Streams of data from remote water meters

摘要

The application of industrial grade modems for reliable telecommunications in the water industry continues to rise. The combination of these compact units with suitable metering or data logging equipment allows users to access measured data from remote sources without having to visit the location of the meter itself. Many companies, like Severn Trent Services (STS), are embracing such technology, from experts in the field, to offer their customers a true, self contained Automated Meter Reading (AMR) package. One company involved in low power telemetry systems, Jekyll Electronic Technology, is providing advanced line powered modems for data communications with STS's latest electronic water meter, the SmartMeter. Following successful trials abroad, the company is now on the brink of launching this package to UK customers. So why have STS and Jekyll joined forces, and what will be the impact of such technology in such a competitive AMR market?