With their superior ergonomic design, expansive memory, generous battery capacities, and flexible Microsoft Windows® CE. NET platform, the FC200 and FC200SR are the next generation in handheld meter reading. The handhelds’ rugged design ensures operation in the demanding environments that your work force might face. The FC200 is designed for manual key-in meter data entry as well as time-of-use (TOU) probing and water or touch pad probing.
The FC200SR features SRead radio technology, a 900 MHz radio that offers unparalleled performance for automated meter reading of endpoint-equipped electricity, gas and water meters. The SRead radio listens across 16MHz frequency and uses 80 channels to capture more endpoint transmissions in a shorter amount of time for greater read efficiency.
Each can be used with Itron MV-RS® or Itron Field Collection System data collection software and supports a full range of communications technologies. They also interface with Itron’s mobile workforce management applications, Service-Link™, Endpoint-Link® and Endpoint-Link® Pro, for added field service productivity.
When you deploy the FC200 for manual meter reading, you can:
Provide meter readers with preprogrammed route and customer account information for better route management.
Download meter readings directly into your data collection software.
When you deploy the FC200SR for radio-based meter reading, you can:
Improve meter data accuracy by eliminating manual data entry errors.
Increase the number of meters that can be read in a single day.
Reduce operational costs associated with reading hard-to-access meters.
Improve customer satisfaction by eliminating intrusive meter reading visits.
Improve employee and customer safety.
Receive up to 80 ERT messages simultaneously.
Employ use of a higher power transmission.
Expand your options for use with future technologies.
