FlexNet with AMDS connect promises increased productivity.Sensus Metering Systems (Sensus), a provider of utility metering and AMR (1) (Adaptive Multi-Rate) A variable rate speech codec selected by the 3GPP for the 3G evolution of the GSM cellphone system (WCDMA). Using the Algebraic CELP (ACELP) compression technology, AMR provides toll quality sound at transmission rates from 4.75 to 12. (Automatic Meter Reading Automatic meter reading, or AMR, is the technology of automatically collecting data from water meter or energy metering devices (water, gas, electric) and transferring that data to a central database for billing and/or analyzing. ) systems and Advanced Metering Data Systems (AMDS AMDS Alaska Mining & Diving Supply, Inc. AMDS Aerospace Medicine Squadron AMDS Advanced Monitoring Display System AMDS Almost Maximum-Distance Separable AMDS Association of Military Dental Surgeons AMDS Amplitude Modulated Data Service ), a wireless connectivity company, are partnering to provide utilities with a unique new AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) or Advanced Metering Management (AMM) refers to systems that measure, collect and analyse energy usage, from advanced devices such as electricity meters, gas meters, and/or water meters, through various communication media on request or ) product solution. FlexNet, a radio frequency (RF) fixed network utility meter reading system designed to increase meter reading efficiency, reduce overhead costs overhead costs see fixed costs. , and enhance customer service, is now available to the electricity and combination utilities. FlexNet offers both two-way and one-way fixed based monitoring for up to 300 square miles of coverage from one network tower. The patented technology upon which the AMDS Connect network architecture is based allows for Internet-based programming of the network and meter endpoints, as needed as needed prn. See prn order. . In addition, the system is designed to be scalable to accommodate growth as a utility expands the meter deployments throughout its service territory. The FlexNet system consists of Sensus' solid-state electricity iCon meters integrated with AMDS Connect transceivers, AMDS fixed network infrastructure, and system software. Because the FlexNet system is a self-sustained, tower-based AMI network, there is no need for additional fixed network equipment piggy-backed onto the utility distribution system. This solution not only eliminates the need to have electric company staff involved in the network deployment process, but all network and operations maintenance responsibilities are covered under a service agreement with AMDS Services-further reducing the need for utility manpower and resources to maintain the fixed network equipment. The system is continuously monitored by professionals at a central AMDS Services monitoring station to ensure optimal 24x7 network performance. "We believe this partnership with AMDS benefits our utility customers because they are able to leverage a strategy that enables them to operate their utilities more efficiently," said Dan Harness, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. and President of Sensus Metering Systems. "We envision the FlexNet with AMDS Connect model to become increasingly popular as electric and combination utilities find themselves looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. dependable meter reading equipment that can help solve bottom line issues such as lowering overhead and increasing productivity." The FlexNet system's two-way features include demand reads, kWh and actual voltage, and programmable read interval, low-voltage and breaker re-closure warnings, power fail alarm, and meter functions that are accessible from the Internet. Additional benefits include remote meter disconnect/reconnect, 15-minute demand resets, real-time clock A real-time clock (RTC) is a computer clock (most often in the form of an integrated circuit) that keeps track of the current time. Although the term often refers to the devices in personal computers, servers and embedded systems, RTCs are present in almost any electronic calibration for top-of-the-hour reads, TOU billing and consumption correlation, energy management programs, text and rate change notification, load shed and restore, and real-time data Real-time data denotes information that is delivered immediately after collection. There is no delay in the timeliness of the information provided. Some uses of this term confuse it with the term dynamic data. for management and billing. The FlexNet system also has gas and water modules for combo utility applications. "Patented AMDS Connect wireless network architecture coupled with the latest generation of Sensus iCon meters has already been demonstrated to be a winning combination in several utility operating environments, including some of the most varied and unforgiving terrains in the country," added Britton Sanderford, President and CEO of AMDS. "The FlexNet system builds on that foundation to provide the most accurate and reliable meter reading system available in today's electric utility industry," Sanderford concluded." |
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