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APPLICATIONS: The Hersey® STREET MACHINE™ is a high performance,
low cost, vehicle based AMR receiver. It is designed
to collect water meter data via radio frequency while driving
a meter route at posted speed limits. The complete STREET
MACHINE™ System includes the radio receiver, data collection
software, antenna and all cable connections. Implementation
of a low cost, mobile meter reading solution like the STREET
MACHINE insures significant performance improvements in
meter reading efficiency, customer satisfaction and cash flow
for utilities.
OPERATION: The STREET MACHINE can be temporarily or permanently mounted in any vehicle. Once initialized, it operates
quietly in the background and transfers data to a computer
of the utility’s choice. The STREET MACHINE receives data
on multiple discreet frequencies for secure and reliable data
processing. During the reading process, the operator can
view route progress screens including the number of meters
remaining to be read, collected meter readings and meter status
data. At the end of the day, the data is downloaded to the
EZ Reader™ route management software and uploaded to the
utility's existing billing system with a few clicks of a mouse. A
standard series of reports are available for viewing performance
of the system.
PERFORMANCE: The STREET MACHINE receives power
through the vehicle utility power outlet. A magnetic antenna on
the vehicle’s roof provides the powerful interface for reception
of all RF communication from Hersey HOT ROD™ radio transmitters.
Meter information is transmitted every 2 seconds to insure
continuous high performance data capture on multiple receiver
channels of the STREET MACHINE. The meter reader collects
all RF data by simply driving past the meters (Please! posted
speeds only though you’ll feel you could go much faster).
CONFORMANCE TO STANDARDS: The system is FCC Certified
for operation in the United States. It is fully compliant with FCC
Part 15 and no FCC license is required for operation.
CONSTRUCTION: The STREET MACHINE™ receiver is small,
lightweight and encased in rugged thermoplastic. All internal
electronics are shielded against electro-magnetic interference.
Connection to a laptop of the utility’s choice is accomplished via
the RS-232, 9 pin connection located on the back of the unit.
All connections are clearly marked for operational efficiency
and ease of installation. LED lights confirm power and data
reception status.
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