NextGen Metrics, Inc. provides deployment, operation and maintenance solutions to the Automated Meter Reading Industry.
We specialize in the development of tools, systems, and services for installation and maintenance of AMR systems. We can support cost effective installation and management of small volume AMR meter test systems or millions ofAMR meters deployed in a few months.

With millions of AMR meters installation experience we can help you deliver your AMR project to meet budget and time requirements.
Modular R5 Toolkit
NextGen Metrics' R5 software tools support installation and maintenance of large or small AMR networks. Depending on need, you can purchase all the tools or just the ones you need. For smaller projects, you have the option of hosting software at our secure facility and renting handhelds loaded and ready for field use..

Our web tools make it easy to share field data in real time with back office personnel and applications. SSL technology keeps your customer data secure and our multi tiered architecture handles any deployment rate and data volume.

Field Data Collection.
Deploying AMR ready meters or field retrofit of AMR modules requires accurate, consistent data collection. Our handheld software offers flexible processes that confirm closing reads with read windows, perform Service Point Surveys, imaging, and automatic capture of GPS coordinates. Once field data is uploaded to the server, R5 audit processes assure field personnel are consistently collecting data and indicate where corrective action is necessary.
Services.
Deploying AMI systems typically requires filling gaps depending on vendor choices, in house expertise, volumes and other factors. NextGen Metrics offers a variety of services to help meet project needs including:
  • Software hosting on secure virtual servers.
  • Handheld rentals for as short as 1 month
  • Field Service process and operational consulting and documentation.
  • Custom software and tool development.

 

AMR Deployment We offer Software Tools, Training, and Installation Services developed from experience deploying millions of AMR meters. Our systems manage installation of electric, gas, or water meters. We support deployments as small as a few hundred meters or millions of meters using flexible solutions that meet your needs.

Logistics Planning. AMR deployments at high rates requires management of much more than install windows and meter availability. Multiple cross docks (xDocs), mobile xDocs, installer skill mix, and personnel turn can be difficult to manage without the right tools.

NextGen Metrics AMR specific tools for planning and execution of field operations processes support any number of installers, and xDocs. Our intuitive, web based systems set up and tear down quickly with minimal training.

Systems Integration. We prefer to integrate to either Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS) or the AMR Vendor's Meter Reading System. These systems typically have all the information needed by R5 and create opportunities to offer proven integration solutions at low cost.

NextGen Metrics continues to work with MDMS and AMR vendors to build plug in modular interfaces. If your vendor choices are not currently included in our standard solutions, we can work with your vendor of choice to create one.