| Meter Swap
Proprietary software developed by CMI
Services and Computapole
Fully automated, web-based
system for meter change-outs
- One of most sophisticated
programs on AMI/AMR market
- Allows CMI crews to pull
route and individual meter data from utility
database, change out the meter, take photos and
upload the new data quickly, smoothly and accurately
- Secure and immediate access
to all collected information
- Scalable and customizable
- Integrated GPS accuracy of
<3 meters
- Embedded image capture
provides audit proof for out readings
- Installations follow meter
reader’s scheduled routing per utility
specifications
- Preload of old meter data
ensures accurate change out
- Change out data available
immediately after transfer
- Data returned to utility in
most any format
- Track work progress via
internet 24/7
- Validation of every data
entry in field ensures accurate information
- Meter change outs not
allowed during blackout period
- Follow up reporting provided
for meters not found in field, or meters that are
inaccessible for change out after multiple efforts to
access site
- Photo Capture Tied Directly to
Meter Data
- Take photo of the old meter
to provide physical proof of the end reading in case
the input is disputed
- Multiple photos can be
taken for socket condition or new meter picture
- Photo images are
immediately tied to each meter install and stored in
database for easy retrieval.
- Pictures are well focused
shots in 640 by 480 black and white or
- full color format and
provide for compression to a mere
18K average size
- Built in zoom feature
allows the installer to check the focus and clarity
of the picture taken before accepting it
Wireless and Effortless Data
Transfer
- Transmit completed work
orders, download new work orders and check for
software updates, automatically and with just one
press of a button
- Updating completed work
orders and preloading new ones has never been
easier, connecting via USB, ethernet, wireless, or
over cell phone service
- Database is backed up
daily. Every entry is also backed up for more peace
of mind
- If needed, quickly and
easily upload backup files for review
Real Time 24/7 Access to Data
- Select from a variety of
data reports from our secure website
- Inspection data dump allows
you to export your data to MS Excel
- New meter inventory tracks
installation and remaining inventory of new meters
issued to contractor
- Weekly production report
provides a report of daily installations by employee
for any given week
- Monthly meter summary
allows you to report on monthly, year to date and
project to date status on all meter work orders
issued to contractor
Real Time 24/7 Access to Data
- View meter photos for off
read verification
- Provide immediate proof to
customer for billing issues
- Quickly check meters that
fall outside expected range for accurate off reading
- Export images as needed or
interface directly to our server for linking all
meter photos to your GIS system.
Map Your Assets
- When GPS data is available
we can map your meter locations directly on field
device to further validate customer locations
- Provides visual view of
meter work orders that may have been missed by
installer
- Mapping also available
through our secure web for route monitoring
Uncompromising Customer Support
- The most important feature
of Meter Swap is our stellar customer support
- Treating you like our only
customer has always been our policy
- More than 26 years of field
programming ensures the most accurate and bug free
code in the industry
- Problems are resolved with
high priority attention, usually within 24 hours of
the report
- Need special reporting for
your manager? Not a problem, just give us a call and
we will be happy to help.
- From DBA of your in house
database management services, to the field
technician who has never touched a computer, we
relate to all aspects of your business and
communicate fluently at every level of expertise
- Call any of our customers:
References available from a wide range of customers,
including Pacific Gas & Electric, Southern
Companies, National Grid, Duke Energy, AEP and
Allegheny Power
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