Common Meter Reading Instrument DOS

Analogics CMRI is a State-of-the-art product for Meter Reading needs. CMRI is a Light Weight, Compact Instrument that is 100% compatible to a desktop DOS PC added with portability and ruggedness. The CMRI is compatible with all types of existing Electronic Tri Vector Energy Meters in the market.

Analogics CMRI is designed to run MS-DOS and the vast majority of DOS Based PC applications comes with superlative features like LCD with monochrome CGA text and graphics, high-speed serial ports, 2 MB system RAM, 2MB system FLASH for programs and 2MB static RAM for Data Storage which is expandable upto 16 MB.

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Salient Features:
  • Rugged
  • Versatile
  • Low Cost
  • Lightweight
  • User Programmable
  • Built-in IRDA *
  • Built-in Barcode Scanner *



Features
  • 100% PC Compatibility in a Rugged Hand Held
  • Runs MS-DOS and Virtually any PC Program
  • Fully PC Compatible High Speed two Serial Ports with baud rates upto 115.2 kbps
  • Single or Dual key operation for any meter reading
  • CGA monochrome video with Virtual Screen enables to view phasor or load survey graphs on the spot
  • Supertwist Liquid Crystal Display Screen with EL Backlight (16 Rows of 24 Characters, 192 by
    128 pixel graphics)
  • Write protected memory area for permanent storage of program files with guaranteed 1 million operations
  • 50 years calendar Lithium Battery backed Real Time Clock
  • Latest and State-of-the-art Li-Ion 2.1 Ahr for operating more than 10 hrs in the field.
  • Membrane Keypad (optional Elastomeric)
  • 45, 32, 30, 20 or 15 keys Standard or Custom Keypad layouts
  • Rugged Cycolac ABS Case with rubber boot for extra protection
  • CBIP compliant
  • Customized to your Specification
  • IP55 Compliance Product
SPECIFICATIONS OF CMRI
Power Battery Power 6 Volts, Nickel Metal Hydride with no Charge memory, 3 hrs or less recharge time, 8 hrs (8 MHz no backlight) charge life
Environment
Storage Temperature -20°C to +70°C
Operating Temperature  0°C to +50°C
Humidity 5-95 % (non-condensing)

CMRI Custom Options
  • Displays
  • Key pad Graphics
  • Logos
  • I/O Interface
  • Case Color
  • Sealing
  • Cables and Connectors
Accessories
  • Power Adaptor
  • Communication Cable
  • Programming Cable
  • Carrying Case
  • Common Optical Port (COP-3)
 

WHAT IS DOS Based Hand Held Computer ?
  • A DOS based, Battery operated, Intelligent Hand Held Terminal used for Reading (data Collection) Trivector Energy Meters of Different makes
What are specifications of DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER ?
  • 16 x 24 char, LCD with EL-Backlight
  • CGA compatible 192x128 pixel graphical display with virtual PC screen
  • PC compatible 45 keys Keypad
  • Two high speed communication ports
  • 20-year Calendar with built-in RTC with lithium battery backup Built-in 1.55 Ahr rechargeable NiMH Battery
What is the Memory Structure in DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER?
  • 384 K Flash BIOS
  • 2MB system RAM memory, 640K reserved for DOS, balance reserved for execution of user Programs & Graphics
  • 2 MB Flash memory used for loading the common meter reading programs (like M/s. Secure, L & T, ABB, Duke Arnics etc.,)
  • 2MB / 4MB / 6MB static RAM memory is used to store meter data of various makes
Does the DOS can be upgraded by user ?
  • Yes, user can upgrade the DOS through serial port
What Version of DOS can be loaded in to DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER ?
  • Any Latest version of DOS can be loaded by user i.e., ver 6.11 or higher
What are Accessories supplied with Each DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER ?
  • Battery Charger
  • Communication Cables (COM 1 & COM 2)
  • User Manual
  • Carrying case
  • Floppy / CD (Containing System and utility files)
What is charging time of DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER ?
  • DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER will be supplied with intelligent, SMPS based chargers with temperature, time and voltage sensors. This will take 2 Hrs. 40 Min. for one full charge when battery is in full discharged condition. The charger works from 85 V to 265 V, 0 to 400 Hz frequency
How many hours will DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER work continuously with full charged battery ?
  • It works continuously for 8 Hrs. (without backlit)
How many meter software’s can be loaded into DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER?
  • On an average, 4 to 5 meter softwares (like M/s. Secure, L & T, Duke Arnics, ABB, Data Pro etc.,) can be loaded into one DOS BASED HAND HELD COMPUTER
How to analyze the Reading taken from Meter ?
  • Data (Reading) taken from the meter is transferred to PC i.e., Base computer, using the software of specific meter. Using these BCs we can view the Instantaneous current, voltage, billing data, tamper data, load survey graph, phasor diagrams etc.
Why Graphics Display ? Why not text display like 4 line by 20 characters ?
  • Graphics Display is the latest display technology, facilitates to display load survey graphs, phasor diagrams etc., in the field itself to get better control over the vital field data
  • Wide Screen Graphics Display will enable user friendly menus with features close to normal PCs. Lowest, small format, text displays will not provide all those features

Datasheet
  • Common Meter Reading Instrument DOS

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