What are Automated meter?
A Automated meter is an electronic device that records consumption of electric energy and communicates the information to the energy supplier for monitoring and billing purposes. Unlike traditional electric meters, automated meter can record energy consumption in near real-time and report it through wireless networks back to energy companies. This allows an automatic, remote reading of energy usage and allows two-way communication between the consumer and electric company.
How Automated meter Work
Smart meter come with an integrated communication module that enables automated, remote collection of energy consumption data and two-way communication between the meter and the central system at utility companies. Here's a look at how automated meter work:
- Energy usage is continuously monitored and recorded at regular intervals, usually every 15-30 minutes, detailing how much energy is being used at what times. This granular data is stored within the meter.
- The meter has a built-in radio transmitter that wirelessly transmits usage data back to the utility company, usually through a fixed network or cellular networks. This eliminates the need for manual meter reading.
- Utility companies receive consumption data in near real-time and can prepare accurate bills based on actual usage instead of estimates. They also get operational insights into system loads and demand patterns.
- Some automated meter allow for remote connect/disconnect functionalities, enabling utilities to control power supply remotely during outages or non-payment issues without visiting customer premises.
- Two-way communication enables utilities to remotely update rates and perform software updates and diagnostics on the meters without physical access.
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