Managing Building Utility Meters 🏢 - Watch Video
Setting Up and Managing Building Utility Meters
Objective:
To effectively set up and manage utility meters for tracking utilities consumption in a building, including electrical, gas, and water usage in both apartments and common areas.
Key Steps:
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Accessing the Module:
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Log in and select the building from the left-hand menu.
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Click on "Meters" to view all meters within the property.
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Creating a New Meter:
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Click on "New Meter."
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Choose whether the meter is for an apartment or a common area.
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Enter the meter type, number, and location.
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Click "Save" to create the new meter.
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Adding a New Meter Reading:
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Select the meter for which you want to add a reading.
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Click on "New Reading."
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Enter the date, reading number, and any comments.
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Click "Save" to add the new reading.
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Viewing Meter Usage:
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Select the meter to view its readings.
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Check the date of the reading, meter reading number, usage, and any comments.
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Exporting Meter Readings:
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Select the meter for which you want to export readings.
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Check the checkbox next to the date to select all readings.
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Export the readings for the meter into Excel.
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Graph Option:
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Use the graph option to view readings by date range.
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Print out the graph by selecting the print button.
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Cautionary Notes:
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Ensure all data entered for new meters and readings is accurate to maintain proper tracking.
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Double-check the date, reading number, and comments before saving any new reading.
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Export readings carefully to avoid missing or incorrect data in the Excel file.
Tips for Efficiency:
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Regularly update meter readings to keep track of utility consumption accurately.
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Use the graph feature to visualize consumption trends over time.
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Generate graphs based on specific date ranges for better analysis and reporting.