2
Create New Site Required Entry: Property ID And Site Name working with TapWatch2 Data can only be entered under “Edit”-side of program. As the name implies, under the “View”-side one can only have a look at the data. Required Entry: Property ID And Site Name
Create/Edit Site Data working with TapWatch2 working with TapWatch2 Data Can Be Entered On the Edit - Side Of the Program
Warning working with TapWatch2 When editing a site, make sure to retrieve most current site data before making any changes.
Enter Site Data After data entry, preferences can be edited. working with TapWatch2 The data under “Global Defaults” you don’t have to enter manually but rather choose from drop-down menus. After data entry, preferences can be edited.
Select Preferences working with TapWatch2 Choose preferences like Supervision Window and Modem Rings, as well as old and new file format
Enter Comments This is your only record of changes on the DCC. working with TapWatch2 This is your only record of changes on the DCC. Always make comments and save them.
Save Comments working with TapWatch2 The comments can be saved to be printed out, e-mailed etc. The folder “SANMICHELEFL” will automatically be named according to the Property ID.
Comments Report working with TapWatch2
Adding A Building working with TapWatch2
Enter Building Information working with TapWatch2 Be consistent with names for sorting purposes and note 03 sorts differently than 3.
Building Information Entered working with TapWatch2
Buildings Sorted working with TapWatch2
Select Building To Look Up/Add Meters working with TapWatch2 Select Building
Add Meters working with TapWatch2
Add Meters Fill in relevant meter information working with TapWatch2 Fill in relevant meter information Not connected to receiver, button not live.
Register Single Transmitter working with TapWatch2 After entering information
Register All Transmitters working with TapWatch2 Be sure you’re connected to the receiver.
Waiting For Transmitter Message working with TapWatch2
Fault While Registering working with TapWatch2 The software detects when a transmitter has already been registered.
Add Repeater Connected to receiver, can register now. working with TapWatch2 Connected to receiver, can register now.
Register Repeater working with TapWatch2 Connected to receiver!
Connections Screen working with TapWatch2 1 2 3
Send Data to DCC - Warning working with TapWatch2 1
Send Data to DCC working with TapWatch2 1 In case of failure resend data until successful, unless DCC is disabled.
Using The Comm Port Sniffer working with TapWatch2 2
Looking At Selected Items working with TapWatch2 2
Watching Selected Buildings 2 working with TapWatch2
Watching Selected Meters 2 working with TapWatch2
Watching Selected Repeaters 2 working with TapWatch2
Change DCC Date/Time working with TapWatch2 3 Consult billing center if reading for different time zones.
Viewing Data working with TapWatch2
Retrieve Data With Calendar working with TapWatch2
Retrieve Data With Calendar working with TapWatch2
View Data Retrieved From DCC working with TapWatch2
Export Data Retrieved From DCC working with TapWatch2
Save Outfile working with TapWatch2
Outfile Format working with TapWatch2
Out file types are selected from main screen Options button working with TapWatch2
Export Daily Readings working with TapWatch2
Daily Readings Path working with TapWatch2
Daily Readings File working with TapWatch2
Apartment Unit Readings working with TapWatch2 Double Click
Apartment Unit Readings working with TapWatch2
Export Apartment Unit Readings working with TapWatch2
Apartment Unit Readings File working with TapWatch2
Clear Meter Readings working with TapWatch2
Clear Meter Readings Typically clear data 6 months and older. working with TapWatch2 Typically clear data 6 months and older.
Exceptions Log working with TapWatch2
Save Exceptions Log working with TapWatch2
Exceptions Log working with TapWatch2
Clear Exceptions Log working with TapWatch2
Clear Exceptions Log working with TapWatch2
Backing Up Files working with TapWatch2
Path for Backup Files It is a good idea to back up site files working with TapWatch2 It is a good idea to back up site files to a location other than just your laptop! Suggestions: Corporate Office, Regional Office, INOVONICS WIRELESS.
Auto-Download Shortcut Double Click on icon to run auto-download program
shortcut connect screen Auto-download shortcut connect screen
retrieving information Auto-download retrieving information
Information on the auto-download is found in…
Auto-download log The log notes information on retrievals This is a good tool for billing centers
Suggested standards to follow when using and entering data at the DCC 1. Date and time stamp all comments and indicate what changes were done. This is your only record of changes on the DCC! 2. Give clear repeater location descriptions and access requirements. 3. Only use common abbreviations. 4. Decide on time format when setting time in DCC -GMT, Local, or Other time format Examples of data that will effect sorting are: a. Site name b. Property ID c. Building Names (Bldg 3, Bldg 03, Building 3) d. Phone formats (303)758-8759, 303-758-8759, etc. Be aware of data that effects sorting & BE CONSISTANT