
Reader Codes, Trouble Codes, Comments
The Messages button on the account read screen is used to create and view messages related to the account. Messages
include Reader Codes, Trouble Codes and Comments. Tap the Messages button on the account read screen to display the
Messaging screen as shown in Figure 28.
Add, edit and delete Reader Codes, Trouble Codes or text
messages on the Messaging screen.
• Reader Codes are predefined messages from RDMS
that are used for nonemergency situations. One or
more Reader Codes can be added to an account.
• Trouble Codes are predefined urgent messages
from RDMS. Only one Trouble Code can be added
to an account.
• Comments are text messages that can be created
by the meter reader when a Reader or Trouble Code
does not fit the situation. Text messages can be
alphanumeric with up to 140 characters.
Figure 28: Messaging screen
Add a Message
1. Tap the Messages button on the account read screen to open the Messaging screen.
2. On the Messaging screen, tap the Add/Edit button.
3. Tap the radio button for Reader Code, Trouble Code or Comment to select the type of message.
Result: One of the following screens displays, depending on the type of code or message selected. The title bar of the screen
displays the selection.
Figure 29: Reader codes, Trouble codes, Comments
• To add a Reader or Trouble Code, tap to select the
code. Then tap Save.
Result: The selected code displays on the Messaging
screen (Figure 30).
• To add a Comment, tap in the blank field and type a
comment using the keypad. Then tap Save.
Result: The Comment displays on the Messaging screen
(Figure 30).
OTE:N Add additional Reader Codes, as needed, by
tapping the Add/Edit button again. However,
only one Trouble Code or Comment can be added.
Figure 30: Messaging screen
4. Tap OK to return to the account read screen. The message icon
displays to indicate a message was created.
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