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Tehama System Overview
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. Full transcript below
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"The Tehama Wireless Automatic Meter Reading or AMR System collects and transmits utility consumption data from water, gas, and electric meters providing daily and monthly meter reads 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. Our AMR 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 MDTs which connect to each meter, Radio Repeaters to extend MDT range across large properties, and the Data Concentrating Access Point or DCAP which is connected to the internet. MDTs connect to water, gas, or electric meters and transmit time stamped meter reading values to the DCAP as often as every 15 minutes. With the clear line of sight, Standard MDTs have a range of well over one mile while our MAX MDTs 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. Radio Repeaters are installed as needed across a property to boost the radio signal between MDTs and the DCAP. While MDTs 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 DCAP is required for each property with models supporting 150, 1000, and 2000 MDTs. The DCAP receives and logs data from the MDTs 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 DCAP including the Configuration Installation and Troubleshooting program, also known as the CIT or CIT, a mobile app, and a web based interface. Any of these tools can be used for associating MDTs 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 DCAP 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."
"The Tehama Wireless Automatic Meter Reading or AMR System collects and transmits utility consumption data from water, gas, and electric meters providing daily and monthly meter reads 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. Our AMR 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 MDTs which connect to each meter, Radio Repeaters to extend MDT range across large properties, and the Data Concentrating Access Point or DCAP which is connected to the internet. MDTs connect to water, gas, or electric meters and transmit time stamped meter reading values to the DCAP as often as every 15 minutes. With the clear line of sight, Standard MDTs have a range of well over one mile while our MAX MDTs 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. Radio Repeaters are installed as needed across a property to boost the radio signal between MDTs and the DCAP. While MDTs 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 DCAP is required for each property with models supporting 150, 1000, and 2000 MDTs. The DCAP receives and logs data from the MDTs 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 DCAP including the Configuration Installation and Troubleshooting program, also known as the CIT or CIT, a mobile app, and a web based interface. Any of these tools can be used for associating MDTs 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 DCAP 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."