Route Manager

Route Manager represents the fourth generation of two-way mobile data collectors. The mobile data collector uses the same radio frequency communications to collect meter data that is used in the fixed network EnergyAxis System. Stated differently, the meter endpoints communicate the same regardless of whether they are in a fixed network or part of a mobile network. Americas focused mobile data collection system for reading EnergyAxis endpoints. Because these endpoints include full AMI capabilities, this mobile data collection system allows the utility complete flexibility in scheduling a full AMI fixed network deployment while protecting the more expensive sector of the automation process — the meters.

The batteries required for many existing first generation AMR modules are reaching their end of life, requiring module replacement. The decision is whether to continue using existing one-way AMR modules for collecting meter data or to migrate to a full two-way AMI system. Elster’s AMI devices are not AMR device clones designed to emulate AMI endpoints. They are fully functional AMI endpoints that accommodate mobile data collection by Elster’s EA_Mobile drive-by collector. By replacing aging AMR endpoints with AMI-capable endpoints, Elster provides a complete migration path to its fully functional two-way AMI EnergyAxis System.