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HandTrackIT is Blue Tower's hand-held receiver component. When
connected to a hand-held meter reading computer, it enables a
pedestrian meter
reader to walk down a street and collect readings from the Transponders
via radio. The HandTrackIT system allows for a combination of
visual,
touch and radio reads on one route, i.e. fitting the Blue Tower
Transponder to those meters which are difficult-to-read, while
continuing to
read some meters visually.
Operation
HandTrackIT is designed to work with a hand-held computer or PC.
The HandTrackIT is connected with a cable from its LEMO connector
port to the serial port of the computing device. Power is also taken
from the hand-held computer via this connection. The power consumed
(60 mA typically) by the HandTrackIT does not materially affect
the hand-held computer.
Compatibility
HandTrackIT interfaces with many popular hand-held computers and
route management systems. The simple RAMIC interface protocol enables
ASCII data to be exported into a variety of route management and
billing systems.
Physical Characteristics
HandTrackIT is designed to be carried by hand, on a shoulder harness
or on the belt of the meter reader. The 900 Series HandTrackIT is
a light (10 oz.) and compact (5 1/2 in. x 3 in. x 1 in.) device
that is designed to operate in harsh utility environments.
All HandTrackITs have a rugged carrying case with a belt loop that
allows for easy carrying. Inside the HandTrackIT cloth case is a
welded metal case that is sealed and should not be opened. Additionally,
the HandTrackIT has a fixed antenna which is 3 inches long. The
HandTrackIT has a LEMO-type connection port that connects the HandTrackIT
to a PC or hand-held computer.
HandTrackIT Features:
- HandTrackIT easily interfaces to most hand-held terminals, including:
Allegro, Northrop Grumman, Psion, Radix, Telxon and others
- HandTrackIT integrates to most route management software including
those provided by Greentree Applied Systems, Hersey-Meters, Northrop
Grumman, Radix, SLC Meter Service and others
- Simple RAMIC protocol enables easy integration into many popular
route management systems
- Allows for combination of radio, touch pad and visual reads
on one round
- No interrogation signal is required which results in faster
read times
- Small and lightweight; can be belt or shoulder harness mounted
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