DIGITAL METERING & DATA MANAGEMENT
Transition to digital metering
Address the challenges of modernising your metering performance with a long-term strategy tailored to align with budgets, resources and suitable technologies.
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Optimise your meter reading for any fleet
Seamlessly implement manual meter reading across your entire network, ensuring accuracy and efficiency without major system overhauls.
Future-proof technology for evolving needs
Stay ahead with a scalable solution that adapts to advancements in reading technologies, protecting your investment long-term.
Seamlessly integrate with billing systems
Ensure smooth data flow with built-in compatibility for existing billing platforms, reducing administrative overhead and errors.
SOLUTIONS
Smarter water management, powered by data
Mechanical meter fleet: Reliable & proven measurement
Traditional meters require manual readings and scheduled exchanges to ensure accurate water consumption tracking. While sometimes labor-intensive, Data Drop can provide a dependable foundation for utilities transitioning toward digital solutions.
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Walk-by readings: A smarter approach to data collection
Data Drop can help you upgrade from manual readings with handheld devices that allow technicians to collect data efficiently while performing routine inspections. This step enhances accuracy and reduces the need for frequent on-site visits.
Drive-by readings: Wireless efficiency for field teams
Leverage wireless data transmission to collect meter readings using Data Drop's vehicle-mounted receivers. This method significantly reduces operational workload, improves efficiency, and enhances data accuracy with minimal disruption.
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Portal access: Better insights for water management
Data Drop provides a centralised, user-friendly client portal which offers instant access to water consumption data, analytics, and reports. Empower proactive management, detect anomalies, and optimise resource allocation with real-time insights.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about moving a water meter fleet from manual reads to digital metering and managed data.
What is meter data management for water utilities?
Meter data management is the software layer that collects, validates, stores and reports the readings from a water meter fleet. Data Drop’s cloud platform, Aura, takes reads from manual, walk-by, drive-by and fixed-network (AMI) sources, checks them for gaps and errors, and feeds billing systems and reporting portals from one dataset.
Do we need to replace our mechanical meters to go digital?
No. Data Drop retrofits existing mechanical meters from manufacturers including Elster, Itron, Sensus, Diehl and Maddalena with inductive-sensor modules such as Mac-IQ, so the meter stays in the ground while reads move from manual to remote. Meters can be exchanged later, on your own schedule.
What is the difference between walk-by, drive-by and fixed-network meter reading?
Walk-by uses a handheld receiver (Data Drop’s WDCR turns an Android phone into one) to collect reads on foot. Drive-by uses a vehicle-mounted receiver to collect reads along a route. Fixed network, also called AMI, uses permanent gateways or NB-IoT modules so reads arrive automatically without a site visit. Most utilities move through these stages over several years.
Can the platform work with our existing billing system?
Yes. Aura has built-in compatibility with existing billing platforms and exports validated reads on your billing cycle. Data Drop is technology-agnostic, so the platform sits alongside existing head-end systems rather than replacing them.
Which regions does Data Drop serve?
Data Drop works with water utilities, councils, developers and commercial sites across Australia and New Zealand from its base in Chandler, Queensland.