AMR: much more than automated meter reading

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Automated meter reading (AMR) enables electric utilities to expand services, and prevent meter tampering and lock-outs as well as conduct remote meter reading, connection and disconnection. AMRs, which are expensive, differ in reading speeds, communications media and sizes.

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What separates the good meter readers from the great?

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Award winning meter-readers Gary Lane and Debbie Wilson of Arizona Public Service Co. say that accuracy, safety and customer satisfaction are the prime factors in their jobs. Readers are expected to read up to 500 meters daily, and job sensitivity is important.

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The residential meter: key automation device

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Automation of electric meters involves attaching a solid-state module with redundant componentry onto an existing electromechanical meter. Automated meters will provide improved services, communications and practical field upgradeability.

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