Field Proven Technology |
Since inventing the first encoder register in 1964 Neptune has been continually improving and innovating the way utilities read and monitor their meters. Neptune’s AMR and AMI solutions combine powerful and reliable radio endpoints and collection devices with intuitive software that simplifies the collection, management and analysis of system information. |
Installation and Implementation Experts |
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MCS is the leading California AMR/AMI installation contractor. With the greatest number of installed endpoints throughout the state and our unparalleled combined years of experience, you can trust MCS to effectively manage your AMR/AMI system implementation.
MCS is a California licensed contractor (license #702526) and has recently undertaken a number of sizeable AMR/AMI installation projects including the following:
- Truckee Donner Public Utility District – 11,000 Fixed Network AMI endpoints and system infrastructure
- City of Ceres – 10,000 Fixed Network AMI Endpoints and system infrastructure
- City of Fresno –55,000 Fixed Network AMI endpoints and system infrastructure
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AMR/AMI Systems |
Mobile AMR |
The ARB® Mobile™ System from Neptune brings utilities the benefits of Automatic Meter Reading, allowing you to read much more in much less time, with 100% accuracy and with success rates above 99%. Leak, tamper, and reverse flow detection. Improved reader safety. Monthly billing. It’s all possible from the comfort of your utility truck.
- Guaranteed 100% reading accuracy
- Meter reading success rates of 99+%
- Reduced read times
- Spread-spectrum, frequency-hopping RF for less interference
- 15-Minute Interval Flags for leak, tamper, and reverse flow detection
- Monthly billing and more fluid cash flow
- Improved meter reading safety
Mobile AMR Products |
Fixed Base AMR |
Neptune’s ARB® FixedBase™ AMR System based on R900® technology offers utilities the ability to build onto existing mobile infrastructure without stranding assets – providing accurate daily reads, daily flags for leak, tamper and reverse flow detection, consumption data to assist conservation programs, and final daily reads that eliminate truck rolls for off-cycle meter reading.
- Accurate daily meter reading
- Improved meter reading safety and less turnover
- 15-Minute Interval Flags for leak, tamper, and reverse flow detection
- Conservation Program Support – hourly, daily, and / or monthly consumption data available to end users
- Address High Water Bill Complaints with historical consumption graphs (daily or monthly)
- Final Daily Reads for move-ins / move-outs that eliminate truck rolls for off-cycle reads
- Migrate from mobile to full-scale fixed network
Fixed Base AMR Products |
Fixed Base AMI |
Neptune ARB® FixedBase offers an advanced, highly robust, two-way fixed network meter reading solution that delivers comprehensive usage information through a secure, long-range wireless network. ARB® FixedBase AMI based on R450™ technology provides the timely, high-resolution meter reading that enables water utilities to eliminate on-site visits, and reduce theft and loss.
- Daily Meter Readings and Hourly Interval Consumption Data
- 15-Minute Interval Flags for leak, tamper, and reverse flow detection
- Configurable Priority Alarms for 24-hour continuous leaks or major
reverse flow events
- Conservation Program Support – hourly, daily, and / or
monthly consumption data available to end users
- Address High Water Bill Complaints with historical consumption
graphs (hourly, daily, or monthly)
- Final Daily Reads for move-ins/move-outs that eliminate truck rolls
for off-cycle meter reads
- Secure, Long-Range Wireless Network – FCC Licensed 450 MHz Band
Fixed Base AMI Products
MCS Utility Products
MCS Technical Services |
