Meters

A meter is a device installed at a supply address to measure the actual consumption of a utility, such as electricity, water, gas, or heat. Each meter records usage data over time and provides the readings used for billing, analysis, and reporting.

Unlike meter points, which represent fixed physical connections, meters can be replaced or upgraded when needed. SkyBill maintains a complete history of all meters, including installation dates, replacements, and readings, ensuring consumption data remains accurate and traceable throughout the installation lifecycle.

You can manage all meter information in SkyBill, including serial numbers, readings, and validation results. This ensures reliable billing and supports the efficient operation of your utility network.

To create a new meter

Select Search (Alt+Q) in the upper-right corner, enter Meters, and then choose the related link.
Select New to create a new meter.
Enter the relevant information on the Meter Card page. Pay special attention to the following mandatory fields.

Field	Description
No.	Enter a unique identifier for the meter. This identifier is used to track the meter in SkyBill, and is automatically applied by the system. Each meter must have a unique No. in SkyBill. In some cases, the Serial No. of different meters manufactured by different companies can be the same. Therefore, SkyBill contains these two separate fields.
Meter Point No.	Displays the meter point where the meter is installed. This field is automatically populated when you install the meter at the meter point and cannot be edited manually on the Meter Card page. To specify the meter point, you must install the meter. To learn more, go to the To install a meter at a meter point section.
Type	Select the type of meter from the drop-down list (electricity, gas, water, and so on).
Serial No.	Enter the serial number, which is usually on the physical meter.

To review meter readings

On the Meter Card page, select Meter Readings action to check the individual readings.

Spot Rate

This is the rate that applies to the readings in each specific interval. With the Spot Rate, the billing can reflect the actual cost of the utility at the time of consumption. This is particularly useful in markets where prices fluctuate throughout the day in response to changing demand and supply conditions. A good example of such a market is the electricity market.

Meter Register No.

The Meter Register No. is a unique identifier for a register within a meter. It is used to track the consumption data recorded by that specific register. This is especially important for dual-register meters, which can record consumption separately for day and night periods.

To validate meter data

Before you proceed to the billing process, you must first validate the data collected by the automated meter infrastructure or entered manually. You can validate the data according to the predefined validation rules. There are data validation models available to help you identify exceptions, such as missing reads, consumption spikes, or negative consumption. You can also estimate the missing reads when necessary. To review the meters that require validation, select Search (Alt+Q) in the upper-right corner, enter Meter Data Validation, and then select the related link.

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