Description
Equipment
Homplex AMR2407 – Automated Meter Reader (AMR) with Homplex cloud platform is a solution for remote gas metering and transmission.
Manual meter reading comes with many challenges: inconvenient access, meters locked by padlocks and animals guarding their space. These barriers are time-consuming to overcome and can be hazardous to the safety of utility company employees. Once obtained, manual readings can be inaccurate due to low visibility and human error.
An automatic meter reading device (AMR device) is an accessory that can be retrofitted to an existing electric, gas or water meter. It transforms a traditional meter into a smart electricity, water or gas meter through its ability to send real-time data over a connected network.
The Homplex AMR2407 (Smart Gas Index Metering Equipment) together with the Homplex Smart Metering web platform, Homplex Smart Metering, provides a modern solution for monitoring the consumption of compatible meters and communicating the collected data remotely. The module has an internal pulse detector, the information displayed by the meter is stored digitally in local storage. This information is periodically transmitted remotely using NB-IoT radio technology.
Technology
This technology – NB-Iot – is a modern, efficient, low-energy remote information sending technology used by the Internet of Things (IoT).
In terms of construction, the Homplex AMR2407 is a compact device with no communication cables or other additional adapters facilitating an extremely fast and low cost installation. Installation is made easy by attaching directly to the compatible meters and configuration can be done both on-site using an Android phone and remotely via the web platform.
For local interrogation the module features wireless connectivity via NFC (Near Field Communication), an LCD display (only for “D” or “DX” versions) and for reading different values an external antenna (only for “X” or “DX” versions) to improve remote data transmission capability.
The equipment can be decoupled, reconfigured and installed from one meter to another thus generating savings without any intervention on the gas infrastructure and the extremely low consumption extends the lifetime to more than 8 years, generally beyond the lifetime of the meter.
In addition to the data collection and transmission capabilities, the solution is also provided with a number of sensors that detect and signal both the presence of an external magnetic field and vibrations or shocks applied to the module (in case of unauthorized disassembly of the module from the meter or the meter from the installation).
Constructive variants
In addition to the web-based monitoring platform that can be upgraded and customized to customers’ needs, the versatility of the Homplex AMR2407 is complemented by the availability of construction options suitable for a wide variety of scenarios:
- Homplex AMR2407. Equipment without LCD display or external antenna (internal antenna only). Ideal in areas with adequate radio signal and no on-site visual confirmation of collected data.
- Homplex AMR2407-D. Equipment with diplay but no external antenna attached (internal antenna only). Ideal in urban areas with strong radio signal where on-site visual confirmation of collected data is required.
- Homplex AMR2407-X. Equipment with additional antenna but without LCD display. Ideal in areas with weak radio signal and without the need for on-site visual confirmation of collected data.
- Homplex AMR2407-DX. With display and external antenna. The complete version for the most demanding situations. Ideal for sparsely populated areas or areas with complex terrain.
Equipment specifications
The housing of the module has been designed to allow immediate operation by direct application to compatible meters with sealing capability, without the need for additional parts for mechanical positioning. Information displayed by the meter is stored digitally and in local storage. This information is periodically transmitted remotely using NB-IoT technology.
- The Automated Meter Reader – AMR is a modern and efficient low-power, low-power, information sending solution (NB-IoT) used by the Internet of Things.
- Compact solution, no communication cables and no additional adapters, facilitating extremely fast installation and low cost.
- On-site installation, configuration and reconfiguration with just an Android phone via NFC (Near Field Communication).
- The presence of an external magnetic field as well as vibrations or shocks applied to the module (in case of unauthorized removal of the module from the meter or the meter from the installation) are detected and signaled.
- Extremely low consumption that extends the lifetime to more than 8 years, generally beyond the lifetime of the meter.
- The meter reading solution can be decoupled, reconfigured and installed from one meter to another, generating savings without any intervention on the gas infrastructure.
The platform
Key attributes
- Retrieves information sent by smart readers,
- Provides an overview of the network and ongoing projects,
- Can be optimized with new features and solutions as needed,
- Creates the prerequisites for preventive maintenance and optimization of intervention times,
- Helps data management, analysis, predictability of gas consumption, reporting.
Technical specifications
- Cloud storage with 99.99% availability, quick access via mobile or desktop, OTA updates.
- Tiered data access by role,
- One-time password set directly by the user after first login,
- Cloud data storage,
- Uptime (availability 24/7 99.99%),
- Back-up,
- Projects and equipment allocation,
- Network consumption monitoring, filtering, data export (CSV, PDF, XLS),
- Multiple roles (Dispatcher, Installer, Administrator etc.),
- Equipment Monitoring and Alerting,
- Add, replace, remove equipment,
- Manual addition and consumption check (index),
- Equipment query (location, attached equipment, etc.).
Automated Meter Reader (AMR) technology continues to evolve. Many utilities recognize its value in increasing efficiency and improving service to their customer portfolio. With the Homplex AMR solution, you can better manage your consumption and billing, giving you a significant advantage. This system optimizes operations for businesses, distributors or households.
Manual meter reading can bring you many challenges: difficult access, harsh weather conditions and more. These obstacles can be time-consuming and pose a safety risk to your employees. Even after overcoming them, manual readings can be inaccurate due to poor visibility and possible human error. Avoid these difficulties and optimize installation times by implementing AMR solutions from Homplex: individual equipment, AMR pre-equipped meters or fully equipped or ready-to-install composite gas boxes.
Informations
Functions
Specifications
Homplex AMR2407-X – Automated Meter Reader (AMR)
- A complete solution
- Extended compatibility
- Locally controled trough NFC
- Amplified signal
