The Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system collects and transmits utility consumption data from various meters, such as water, gas, and electric, providing daily and monthly meter readings for billing accuracy and tenant conservation efforts.
The system includes metering data transceivers (MDTs) for meter connectivity, radio repeaters for signal extension, and a data concentrating access point (DAP) for internet connectivity, with various tools available for configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting, ultimately enabling efficient utility management and cost recovery.
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"The Tehama wireless automatic meter reading or AM R system collects and transmits utility consumption data from water gas and electric meters providing daily and monthly meter beats directly to your inbox or data server. The data is used to generate accurate bills for utility cost recovery as well as drive conservation and efficiency from tenants by providing them with their actual metered usage. A R system is easy to install and uses the unlicensed 900 megahertz radio band avoiding interference from Wi Fi and Bluetooth devices found in every tenant space. It consists of three components, the metering data transceivers or MDT S which connect to each meter radio repeaters to extend MDT range across large properties and the data concentrating access point or D cap which is connected to the internet MDT S, connect to water gas or electric meters and transmit time stamped meter reading values to the DAP as often as every 15 minutes with the clear line of sight standard MDT S have a range of well over one mile. While our max MDT S can transmit nearly 10 miles. Many different MDT models are available depending on the meter type location indoor or outdoor remote display requirements and time of use needs for electric metering. For more information on the MDT models available, visit the products page of the Tehama Wireless website. Repeaters are installed as needed across a property to boost the radio signal between DTs and the. While MTs are usually battery powered repeaters are available in line powered or solar powered options. The max system can significantly reduce the number of repeaters required, potentially eliminating the need for them at smaller properties. One line power dap is required for each property with models supporting 153,000 M BT S. The DCA receives and logs data from the M DTs and manages the radio network. It requires an internet connection using Ethernet Wi Fi or cellular to upload the meter reading data and other critical information to the cloud and ultimately to your billing system. Utility billing companies and property owners receive this data via email FTP or using an API to pull the data. There are a number of free tools available to configure and maintain a DAP including the configuration installation and troubleshooting program, also known as the cit or sit a mobile app and a web based interface. Any of these tools can be used for associating MDT to tenant space at the site and configuring the meter type and utility units. So accurate data is generated various alerts such as low battery or repeated power loss can also be enabled and customized. Once a DAP is configured, these tools are available for monitoring usage, updating a site such as adding a phase two edition replacing a meter or accessing historical data. They can also be used for troubleshooting the system if issues arise or system health monitoring for optimal operation. This concludes our overview of the basics of the Tehama system. Please see our other video tutorials for setting up the hardware getting started with the cit and commissioning a new site."