Entering batch meter readings

Enter meter readings or meter differences on the Batch Meter Readings form.

Note: In some cases, the default UOM is a parent meter attached to one or more Child ("Receiving") meters of the same UOM. In such cases, the new meter reading must roll down the hierarchy. See Creating Equipment Hierarchies.

To enter batch meter readings:

Open the Batch Meter Readings form.
Equipment—Enter the equipment for which to enter meter readings.
The system automatically populates Equipment Org. if you selected Equipment.
UOM—Enter the unit of measure.
Meter—Enter the meter code.
Difference—Select to calculate the difference between the last meter reading and the current reading.

Note: The system calculates Difference by adding the new value entered to the last meter reading.
Date/Time—Enter the date and time of the meter reading.

Note: The date entered must occur between the date of the last meter reading and the current date. The system automatically populates the current date.
New Value—Enter the meter reading value.
Work Order—Enter the work order.
The system automatically populates Related Work Order.
Click Update Meters.

Note: The system updates the meter readings unless an error message is generated. In this case, the system lists the error in the Error Message field, and the row remains in the grid to be edited.
Click Copy Line to copy the information from the currently selected row to the next available row.

Click Clear Line to delete the information from the selected row.