Field & Communication Hardware
AmbiPower Retrofit Module
A cellular automatic meter reader that reads a utility meter — water, gas or energy — and forwards the readings to the utility’s Head End System over a mobile network, so meters can be read remotely without a field visit.
Where it fits
The module sits at the meter. It reads the meter locally and communicates with the utility’s Head End System over a cellular connection, fitting into an existing metering estate without replacing the meter itself.
What it does
- Reads water, gas or energy meters in the field
- On-device processing to reduce the volume of data sent over the network
- Scheduled, on-demand and long-window meter reads
- Event-based SMS notifications
How it works
- Connects to the meter and reads it on a schedule, on demand, or over longer collection windows.
- Processes the meter data on the device so that less of it needs to be sent over the network.
- Forwards readings to the utility’s Head End System over the mobile network.
- Can raise event-based SMS notifications for pre-defined conditions.
Typical use cases
- Retrofitting automatic meter reading onto meters already in the field
- Remote reading where sending a technician to each meter is costly
- Reducing cellular data usage on large deployments
Technical specifications
For detailed technical specifications and a datasheet, please contact our team.
FAQ
Questions
Which meters does the Retrofit Module work with?
It is designed to read utility meters — water, gas or energy — already installed in the field.
How does the Retrofit Module send readings back?
It communicates with the meter and sends readings to a Head End System over a cellular link, with on-device edge processing before the data is sent.
Does the Retrofit Module require replacing the meter?
No. It is designed to read meters already in the field, so a utility can add automated reading without swapping the meter.
Where is the Retrofit Module most useful?
For automated reading of meters in the field, including areas where sending a person to read each meter is slow or costly, or where mobile coverage is intermittent.
What does on-device edge processing mean here?
Some processing happens on the device itself before data is sent, rather than transmitting every raw reading — which suits constrained cellular links.
Interested in the AmbiPower Retrofit Module?
Talk to the AmbiPower team about your deployment.