Ping vs FieldSense MeterSense

Ping is a network utility used to test the reachability of a host on an IP network. Features: - Supports both IPv4 and IPv6 - Configurable TTL, timeout, send interval, and packet size - Built-in library of favorite hosts - Background mode (up to 30 seconds) - Completely free, no ads

The MeterSense app is a component of Connexo FieldSense, a solution for the administration, configuration and service of Honeywell smart meters. Features: Communication to Honeywell smart meters - Support for Honeywell meter families: AC250 NXS, NXU, Alpha 4, A3 ALPHA, REXUniversal. - Support for all ANSI C12 communication protocols: ANSI C12.18, ANSI C12.21, ANSI C12.22. - Local communication to Honeywell smart meters via meter’s optical port using Bluetooth. - Remote communication to Honeywell smart meters: - IPv4 for meter equipped with WAN interface (e.g., cellular modem). - IPv6 for meters connected via SynergyNet® mesh network. Meter readings: store, view, manage - View and manage list of meter readings generated by the app. - Open a stored meter readings and display all meter data in a comprehensive set of meter views. - Capture and associate meter photo to a reading (when the reading is performed over optical port). - Capture and associate meter location to a reading (when the reading is performed over optical port). Synchronize to Metercat Server via secure HTTPS interface, upon successful authentication: - Metercat Server sends to the app the data/settings authorized to the user by the Connexo FieldSense administrator (e.g., authorized functions, authorized meter programs, phone book entries, etc.). - MeterSense sends to the server the meter readings, meter locations/photos, audits logs and any other data generated by the app during operation in the field. Extensive library of meter functions - Support extensive library of functions for Honeywell meters. Integrated HTML Help - App >Help offers detailed information on app functionality and useful reference documentation for Honeywell smart-meters.