How to schedule Meter Reading with QR Code

Automatic reading from an online smart meter is the best way to minimize human effort.  Until meters are not online, we can schedule the Reading Log job in Kaizen 

1. Add Meter as assets

Refer Add Asset to add meter so that QR code scan start working for that meter.

2. Map Reading Log Book

Go to Asset -> Log Book then select Readings

3. Cofigure Meter settings

When you will click Readings, you will see a UI to add multiplication factor and map the unit ( Customer) against that Meter asset.

mf ( multiplication factor ) is 1 by default. You need to configure it as per meter, For example if you want energy consumption in KW, but meter is storing reading in MW mf will be 1000.

You can select respective Unit against which that Meter is mapped. This is helpful where you are generating bills. This will automatically update consumption against that Unit and Billing Service will use the consumption accordingly.

4. Add Meter Reading Schedule

Your team don’t miss to take reading. Add new schedule for the Meter Asset. Refer How to add Schedule 

Don’t forget to assign that PM to the Staff(s)

5. Tag Meter with QR Code

Take printout of QR code against the Meter Asset. Refer How to Print QR Code in Asset Management

Attach QR against the Meter. Now assigned staff can just scan the QR code and note Meter Readings.

Note:- In case there are multiple meters at one place say panel. You can generate QR code for the location, then all Meter readings can be added by scanning the Location QR Code. Refer How to print QR Code for locations?

6. Scan and log Meter Reading

Now your staff is reading to scan and start taking meter logs.

Refer How to perform maintenance or housekeeping activity in Technician App?