Record a Meter Reading
| Platform: | WebMobile |
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| Plan Type: | BasicEssentialPremiumEnterprise |
| User Type: | RequesterFull UserAdministrator |
This article explains how to record a meter reading and describes the statuses for a meter.
Record a Meter Reading​
Meters are checked by a technician who records the reading in MaintainX. If your plan includes AI-powered anomaly detection, MaintainX can automatically determine whether a value entered into a meter reading is an anomaly that needs to be addressed. For more information see, AI-Powered Anomaly Detection.
To record a meter reading:
Follow the steps below for the web or mobile application:
- Web
- Mobile
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From the sidebar, select Meters.
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From the list, navigate to the meter that you would like to record a reading for.
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Select the meter to open it.
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Select + Record Reading. The Meter Reading dialog box opens.
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Enter a New Meter Value.
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Select Submit.
You have now recorded your meter reading. The meter reading appears under the Last Reading Value and the Reading History sections on the meters details page.
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From the bottom navigation bar, select More.
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Select Meters.
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From the list, navigate to the meter that you would like to record a reading for.
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Select the meter to open it.
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Select Record Reading. The New Meter Reading dialog box opens.
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Enter a New Meter value.
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Select Submit.
You have now recorded your meter reading. The meter reading appears under the Last Reading Value and the Reading History sections on the meters details page.
Meter Statuses​
You can check the status of a meter to see whether or not its reading triggered the creation of a work order.
You can have the following statuses for a meter:
- Pending status: The meter has no reading yet.
- Stable status: This indicates that the last reading is within an acceptable range of the meter trigger (no work orders have been created).
- Triggered status: The last meter reading triggered the creation of a work order.