Manual Data Entry
Overview
Data may be manually entered into eSight in a number of different ways. The eSight Express user interface enables users to enter meter readings directly into eSight by selecting the company, site, and meter which they are reading. Readings are then simply typed into the system and saved for that particular meter.
For users who manually read a large number of meters on a regular basis, our eRemote product is particularly suitable. This provides users with the ability to collect manual meter readings on a handheld PDA device. Meter readings may then be uploaded electronically into eSight for analysis.
eRemote provides a number of benefits with taking readings manually, including the fact that any errors are flagged at the point of read. In addition, all previous meter read information is stored on the PDA device for reference, so that the user has the information available. Information such as meter rollovers are also identified when the reading is taken which again ensures better accuracy of data.
For users who enter meter data to spreadsheets, if they are able to enter this data into a pre-selected format, this information may be emailed to eSight. If the user has the email Stripper application, data from the spreadsheet may be automatically stripped from the email and uploaded to eSight.
Users may also manually upload data from spreadsheets to eSight if required.
This flexibility means that if your organisation is not immediately able to install automatic meter reading to all meters across site, that manual meter readings are not lost and may still be used within eSight.
Please click here for a copy of the eRemote brochure.