Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Gain visibility of your utility meter readings in real-time
Retrofitted technology provides real-time data
Smarter Technologies offer the only battery-powered, sim-free advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) on the market enabled on the Orion Data Network—our dedicated, secure, meter reading network. Our retro-fit AMI allows you to monitor and measure real-time utility consumption without having to physically change the existing meter (no plumber needed) or manually read the meter (no person needed). AMI is simple to install and retrofit, and simplifies any sub-metering.
With real-time and accessible data automatically collected by the AMI and delivered to you via API or accessed on our online platform, you can view live usage data and ensure that your billing is always accurate. Make intelligent, smart decisions, get alerts for leak detection, track usage patterns and highlight efficiency opportunities.
For water suppliers
With AMI retrofitted onto existing water meters, there’s no need to spend time and money taking manual readings.
For utilities companies
Smart meter roll-outs are made simpler through new AMI technology that transforms any meter into a smart meter with real-time data capabilities.
For smart buildings
Data from the AMI is sent directly to your dashboard, allowing for more effective decision making and helping you identify consumption patterns. Take control of your utilities by owning your own data.
Features of advanced metering infrastructure
SIM free
Wireless
Easily retrofitted
Easy to install; no engineer required
Real-time utility consumption monitoring so that you can see exactly how much you are consuming over any given period
Works underground and above ground
No disruption to your utility supply
Leak detection and alerts
Visualise consumption control patterns
Customisable and automated reporting
Predictive energy optimisation
Highly scalable system that grows with your business
How Advanced Metering Infrastructure works
AMI can be installed on an existing utility meter to become a communication device that sends information in real time to a personalised dashboard. AMI is connected to a central gateway that communicates with our IoT platform. An internet connection synchronises data storage to the cloud in real time. You’ll be able to view all utility consumption data on your central management dashboard, at any time, from anywhere.
Enabled by Smarter Technologies’ Orion Data Network, our Advanced Metering Infrastructure system is wireless, easy to install and provides accurate data and reporting.
What is the Orion Data Network?
Smarter Technologies’ privately-owned Orion Data Network is a low-power, long-range, real-time tracking and monitoring network being used the world over. Orion’s proprietary, military-grade communication technology runs on low-power radio. With a set of smart sensors, tags and gateways, the Orion system sends real-time, automatic updates to your bespoke management dashboard.
Why choose Smarter Technologies’ Orion Data Network?
SIM Free
No GSM associated costs and smaller devices.
Lower frequency than GSM
Tags can be seen inside everything.
Reduced power requirement
Tags last for years, not days.
Multi-functional
Track, indicate temperature, movement, shock and more.
Remote configuration
Can receive messages in all locations.
Coverage
500m to 10km per gateway.
Recovery ability
Can switch from digital to analogue to increase recovery capabilities and accurate location finding.
Rapid deployment of infrastructure
Due to the wireless nature of the Orion Data Network.
Benefits of Advanced Metering Infrastructure
Flexible, accurate billing
Eliminate human error and billing problems
Determine economical usage patterns to inform flexible and cost-effective billing
Eradicate the need for estimated bills
Real-time data from meters in hard-to-access places
An affordable, SIM-free solution
Simplified sub-metering
Fairer, more accurate sub-metering saves time and prevents disputes
Tenants only pay for the utilities they use each month
Access actionable business insights
Become a data-driven business
Real-time data, analysis and reporting allows for better utility management
Identify wastage
Reduce your carbon footprint
Improve your environmental credentials
Maximise utility efficiency
Forecast and future-proof your products and services
Cost-effective
Save utility consumption and costs
Reduce the cost of labour
Streamline business operations
Reduce long-term expenditure
AMI Use Cases
Retrofitted to existing meters
AMI can be easily retrofitted to old utility metering technology, providing real-time consumption data without having to replace the entire meter. Smarter Technologies’ AMI is SIM-free, affordable and wireless. Governments and utility suppliers can use AMI technology to remove the need for manual meter readings. This improves accuracy and safety and saves time, resources and money.
Monitor utility consumption
Using AMI provides businesses with the opportunity to better control their utility usage and potentially cut their costs as a result. With an up-to-date record of electricity, gas and water consumption, business owners and facilities managers can monitor their usage and alter their behaviour where possible to reduce consumption. With an accurate insight into exactly how much you’re using, you’ll eradicate the need for estimated bills and gain control over your expenditure.
Our advanced metering infrastructure create a flow of detailed information from customisable, pre-defined data sets. You can turn these into actionable business insights for more efficient and cost-effective utility usage.
Commercial utilities management
Utility monitoring forms part of your comprehensive building management solution.
Smarter Technologies provides an end-to-end AMI solution connected to our privately-owned Orion Data Network. Our AMI solutions comprise a system of automated meter readers (AMRs) within an advanced metering infrastructure and industry-standard supervisory control and data acquisition. This includes the Orion Data Network and a backend data management system that facilitates two-way communication between the utilities and the customer.
Simple sub-metering for multi-occupancy
With AMI, you will be able to pinpoint the energy consumption of each tenant, area, room, or piece of equipment at a glance. This allows for accurate, simple sub-metering without the need to manually read each sub-meter and is particularly useful in apartment blocks, malls and shopping centres. AMI technology allows landlords to bill business owners and residents individually and fairly, according to their actual consumption.
Your World, Smarter.
Contact us today to see how our advanced metering solutions can benefit your business.
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