New mobile communications solution improves meter read rates

The FlexNet EasyLink Mobile Communications is a new solution from Sensus aimed at assiting utilities to increase meter read rates and decrease drive time. The portable, radio-based device easily acquires data from electric, gas and water meters and is a simple, cost-effective way to simultaneously read Sensus SmartPoint modules and ERT radios. Easylink can provide solutions for utilities whether they want to continue drive-by, automated reading solutions or have flexible migration paths to advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).

“With more than 60 million encoder receiver transmitters (ERTs) deployed for drive-by, automated meter reading (AMR), utilities have a choice: continue replacing the legacy assets to maintain the status quo or completely replace their entire system with AMI all at once,” said Greg Myers, Sensus vice president of global electric marketing. “EasyLink provides an effective alternative to upgrading ERT technology without stranding utility assets.”