Reliability and Usability in Data Transmission Networks of the AMR System: A Pilot Study

摘要

This paper shows the results of the data transmission measurements in the automatic meter reading (AMR) system environment. The aim of the research was to examine the existing data transmission network and to explore significant quality factors in data transmission. Another part of the research focuses on usability and reliability of different data transmission networks for the AMR system. The results of the measurements show the profitability of data communication investigations at a time when new technologies are involved in meter reading requirements. Moreover, the measurement data analysis and information provide one essential way to test functionality of the communication alternatives between the consumption meter and the concentrator and also make it possible to adapt different types of communication methods.