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SPARKS SYSTEMS
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Resources At Our Fingertips
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Searching for a Sane Solution
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Promises and Challenges

  • Of
  •  AMR Technology
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What System to Choose?
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SRS-520
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Why Drive By AMR
  •  Effective Customer Service
  •  Accurate, Timely Billing
  •  Reduced Liability
  •  Reduced Costs
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So How Do We Do This?
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Technology Overview
  •  Transceiver - Transmits Consumption Data
  • Sparks Interrogator System
    • Transmitter
    • Receiver
    • Laptop
  • Software
    • SRM (Route Manager)
    • Sparks Client
  • Billing Interface
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Sparks SRS-520 - System Overview
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Transceiver
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Transceiver
  • Tamper Detection
  • Leak Detection
  • Low Battery Indication
  • Reusable and Transferable
  • Dual Meter Capability
  • 64 Bit Data Encryption
  • Error Correction Techniques Ensures Reliable Data
  • Two Programmable Outputs
    • Ability to Drive Shut Values
    • Read Flow Meters

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Usage Analysis and Graphing
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Interrogator Mobile Unit
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Sparks Route Manager Software
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AMR Requires a Shift in Thinking
  •  AMR is Deployment of Advanced Technology
  •  Shift in Thinking to High Technology, High Value System Management
  •  Identify, Assign, Train an Expert
    • New Skills and Expertise
    • Complete Understanding of System
    • First Line of Defense
  •  Comprehensive Training and Complete Installation is Included
    • Optimized Installation
    • Most Efficient System Utilization
  •  Implementation by Sparks Includes an Experienced, Professional
  •   Project Manager, Technical Support Dedicated to Ensure Your Success


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Frequently Asked Questions
  •  Is an FCC License Required?
  • No, This gives you unlimited coverage and no fees.
  •  Are There Any Radio Interference Issues?
  • No, Sparks Systems approach is resistant to interference.
  •  Can We Use Existing Meters?
  • Yes, if they are encoded or pulsed AMR ready.
  •  Can direct read meters be retrofitted?
  • Yes, most can if they have removable registers.
  •  Will the transmitters work under water?
  • Yes – clean or dirty.
  • Do We Need to Change Lids?

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Benefits and Capabilities
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Benefits and Capabilities
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Benefits and Capabilities
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Benefits and Capabilities
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Benefits and Capabilities
  • EVENT DETECTION
  • Leaks
  • Stopped Meters - Fault
  • Theft
  • Tamper
  • High Flow Conditions
  • Continuous Flow Conditions
  • Reverse Flow


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Benefits and Capabilities
  •                      CONSERVATION


  • Customers Know Water Restrictions can be Enforced
  • Leaks, Even Small Ones, are Identified
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Benefits and Capabilities
  • OTHER


  •  Correct Meter Sizing
  •  Monitor Occupancy
  •  Meter Independence: Pulsed or Encoded or Both


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AMR Delivers consumption data



  •  Accurately
  •  Reliably
  •  Affordably
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So What Does It Cost?