Meter Reading Services
WaterWatch provides meter reading services for new construction or existing communities. WaterWatch’s preferred meter reading software allows us to read a variety of submetering systems; wireless, hardwired or RUBS for water, sewer, gas, and electric. WaterWatch can also schedule a meter reader to read your properties meters via manual read or touch read in any location throughout the nation.
Technology is always changing and WaterWatch makes every effort to maximize your investment by pursuing proven meter reading products. WaterWatch can install and service many meter reading systems manufactured by leading submetering companies. However, the following are preferred meter reading equipment vendors: AMCO Water Metering Systems, Inc., Sensus Metering Systems, Western Control Engineering, Inc., and Inovonics Wireless Corporation.
WaterWatch’s non-proprietary meter reading system allows you, the owner, to be guarantee excellent service. If WaterWatch cannot perform in a satisfactory way, your organization can select from several utility submetering companies capable of interfacing with the submetering system.
Wireless Meter Reading Platforms
WaterWatch can install and service many systems manufactured by leading submetering companies. However, the following are the preferred submetering equipment vendors:
- Inovonics TapWatch (wireless)
Inovonics TapWatch submetering equipmentBased on 900 MHz frequency technology, fixed base radio read utilizes a frequency-hopping spread spectrum radio communication. Each unit’s meter is connected to a transmitter; the transmitter sends a digitized meter read signal to a central receiver. The receiver decodes the transmission and stores data until WaterWatch phones in for meter read retrieval. Fixed base radio read is ideal for both new construction and retrofit.
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- Sensus Radio Read (wireless)
Radio read systems are read with a radio frequency computer. A radio transmitter is wired to a single or grouping of meters. Each month WaterWatch will send a meter reader to drive through the complex and individual unit’s RF transmitters sends a digitized meter read to the RF computer.
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Hardwired Meter Reading Platforms
WaterWatch can install and service many systems manufactured by leading submetering companies. However, the following are the preferred submetering equipment vendors:
- Sensus Touch Read (hardwired)
Sensus Touch Read equipmentTouch read systems are read with an electronic touch gun. An exterior touch pad is wired to a single meter or a grouping of meters. Each month WaterWatch will send a meter reader to walk through the complex and read the touch pads via electronic touch gun.
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- Sensus Phone Read (hardwired)
Phone read system offers telephone-based meter reading. It employs single or grouped meters wired to a single modem/telephone line. WaterWatch’s computers can dial-up the modem at any time and read the meters in a matter of seconds. This call-inbound technology provides independent operation, which doesn’t require any special equipment through the telephone company and eliminates the requirement for telephone company tariffs.
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Meter Reading Maintenance Services
Every submetering network will eventual need maintenance. Over time meters will wear and replacement parts or meter change outs may be needed. WaterWatch maintains a network of service technicians across the nation to quickly and correctly identify any system problems. Accurate and consistent meter reads are a top priority. WaterWatch maintenance service agreements are available upon request.
How Do I Get Started?
Call 800-256-9826 to speak with a WaterWatch representative or click on Contact Us. Our representative will schedule a free on-site appointment if needed and discuss the best submetering system for your property.