Daily Usage Report for Courtyard for 05/18/2012

DCU Frequency: 467,387,500 Hz (467.3875 MHz)

Sometimes transponders will send out data without reading information. This sometimes happens for a few days with newly configured Hexagram transponders. If this condition persists for more than a few days, then they should be rewired or reconfigured.

Total: 13 out of 163 (7.98%)

These meters haven't registered any usage in a while, which may mean that either the lot is unoccupied, the residents have moved out temporarily, or the meter chamber is stuck with sand or rust.

Total: 6 out of 163 (3.68%)

A read is considered anomalous when the reading received contains something other than pure numbers (e.g., a reading of "0001?4" is anomalous). This happens occasionally and is often self-correcting. Anomalous reads can occur when a dial is between two digits, or there is a problem with the wiring from the meter to the MTU (possibly caused by rodents chewing on the wiring). If this becomes an ongoing problem, you may want to check the wiring or replace the meter head.

Total: 2 out of 163 (1.23%)

A resident is considered a high user if their 1-day usage is 250% higher than their per-day 30-day average and their 1-day usage is more than 100 gallons, or their 1-day usage is 300 gallons or more.

Total: 7 out of 163 (4.29%)
Total usage: 1,950 out of 12,575 (15.51%)

The data collection unit calculates the signal-to-noise ratio of the incoming signals, and the values range from -1 to -150. This value is returned as an RSSi value (i.e., "Received Signal Strength Indicator"). The closer the number is toward zero, the stronger the signal. Any numbers less than -120 are considered weak by the manufacturer. If you experience problems getting the reads from these boxes, the manufacturer recommends either moving the transponder or adjusting the DCU antenna to get a better signal.

Total: 2 out of 163 (1.23%)

The ideal voltage for a Hexagram MTU is 3.6 volts. Voltages that fall below 3.0 may contribute to intermittent transmissions. If these transmitters are giving intermittent reads, you may want to contact your authorized Hexagram reseller.

Total: 1 out of 163 (0.61%)

If a transponder has not transmitted a reading for more than 3 days, then the read shows up here. It is recommeded that you check the transmitter to make sure it is not lying on the ground, broken, missing, or water-logged.

Total: 5 out of 163 (3.07%)

Inactive accounts shouldn't use any water, but these are registering a usage. You may want to check these.

Total: 1 out of 163 (0.61%)

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