What is the power source of the ADS systems?
The advanced
ADS
systems use a battery-based power source. These high-capacity batteries should
be replaced only after 5 to 7 years (depending on the amount of data sent by
the particular system).
How are costs determined?
To maintain
attractive pricing, in comparison to the market in general,
ADS uses pioneering
and innovative technological methods. The systems are mounted onto existing
equipment, thus saving on the cost of re-installing equipment or components
(replacing existing equipment). The quality technology of
ADS significantly reduces
the work routines of the gas suppliers or the gas companies. Installing the
Company’s systems improve the operational efficiency of the
gas installers,
and costs also reflect the real prospect of using manpower more efficiently
(for these systems make physical inspection of the analog equipment
superfluous).
Who performs the installation?
ADS’s systems are
simple to install and do not necessitate advanced technical knowledge. The
installation procedure is based upon existing infrastructure, and
ADS guides
the gas technician in the performance of the task.
Does the Company operate throughout the country?
ADS was set up with
the objective of providing service to the Israeli gas sector at all points of
the map. The Company operates on a country-wide scale, from Kiriat Shmona in
the north to Eilat in the south.
What are the service hours?
The
ADS Customer
Service Department is available to you from Sunday to Thursday between 8:00 and
17:00. Furthermore, calls can be made at any time via e-mail or via the
ADS
website. The Customer Service Department maintains an emergency
on-call representativ 24/7.
What is the safety level of the system?
As required in the gas sector,
ADS’s systems
conform to all of the strictest standards; the relevant Israeli standards as
well as the European and American standards. Furthermore,
ADS’s systems are wholly
safety orientated, examples of which are: specialised systems for detecting gas
leaks which perform tests every 24 hours, digital databases to fight against
gas-related crime and professional malpractice, etc.
How does the ADS system propose a solution to crime in the gas sector?
The gas sector in
Israel suffers from a high crime rate.
ADS’s advanced systems bring to the
Israeli gas sector the digital vision. Thanks to A/D (analog to digital)
technology, the use of
ADS solutions enables the tracking and supervision of
gas utilisation. The correlation between desired and obtained data helps to speedily
detect faults or suspicious alerts. For example: gas cylinders which have not
been connected, gas cylinders which have not arrived at their destination,
suspicious use of gas, disparities between the amount of gas in the gas tanks /
installations and the private gas meters, etc.
Why is it recommended to install RFID systems on gas cylinders?
RFID is an advanced
digital technology, which allows the performance of electronic tagging by means
of radio waves (and of course the technology is called Radio Frequency
Identification). The tagging of the gas cylinders is triggered upon their
departure to the end-users, and allows the tracking and control of the
trajectory of the gas cylinders. Tagging gives a serial identity number to all
cylinders, and is thus used both for enforcement and deterrence.
Are the ADS systems suitable for all gas equipment and meters?
The
ADS advanced systems were especially developed with the objective of adapting
them to all the different types of gas equipment and meters. The installation
of the system is based upon existing infrastructure. It does not require the
removal of equipment or replacement of existing components.