SMART DEVICES FOR AMI
Transition to fixed network solutions at your pace
Data Drop can prioritise the consumers that matter most while working with budgets, resources and desired outcomes. It is never “all or nothing” with Data Drop.
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Detect issues before they become costly problems
AMI sensors and daily alerts help municipalities pinpoint leaks before they escalate.
Smart monitoring for early leak detection
Access to accurate data that simplifies regulatory reporting and ensures adherence to sustainability targets and address resolutions in a timely manner.
Optimise water distribution for growing cities
Advanced analytics provide insights into water usage trends, allowing councils to optimise supply, DMA’s and reduce non-revenue water.
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Smart monitoring for a sustainable future
Reduce non-revenue water
Non-Revenue Water can be reduced for many utilities and can be significantly improved in many instances with the right support and relevant fixed network technologies.
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Mechanical meters: Optimise existing assets
Traditional meters require manual readings but can often be optimised with the use of inductive loggers used for dry-register meters from domestic DN15 to commercial and industrial meters or DN300.
Existing digital assets: Integrate with ease
Integrate a range of AMI devices into Aura as one headend system to manage, monitor and modernise digital assets from multiple vendors.
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Existing headend platforms: Bring Data Drop into the stack
Integrate innovative devices, technologies and field applications into an existing platform to broaden the versatility and value into the experience of network data.
Portal access: Better insights for water management
A centralised client portal provides valuable insights, allowing for proactive water management and analysis.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The basics of advanced metering infrastructure and the devices Data Drop supplies for it.
What is AMI in water metering?
Advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) is a fixed network of meters, communication modules and gateways that sends reads to the utility automatically, usually several times a day, without a reader visiting the site. AMR (automatic meter reading) collects reads with walk-by or drive-by equipment instead.
Which communication technologies do Data Drop devices use?
NB-IoT and LTE Cat-M over licensed 4G and 5G networks (Mac-IQ), SensusRF and wireless M-Bus/OMS radio at 433, 868 and 169 MHz (Echo Rep, SensusRF Gateway, Hydropulsar and WDCR), with 4G, GPRS and Ethernet backhaul from gateways.
Can I add AMI to the mechanical meters I already have?
Yes. Mac-IQ and Hydropulsar use inductive sensors that read the register of an existing mechanical meter, so no pulse output is required. Mac-IQ suits meters from Elster, Itron, Sensus, Diehl and Maddalena; Hydropulsar is designed for Sensus meters.
How long do the device batteries last?
Mac-IQ and Echo Rep are rated for a 10-year battery life, and the SensusRF Gateway runs on 240 V mains power. All are IP68 rated for pit and outdoor installation.
Do we have to change our head-end platform?
No. Data Drop is technology-agnostic: its devices can feed an existing head-end platform, and Aura can also take data from digital meters and modules you have already installed.