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Elster Metering Systems Power Master Unit Software -
Feature: Advanced Data Analytics and Visualization
Ease of Use: Designed for laptops in the field, featuring a toolbar-driven interface and integrated on-line help. Elster Metering Systems Power Master Unit Software
- Automate Alerts: Configure the software to send email or SMS alerts when a demand threshold is crossed or a meter stops communicating.
- Regular Firmware Updates: Elster periodically releases firmware updates for the PMU. The software includes a bulk-update tool to push these updates fleet-wide.
- Data Redundancy: Do not store data only on the PMU. Use the software’s "redundant server" feature to replicate data to a secondary database automatically.
- Train End-Users: The reports are only as good as the operator reading them. Provide training on interpreting "load factor" and "interval demand" graphs.
Device Configuration & Firmware Management: Operators can remotely push configuration files, update meter firmware, and adjust communication parameters without dispatching field crews, drastically reducing maintenance costs. Feature: Advanced Data Analytics and Visualization Ease of