READy Water
- Collect data automatically or via drive-by
- Detect leakages or unusual consumption levels
- Access consumption data whenever it suits you
Meter reading made easy
READy is an effective and high-performing system for remote reading that can be used to collect data from smart meters and devices. With READy, you can say goodbye to manual readings, reporting via the internet, and estimated calculations. Now you can read your meter data without disturbing the consumers. You get fast and easy access to the consumption data needed to facilitate fair and accurate billing, as well as data that can be used to reduce Non-Revenue-Water, optimise operations, and improve customer services.
Supporting both wired and wireless M-Bus, READy can be used for remote reading of water meters. The system can be fitted to meet your needs in terms of data collection and frequency. Depending on your situation, the remote reading of your meters can take place in several ways.
You can read your meters on the go with READy mobile reading, called ‘driveby’, driving around in your district. You can also combine your mobile reading solution with small-scale data collection units placed at strategic locations in your area to enrich your regular readings. If you need daily or hourly values, you can establish a fixed network partly or fully covering your district with several data-collection units. Finally, you can also read your wired meters with READy.
A READy system can easily be adjusted to meet different needs and it can be expanded as your needs change. If you have chosen mobile meter reading, it is easy to upgrade and expand to a network – one area at a time or all areas in one go.
Data collection with READy
Mobile reading
Fast and efficient remote access to data and more
With READy mobile reading, you can easily read every meter in the district directly from your car. You get access to consumption data and any alarms or info codes.
READy Flex
Enhanced mobile data collection
By combining READy Mobile Reading with small scale data collection units, you can enrich your regular readings used for billing with more detailed information.
Network reading
Automatic data collection
By installing fixed data collection units in your supply area, you can automatically read the consumption data and info codes from meters.
Wired reading
Ideal for when wireless connection is not possible
With READy, you can also read supported meters that are connected in a Wired M-Bus network where the meters are connected by cable.
Keep track of your data
READy Manager
The handling of your meters and meter data takes place in the PC program, READy Manager. READy Manager gives you easy access your data and includes a wide range of tools that give you an overview of and help you utilise your meter data so you can be proactive in your planning and daily work.
User-friendly interface and navigation
READy Manager has a simple user interface with a start screen and icon-based navigation that makes the program intuitive and easy to use. It is easy to integrate an existing customer database into the system. Consumption data can be exported to your billing system or an email address as needed, either manually or via automated commands.
Data security
To ensure a high data security, the data communication from each Kamstrup meter is encrypted with an individual AES 128-bit encryption. This means that the consumption data from the meter can only be decrypted by the associated READy Manager and by the mobile units authorised by that READy Manager.
Encryption keys are automatically loaded into READy Manager via a secure connection from My Kamstrup, which ensures that you receive the correct keys. New meters are automatically available in READy Manager. Furthermore, meter data can be stored safely at Kamstrup via our hosting solution. We have ISO 27001 certification within IT security.
Remote reading of meters keeps employees safe
A recent pilot project has helped water company Vitens ensure the safety of their field staff when they have to read water meters in locations that are dangerous or difficult to reach. With remotely read smart meters and a drive-by solution, meter reading can be done directly from the car and in a matter of seconds.