diff --git a/ERT.md b/ERT.md index 15c0c89..424af30 100644 --- a/ERT.md +++ b/ERT.md @@ -1,4 +1,19 @@ -[Encoder receiver transmitter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encoder_receiver_transmitter) (ERT) is a packet radio protocol developed by Itron for automatic meter reading. The system uses OOK short range radio which is transmitted in the unlicensed 900-920 MHz band, so that meters can be read from a passing vehicle. This is mainly used in USA. +[Encoder receiver transmitter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encoder_receiver_transmitter) (ERT) is a packet radio protocol developed by Itron for automatic meter reading of water, gas and electricity. The system uses OOK short range radio which is transmitted in the unlicensed 900-920 MHz band, so that meters can be read from a passing vehicle. This is mainly used in USA. The data is not encrypted, and does not have functions to enable full control. The system is not as advanced as a smart meter and lacks the control or security in the data transfered. +ERT + +The Key Items on the App that can be selected with the cursor and changed with the encoder knob are: + +* **Title bar:** The usual Items may be changed and displayed. +* **Gain:** Setting are shown in order of AMP 0=0db or 1=14dB, LNA(IF) (0-40) and VGA (Baseband Gain) (0-62). +* **ID:** this is the meter ID. +* **Tp:** This is the type of meter. 0=Unknown,1 =IDM, 2=SCM. +* **Consumpt:** The Meter reading value. +* **Cnt:** The count of the number of readings. + +The PortaPack ERT receiver monitors approximately 2.5 MHz centered around 911.6 MHz. It does not implement channel filters, so sensitivity is reduced in exchange for monitoring more simultaneous "channels". + +If a FAT-formatted micro SD card is present when this mode is entered, the receiver will log received packets to a file named "ERT.TXT". The log file contains one line per packet received. Each line consists of a timestamp in sortable "YYYYMMDDHHMMSS" format, the Manchester-decoded data bits, a "/", and a per-bit Manchester coding error indicator ("1" if the data bit is in error). + + -The data is not encrypted, and does not have functions to enable full control. The system is not as advanced as a smart meter and lacks the control or security in the data transfered.