System Implementation

Performance Meter, Inc’s Implementation Services include:

Pre-installation Configuration Support and Services

PC/Server Hardware

Operating System

Software

Network

Database

Handheld Communications

Support for Billing System Interface Development

Comprehensive Training

PC Operator/Supervisor

Meter Reader

AMR Installation/System Optimization

Partnership

A successful implementation always involves true partnership between Performance Meter, Inc and our customer, where shared responsibilities are fulfilled in a timely, professional manner.

Performance Meter, Inc’s responsibilities:

Appoint an Implementation Coordinator to schedule and oversee all aspects of the system installation.
Provide file layout documentation and support for the development of the Billing System interface.
Configuration support for all system hardware and software.
Evaluation of your test data files transmitted between the Host and the PC. Note: Onsite training is not scheduled until the Billing System interface has been successfully tested.

Utility responsibilities:

Appoint team of individuals responsible for the Billing System interface/PC operations and AMR field/meter issues.
Select system parameters to tailor Soft Net to manage your operation. (All options are detailed in the documentation and reviewed with the Performance Meter, Inc Implementation Coordinator.)
Furnish samples of meters designated for AMR retrofit, if necessary.
Furnish phone lines for remote data transfers if required.
Create the transmission file (download) to the PC and the file received by the Host (uploaded) from the PC.
Select a file transfer package.