Automated meter reading (AMR) devices
AMR means Automated Meter Reading or sometimes
Advanced Meter Reading. These AMR meters are more advanced energy meters that
are capable of measuring and storing energy usage for multiple time periods.
There are three different forms of
AMR devices. These are:
Consumption (usage) information can be transmitted from an AMR device directly
to the energy supplier, meaning manual meter readings are generally
no longer required. The collection of this data ensures more accurate bills,
and gives customers the option to analyse their energy usage data. In most
cases, this data is available from the energy supplier on a daily, weekly or
monthly basis, giving customers the option to monitor their consumption and
develop new ways to operate more efficiently.Businesses will, therefore, only pay
for the energy they use each month because AMR devices provide an accurate
meter reading; estimated bills become a thing of the past and it’s much easier
to forecast usage.
Walk-by AMR
Walk-by AMR applications have proven to be an efficient and cost-effective
means of automating a gas meter reading process, delivering rapid improvements in both customer service and operational effeciencies.
Key Benefits:
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Battery operated of 10 years life
·
No special skills required to install
·
Migration to fixed network anytime in field
·
Low battery alarm supports maintenance programs
·
Retrofit capability protects investment in existing metering infrastructure
Consumption (usage) information can be transmitted from an AMR device directly to the energy supplier, meaning manual meter readings are generally no longer required. The collection of this data ensures more accurate bills, and gives customers the option to analyse their energy usage data. In most cases, this data is available from the energy supplier on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, giving customers the option to monitor their consumption and develop new ways to operate more efficiently.Businesses will, therefore, only pay for the energy they use each month because AMR devices provide an accurate meter reading; estimated bills become a thing of the past and it’s much easier to forecast usage.
· Battery operated of 10 years life
· No special skills required to install
· Migration to fixed network anytime in field
· Low battery alarm supports maintenance programs
· Retrofit capability protects investment in existing metering infrastructure