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IoT and Metering

How the Internet of Things and machine-to-machine connectivity support automatic meter reading.

Meters as connected devices

Automatic meter reading treats meters as connected devices that report their data to a central system rather than being read by hand. This is a form of machine-to-machine (M2M) communication: equipment in the field exchanging data with software without a person in the loop.

The layers involved

A typical arrangement has three layers: the meters and field devices that produce data; the communication that carries it; and the head-end or cloud system that stores and uses it. Each layer can be built in different ways depending on the deployment.

Why it matters

Connecting meters makes it possible to read them more often and more consistently, which in turn supports billing, planning and operations. AmbiPower’s products sit in the first two layers — the field devices and the communication that brings their data back.

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How does IoT relate to metering?
IoT treats each meter as a connected device that reports its readings over a network, using machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity across three layers: the meter, the communication that carries its data, and the head-end system that stores and uses it.
Why does IoT connectivity matter for a utility?
Connecting meters lets a utility read them more often and more consistently, which in turn supports faster billing, better planning and clearer operations.
What are the layers in an IoT metering system?
Three layers: the meters and field devices that produce data, the communication that carries it, and the head-end or cloud system that stores and uses it.
What is M2M connectivity in metering?
Machine-to-machine (M2M) connectivity lets meters and systems exchange data automatically over a network, without a person reading or entering the values.
Where do AmbiPower’s products fit in an IoT metering system?
AmbiPower’s products sit in the first two layers — the field devices and the communication that brings their data back to the head-end system.

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