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THE INTELLIGENT
END-POINT
Smart energy meters measure energy consumption at given intervals, e.g.
every 15 minutes or on an hourly basis. Data is transferred to the smart
metering system and onwards to a utility’s business systems via commu-
nication networks. Besides consumption data, the meter provides com-
prehensive information about power quality and enables alarms in case of
outages and voltage fluctuations.
The information flow between smart meters and the energy utility is two-
way, which provides further benefits: It enables on-demand requests from
the system to the meter as well as remote controls of the power supply
and selected individual loads. Further, meter settings and firmware can be
updated remotely, erasing the need for physical visits to locations out in
the field.
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END-POINT
Smart energy meters measure energy consumption at given intervals, e.g.
every 15 minutes or on an hourly basis. Data is transferred to the smart
metering system and onwards to a utility’s business systems via commu-
nication networks. Besides consumption data, the meter provides com-
prehensive information about power quality and enables alarms in case of
outages and voltage fluctuations.
The information flow between smart meters and the energy utility is two-
way, which provides further benefits: It enables on-demand requests from
the system to the meter as well as remote controls of the power supply
and selected individual loads. Further, meter settings and firmware can be
updated remotely, erasing the need for physical visits to locations out in
the field.
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