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Video: AMI: Much More Than Reading Meters
President/CEO Bill Andrew explains how Delaware Electric Cooperative is moving beyond automated meter reading towards a smart grid concept. (2:46)
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Licensed Wireless AMI Helps Rural Electric Cooperatives Create a Smarter Grid
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For cooperatives seeking a wireless AMI solution, the FlexNet™ system from Sensus is the industry leading smart grid communications technology. FlexNet is the only wireless AMI solution that delivers Primary-Use licensing by the FCC, which ensures your cooperative has access to an uncluttered, crystal clear path for the transmission of critical energy use data. Available to NRTC members though our partnership with Sensus, FlexNet allows for one- and two-way wireless AMI communications, which can help you build your vision of a smarter grid.
FlexNet’s dedicated spectrum paves the way for an industry-leading two watts of transmission power, making the FlexNet system the only mass-deployed utility system to enjoy the highest level of protection, power and productivity in North America.
The Sensus FlexNet system provides a number of features that help electric co-ops along their path to the smarter grid, including:
- Long range, licensed spectrum
- Nationwide availability
- Industry leading, two watts, 900 MHz
- Daily, hourly and minute data intervals
- Remote connect and disconnect
- Distribution Automation, demand response and home automation enablement
- Tamper and energy theft alarms
- Industry-standards compliance
- Power-failure and restoration notifications
- Demand read and reset
- Downloadable metrology and radio firmware upgrades
Benefits of the Sensus FlexNet system include:
- Accurate and Efficient—FlexNet increases meter reading accuracy and efficiency, helping cooperatives conserve energy and save money.
- Reduced Overhead—Cooperatives can save money on meter reading by using licensed spectrum. And with the Sensus over-the-air programmable radio functionality, cooperatives can add new features and functions to meters without visiting the device.
- Enhanced Customer Service—FlexNet provides data and information that cooperatives can share with their members, giving them the tools they need to conserve.
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