2. With Good Flow Data: Greater control Decisions grounded in facts
Needs clearly prioritized
Remove the risk from planning

3. The Long, Painful Journey To Collect Good Flow Data

4. THE STAGES OF FLOW DATA COLLECTION In-House Monitoring Program

5. 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

6. LABOR STAGE 2: MANAGE LABOR Hire knowledgeable labor
Provide initial & ongoing training
Manage payroll
Create & maintain benefits package (Insurance, 401k, etc.)

7. STAGE 3: TOOL NEEDS TOOLS Vehicle Fleet
Road safety equipment/gear, barricades
CSE equipment; tripods, blowers, gas meters
A wide range of power & hand tools
Laptops

8. STAGE 4: OVERSEE PAPERWORK
Oversee labor certifications - Confined space, etc.
Manage traffic control & permitting
Provide liability protection
Create & maintain calibration, as-built info

9. 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

10. STAGE 6: ONGOING MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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

11. STAGE 7: 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

13. IS THERE AN EASIER WAY?

14. The path of least resistance
Meet Hach’s Data Delivery Services (DDS)
The path of least resistance

15. WHAT IS DDS?
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

16. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
Use state-of-the-art flow monitoring equipment without buying any inventory.
All equipment is included in the monthly cost so you don’t have to pay a premium to be on the cutting edge of technology, and you never have to worry about your equipment becoming obsolete.

17. Get started quickly. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
Hach has an extensive supply of loggers and installers that allow us to get your meters installed and sending data in no time.

18. Receive the data you need, guaranteed.
THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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.

19. Leave repairs to us. THE BENEFITS OF DDS
In the event equipment becomes fouled or malfunctions in any way, Hach handles all repair or replacement at no additional cost to you.

20. Know your flow status anytime, anywhere.
THE BENEFITS OF DDS
Know your flow status anytime, anywhere.
All metered locations can be programmed to send text or alerts as desired, and alarms can be set for any measurement.

21. Harness the power of real-time data.
THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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.

22. Use DDS for either long- or short-term monitoring.
THE BENEFITS OF DDS
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.

23. Let DDS empower you with smart data, and leave the rest to us.

24. Data Delivery Services Right Data. Right Results. Right Now.
Talk to a Hach Flow Representative today
to build your own DDS program.