With Good Flow Data: Greater control Decisions grounded in
facts Needs clearly prioritized Remove the risk from planning
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The Long, Painful Journey To Collect Good Flow Data
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THE STAGES OF FLOW DATA COLLECTION In-House Monitoring
Program
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STAGE 1: PURCHASE MONITORING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Determine requirements Research meter options Sensors Loggers Power
Telemetry Software Purchase the CORRECT equipment for your needs
Consider purchasing an extended warranty or service agreement
Manage inventory storage
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STAGE 2: MANAGE LABOR LABOR Hire knowledgeable labor Provide
initial & ongoing training Manage payroll Create & maintain
benefits package (Insurance, 401k, etc.)
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TOOLS Vehicle Fleet Road safety equipment/gear, barricades CSE
equipment; tripods, blowers, gas meters A wide range of power &
hand tools Laptops STAGE 3: TOOL NEEDS
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PAPERWORK Oversee labor certifications - Confined space, etc.
Manage traffic control & permitting Provide liability
protection Create & maintain calibration, as-built info STAGE
4: OVERSEE PAPERWORK
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STAGE 5: INSTALL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Connect power (battery,
A/C, Solar) Program Equipment Install Equipment - Requires 3 staff
on site for every confined space entry Calibrate Sensors
Program/Install Communications Verify good installation, monitor
closely Call Equipment Tech Support Adjust programming due to poor
hydraulics Order more equipment due to scope changes, site
issues
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MAINTENANCE Routine monitoring (daily/weekly) Flag equipment
issues Routine visits to collect data Clean sensor, replace
batteries (tools needed) Visit sites to troubleshoot (CSE often
required, safety equipment needed) Call Equipment Tech Support Swap
equipment, repair equipment Send units in for service STAGE 6:
ONGOING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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DATA HOUSEKEEPING Devise data management system Integrate data
from all sources Review data for integration issues Troubleshoot,
adjust integration, downloading Call data integration tech support
STAGE 7: DATA HOUSEKEEPING
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IS THERE AN EASIER WAY?
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Meet Hachs Data Delivery Services (DDS) The path of least
resistance
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Highly efficient flow monitoring service tailored to deliver
your flow data in real time so you can immediately perform
analysis. For a fixed monthly fee, Hach Flow provides: All
necessary equipment Data transmission Technical support Equipment
installation, monitoring and maintenance WHAT IS DDS?
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Use state-of-the-art flow monitoring equipment without buying
any inventory. All equipment is included in the monthly cost so you
dont have to pay a premium to be on the cutting edge of technology,
and you never have to worry about your equipment becoming obsolete.
THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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Get started quickly. Hach has an extensive supply of loggers
and installers that allow us to get your meters installed and
sending data in no time. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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Receive the data you need, guaranteed. Hach Company monitors
the status of all your wirelessly-networked flow meters 24/7 and
guarantees a 95% uptime. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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Leave repairs to us. In the event equipment becomes fouled or
malfunctions in any way, Hach handles all repair or replacement at
no additional cost to you. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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Know your flow status anytime, anywhere. All metered locations
can be programmed to send text or email alerts as desired, and
alarms can be set for any measurement. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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Harness the power of real-time data. Hach DDS includes FSDATA
Online Data Manager, a cloud-based software that allows you to view
your collection systems response to weather events or improvement
projects in real-time from any computer with a web browser. THE
BENEFITS OF DDS
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Use DDS for either long- or short-term monitoring. From ongoing
flow data collection to temporary projects like I&I studies,
DDS is an economical, ideal solution. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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Let DDS empower you with smart data, and leave the rest to
us.
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Data Delivery Services Right Data. Right Results. Right Now.
Talk to a Hach Flow Representative today to build your own DDS
program. www.hachflow.com