Next Century RR4 Remote Reader: Resolving the "Tap to Display" Message
Next Century RR4-TR Remote Reader: Resolving the "Tap to Display" Message
The "Tap to Display" message is a normal function of your NextCentury RR4-TR Remote Reader, indicating that the device has entered a low-power sleep mode to maximize battery life. Waking the device up to display the current meter reading is a quick process.
The RR4-TR is designed with a 10-year battery life and conserves power by cycling through its meter views at an interval of 5-10 seconds before entering this sleep state.
Here are the two primary methods to force the device to wake up and display the meter read:
Method 1: Magnet Activation (Recommended)
The easiest way to wake the device is by briefly using a magnet. This process is also used to initiate a wireless connection for technicians.
- Locate the Activation Zone: The entire plastic face of the device is the activation zone.
- Swipe the Magnet: Swipe a magnet past the Remote Reader's activation zone.
- Confirm Activation: Upon successful activation, a gear icon will temporarily appear on the display, and the reader will then display the current meter read and other configured views. This also initiates a check-in with a programmed Gateway to apply updates.
Method 2: Detaching and Reattaching the Remote Reader
You can also force the device to check in by temporarily detaching it from the mounting plate and then reinstalling it.
- Detach the Remote Reader: Locate the security tab at the bottom of the Remote Reader. Pull down the security tab to remove the RR4-TR Remote Reader from its Mounting Plate.
- Reinstall the Remote Reader: Re-secure the Remote Reader onto the Mounting Plate.
- Confirm Activation: Once re-secured, the device should exit its sleep mode and begin cycling through its programmed display views.
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