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Telemetry/JPS Remote Meter Reading

2009

For internal use only2

Telemetry

• Remote measurement and reporting of data to a central system.

• Uses mobile network to traffic data wirelessly.

• Packet based network provides high level of reliability and data availability.

• Ensures accurate and timely update of information databases.

• Reduces resources and cost generally required to complete same objective.

For internal use only

JPS Business Needs(Remote Meter Reading)

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For internal use only4

Solution Design

User has access to important data via always available secure circuit between mobile device(s) and corporate application server via mobile network

Data Flow (Mobile Device to Application Server)

• Secure communication and data transfers.

• On-demand, two-way communications for data retrieval and/or programming.

• Automatic scheduled two-way communications for data retrieval.

For internal use only

Data Network Design

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For internal use only6

Benefits• Ready access to data & corporate information

• Real-time access to field data

• Quick turnaround and decision making during opportunities

• Improved reporting

• Less time in office for administrative tasks

• Security

• Reduced Costs

For internal use only

Digicel/JPS RMR SolutionCase Study

JPS Remote Meter Reading Project

• Over 3000 RMR devices attached to meters at JPS customer sites. Over 6,000 estimated to be installed by mid 2009.

• Accurate polling of power usage per site uploaded to central server twice per day via Digicel data network.

• IPsec tunnel design to traffic data, providing security and virtually no data latency.

• JPS now able to provide:• Consumption reports for strategic planning• More accurate billing• Improved customer service