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Response Questions - WPSC Construction Authorization Application Checklist Automated Meter Reading System

Village of Waterford

February 25, 2021

General Application Requirements – Lettering format matches the checklist

a) The Village has a meter reading system that is no longer supported by the manufacturer and

has meters that need replacement due to length of service. The Village does not currently

have the manpower to go door-to-door to obtain metered water usage. The Village needs to

replace 836 existing meters with new meters that are compatible with the new system and

provide 2,310 radios for both existing and new meters. The new meter reading system will

be placed into service in early 2021.

b) The need for the project is stated above.

c) The Village explored the alternative of eliminating the automation and hiring another

employee to read meters as a group once per quarter. The calculated breakeven point for

this comparison is less than three years based on an employee with benefits costing

$90,000 per year with a five percent per year escalating cost.

d) This project will not substantially impair the efficiency of the Utility’s service but will improve the efficiency by making meter reading more accurate and efficient. This project does not provide facilities unreasonably in excess of the Utility’s probable future requirements. The proposed improvements will increase the value of service with minimal

additional operational cost.

e) Below is the itemized cost breakdown as well as a cost breakdown by major plant accounts.

Item Approximate Quantity

Unit Price Amount

FL6502 Hand Held Device and Software 1 Each $6,500 $6,500

Sensus M400 Base Station with Antenna 1 Each $38,000 $38,000

Sensus Meter 836 Each $130 $108,680

Meter Installation (w/radio) 836 Each $100 $83,600

Sensus Radio 2,310 Each $130 $300,300

Radio Installation 1,474 Each $70 $103,180

One Time Training and Set-up Fees 1 Each $23,650 $23,650

First Year Hosting Fee 1 Each $15,000 $15,000

Construction Cost $678,910

Contingencies (10%) $68,090

Project Cost $747,000

Account Description Project Cost

346 Meters $747,000

f) Funding for the project will come from Utility reserves.

g) The annual operating cost of this meter reading system is $15,000 per year for hosting

which is expected to increase by five percent per year. This presumably would fall under

Account 653 – Maintenance of Meters.

PSC REF#:408994Public Service Commission of Wisconsin

RECEIVED: 04/13/2021 8:35:02 AM

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h) 836 existing water meters are being replaced as part of this project.

i) The project location is all throughout the Village of Waterford.

j) No permits or approvals are required by other state agencies.

k) No additional water supply is required as a result of this project.

l) No flood-sensitive facilities are part of this project.

m) No environmental impacts are part of this project.

o) Utility contact information: Rick Huening, Supervisor, 262-534-1862

Consultant contact information: Doug Snyder, Baxter & Woodman, Inc., 262-763-7834

Supplemental Checklist – Non-routine Meter Replacement – Numbering format matches

checklist

1. The need for the project is stated above. The existing meter reading system is no longer

supported by the manufacturer. The proposed meter reading system is manufactured by

Sensus; see attached literature.

2. The program, data software, and data management will be used for automated billing. The

new system will allow daily read, if necessary, with no additional labor cost.

3. According to the 2019 annual report, there were 2,210 general customers.

4. 836 meters will be replaced as part of this project.

5. The average age of the meters being replaced is 10-20 years old.

6. Sensus iPERL Smart Water Meters will be installed; see attached literature.

7. Sensus Smartpoint electronic read / transmitter heads will be installed; see attached

literature.

8. Sensus RNI software will be installed; see attached literature.

9. Sensus software and data management system will be installed; see attached literature.

10. Meters will be replaced within 20 years of installation.

11. The Village will hire a contractor to do all of the meter replacements. Utility staff and/or the

contractor will install the radios.

12. This project will mainly focus on meter replacements and radio upgrades but will also

include cross-connection inspections.

13. The cost of the replacement program is stated above.

14. Funding for the project is stated above.

15. Existing water meters that are not compatible with the new system are being replaced as

part of this project.

16. The program benefits to utility customers includes the following:

Reduce labor and costs associated with meter reading

Reduce meter reading and billing errors

Expedite special meter reads and/or final meter reads

Timely notify of abnormally high and low consumption readings

Timely detect leaks and notify of leaks

Reduce water loss

Detect tampering

Detect backflow or reverse flow

17. The first three program benefits listed above will result in immediate benefits to the

customer and will result in cost savings for the Utility over the long run.

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18. The final five program benefits listed above may take a year or so to see results as baseline

data must first be established for each customer. Customer access to real-time meter data

through a web application is available, but not part of the initial plan. This may ultimately

provide additional benefits to customers in the future.

19. The features of the system are listed above.

20. Utility billing and metering practices will be consistent with the requirements of Wisconsin

Administrative Code Chapter PSC 185.

21. The utility is not offering an opt-out option for customers. All customers will be upgraded

to the new system with no exceptions.

22. A web-based portal is not part of the initial plan, but may be implemented at a later date.

DATA SHEET

WDS-10006-04

iPERL Smart Water MeterElectromagnetic Flow Measurement System

BENEFITS

�� Maximize investment with iPERL’s magnetic

technology, which delivers a 20-year

accuracy warranty, with no repairs

�� Get smart water alarms to detect issues

such as leaks, reverse flow, empty pipe, etc.

�� Improve low flow accuracy to drive

additional revenue

Sensus iPERL® smart water meters are designed to

capture both lost water and lost revenue. The innovative

magnetic technology delivers unmatched low flow

registration and minimal pressure loss. With no moving

parts, iPERL maintains its accuracy over a 20 year lifetime

and is equipped with smart water alarms – delivering the

intelligence you need to quickly resolve issues in the field.

Industry Leading Performance

The patented measurement technology of the iPERL water meter provides

enhanced accuracy at both low and high flows. Over a 20-year lifespan,

your iPERL will measure just as accurately as the day it was installed.

Solid State Magnetic Technology

By avoiding the use of a mechanical measuring element inside the flow

tube, metering performance is linear over the entire flow range – ensuring

no reduction in accuracy at any flow rate over the life of the meter. The

iPERL meter uses our patented remanent magnetic field technology –

requiring far less energy and delivering superior accuracy.

Alarms

Quick resolution of field issues is made possible with smart water alarms

including leak detection, reverse flow, empty pipe, magnetic tamper and

low battery. When integrated with our FlexNet® communication network,

remotely gathering and transmitting data has never been more reliable or

profitable.

Construction

The iPERL meter body is made of composite alloy and contains no metal

material. Inside the meter body is an electronic register and a measuring

device that is comprised of a composite alloy flow tube. Embedded in the

flow tube are coated silver electrodes. iPERL utilizes these to measure the

fluid velocity through the flow tube – enabling less power consumption

and predictable meter performance. The iPERL meter has a 20-year

accuracy warranty and a 20-year battery life guarantee.

CAPABILITIES

�� The iPERL meter has an operating range

of 0.11 gpm (0.025 m³/hr) to 55 gpm (12.5

m³/hr)—it even starts to register flow as

low as 0.03 gpm (0.007 m³/hr).

�� Sizes include: 5/8” (DN 15mm), 3/4” (DN

20mm) and 1” (DN 25mm)

�� iPERL can be installed horizontally, verti-

cally or diagonally.

DATA SHEET

WDS-10006-04

iPERL Smart Water Meter

Dimensions and Net Weights

Size A (lay length) B C Spud Ends NPSM Thread Size Width Net Weight

5/8”

(DN 15 mm)

7-1/2”

(190 mm)

6-1/10”

(155 mm)

1-3/4”

(44 mm)

5/8”

(15 mm)

3/4”

(19 mm)

4-1/2”

(114 mm)

3.1 lb.

(1.4 kg)

3/4”S (5/8” x

3/4”)

(DN 20 mm)

7-1/2”

(190 mm)

6-1/10”

(155 mm)

1-3/4”

(44 mm)

3/4”

(20 mm)

1”

(25 mm)

4-1/2”

(114 mm)

3.1 lb.

(1.4 kg)

3/4”

(DN 20 mm)

9”

(229 mm)

6-1/10”

(155 mm)

1-3/4”

(44 mm)

3/4”

(20 mm)

1”

(25 mm)

4-1/2”

(114 mm)

3.2 lb.

(1.5 kg)

1”

(DN 25 mm)

10-3/4”

(273 mm)

6-1/10”

(155 mm)

1-3/4”

(44 mm)

1”

(25 mm)

1-1/4”

(32 mm)

4-1/2”

(114 mm)

3.3 lb.

(1.6 kg)

Electronic Register

The 9-digit hermetically-sealed electronic register with LCD display was designed to eliminate dirt, fog and moisture

contamination in pit settings. The large, easy-to-read display includes AMR digits, direction of flow, units of

measure and smart water alarms. The AMR digits and units of measure are fully programmable. The register also

provides integrated customer data logging.

AMI / AMR Compatibility

Sensus iPERL meters are compatible with common AMR/AMI systems, including the Sensus FlexNet®

communication network.

Conformance to Standards

The iPERL meter far exceeds the most recent revision of ANSI/AWWA Standard C-700 and C-710 for accuracy and

pressure loss requirements. All iPERL meters are NSF/ANSI Standard 61 Annex F and G compliant and tested to

AWWA standards.

Tamper Resistant

The integrated construction of the iPERL water meter prevents removal of the register to obtain free water. The magnetic

tamper and low field alarms will both indicate any attempt to tamper with the magnetic field of the iPERL meter.

A

B

C

Sealed

Electronic

Register

Magnetic

Flow

Sensors Flowtube

Width

5 3/4 in.

(146 mm)

DATA SHEET

WDS-10006-04

Specifications

Service Measurement of potable and reclaimed water.

Water operating temperature range of 33°F (0.56°C) -80°F (26.7°C)

Starting Flow 5/8” (DN 15mm) size: 0.03 gpm (0.007 m3/h)

3/4” (DN 20mm) size: 0.03 gpm (0.007 m3/h)

1” (DN 25mm) size: 0.11 gpm (0.025 m3/h)

Low Flow

Range

(±3%)

5/8” (DN 15mm) size: >0.11 gpm (0.025 m3/hr) to <0.18 gpm (0.041 m3/hr)

3/4” (DN 20mm) size: >0.11 gpm (0.025 m3/hr) to <0.18 gpm (0.041 m3/hr)

1” (DN 25mm) size: >0.3 gpm (0.068 m3/hr) to <0.4 gpm (0.09 m3/hr)

Normal Water

Operating Flow Range

(±1.5%)

5/8” (DN 15mm) size: 0.18 to 25 gpm (0.04 to 5.7 m3/hr)

3/4” (DN 20mm) size: 0.18 to 35 gpm (0.04 to 8.0 m3/hr)

1” (DN 25mm) size: 0.4 to 55 gpm (0.09 to 12.5 m3/hr)

Maximum Operating

Pressure

5/8’’ and 3/4’’ size: 200 psi (13.8 bar)

1’’ size: 175 psi (12.1 bar)

Measurement

Technology

Solid state electromagnetic flow

Register Hermetically sealed, 9-digit programmable electronic register; AMR/AMI compatible; iPERL register programmable using

the UniPro® communicator and FieldLogic™ software

Materials External housing – Thermal plastic; Flowtube – Polyphenylene sulfide alloy; Electrode – Silver/silver chloride; Register

cover – Tempered glass

Alarm Defaults Alarm Duration – 90 days; Leak Duration before alarm is triggered – 24 hours; Datalog Interval – 1 hour; Alarm Mask

iPERL Smart Water Meter

Headloss Curves

3/4” Headloss Curve

3/4” Short Headloss Curve 1” Headloss Curve

5/8” Headloss Curve

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This document is for informational purposes only, and SENSUS MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THIS DOCUMENT. FURTHERMORE, THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. ANY USE OF THE PRODUCTS THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED HEREIN IS PROHIBITED.

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TOUCHCOUPLER DESIGN

The SmartPoint M2 utilizes TouchCoupler,

the patented Sensus inductive coupling

communication platform, to interface with

the encoded meter. With TouchCoupler,

the SmartPoint M2 can connect to the

meter using existing two wire AMR

installations instead of requiring utilities

to access the meter to install a new three-

wire system. This results in a fast, ef! cient

and reliable connection at minimal cost.

OPERATION

The FlexNet SmartPoint M2 receives

input from the meter register and remotely

sends data to a walk-by/drive-by or ! xed

base collection device. The SmartPoint

M2 easily migrates from walk-by/drive-by

to ! xed base by simply installing a Base

Station.

In walk-by/drive-by mode, the SmartPoint

M2 collects data and awaits an activation

signal from the Vehicle Gateway

Basestation (VGB) or Hand-Held Device

(HHD). Upon signal receipt, it transmits

readings, the meter identi! cation number

and any alarms.

As a ! xed-base endpoint, the SmartPoint

M2 interacts with one or more strategically

placed Base Station located in the utility

service area. Top of the hour readings and

other diagnostics are instantly forwarded

to the Regional Network Interface (RNI)

at time of transmission. The FlexNet

system provides unmatched reliability by

using expansive tower receiver coverage

of metering end points, data/message

redundancy, fail over back up provisions

and operation on FCC primary use

(unshared) RF spectrum.

POWERFUL TRANSMISSION,

FLEXIBLE PLATFORM

The SmartPoint M2 offers several

advantages that control both deployment

and lifetime operation costs. It�s powerful,

industry leading two watt transmitter

broadcasts over large distances and

minimizes collection infrastructure. And

once the SmartPoint M2 is installed, its

migratable, two-way system platform can

be updated without requiring personnel to

visit each meter and/or inconveniencing

customers.

ADDITIONAL SMARTPOINT M2

FEATURES

The SmartPoint M2 obtains hourly

readings and can monitor continuous

" ow over a programmable period of time,

alerting the utility to leak conditions. In

addition, the SmartPoint M2 stores up to

840 consumption intervals (35 days of

hourly consumption), providing the utility

with the ability to extract detailed usage

pro! les for consumer information and

dispute resolution. The SmartPoint M2 also

incorporates a two-port design, allowing

the utility to connect multiple registers

and ancillary devices (such as acoustic

monitoring) to a single SmartPoint. This

results in a compact installation that saves

time, space and money � without reducing

system performance.

Features

The FlexNet SmartPoint M2 is a radio transceiver that provides water utilities inbound

and outbound access to water measurement and ancillary device diagnostics via radio

signal. The SmartPoint 510M is designed for non-submersible/non-pit installations.

With its migratable, two-way communication ability, the M-Series SmartPoint functions

as a walk-by/drive-by endpoint, ! xed base endpoint, or combination of the two. This

" exibility increases utility data collection capabilities and streamlines operations.

SERVICE Wall mounted (non-pit/non-sub-mersible) installation interfacing the utility meter to the Sensus FlexNet system.

PHYSICAL

CHARACTERISTICS

Width: 5 9/16� x Height: 5 1/2� x

Depth: 3�

WEIGHT 1.13 lbs/18.08 oz

COLOR Tan

FREQUENCY

RANGE

900 � 950 MHz, 8000 channels X 6.25 kHz steps

MODULATION Proprietary Narrow Band

MEMORY Non-Volatile

POWER Lithium Thionyl Chloride batteries

APPROVALS

US: FCC CFR 47: Part 90, Part

24D, Part 101C, Part 15

Licensed operation

Canada: Industry Canada (IC)

RSS-134, RSS-119, RSS-210

OPERATING

TEMPERATURE

- 22° F to +185° F

- 30° C to + 85° C

OPTIONS Dual or single port availability; TouchCoupler only, wired only

INSTALLATION

ENVIRONMENT

The 510M is designed for side-of-

home applications where it is not

subject to submergence.

COMPATIBILITY TouchCoupler and Wired Version: Sensus Encoded Reg-

isters Badger ADE water registers

and MasterMeter AccuLinx

Wired Version Only: Elster En-

coder (Sensus protocol) and Nep-

tune ARB VI (ProRead). Hersey

Translator

WARRANTY 20 years � Based on six

transmissions per day.

Refer to Sensus G-500 for

warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS

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discretion without notice to the customer.

This document is for informational purposes only, and SENSUS MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THIS DOCUMENT. FURTHERMORE, THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES AS TO

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. ANY USE OF THE PRODUCTS THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED HEREIN IS PROHIBITED.

DescriptionModel 510M � Non Pit Set

DS-W-AMR-00-00-0312-02-A

FlexNetTM

SmartPointTM M2

MAKING YOUR DATA INSIGHTS SIMPLE, RELEVANT AND ACTIONABLE

Sensus Analytics

Nothing’s out of reach.

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Convert smart data into smarter insight.

Utilities know that collecting the right information from meters and sensors

is the best way to optimize a system and make the most of every investment.

But the data itself doesn’t tell the whole story. It’s the process of sorting

through this data—the analytics—that reveals relevant, actionable insights to

help improve everything from operations to customer service.

Sensus Analytics provides the functionality needed to do just that. Our

customizable suite of applications provides user-friendly dashboards that

help you make informed decisions quickly and confidently. Our powerful

data management tools aggregate information from your AMI, AMR and

other sources. A secure connection to the cloud delivers these intuitive apps

right to your desktop, tablet or smartphone.

With intuitive applications that are quick to implement and easy to use, you

can rely less on IT resources. And role-based access allows service providers

to share information across the organization for improved productivity,

operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Experience tailor-made analytics for tailored

results.

Data analytics is not a one-size-fits-all strategy. So Sensus Analytics offers you

the flexibility to buy single applications or pre-bundled packages of our most

popular apps to ideally fit your business needs. With Sensus Analytics, you

have the power to extract value from your data through our industry-proven

descriptive analytics. Not only can you see where you’ve been and where you

are now, but you can also perform predictive analytics for actionable insights

on what may happen in the future.

It’s a good day when the power is on, the water is clean,

and gas is safely flowing. Sensus Analytics gives you the foresight and insight to make every day a good day.

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Sensus Analytics is the heart of our smart

utility technology.

Big data is a big deal—but it doesn’t have to be intimidating. Our advanced

analytics provide all the number-crunching you need in an intuitive user-

friendly approach to take your utility to the next level of smart. Here are just

some of the valuable benefits:

App-basedEach purpose-built application accesses data from multiple systems and presents it in user-friendly dashboards.

AffordableOur flexible packages allow you to buy as many or as few apps as you need to meet your business goals. And when things change? No problem. Just add another app to your existing Sensus Analytics system without any hassle.

Accessible Our secure, cloud-based delivery platform puts your information within reach no matter where you are.

Real-time Analysis Applications are continuously updated as information enters the system, so you can make decisions based on the latest data.

ScalableOur Data Store, along with three years of cloud-based storage, enables you to add applications or increase storage quickly—often in hours.

Integration-readySensus Analytics draws information from many systems through the cloud, so little time and cost are required for standard systems integration.

VisibleRole-based access allows information sharing across the organization—from customer service and operations to accounting and rates—for improved efficiency and cross-functional understanding.

SecureGuided by dedicated security teams, backed by best-practice policies and strict standards, and committed to swiftly handling evolving risks, Sensus meets the existing and future security needs of our utility customers.

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Sensus Essential Analytics

Ready. Set. Mobilize.

Sensus Essential Analytics is a bundle of applications to quickly provide the

core meter data management performance you need without the high cost,

commitment to enterprise-wide integration or seemingly endless learning curve.

AdminA management tool for system-level settings including

access and privileges, device groups, billing calendars

and more.

Report AccessA business intelligence tool that offers a menu of

reports that instantly summarize the information you

need to know right away.

Device AccessA customer service tool that, combined with account

and customer information, presents detailed usage

history and trends, identifies anomalies and enables

custom alert programming to track specific issues.

Billing AccessA billing interface tool that previews and audits

billing extracts for issues, enabling the utility to take

corrective action and then generate final billing files for

production.

Meter InsightA dashboard providing a summary of incoming

network, account and meter data to identify and

prioritize issues needing to be addressed.

Validation, estimation

and editing. This is not

your grandfather’s VEE.

With the Sensus FlexNet®

communication network,

you’re getting data at

over two times the power

of competitive systems.

The need for many of the

historical features of VEE

becomes obsolete when

you’re running an accurate,

reliable system. Many

components of VEE are built

right into our architecture

and software. Our private

network means you’ll

never have transmission

interference or have to

share frequencies. Designed

for 100% coverage, even

during major storm events,

your data is transmitted

securely and reliably over

spectrum that is protected

by federal law.

Sensus doesn’t just meet the

intent of VEE. We do it better.

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Sensus Enhanced Analytics

Ready. Set. Analyze.

In addition to the key features found in Essential Analytics, Sensus Enhanced Analytics also

provides alarm management capabilities. Go beyond billing applications to get true insight on

system performance and health.

Alert ManagerA notification tool to immediately alert individuals, teams or key customers

on conditions such as high temperature, high/low voltage, power failure/

restoration, leakage and tampering.

Alarm InsightA monitoring tool for your entire system with near-real-time alarms, allowing

you to drill down into individual events, view historical data and map the

alarm events to watch event trends.

Secure by design

All Sensus solutions have been designed and built from the ground up to provide end-to-end security protection. Our security policies and practices are continuously driven by customer feedback, industry standards and best practices, and emerging and potential threats. Our security controls are rigorously guided by the requirement to maintain the “CIA triad”:

• Confidentiality of data• Integrity of data• Availability of services

CIATriad

Confidentiality

Availability Integrity

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Unbilled InsightA forecasting tool providing an up-to-date view of service delivered but not

yet billed, so you can accurately predict future revenue for upcoming billing

cycles.

Energy InsightA tool providing a “bottom up” view of loading along the circuit, enabling

an unprecedented view of your system that allows you to understand what

is being asked of the distribution design.

Transformer Utilization An aggregation-based tool to determine potential transformer failure and

help right-size installations. Coming soon: tools that expand analysis to

additional devices including fuses and switches.

Voltage Insight A tool uncovering opportunities where you can lower and balance voltage

across your distribution territory during high-use periods and reduce the

need to purchase energy at expensive peak prices.

Outage Management A tool to display all active outages and recent restorations. Enhanced

reporting capabilities will be added soon.

Acoustic MonitoringAn acoustic leak detection analysis tool used in conjunction with PermaLog

devices to identify leaks in distribution systems.

Hidden Revenue LocatorA perfect application for a water meter testing and replacement program,

this app examines meter inaccuracies to identify apparent losses. This

solution empowers proactive revenue recovery and operational efficiencies

through identifying meter under-performance due to under-registration,

meter read errors and incorrect meter sizing.

Sensus Advanced Analytics

Ready. Set. Customize.

Sensus Advanced Analytics is a flexible option that combines our easy-to-use applications

and professional services to create a solution tailored for your needs. In addition to the key

capabilities found in Essential and Enhanced, Sensus Advanced Analytics offers additional

features and lets you choose the right applications to best fit your business needs.

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Service ManagementCOMING SOON!

A tool providing remote shut off and activation of large numbers of

valves inside Sensus devices. In contrast to tools for Field Technicians, this

application is designed for Customer Service Representatives or others

working from an office.

Daily ReadsA data collection tool for daily time-dependent meter readings. For

example, reconciling rate vs. consumption for utilities working with

transportation customers.

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Smart City Innovations

Utility systems are fundamental to every city, and smarter management of this infrastructure is the foundation for any smart city. Go beyond metering to true intelligent resource management and monetization of your assets.

With Sensus Smart Gateways, the FlexNet® communication network and Sensus Analytics, the potential of smart is endless.

Analyze data from more than 100 types of sensors, including temperature, pressure, depth, distance, light, smoke and more.

• Make sure storm drains are clear before possible flooding• Know when city garbage cans are full and need servicing• Enable drivers to find open public parking spaces• And discover many, many more smart city applications

We give you the tools to build your smart city. Only your imagination and innovation set the limits.

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Customer Portal

Engage customers for smart impact.

Sensus Analytics Customer Portal is a web-based, custom-branded,

interactive application for utility consumers. This intuitive portal provides

virtually everything a consumer needs to understand consumption patterns,

correct current issues and make more informed decisions about future

usage. Customer Portal also serves as an additional communication channel

for the utility to provide enhanced customer service.

Customer Portal provides the consumer with the most current data

available—the same data that the utility customer service representative is

observing in Sensus Analytics. For example, a customer can see hourly water

consumption down to a gallon, updated every four hours. No other utility

analytics package on the market can provide this level of speed and detail.

Your customers can use this information to set up alerts for managing daily

usage, billing cycle usage and even vacation alerts.

Sensus Analytics and the

Customer Portal enabled

Cedar Park, Texas, to

quickly catch continuous

flow, sending leak alerts

and tier-billing information

to residents. In the first

year, the water municipality

saved $67,000 and 15

million gallons of water.

$67,000

15 million gallons

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Helping drive the success of your business.

Sensus Analytics goes beyond data analysis to streamline your entire

organization’s workflows and create more efficient operations. Sensus

Analytics combines analytical information with business processes to enable

smart and fast data-driven decisions for improved service and revenue.

While other software packages are designed for all industries and built

for users with a high degree of expertise or years of experience, Sensus

Analytics is made by utility experts for utilities. We know every utility is

unique, so our software is right-sized and flexible—and you don’t need to be

a statistician or data scientist to use it. Our approach provides applications

targeting daily utility functions that make managing the AMR or AMI system

an integral part of managing the utility’s existing goals.

With Sensus Analytics, you can focus on what you really want: near-real-time

analysis of data to understand trends, improve operations and enhance

customer experiences.

Prepare and execute billing

on meters

Support customer service

Maintain and manage meter performance

and data

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About Sensus

Sensus, a Xylem brand, helps a wide range of public service providers—

from utilities to cities to industrial complexes and campuses—do more

with their infrastructure to improve quality of life in their communities.

We enable our customers to reach farther through the application

of technology and data-driven insights that deliver efficiency and

responsiveness. We partner with them to anticipate and respond to

evolving business needs with innovation in sensing and communications

technologies, data analytics and services. Learn more at sensus.com and

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Sensus by the numbers

175Years Serving Utilities

14KCustomers

3,200Colleagues

795M Messages/Day

45MSmartPoints

SaaS Customers

50%ctric

36%W ter

10%Gas

4%Lighting

Patents Granted

PatentsPending

Meters

88MMeters

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50%Electric

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DATA SHEETADS-10012-03

Regional Network

Interface (RNI)The nerve center of your FlexNet® communication

network

The Regional Network Interface (RNI)™ is the head end system for the FlexNet

communication network. The RNI manages communications by reading and delivering

near real-time data, providing a window into the field. Communicating with end points,

the RNI continuously gathers and processes device and network data, providing

you with status updates and storing or sending data to other systems including your

CIS, MDM, OMS and Sensus Analytics. From the data received, you can monitor

the operation of meters, base stations, and the various RNI components to ensure

timely and accurate billing for services. Priority alarms are delivered immediately, and

onboarding diagnostic tools optimize performance by monitoring and managing

system health.

RNI software applications

The RNI software applications are used to monitor and maintain the FlexNet AMI

communication solution. Core functions include:

 � Configure: set up of the devices and network settings; manage user access and

security settings.

 � Monitor: observe, detect and record network status using charts and graphs.

 � Tune: make adjustments for proper system operation.

 � Troubleshoot: analyze monitoring data and alerts to maintain proper network

operation.

 � Optimize: perform firmware and configuration downloads, and maximize the

efficiency and speed of your network.

COMPONENTS

 � Hardware: Whether licensed and hosted onsite at your facility, or in one of our data centers through a managed services partnership, servers are part of the RNI, used to host multiple components. Configuration varies with the size, structure and data needs of your network (e.g. number of end points, number of base stations, message duplication rate, base station to meter density).

 � Database: This is the primary system of record for information consumed and produced by FlexNet. The database contains data such as meter read information and end point configuration information.

 � Software: a suite of intuitive applications used to manage FlexNet.

BENEFITS

 � Receive reliable, accurate device data to support billing and data analytics.

 � Configure end points over the air.

 � Operate more efficiently.

 � Monitor and optimize system performance.

 � Manage system security.

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This document is for informational purposes only, and SENSUS MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THIS DOCUMENT. FURTHERMORE, THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. ANY USE OF THE PRODUCTS THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED HEREIN IS PROHIBITED.

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Regional Network Interface (RNI)The nerve center of your FlexNet® communication network

Optional Managed Services

You have choices for hosting and managing the RNI. We can

install the RNI at one of your data centers or other climate

controlled environment. Or, with our Software as a Service

(SaaS) offering, Sensus hosts the RNI through a secure cloud-

based solution. When you select a SaaS model, we provide all

the hardware and software required to operate the RNI through

world-class, Tier IV data centers.

Regional Network Interface (RNI)

AMI

FIXEDBASE

Billing System

Base Station Sensus Analytics

Customer Portal

FlexNet

SaaS

NaaS

To take it a step further, you have the option to own and manage

your base stations or allow Sensus to do it for you with our

Network as a Service (NaaS) offering. With NaaS, all network

base stations, firmware RF spectrum and system health are

managed and maintained 24/7/365 by our Network Operations

Center (NOC) engineers.

DATA SHEETADS-10009-02

FlexNet M400B2 Base Station

Compact Point-to-Multipoint Base Station

The Sensus FlexNet® M400B2 Base Station offers a strategic

communications option for public service providers with

endpoints deployed in remote or densely populated areas.

The efficient transceiver can transmit and receive in a 200kHz band of spectrum.

200kHz enables more dedicated channels, resulting in higher network capacity,

allowing more granular data and more channels of data. And the Sensus FlexNet

communication network delivers double the transmit power of competitive systems

over primary-use licensed spectrum – ensuring reliability for mission critical

applications.

The tower-based architecture enables reliable communication of status and usage

information with fewer access points than other network architectures. These compact,

efficient base stations fit in space-constrained environments and require no air

conditioning.

Licensed Radio Spectrum

In North America, FCC/IC protected primary-use spectrum avoids competition with

other wireless services, interference from other radio devices and the risk of being

taken over by emergency service providers.

Fewer Access Points

Our point-to-multipoint architecture directly connects base stations to endpoints

over large geographic areas – greatly reducing the number of network backhaul

connections as well as O&M costs.

Resilient Network Design

Sensus Base Stations continue to provide real time data during outages and

emergencies because of eight hour plus battery backup – enabling better workforce

management and faster service restoration.

Small Footprint

Flexible pole or wall-mounting options enable strategic deployment with a discreet

appearance.

Industry Leading Security

Sensus has achieved GE/Wurldtech™ Achilles® communications certification for critical

infrastructure security against cyber threats.

FEATURES

�� GPS receiver for time synchronization

�� Duplexer for single antenna

�� IP-addressable power supply with hot-swap capability

�� 8-hour battery backup

�� Alarms and reporting capability

�� Backhaul via Ethernet/IP

�� Heated battery for cold weather environments

�� Modular construction for easy serviceability

APPLICATIONS

�� Two-way Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI)

�� Distribution Automation (DA)

�� Demand Response (DR)

�� Home Area Networks (HAN)

�� Sensus VantagePoint® Lighting Control

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©2020 Sensus. All products purchased and services performed are subject to Sensus’ terms of sale, available at either sensus.com/TC or 1-800-638-3748. Sensus reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions in its own discretion without notice to the customer. The Sensus logo is a registered trademark of Sensus.

This document is for informational purposes only, and SENSUS MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THIS DOCUMENT. FURTHERMORE, THERE ARE NO IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES AS TO FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND MERCHANTABILITY. ANY USE OF THE PRODUCTS THAT IS NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED HEREIN IS PROHIBITED.

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FlexNet® M400B2 Base StationCompact Point-to-Multipoint Base Station

PROPERTIES

Receive bandwidth 200 KHz

Transceivers Single

Spectrum Licensed 900 MHz PCS/MAS

Duplexing Single transmitSixteen receivers - simultaneous/dedicated

Applications Single

Expandability No

Compatibility SNMP

FlexNet Requires RNI 3.x or newer

ENCLOSURES - OUTDOOR - POLE/WALL MOUNT

Height 22” (55.9 cm)

Width x Depth 22” (55.9 cm) x 10.5” (26.7 cm)

Capacity One transceiver

Temperature -40º to +122º F (-40º to +50º C)

Voltage 120 VAC

Battery backup 8 hours

NEMA rating 4

Air conditioned No