SmartFusion Modules > Utility Billing > Meters > Change Out Meter

Recent Changes: 

6.231
- Added functionality to populate the values for newly added fields MeterStartDate and MeterEndDate in the CustomerMeterLocation table when changing out meters.

6.126 - Readings can now display up to the max value for 10 digits 
6.100 - Added the "Do not bill" checkbox for when removing a meter only.

6.81 - Fixed an issue where the service address was pulling the address on the customer rather than the address of the location to which the meter is linked to. 

6.58 - Updated logic so that a meter could be removed from a vacant location  

6.54 - Three new fields Service Point Id, Latitude and Longitude added to the Meter Location table. During change out the service point id (used to identify the hole in the ground where the meter resides), the latitude and longitude of the meter being changed out is passed on the meter changed in. If a meter gets replaced at a service point the service point ID must remain the same.

6.17 - Fixed current usage calculation from causing an error when dealing with large numbers due to high number of dials, multipliers, and unit of measure.

Introduction

This screen allows the user to change out meters either to be replaced by a new meter or removed from a location.

Explanation

Search for the meter that is being changed out. Determine whether a new reading is necessary, whether the meter will be replaced by a meter in inventory or be removed.

Note: Fields populated by selected meter are indicated as Disabled field where relevant.

Change Out Meter Information

  • Serial number - Serial number of the outbound meter. Clicking the button at the end of this field will launch a pop-up with a search feature, allowing the user to select from a list of meters that can be changed out.
  • Previous reading - Previous reading for the outbound meter. Disabled field
  • Previous read date - Previous read date for the outbound meter. Disabled field
  • Current reading - Current reading of the outbound meter. While this field will automatically populate on meter selection, it can be overwritten with a value from the user.
  • Current read date - Current read date of the outbound meter. While this field will automatically populate on meter selection, it can be overwritten with a value from the user.
  • Usage - Calculated value using the current minus the previous reading multiplied by the meter multiplier. Disabled field
  • Read Sequence - The read sequence for the selected meter. Disabled field
  • Status - Selects the new status to be set for the outbound meter. Options include: Inventory, Disposed, Needs Repair.
  • Account Number, Name, Address - These fields relate to the current customer associated with the meter. Upon change-out, the new meter will be associated to this customer and the old meter will have its association removed. Disabled fields
  • ERT transponder id, Status, Tamper status, Demand reading - These fields relate to the selected meter. Disabled fields
  • Remove meter only - Checking this option will disable change-in functionality. Only the meter change-out process will be executed. No meter will replace the outbound meter for this account.
  • Do not bill - This checkbox will only be visible once "Remove meter only" is checked. If checked, this option will not bill the reading generated when creating the change-out.

New Meter Information

  • Serial number - Serial number of the inbound meter. Clicking the button at the end of this field will launch a pop-up with a search feature, allowing the user to select from a list of meters with a status of "Inventory" that can be changed in.
  • Reading - Current reading of the inbound meter. While this field will automatically populate to zero (indicating the dial values on the actual meter are all zeros), it can be overwritten with a value from the user.
  • Read date - Current read date of the inbound meter. While this field will automatically populate to today's date, it can be overwritten with a value from the user.
  • Status - Status of the incoming meter; limited to the "Inventory" status. Disabled field
  • ERT transporter id - New ERT id of the inbound meter, copied from the outbound meter. While this field will automatically populate on meter selection, it can be overwritten with a value from the user.

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