FlexNet EasyLink™ Reader

The FlexNet EasyLink™ Reader is a portable, radio-based device used to acquire data from utility meters that utilize Sensus SmartPoint® modules and/or Itron ERT radios. The Reader is compact and portable, allowing it to be used in any vehicle providing 12-volt DC power.

 

FlexNet and Itron Compatibility

 

The Reader provides the ability to read SmartPoint modules for water, gas and electricity meters along with Itron (SCM) Standard Consumption Messages and SCM+ technology used by ERTs. By combining these two technologies, the utility can utilize their existing ERTs while transitioning to FlexNet.

 

Keep your ERTs and upgrade to SmartPoint modules as necessary—it’s the best of both worlds.

 

Ease of Operation

 

To operate the Reader, simply place the unit in a vehicle and drive the assigned route. Data is collected automatically.

 

Multiple read modes are available depending on the type of devices in operation. The Reader is capable of capturing data in either bubble-up or interrogation mode and also offers configurable alarms.

 

Portability

 

Advanced design results in a portable enclosure about the size of a small briefcase. With the addition of the portable computer, connecting cable and antennas, the complete FlexNet EasyLink Mobile Communications solution can be set up within minutes. Any vehicle can become a meter-reading machine.

 

System Reliability

 

The FlexNet® communications network utilizes primary-use radio frequencies to communicate with SmartPoint modules. The combination of FCC-protected frequencies and a full two watts transmission power of the SmartPoint modules ensure reliable meter communication and longer range. In addition, the SmartPoint and ERT modules provide infrastructure detail by monitoring operating conditions and reporting meter tamper, continuous flow and low battery alarms.

 

User-Friendly Software

 

The Reader utilizes the FlexNet EasyLink™ Workbook Applicationwhich provides a convenient, user-friendly, pull-down menu system for meter reading. The mapping feature enables further efficiency by customizing the meter reader view for relevant process information.

 

Benefits to you

 

User-focused hardware works with software to provide tremendous meter-reading efficiency

Dual-reading capability allows for easy transition to a fixed-based platform

Upgradable to Work Order Management Suite

 

PRODUCT FEATURES

 

Use in any vehicle providing 12-volt DC power

Reads Sensus SmartPoint modules for water, gas and electricity meters

Reads SCM and SCM+ ERTs

Operators can manually input information—including route notes—via a PC keyboard

 

Specifications

 

Physical Characteristics

8″W x 12″D x 4″H (20.32 cm x 30.48 cm x 10.16 cm)

Includes magnetic-mount antennas and hard shell carrying case

 

Weight

18 lbs (8.16 kg)

 

Frequency Range

FlexNet RX: 901-932Mhz

FlexNet TX: 940-960Mhz

ERT RX: 908-924Mhz

ERT TX: 952-956Mhz

Receiver Sensitivity

 

Sensitivity depends on modulation and channel BW. For 7FSK in a 25Khz channel, sensitivity spec is -120dBm.