G5R HANDHELD COMPUTER ELECTRONIC METER DATA RETRIEVAL SYSTEM MODULE

APPLICATIONS : The Itron G5R ™ handheld computer combines the latest technology with a full duplex radio in a small and power efficient package. It is capable of reading all Hersey ® meters equipped with AMR touchpads when used with the Versaprobe universal probe. The G5R's integral radio receives all 50W ERT radio read module signals. Manual entry of data for visually read meters and notes is supported as well. When used with the Itron meter reading management software, or Hersey EZ™ Reader software, a variety of reports can be generated to assist in management of all aspects of water and resources use. Accurate data collection, a faster read to bill cycle, and increased meter reading productivity are available with this simply, yet comprehensive meter reading tool.

CONFORMANCE TO STANDARDS : The G5R computer is tested to MIL-STD-810E for drop, humidity, rain, shock, dust, vibration and altitude.

DESCRIPTION : The G5R computer is lightweight, rugged and ergonomincally designed for comfortable use in all envioronmental conditions. The LCD display is manufactured with temperature compensated contrast control and backlighting for viewing ease. The 30 character x 18 line screen provides plenty of room for the display of meter information and notes. Forty applicaitons definable keys in a flat membrane keyboard template that is field replaceablemake data entry easy when required. Since 99% of a meter reader's keystrokes are numeric entry, a ten digit numeric keypad is located in an easy to use location. A new power management system chooses from differnt processor modesto enhance performance and battery life, allowing more reads without charging the battery pack. The new performance and battery life, enabling more reads without charging the battery pack. Once the data is collected, 16 BM Compact Flash card technology permits the storage of critical information without a power source.

G5 POD : Itron's G5 POD is a compact, affordable communications cradle and battery charger. As an advanced cradle unit, the POD is lightweight and versatile with enhanced charging capabilities. With the POD, a battery pack can be charged individually while installed in the G5 unit, or a combination of an individual battery pack and a G5 unit can be charged simultaneously. Other features include: Connetion of multiple G5 PODs via interconnect power board three per power supply. Simultaneous communications and charging of battery in G5 handheld. 5-6 hour battery charging time. High-contrast LED indicator lights for operational modes

Model
G5R

Standards
Designed and tested to MIL-STD 810

Memory Options
8MB RAM, 1024K EPROM with MS/DOS Operating System, MS/DOS Utilities, Disk Drive Space on 16MB Compact Flash Card

Processor
NEC V25+; 386MHz internal clock;
8088 Instruction Superset

Operating System / Application Language
IBM's PC DOS 200, General Software Bios 4.0

Power Supply
Intelligent lithium-ion, Lithium coin clock battery backup, 8-12 hour battery life, 5-6 hour battery charge time

Temperature Range
-22F to 140F

Communications
Serial port Connections: Side Port Hirose Connector with 5V, through cradle

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