SmartFusion Modules > Utility Billing > Maintenance > Import Meter Changeouts

Recent Change:  
6.80 - Updated import to use import file contents if values are specified; Created Wiki page

Introduction

This process allows for the use of an import file to handle meter change outs.

Selection Criteria

Enter filename - Select the file to be imported
Import Action

  • Preview Import - generates an exception report for review
  • Import

Import File Format

The import file is a CSV file with the following fields

Field Name Field Description Mandatory / Optional Legal Values
Record Number Unique identifier associated with each record. The record number must be unique in each file. M Integer value
Record Type Identifies the record as a Meter Change Out record M MCO
Install Date Effective date of the meter installation M YYYY-MM-DD
Serial Number Manufacturer serial number of the meter being installed M Alphanumeric
Starting Reading Reading on the meter when installed. The default value is 0 if left blank. O Integer Value
Multiplier Multiplier. Default is 1 O Numeric
Number of dials Number of dials on new meter M Numeric
Meter Size Meter Size O Numeric
Meter Read Type AMI, AMR or manual. If nothing is specified the type is assumed to be manual O AMI, AMR
Latitude Latitude of meter. Will default to 0 if not provided O Decimal format
Longitude Longitude of meter. Will default to 0 if not provided O Decimal format
Demand Multiplier Demand Multiplier. For meter types that use demand multipliers. Default is 1 O Numeric
Number of Decimals Number of Decimals. For meter types that use Number of Decimals O Numeric
Register Number Register Number O
Transponder ID Transponder ID for meter (if applicable) O Alphanumeric
Manufacturer
Model
Original Account Number
Original Location
Original Serial Number Manufacturer Serial Number of the meter being replaced. *Either the serial number or the meter ID must be specified. Both are not necessary M* Alphanumeric
Meter ID The utility’s meter number of the meter being replaced. *Either the serial number or the meter ID must be specified. Both are not necessary M* AlphaNumeric
Ending Reading Last reading on the meter being replaced. The default will be the last reading the system has for the meter if left blank O Integer Value
Demand reading Last Demand Reading on demand meter. If left blank we will assume 0 O Numeric
Status Status of the meter being replaced. The system default will be used if not specified. Possible values are I for returned to Inventory, D for disposed and R for Needs Repair. O I, D, R

References

Mass Meter Changeout Specification
Mass Meter Change Out - Testing