Why settle for pulse data?
Inefficient pulse-wired systems often miscalculate
Inaccurate or estimated water usage leads to tenant complaints and disputes, making billing a constant challenge for property managers.
Commissioning, configuration and maintenance lead to errors
Traditional pulse systems require labelling and inefficient testing methods for commissioning which allows for errors with incorrect meters being assigned to dwellings.
Diagnostics often requires onsite troubleshooting
Limited data results in limited diagnostics which a common issue with antiquated technologies and systems. Remote diagnostics is not possible due to the absence of true data being relayed from the meters in a archaic AMR systems.
SOLUTIONS
Utilise Data Drop’s strategies to truly master your data
Take advantage of true data from OMS/Mbus protocol
Gain full visibility into water usage, detect issues faster, and optimize system performance with true data from your meters.
Commission with confidence
Refine the commissioning process with wired and wireless OMS/MBus systems that actually communicate data without the guesswork.
Remotely diagnose leaks, excessive usage and more
Remote troubleshooting offers faster problem solving capabilities specific to issues that may arise in a sub-metering network.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Sub-metering questions from developers, building managers and body corporates.
What is sub-metering in a high-rise building?
Sub-metering places an individual meter on each apartment or tenancy behind the building’s main meter, so each occupant is billed for the water they actually use rather than a share of the building total.
Why use OMS or M-Bus data instead of pulse output?
A pulse counter only counts increments and loses data if it misses a pulse or is disconnected. OMS and wireless M-Bus telegrams carry the meter’s actual register value plus alarms, so reads stay accurate after outages and events such as leaks or reverse flow are reported.
Can existing pulse-based sub-metering be upgraded?
Yes. Data Drop replaces pulse counters with modules and gateways that read OMS and M-Bus telegrams and feed Aura, keeping the existing meters wherever they are compatible.
How are meters commissioned in a new development?
Data Drop commissions each meter and module against its apartment or tenancy in Aura, so the building hands over with verified reads and no unallocated meters.
Who receives leak alerts in a building?
Building managers and body corporates can be alerted to leaks, continuous flow or excessive usage per apartment and diagnose them remotely before they become water damage or disputed bills.