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Meter Data Collection Technology
Handheld Computers
G5/G5R 900
Service Type: Electric | Gas | Water
In addition to its small size, light weight and easy-to-hold shape, the G5 handheld
computer delivers high meter-reading performance and processing speed. When equipped
with its 900MHz full-duplex radio, the G5 utilizes the latest digital signaling
and correlation technology to slice through noise levels and search out ERT messages
through a panoramic 7 MHz window. The G5 features a 33 MHz 486 processor, 8 megabytes
of DRAM and 32 megabytes of non-volatile Compact Flash memory.
The Itron Field Collector 200 (FC200) is a versatile, ergonomic, ultra-rugged and
environmentally immune handheld computing solution. Designed to operate in demanding
environments, the FC200 is ideal for mobile workforces. It also meets the critical
demands of mobile field workers, supporting the best drop specification, operating
temperature range and sealing rating in the industry. The system supports the full
range of communications technologies and has a generous battery life.
A multitude of standard interfaces (including serial, USB, infrared, Ethernet, Compact
Flash), plus the ability to integrate both 802.11B wireless LAN/Bluetooth and ERT
Radio or Wireless WAN technology into the unit simultaneously, enables the FC200
to be configured for a variety of mission-critical mobile computing applications,
including automatic meter reading, asset management, inspections and field service
management. The optional full-duplex Itron radio allows users to install, programme,
and read meters equipped with Itron ERT modules remotely and automatically.
Itron’s Mobile Collection System operates from any size vehicle and gathers
information from Itron ERT modules installed on gas, electric and water meters.
The portable MC1 can read up to 24,000 meters a day or up to 100,000 meters when
reading multiple routes simultaneously. The system includes a transmitter, receiver
and data acquisition computer to store meter-reading data.
As a utility's business needs grow, so does its need for more data. Fixed Network
2.0 is designed to be one of the most cost-effective network solutions that enable
advanced meter data collection. By continuously collecting granular electric, gas
and water meter data, utilities can improve customer service, achieve higher levels
of operational efficiencies and offer new and innovative rate structures. Itron's
Fixed Network technology allows you to choose from a number of existing public communications
platforms like GPRS (general packet radio service) networks, Ethernet, PSTN (public
switched telephone networks), etc. to gather energy and water meter data. With a
ten year pedigree, Fixed Network 2.0 is the result of real-world experience and
product improvement over time, and is designed to provide advanced meter data for
the lowest cost.
This is the latest offering from the industry leader in multi-vendor data collection.
IEExi extends the multi-vendor capabilities of MV-90 into the enterprise realm with
an improved IT infrastructure platform that enables massive scaling and improved
integration. By providing a single system for collecting and processing large volumes
of meter data, IEExi enables consistent processes and interfaces regardless of the
meter data's source or destination. With IEExi, utilities can improve the adaptability
and scalability of data collection operations, ensure data integrity and process
consistency, and provide flexible access to data for an increasing number of interested
parties.
The MV-90 xi software system is the world-leading system for managing the collection
of interval, register and event data from more than 120 different gas and electric
metering devices. MV-90 xi supports data validation and editing with a variety of
system interfaces and optional packages that include time-of-use pricing, load research
and interactive graphics. MV-90 xi can be operated on a single PC as well as wide-area
networks and distributed systems.
VIENA is an inexpensive, easy-to-use software application for smaller utilities.
It is designed specifically to help water, electric, and gas utilities collect data
from the field and integrate it into other systems. VIENA’s User Job programming
feature can expand the system’s capabilities to suit individual operations
and particular needs. VIENA offers extensive management reporting, meter probing
support and drag-and-drop route allocation.
The 50W endpoint module for indoor water meters is the data collection endpoint
device for Itron’s radio-based handheld, mobile AMR and network AMR systems.
It supports protocols from all major water meter manufacturers and can be programmed
to communicate with Itron meter reading technologies in either "wake-up" or "bubble-up"
modes. It can be connected directly or remotely to indoor water meter registers
and can be installed indoors or outdoors, above grade.
The 50W-2 endpoint module extends the benefits of automatic meter reading technology
to pit-set water meters. It supports protocols from all major water meter manufacturers
and, with its dual-mode operational capability, provides ease of use and flexibility.
Like the 50W, it is programmed for either "wake-up" or "bubble-up" modes and features
an in-line connector for easy installation.
Part of Itron's Energy Management Solutions, Customer Care helps utilities improve
the availability of utility meter or bill information to their commercial and industrial
customers. It also helps internal users retrieve needed information more efficiently
to better respond to and resolve customer billing inquiries. Customer Care helps
utilities help customers understand how they use energy and how to operate more
efficiently.
Itron's MV-WEB is an internet-based communications and data access solution that
provides energy market participants and large energy users with easy, web-based
access to interval load and metering data. Using a standard PC workstation and Web
browser, users can access and report on usage data in a variety of tabular and graphical
formats.
Itron’s MetrixND allows rapid development of accurate forecasts for gas and
electrical utilities, with some of the most powerful forecasting techniques, including
neural networks, multivariate regression, ARIMA and exponential smoothing. MetrixND
is the perfect tool for all forecasting applications, including tracking long-term
energy demand, monthly sales and revenue, retail load schedules and short-term system
operations and market prices.
Deregulation, fluctuating energy prices and shifting global markets make accurate
energy forecasting more important than ever. Itron’s MetrixIDR is a forecasting
tool designed specifically to give high-volume energy retailers the information
needed to manage change. It combines historical information from internal data recorders
with weather and calendar information to produce detailed and aggregated forecasts
that can be short or long-term. It can produce hourly or daily forecasts for a large
number of individual customers, customer groups or delivery points.
Itron’s MetrixIDR is the most flexible and accurate short-term load forecasting
system available, designed to provide forecasts automatically and on demand. MetrixIDR
streamlines and integrates forecasting for total system loads, transmission zone
loads, daily gas send-out and energy prices to enhance decision-making in changing
energy markets.
The CENTRON meter provides utilities with an exceptional platform for the future
at a cost that makes perfect sense in today’s metering applications. Its technology
and components meet the needs of the residential market and beyond, while addressing
reliability, serviceability and investment cost considerations. It also provides
the adaptability required to meet tomorrow’s business challenges. For today’s
user, the CENTRON meter delivers the accuracy of a digital solution at a viable
cost.
The QUANTUM Q1000 meter provides the Generation, Transmission and Distribution user
with the information required to ensure optimum predictability and consistent service
quality. From historical usage records to real-time data from multiple sources,
it supplies the information you need to adapt to every situation so that energy
flows dependably, reliably and without compromising on quality.
Itron also provides the tools to help you protect your investment in the 4 Quadrant
multimeasurement QUANTUM Q1000 in the form of easy-to install, downloadable firmware
that ensures state-of-the-art capability both now and in the future.
The SENTINEL meter enables you to manage your current information requirements while
maintaining the flexibility you need to meet future challenges. This solid-state,
polyphase metering device provides an advanced service platform for the commercial
and industrial market that can evolve with your changing business needs.
The SENTINEL is a highly adaptable business tool for today’s competitive market.
Flexible data communications, multiple measurement quantities, input and output
capabilities, plus a wide range of software options, enable you to view data in
the form you need.
Itron Enterprise Edition Meter Data Management (EE MDM) offers an enterprise-wide
meter data management solution for interval, register, and event data, designed
to insulate a utility's business systems from the details of metering and meter
reading in a multi-vendor, multi-technology environment. The Itron EE MDM solution
provides consistent processes and interfaces regardless of the meter data's source
or destination. This simplified environment significantly reduces the likelihood
of errors in the business processes that use meter data. With Itron EE MDM, utilities
can capitalise on the wealth of meter data to vastly improve access to information
used for decision-making and analysis.
