Record meter readings with a meter change

When a unit's meter fails, it has to be replaced. When that happens, the Life-to-Date (LTD) readings cannot change; the LTD must continue to climb after the physical part has been changed. This is done through the work order activity. See the Change a Meter item in the How To section of the EMMS Online Help for more information.

In addition, a specific process must be followed to record billing readings when a meter change occurs.

1. At the Asset Management main menu, select Customer | Billing | Record Billing Readings. The Record Billing Readings screen appears.
2. Type in the Reading Date.
3. Select Actual for Actual or Estimate.
4. Select Yes for Meter Change.
5. If necessary, change the Metric Type and/or Facility.
6. Click Enter . The Record Billing Readings change screen appears.
7. Click Add . The Record Billing Readings add screen appears.
8. The end reading from the old meter must be recorded first: enter the
   • Facility
   • Unit
   • end Reading Date - the date the final reading was taken.
   • end Reading - the actual end reading from the meter.
   • Meter Change = N.
9. Move onto the next line and enter the
   • Facility
   • Unit
   • new meter's start Reading Date - the date the initial reading was taken on the new meter.
   • new meter's start Reading - the actual start reading from the new meter.
   • Meter Change = Y.
10. Move onto the next line and enter the
    • Facility
    • Unit
    • current Reading Date - the date the current reading was taken. It can be the same as the new meter's start reading date.
    • current Reading - the actual current reading from the new meter. It can be the same as the new meter's start reading.
    • Meter Change = N.
11. Click Enter to save the readings.
12. Click Change to view the full list of readings.

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