User Manual

1 Introduction to FlexNet
EasyLink™
FlexNet EasyLink™ is a hardware and software solution that is capable of reading both
Sensus' FlexNet SmartPoint modules and ERT devices that operate with Standard
Consumption Message (SCM) packets. The FlexNet EasyLink™ Reader is a transceiver,
installed in a vehicle, running an application that can merge with your existing route
management and billing processes.
FlexNet EasyLink enables utilities to keep existing ERT devices while simultaneously
deploying and reading Sensus SmartPoint modules in the field. It provides an easy path for
upgrading from an AMR system to an AMI system.
The FlexNet EasyLink Reader contains two transceivers working with two antennas. One
transceiver supports wake up ERT modes for ERT device reading and one transceiver
supports mobile reading of FlexNet SmartPoint modules and bubble up ERT data collection.
The FlexNet EasyLink Reader transmits readings via a USB connection on the device
running the FlexNet EasyLink WorkBook Application or via Bluetooth to the FlexNet
EasyLink WorkBook Application.
Components
The FlexNet EasyLink Reader and components come in a carrying case for ease of shipping
and carrying. The FlexNet EasyLink Reader can be ordered with a ToughPad running the
FlexNet EasyLink WorkBook Application along with a mounting kit and power cable for the
ToughPad.
The FlexNet EasyLink Reader kit includes a carrying case and with the following
components inside the case:
FlexNet EasyLink Reader (transceiver)
FlexNet antenna with magnetic mount and antenna extender for sending tones to
FlexNet SmartPoint modules and receiving responses from FlexNet SmartPoint modules
and bubble up ERTs.
ERT antenna with magnetic mount for sending an interrogation tone to wake up ERT
devices
Power cable
USB cable
Two nylon straps for carrying and securing the transceiver
(Optional) ToughPad Kit running the FlexNet EasyLink WorkBook Application, ToughPad
DC power, mounting kit
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