How Sensus FlexNet Is Redefining AMI Networks

In recent years, water utilities believed they had only two options for setting up advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) networks: a capital-intense radio frequency (RF) network or a cellular network. While the latter offers a lower point of entry, the cost per endpoint and instrument connection can add up quickly. This is particularly true as AMI networks are leveraged beyond meter reading into monitoring pressure, detecting and reducing non-revenue water (NRW), monitoring flood and surface water levels, and more. This isn’t the only shortcoming cellular AMI has shown over the years. Reliability, resilience, data security, and more are rising concerns.

However, RF AMI technology has typically been seen as something exclusive to cash-flush utilities. Sensus addresses these issues and more with its FlexNet communication network. With FlexNet, water utilities can have all the benefits of an RF AMI system with minimal upfront costs.