Badger Meter GALAXY TR3 Application Data

Brand: Badger Meter

Model: GALAXY TR3

Category: Gateways/controllers

Type: Application Data

This manual is also suitable for

ORION Fixed Network SE

Badger Meter GALAXY TR3 is a gateway receiver designed to manage fixed networks for collecting accurate meter readings and data from endpoints in homes and businesses. Here are some of its key features and capabilities:

Versatile connectivity: Supports multiple communication methods, including cellular (CDMA and GPRS), Ethernet (LAN), and Wi-Fi, ensuring reliable data transmission even in challenging environments.
Advanced data management: Collects and stores high volumes of data from endpoints, providing detailed insights into water consumption patterns and usage trends.
Flexible configuration: Allows for customization of settings and parameters to meet specific network requirements and preferences.

Versatile connectivity: Supports multiple communication methods, including cellular (CDMA and GPRS), Ethernet (LAN), and Wi-Fi, ensuring reliable data transmission even in challenging environments.
Advanced data management: Collects and stores high volumes of data from endpoints, providing detailed insights into water consumption patterns and usage trends.
Flexible configuration: Allows for customization of settings and parameters to meet specific network requirements and preferences.

ORION® and GALAXY®

Gateway Conguration Software

ORI-AS-00036-EN-06 (April 2015)

Application Data

GALAXY TR3 Gateway Receiver

ORION Fixed Network (SE) Gateway Transceiver

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ORION® and GALAXY® Gateway Conguration Software

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

System and Parts Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Programming Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

CONNECTING TO THE GATEWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GALAXY Gateway Programming Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Inserting the Programming Harness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

USING THE SOFTWARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Launching the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Exiting the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Gateway Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

ORION SE Gateway Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

GALAXY Gateway Information Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Gateway Network Conguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

CDMA Conguration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

GPRS Conguration Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

LAN Conguration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

WiFi Conguration Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

GATEWAY IDENTIFICATION  ORION SE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Set the Utility Passkey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

UPDATING THE GATEWAY FIRMWARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Application Data

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INTRODUCTION

The Gateway Configuration Software manual provides instructions for configuring the settings of the ORION® Fixed Network

(SE) gateway transceiver and the GALAXY® TR3 gateway receiver and also incudes instructions on how to connect to a

gateway from the computer on which the software is installed.

OTE:N For complete hardware installation instructions, refer to the ORION Fixed Network (SE) II Network Gateway Transceiver

Installation Manual or the GALAXY TR3 Gateway Receiver Installation Manual, available at www.badgermeter.com.

This manual includes the following sections:

• Installing the Configuration Software

• Connecting to the Gateway

• Using the Configuration Software

• Setting the Utility Passkey (ORION Fixed Network gateways only)

• Updating the Gateway Firmware

Audience and Purpose

The Gateway Configuration Software manual is intended for utility customers who use an ORION Fixed Network (SE, SE II)

gateway transceiver or a GALAXY TR3 gateway receiver to manage their fixed network for collecting accurate meter readings

and data from meter endpoints in homes and businesses.

OTE:N In this manual “ORION SE gateway“ refers to both ORION SE and SE II gateways, and “GALAXY gateway“ refers to the

GALAXY TR3 gateway.

Proper performance and reliability of the gateway depends upon the proper software settings as described in this document.

OTE:N To provide the best solution for our customers, Badger Meter continually improves software programs and updates

the technical literature to reflect upgrades. Therefore, some discrepancies may be detected between the installed

software and this manual.

System and Parts Requirements

The configuration software requires a computer with a DVD drive and an RS232 serial port (recommended). The computer

must be running a Windows® operating system (32- or 64-bit) supporting .NET Framework 4.5 (Windows Vista® or later).

If the computer does not have an RS232 serial port, a USB to serial adapter (PN: 64436-029 or customer supplied) can be used.

Programming Kit

A Programming Kit is required for use with the configuration software.

Gateway Programming Kit - 67577-002

Configuration software 67577-001

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Serial programming harness 66529-002

USB to serial adapter 64436-029

For a complete parts list for the gateways, refer to the ORION Fixed Network II Network Gateway Transceiver Parts List or the

GALAXY TR3 Gateway Receiver Parts List, available at www.badgermeter.com.

Introduction

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INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE

1. Load the conguration software DVD to the computer that will be used to congure the gateway.

Result: The AutoPlay window opens automatically.

Figure 1: Software AutoPlay window

2. Click Open folder to view les.

3. When the folder opens, double-click setup.exe.

Figure 2: Double-click setup.exe

Result: The software wizard Welcome screen opens as shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3: Installation Wizard

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4. Click Next.

5. On the Customer Information screen, enter your information in the User Name and Organization elds.

Figure 4: Customer information

6. Click Next.

Result: The Destination Folder is displayed as shown in Figure 5.

Figure 5: Software destination folder

7. Click Next.

OTE:N If you prefer a different location, click the Change button to make another selection, then click Next.

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Result: The Ready to Install the Program screen opens.

Figure 6: Ready to install software

8. Conrm the Settings and click Install.

Figure 7: Progress bar displays

Result: A progress bar displays while the software is installing. Then the Wizard Completed screen appears.

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Figure 8: Software installation completed

9. Click Finish to close the Wizard.

Result: A shortcut to the gateway configuration software displays on the computer desktop.

Figure 9: Desktop shortcut

MPORTANTI

Do not launch the configuration software until the gateway is installed.

10. Remove the software DVD from the computer.

Before using the configuration software, connect the computer to the gateway using the programming harness. See

“Connecting to the Gateway” on page 10 for instructions.

Installing the Software

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CONNECTING TO THE GATEWAY

Before using the configuration software, you must connect the computer with the installed software to the gateway using the

serial programming harness.

GALAXY Gateway Programming Harness

The GALAXY gateway is programmed using a 5- or 7-pin programming harness, depending on the gateway power

cable. Check the connector end of the gateway power cable. The power cable with a 7-pin connector requires the 7-pin

programming harness, PN: 66529-002. The power cable with a 5-pin connector requires the 5-pin programming harness,

PN: 66529-001. See examples of the connectors below in Figure 10.

7-pin power cable connector

PN: 66233-015, -017

7- pin programming harness

PN: 66529-002

5-pin power cable connector

PN: 66233-010, -013

5- pin programming harness

PN: 66529-001

Figure 10: Power cable and programming harness connectors

OTE:N ORION SE gateways use the 7-pin serial programming harness.

Inserting the Programming Harness

DISCONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE GATEWAY WHILE YOU INSERT THE SERIAL PROGRAMMING HARNESS. THEN

RECONNECT THE POWER SUPPLY AFTER THE PROGRAMMING HARNESS IS CONNECTED.

1. Insert the programming harness between the gateway DC power cable and the power supply cord by doing

the following:

• Disconnect the 308 connector near the AC outlet end of the gateway power supply. Squeeze the connector ends

and pull firmly to disconnect.

• Remove the caps from the 308 connectors on the programming harness.

Figure 11: Gateway serial programming harness

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308 connector

with cap removed

RS232 serial port

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• Connect the double-wire end of the programming harness to the 308 connector on the DC power cable, and the

single-wire end to the 308 connector on the power supply cord as shown below.

OTE:N Each harness connector end is different. Make sure the connector ends fit correctly into the connectors

on the power supply cord and cable.

Figure 12: Harness connected to gateway

2. Connect the RS232 serial port connection of the programming harness to the serial port on the computer with the

conguration software.

If the computer does not have a serial port, use a USB to serial port adapter.

3. Reconnect the power supply to the gateway.

4. Click the computer desktop icon to launch the conguration software. (See Figure 9 on page 9.)

Result: The Connection Settings window opens.

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Programming

harness inserted

between DC power

cable and power

supply cord

DC power cable

connection to

gateway

Connection to

power supply

RS232 serial port

connection to

computer

Power supply

cord

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5. To choose the Connection Settings, do the following:

• Use the drop-down to select the Gateway Type: GALAXY or ORION.

The Connection and Cmd. Timeout fields are read only.

Figure 13: Gateway connection settings

• Find the correct COM port on the

computer for the programming harness serial

port connection.

– Click the Windows Start button. Right-click

Computer and select Properties from the

menu that opens. On the System screen

that opens, select Device Manager.

– On the Device Manager screen, click the

small arrow to the left of Ports (COM & LPT) to

expand the Ports list. Make note of the COM

port for the programming harness. In Figure

14, COM 5 is the port for the programming

harness connected to the computer via a

USB serial adapter.

Figure 14: COM ports shown in Device Manager

– Close the Device Manager screen when you are finished.

• In the Connection Settings window, use the Port drop-down menu to select the COM port you identified on the

Device Manager screen.

• The Baud should be 9600 as shown in the Baud field. No other selections are required.

6. Click the Connect button.

Result: The connection from the gateway to the computer is complete. You are ready to use the conguration software.

7. When you nish using the conguration software, disconnect the serial programming harness and reconnect the

308 connector ends between the gateway DC power cable and the power supply cord.

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USING THE SOFTWARE

The configuration software is used to view and configure the gateway settings. The software includes the following screens for

gateway configuration and security:

• Gateway Information

• Gateway Network Configuration

• Gateway Identification

• Gateway Firmware Update

MPORTANTI

The gateway transceiver/receiver must be ON (power supply connected) when you use the configuration software.

Launching the Software

OTE:N Make sure the computer with the installed software is

connected to the gateway before launching the software. See

“Connecting to the Gateway” on page 10 if you need help.

Click the Gateway Configure software desktop shortcut icon to launch

the software application.

Figure 15: Desktop shortcut

Exiting the Software

When the gateway configuration is complete, click the X in the top right corner of the screen to close the software application

and disconnect the gateway from the computer.

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Gateway Information

The gateway information screen opens when the software application is launched. You can also select Information from the

left-hand menu to display the gateway Information screen. The screen includes general information about the gateway and

reflects the gateway current status.

ORION SE Gateway Information Screen

OTE:N The ORION SE gateway information screen is shown here. Also see “GALAXY Gateway Information Screen” on

page 16.

The screen shown in Figure 16 is an example of the ORION SE gateway information screen filled with sample data. The

gateway type and serial number are shown at the top of each screen. A Refresh button appears at the top of each screen.

Click Refresh to reload the gateway settings. All fields are read only.

Figure 16: ORION gateway information

ORION SE Gateway Information

Field Description

Serial Number The serial number assigned to the gateway. The serial number is shown on a label on the side of

the gateway transceiver enclosure.

AMR Network Identifies the gateway technology.

Backhaul Network Refers to the communication method between the gateway and the reading data management

software. Options are: CDMA, GPRS, LAN or WiFi.

Backhaul RSSI Good, Average, Poor or Not Applicable. Refers to the signal strength of the backhaul connection.

Transmitter Count Number of endpoints assigned to the gateway.

Gateway Time* The date and time programmed into the gateway.

Time Received* The date and time the information displayed on the screen was received.

Time Difference* The difference between “Time Received” and “Gateway Time.”

Uptime The amount of time the gateway has been running, reported in seconds.

Firmware Version Firmware version of the gateway.

RF Tx Firmware Ver Firmware version of the gateway RF transmit module.

RF Rx Firmware Ver Firmware version of the gateway RF receive module.

* UTC standard time

Refresh button

Gateway serial number

Gateway type

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ORION SE Gateway Status

Field Description

Uptime The date and time the gateway started operating or the date and time the gateway was last reset.

Last Clock Sync The date and time the gateway was synchronized to the server.

Last Backhaul Reset The date and time the backhaul module was last reset.

Last Attach Attempt The date and time the gateway established a connection to the backhaul.

Last Con. Beacon The date and time of the last connection beacon from the gateway. The connection beacon

interval is set on the Configuration screen in the Connection Int.(s) field.

Last TCP Attempt The last attempt to establish a connection to the reading data management system after the

beacon is received.

Backhaul State The current state of the backhaul. One of the following descriptions displays.

• Shutdown

• Reset

• Identify

• Initialize

• Attach

• Active UDP Socket

• Create TCP Socket

• Active TCP Socket

• Detach

• Set Device Parameters

• Other

Temperature The temperature in centigrade at the interior of the gateway enclosure.

Last RF Mod. Error The date and time an RF module error last occurred.

Last RF Error Code The code of the last RF module error reported.

Input Voltage Gateway input voltage.

Battery Voltage Gateway battery voltage.

Power Source The external gateway power source.

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GALAXY Gateway Information Screen

OTE:N The GALAXY gateway information screen is shown here. Also see “ORION SE Gateway Information Screen” on

page 14.

The screen shown below is an example of the GALAXY gateway information screen filled with sample data. The gateway type

and serial number are shown at the top of each screen. A Refresh button is also displayed. Click Refresh to reload the current

gateway settings. All fields are read only.

Figure 17: GALAXY gateway information

GALAXY Gateway Information

Field Description

Serial Number The serial number assigned to the gateway. The serial number is shown on a label on the side of the

gateway receiver enclosure.

Backhaul Refers to the communication method between the gateway and the reading data management

software. Options are CDMA, GPRS, LAN or WiFi.

List Mode Open/Positive. “Open” indicates the gateway hears any endpoints in range. “Positive” indicates the

gateway hears assigned endpoints only.

Firmware Version Firmware version of the gateway.

Endpoint Count The number of endpoints assigned to the gateway.

Repeater Count n/a

RSSIz Reflects the backhaul signal strength. The value changes based on backhaul cellular communication.

RSSIy n/a

RSSIx n/a

KA Sent Count The number of Keep Alive messages sent. The number depends on the value at which the KA is set.

GALAXY Gateway Receiver Card Status

Field Description

RF Frequency Unique licensed frequency assigned to the utility.

RF Firmware Ver Version of firmware the gateway is running.

Current State Reset/Active/Inactive. “Active” displays when the gateway is operating.

Next State Reset/Active/Inactive. “Active” displays when the gateway is operating.

Current Error Code(s) that identify any current issue reported by the gateway.

Last Error Code(s) that identify any previous issue reported by the gateway.

Refresh button

Gateway serial number

Gateway type

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Gateway Network Conguration

From the left-hand menu, select Network to display the gateway Network Configuration screen. The Network Configuration

screen is used to configure the gateway settings. The screen that displays depends on the backhaul connection—CDMA,

GPRS, LAN or WiFi—used by the customer.

CDMA Configuration Screen

OTE:N The fields on this screen are the same for ORION SE and GALAXY gateways, but the settings will differ.

The CDMA Configuration screen displays when Network is selected and the gateway uses a CDMA backhaul connection. The

screen shown in Figure 18 is an example of the CDMA Configuration screen filled with sample data.

Figure 18: CDMA configuration screen

Changing Configuration Settings

The CDMA Configuration screen is divided into three sections:

• Destination Settings

• Gateway IP Settings

• Backhaul Identification

Fields in the Destination Settings and Gateway IP Settings sections are programmable. If you make a change, the Save button

becomes available.

Click Save to save any changes in the section.

Click Reload to restore the current configuration settings.

OTE:N Reload can only restore current configuration if changes have not been saved.

Fields in the Backhaul Identification section will fill based on information from the gateway. This section is read only.

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Destination Settings

Field Description for ORION SE Gateway Description for GALAXY Gateway

Backhaul Type CDMA CDMA

Destination IP Customer-supplied Internet Protocol (IP)

address used to identify the gateway.

Customer-supplied Internet Protocol (IP)

address used to identify the gateway.

Destination Port Customer-supplied port destination setting.

The default setting is 5004.

Customer-supplied port destination setting.

The default setting is 5003.

Connection Int. (s) Customer-supplied connection interval

setting which defines how often the gateway

connects to the reading data management

system. The default setting depends on the

firmware version.

Read only field. Connection interval setting

which defines how often the gateway connects

to the reading data management system. The

setting depends on the firmware version.

Keep-Alive Int. (m) Customer-supplied setting which defines

how often the gateway sends a message to

the reading data management system to stay

connected. The default setting is 9 minutes.

Read only field. Setting which defines how often

the gateway sends a message to the reading

data management system to stay connected.

The setting is 9 minutes.

Gateway IP Settings

Field Description for ORION SE and GALAXY Gateways

DHCP Enabled Field automatically fills with information from the network. (Applicable for LAN only.)

IP Address n/a for CDMA

Subnet Mask n/a for CDMA

Gateway Address n/a for CDMA

Backhaul Identification

Field Description for ORION SE and GALAXY Gateways

Version Read only field. Fills with the CDMA backhaul version number.

Module ID(s) Read only field. Fills with the ESN (Electronic Serial Number) of the backhaul cellular modem.

The Reload button refreshes the information in the fields.

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GPRS Configuration Screen

OTE:N The fields on this screen are the same for ORION SE and GALAXY gateways, but the settings will differ.

The GPRS Configuration screen displays when Network is selected and the gateway uses a GPRS backhaul connection. The

screen shown in Figure 19 is an example of the GPRS Configuration screen filled with sample data.

Figure 19: GPRS Configuration screen

Changing Configuration Settings

The GPRS Configuration screen is divided into four sections:

• Destination Settings

• Gateway IP Settings

• GPRS Settings

• Backhaul Identification

Fields in the Destination, Gateway IP and GPRS Settings sections are programmable. If you make a change, the Save button

becomes available.

Click Save to save any changes in the section.

Click Reload to restore the current configuration settings.

OTE:N Reload can only restore current configuration if changes have not been saved.

Fields in the Backhaul Identification section will fill based on information from the gateway. This section is read only.

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Destination Settings

Field Description for ORION SE Gateway Description for GALAXY Gateway

Backhaul Type GPRS GPRS

Destination IP Customer-supplied Internet Protocol (IP)

address used to identify the gateway.

Customer-supplied Internet Protocol (IP)

address used to identify the gateway.

Destination Port Customer-supplied port destination setting.

The default setting is 5004.

Customer-supplied port destination setting.

The default setting is 5003.

Connection Int. (s) Customer-supplied connection interval setting

which defines how often the gateway connects

to the reading data management system.

The default setting is 720 seconds.

Read-only field for GALAXY. Defines the

connection interval or how often the

gateway connects to the reading data

management system.

Keep-Alive Int. (m) Customer-supplied setting which defines

how often the gateway sends a message to

the reading data management system to stay

connected. The default setting is 9 minutes.

Read-only field for GALAXY. Defines how often

the gateway sends a message to the reading

data management system to stay connected.

Gateway IP Settings

Field Description for ORION SE and GALAXY Gateways

DHCP Enabled Field automatically fills with information from the network. (Applicable for LAN only.)

IP Address n/a for GPRS

Subnet Mask n/a for GPRS

Gateway Address n/a for GPRS

GPRS Settings

Field Description for ORION SE and GALAXY Gateways

GPRS Band Select the GPRS band from the drop-down menu.

APN The Access Point Name (APN) is provided by the cellular network that the customer uses.

OTE:N These Settings should not need to be changed.

Backhaul Identification

Field Description for ORION SE and GALAXY Gateways

Version Read only field. Fills with the GPRS backhaul version number.

Module ID(s) Read only field. Fills with the Module ID of the GPRS backhaul connection.

The Reload button refreshes the information in the fields.

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Model: GALAXY TR3

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Type: Application Data

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Versatile connectivity: Supports multiple communication methods, including cellular (CDMA and GPRS), Ethernet (LAN), and Wi-Fi, ensuring reliable data transmission even in challenging environments.
Advanced data management: Collects and stores high volumes of data from endpoints, providing detailed insights into water consumption patterns and usage trends.
Flexible configuration: Allows for customization of settings and parameters to meet specific network requirements and preferences.

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