Me te r Da ta
Actaris is a subsidiar y of Itron Inc.,
a leading technology provider to the
global energy and water industries.
Itron Inc. operates as Actaris outside
of Nor th America and Itron in Nor th
America. Our company is the world’s
leading provider of metering, data
collection and software solutions, with
nearly 8,000 utilities worldwide relying
on our technology to optimize the
deliver y and use of energy and water.
Actaris, the global leader in metering technologies
In the past years, the conservation of our natural resources has been moving dramatically up government leaders’ agendas. Investment in energy efficiency has also become more attractive as energy prices continue to grow.
With 125 years experience providing the highest quality and most accurate measurement systems, Actaris is a trusted partner that helps electricity, gas and water utilities to manage and distribute resources more effectively.
Actaris’ extensive metering products and systems range perfectly
complements Itron’s industry-leading AMR/AMI and software systems expertise. By combining both portfolios, global market presence and industry leadership, Actaris is well positioned to deliver broader value and a higher level of service to customers worldwide.
A complementary
product portfolio
The quest for total quality is our priority. Our longstanding company-wide TQM (Total Quality Management) programme is the foundation for all Actaris
employees’ commitment to deliver top quality service in their day-to-day operations. In each country, Actaris teams provide professional advice, technical assistance and support to ensure optimal customer satisfaction.
A firm commitment
to Quality
Itron Inc. key figures
8,500
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$1.46
bil lion(since t he acquisition by It ron in April 2007)
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c o n t i n e n t s Sa l e s i n m o re t h a n130
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-A single partner
at every level of the value chain
As part of the Itron group, Actaris will contribute at all levels of the value chain. From data creation and collection to data management and utilization through AMR/AMI technology, Actaris is
building flexible solutions so that utilities and their customers can be actively involved in their water and energy consumption. Together Itron and Actaris are turning data into knowledge.
EverBlu
Wireless fixed network system
EverBlu is more than just an Automatic Meter Reading system. It opens the way for a wide range of applications in the fields of water conservation, customer relationship management, distribution asset optimization, and demand-side management.
Actaris offers a wireless mesh point-to-multipoint communication system adapted to all kinds of urban and suburban environments. It is suitable for multi-energy applications involving water, gas and heat metering.
Advanced wireless meter modules create accurate data. The system automatically collects these data and is designed with automatic node path reconfiguration to achieve maximum reliability. Hence providing water and energy providers with comprehensive valuable information.
Key Features Re l i a b l e d a ta t ra n s m i s s i o n w i t h a u to m a t i c n o d e p a t h re c o n fi g u ra t i o n 2 - way c o m m u n i c a t i o n fo r a u to m a t i c o r o n - d e m a n d d a ta t ra n s m i s s i o n Cre a t i o n o f c o m p re h e n s i ve a n d g ra n u l a r d a ta Si m p l e c o n fi g u ra t i o n a n d o p e ra t i o n
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-Short range communication
Long range wireless mesh network
GPRS communication
EverBlu Host Software
Water meter Gas meter Heat meter
EverBlu Collectors
EasyRoute
Manual / Wireless mobile reading system
When it comes to optimizing the reading of both residential and C&I meter types in urban, suburban or rural areas, Mobile systems offer a reliable and economic solution.
Data integrity, total system cost and collection of advanced data are the decisive factors Actaris has taken into account.
Actaris provides a complete range of equipment - from an integrated radio module up to a turnkey solution including route software and hand held terminals.
EasyRoute 2-way mobile meter reading system by radio frequency is a high-performance response to the market’s needs. It is suitable for multi-energy applications involving water, gas and heat metering.
Key Features Si m p l e o p e ra t i o n Co l l e c t i o n o f a d va n c e d d a ta s u c h a s d e te c t i o n o f l e a ka g e s a n d b a c k fl ow s F l e x i b l e a n d c u sto m i z a b l e s o l u t i o n
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-Manual reading or Radio communication
Hand-held terminal with integrated radio and EasyRoute Mobile Software
EasyRoute Host Software
WaterMind
GSM key-account supervision system
Key Features Co n s u m t i o n p a tte r n s a n d l o a d p ro fi l e s a t a g l a n c e Me te r p e r fo r m a n c e eva l u a t i o n E n h a n c e d re p o r t i n g f u n c t i o n a -l i t i e s Re a l - t i m e a l e r t s d i re c t l y o n m o b i l e p h o n e s o f fi e l d o p e ra -to r s
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-Because key accounts consume a large part of the total water production, a dedicated system is required to supervise them in real-time.
Actaris offers an advanced yet simple way to obtain the data that helps water providers protect their revenue and manage water more intelligently while encouraging key accounts to be wiser about its use.
WaterMind provides innovative functions to monitor meter performance and water consumption using creation of advanced data from the meter point and SMS/GSM-based data transmission.
Advanced pulse and pressure connections
SMS/GSM communication Water meter WaterMind Analyser WaterMind Supervision software Alert messages
M-Bus Read
Wired Fixed Network System
Key Features Mu l t i - e n e rg y a n d m u l t i - ve n d o r s o l u t i o n Ec o n o m i c a l ye t re l i a b l e s yste m Tr u e o p e n sta n d a rd c o m m u n i c a t i o n
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-GSM / PSTN / RS232 communication
M-Bus Read Host software Wire M-Bus communication
M-Bus converter
Water meter Heat meter Gas meter Electricity meter
M-Bus, specified in a European norm, has become the system of choice when building small scale wired fixed network systems for all meter types (water, gas, heat and electricity).
Used by utilities as well as service companies, Actaris M-Bus Read system offers the best of M-Bus standard with an user-friendly interface.
It provides access to the advanced data collected from Actaris meters. Alternatively, M-Bus Read allows reading of M-Bus compatible meters from any vendor.
