As meters (electricity, water, natural gas) are scattered over a vast geographical area, both inside and outside buildings, the task of reading the data is tedious and inefficient when agents have to knock on every door and enter every home. This method frequently leads to errors, whether in meter identification or in data transcription. What's more, paper records are difficult to keep and impractical for future consultation. Another major drawback is that the management center cannot be immediately informed of problems detected during inspections. A delay in reacting to a sudden anomaly can result in significant losses. In addition, the effective monitoring and supervision of survey personnel remains complicated.

Faced with these challenges, more and more companies in the energy sector are adopting Chainway's RFID or infrared solutions, designed for meter reading, equipment inspection and agent performance evaluation. These intelligent meters eliminate the need for manual data entry, considerably reducing the risk of human error. These devices can process large volumes of data on a daily basis, while guaranteeing the accuracy of the information collected. What's more, automatic billing can be set up as soon as consumption details are sent to the central database. During routine inspections, field operatives simply use a robust, Mobile computer to receive their daily assignments and report any malfunctions.

Meter reading

Chainway PDAs are equipped with customized function modules, including barcode reading, RFID (LF/HF/UHF), infrared, Wi-Fi, camera and GPS, enabling automated meter reading. This solution eliminates the errors associated with manual data entry, and ensures real-time data transmission by connecting to the company's ERP system via wireless communication technologies. As a result, work efficiency and accuracy are considerably improved.

Routine inspection

This solution is not limited to energy companies; it can also be used by public administrations or other private companies to carry out regular inspections, locate equipment precisely and monitor employee performance. The integration of Chainway's Mobile computers has helped to improve operational efficiency, the accuracy of readings, and the management and profitability of companies.