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ARB® UTILITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS™
N_SIGHT™ R450™
N_SIGHT™ R450™ HoST SofTwaRe
N_SIGHT™ R450™ host software leverages advanced data including hourly reads, priority alarms, time-synchronized meter readings, and unlimited grouping to help recapture Non-Revenue Water, provide enhanced customer services, and support water conservation efforts. Its web-based “dashboard” interface, customizable reporting engine, and customer service and operations screens are designed to make in-depth functions simple. N_SIGHT R450 and its new mapping feature offer usability unlike anything else in the industry.
Grouping Compare consumption among similar accounts
Advanced search
Search accounts by wide variety of selection criteria
GIS Mapping InterfaceView leak detection, reverse flow, and other system conditions on maps of all your service areas, and link to other GIS/GPS software products
Virtual disconnect with and without usageMark accounts where owner is absent to monitor consumption for possible leaks or water theft
Tools to reduce Non-Revenue Water
Time-synchronized meter reads and District Metered Area analysis
Priority alarm notifications
Emails in near real-time for critical events such as major/minor reverse flow and continuous leak alerts
Account image storingImport before-and-after photos of meter, encoder, and MIU installations
AB Web-based, thin client platform with intuitive dashboard
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) can be configured by specific user for events such as major reverse flow, continuous leaks, collector status, and system health
Customizable reporting engine
Embedded open source tool for custom reports as well as pre-designed leak, tamper, and reverse flow reports
Graphical/tabular representation
of consumption dataHelp customer service address complaints
and eliminate truck rolls
Create customized groups for analytics and reporting
Features BeneFits
Customizable Dashboard n Quick access to mission-critical system status and performance
n Customize KPI (Key Performance Indicators) view to only view KPIs that are important to a specific user
Gis Mapping interface n View leaks, reverse flow, and other system conditions geographically
n View lot sizes and other premise characteristics to evaluate water usage patterns
n Quickly create District Metering Areas and reports
time-synchronized system-Wide Midnight reads
n Provides the utility with billing and off-cycle meter readings
n Assists with determining mass balancing of production water versus revenue water
n Ideal tool for tracking and managing Non-Revenue Water (NRW)
Customer usage Profile Data n Provides the tools needed to monitor and support conservation initiatives – e.g., customer usage trends analyzed in monthly, daily, or hourly intervals
n Provides the tools needed to improve customer service – e.g., email customer usage data to resolve disputes and eliminate truck rolls
Priority alarm notification n Supports E-Coder® flags for 24-hour continuous leak and major and minor reverse flow events
n Notification of key system-critical alarms (leaks and reverse flow events) to be immediately communicated through the system – near real-time email notification of proper utility personnel
n Supports conservation, NRW calculation, emergency response, and public safety initiatives
account Grouping n Easily view and create groups to analyze reporting data
n Compares consumption among similar groups
n Supports district metering analysis
auto-Discovery over the network of newly installed endpoints
n Immediate notification of install via sms or email at the time of endpoint installation
n Second truck roll not required for unsuccessful initial installations
Virtual Disconnect n Assists with tracking water usage on inactive accounts
n Assists with reducing water theft and NRW
account image storing n Provides visual confirmation of meter installation – e.g., before-and-after photos of meter install conditions
Features & BeneFits
Progressive water utilities have learned that even the most robust, reliable meter reading systems require state-of-the-art software for operational benefits that go beyond basic monthly reading and billing. N_SIGHT™ R450™, for use with Neptune’s R450™ radio frequency meter interface unit, was specifically designed and enhanced to optimize the strengths of a utility’s entire system. A utility user can access system health at a glance and geographically view the location of endpoints, gather and deliver detailed consumption information for better customer service, and enhance revenue while recapturing lost water. Neptune’s software packages help utilities adapt to changing conditions – giving them the option to add functionality while preserving infrastructure assets they already have in the field.
Customizable DashboardThe customizable dashboard gives quick access to mission-critical system status and performance information. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as major reverse flow events, continuous leaks, collector status, and system statistics can be configured on the dashboard for presentation each time a specific user logs into the software application.
Gis Mapping interfaceNeptune’s R450 software application provides a GIS mapping interface that assists with viewing leaks, reverse flow, and other system conditions on maps of a utility’s entire service area. Built on Esri®’s ArcGIS platform, it allows utilities to utilize their existing maps through the ArcGIS server, or the option to subscribe to ArcGIS Online if they currently do not have an Esri GIS solution implemented.
time-synchronized Midnight Meter readsN_SIGHT R450 software synchronizes meter readings at midnight and provides these meter readings for billing, off-cycle reads, and mass balancing of production water versus revenue water. For the first time, utilities have a system-wide tool to identify and manage Non-Revenue Water.
n_siGHt™ r450™ software provides graphical information for monthly, daily, and hourly consumption. these graphs are equipped with a cursor hover control that shows the date and consumption value for the selected bar on the graph.
Customer usage Profile DataCustomer usage can be monitored in monthly, daily, or, hourly intervals. On-screen graphs display the usage profiles for quick and
easy interpretation in managing high water bill complaints and
supporting conservation initiatives. With built-in email functionality, N_SIGHT
R450 software allows customer service personnel to quickly provide customers
with consumption graphs to explain unusual water usage patterns.
Powerful search engineThe powerful search engine allows users to search for account(s) by utilizing a wide array of selection criteria. The search engine makes creating customizable groups and the setting up of large numbers of accounts much easier.
Customizable reporting engineN_SIGHT R450 software has an embedded, open source, customizable reporting engine which assists with creating new reports without the need for an update
the customizable dashboard gives quick access to Key Performance indicators.
Neptune Technology Group Inc.1600 Alabama Highway 229Tallassee, AL 36078USATel: (800) 633-8754Fax: (334) 283-7293
Neptune Technology Group (Canada) Ltd.7275 West Credit AvenueMississauga, Ontario L5N 5M9CanadaTel: (905) 858-4211Fax: (905) 858-0428
Neptune Technology Group Inc.Ejército Nacional No. 418 Piso 12, Desp. 1201-1202 Col. Chapultepec Morales Delegación Miguel Hidalgo 11570 México, Distrito Federal Tel: (525) 55203 5294 / (525) 55203 5708Fax: (525) 55203 6503
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to the software version. The software also provides an array of pre-designed reports such as residential leak detection, distribution line leak detection, district metering, and reverse flow events.
Priority alarm notificationN_SIGHT R450 software features a priority alarm functionality allowing key system-critical alarms (such as E-Coder® 24-hour continuous leak and major and minor reverse flow events) to immediately communicate through the system for near real-time email notification of proper utility personnel. This priority alarm functionality supports conservation, Non-Revenue Water, emergency response, and public safety initiatives.
There are several fixed network AMR/AMI system architectures to choose from today, but there is only one choice in fixed network software that delivers the information you need, when you need it, and where you need it. N_SIGHT R450 offers the highest-value data and lowest cost of ownership.
serVer sPeCiFiCations
# of services 0-10,000 10,000-50,000 50,000-100,000
Operating System Server 2008 R2 Server 2008 R2 Server 2008 R2
Processor Xeon X56xx Series2x Xeon X56xx
Series (min)2x Xeon X74xx
Series (min)
RAM 16GB 32 GB 64GB
Hard Drive Size (Total) 1000GB (1TB) 2000GB (2TB) 6000GB (6TB)
OS (Partitioned) 100GB 100GB 100GB
Database/Backups 900GB 1900GB 5900GB
Hard Drive TypeRAID 5
(Rec. RAID 10)RAID 5 (15k RPM)
(Rec. RAID 10)RAID 5 (15k RPM)
(Rec. RAID 10)
Network Adapter Yes - gigabit Yes - gigabit Yes - gigabit
Power Supply Redundant Redundant Redundant
DVD Rom drive Yes Yes Yes
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s Single-user PCs must meet the following minimum requirements:
n Windows 2000® Professional/Windows XP® Professional/Windows 7 Professional 64/32 bit
n Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2-gigahertz (GHz) processor or faster
n Minimum 2-gigabyte (GB) of RAM (4GB is recommended)
n At least 1.5 GB of available space on the hard disk
n CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
n Minimal 1 USB port
n Keyboard and a Microsoft mouse or some other compatible pointing device
n Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (1024 X 768) or higher resolution
n 56 kilobits per second (Kbps) or higher-speed modem
n Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges
n Internet Explorer 8 and Firefox browsers supported
PS N_SIGHT R450 11.12 © Copyright 2012, Neptune Technology Group Inc. Neptune is a registered trademark of Neptune Technology Group Inc.
aerial view (top) and mapping view (below) of the software.
* > 100,000 services, contact Neptune.