Searching for information contained in Data Exchange (DE) files just got a lot easier. The new DE Search feature lets you quickly discover, for example: Why meters, endpoints and accounts failed to appear in BEACON. Why EyeOnWater users lose access…
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What’s New in BEACON: Compound Meter Billing Read Export Enhancement
The new Sync Registers feature lets utilities get synchronized billing reads for each register on a compound meter. Typically, endpoint communication times are staggered to optimize network performance. For some utilities, such staggered read times from the high and low…
Posted in BEACON, User Guide
Weekly Usage Comparisons
The BEACON AMA and EyeOnWater consumption graphs now provide faster access to week-on-week water usage data. The new Week timeframe selector lets you see color-coded, side-by-side usage bars for the previous and current week. In addition, hovering over a bar…
System Requirements Update
Badger Meter recommends that all users keep their internet browsers up to date and secure by utilizing automatic update services. Also note that as Microsoft is phasing out Internet Explorer (IE 11) and early versions of Edge, BEACON AMA will…
Posted in BEACON, What's New
New BEACON Training Page
Our extensive portfolio of training content has a new, centralized home in BEACON Help that is easily accessible to all utility staff. Check the Training tab frequently to find updated materials prepared by our expert trainers including: How-to videos Downloadable Training Manuals…
E-Series Ultrasonic Plus Meter with Integrated Valve
The E-Series Ultrasonic Plus meter with an integrated valve allows for utilities to remotely actuate valves to open, closed, and partially closed positions. When utilizing an ORION LTE-M endpoint and BEACON AMA, utilities can easily monitor valve status, actuate and…
Posted in BEACON, User Guide
Use Tags to Give Users with Manager Roles Limited Access to Data
Features used: Tags, Saved Filters, User Management BEACON lets Admin users grant users with the role of Manager limited access to customizable subsets of locations and meters. This lets: Utilities that resell water to other utilities grant district water managers…
Tagged with: access, data, manager role, tags
Posted in BEACON, How To, Knowledge Base, Uncategorized, User Guide
Posted in BEACON, How To, Knowledge Base, Uncategorized, User Guide
Provision Compound Meters in BEACON
Compound meters combine two or more metering technologies in a single physical unit. Each technology is described as a side. One side measures low flow and the other measures high flow. So-called super or hybrid/homemade compounds have additional sides dedicated…
Tagged with: compound meters, data exchange tips, Provision
Posted in BEACON, Knowledge Base, User Guide
Posted in BEACON, Knowledge Base, User Guide
Minimize Water and Revenue Loss with BEACON
Water loss control starts with the ability to quickly and economically pinpoint the sources of residential and distribution main leaks, tank spillage, theft and unbilled usage. Three recent additions to BEACON together with our leak detection algorithms help you find…
Tagged with: distribution leak, distribution level loss, DMA, mis-sized meters, theft, unauthorized use, vacant properties, water loss, water theft
Posted in BEACON, EOW, How To, User Guide
Posted in BEACON, EOW, How To, User Guide
