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Wireless data transmission
News Release from: Jekyll Electronic Technology | Subject: Telemodem2 Mobile
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 31 March 2004
Industry accepts water metering via
mobile network
Water meter manufacturers can now offer the cost saving benefits of remote automated meter reading via a mobile network by bolting on the latest GSM modem from Jekyll, providing extended reliability
The Telemodem2 Mobile requires from little host power from the meter or batteries, and provides extended reliability in remote locations It is currently being trialed by water companies in the Far East, who see customer demand for fast meter dial up convenience in utility management
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 13 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Figures have shown that the average two readings per year, per customer typically costs a metering company GBP 5 to perform.
GSM metering not only saves on manual reading costs, but customers also benefit from timely and accurate billing and profiling for time based consumption tariffs.
The Telemodem2 Mobile operates on a typical low power average of 10milliWatts (configurable) and 5 microAmps standby.
It simply plugs in place of a conventional fixed line modem for added cost-efficiency, and draws power extremely smoothly without demanding high current pulses.
To interface with a wide range of meters, data ports are compatible with both logic or RS232 signal levels, and custom interfaces for encoded or pulse output meters are optional.
Set-up is quick and easy through a 'plug-and-play' installation.
In today's high security climate, accurate metering enables organisations in vulnerable areas to safeguard their water supplies by monitoring usage.
The Telemodem2 Mobile can be used to alert of any abnormal energy usage behaviour indicative of illegal tapping events or leaks.
Traditionally, fixed line telephone modems were used for remote data collection from water, electricity and gas meters.
Line sharing has gone some way to mitigating the elevated costs associated with annual line rental charges, but for many, installation remains an expensive hurdle.
Conventional GSM modems were also far too bulky, and easy to tamper with.
The high power demand rendered existing power supplies from the meter communications port area useless, and the need for additional mains power supplies elevated installation costs.
Telemodem2 Mobile solves all these problems in an instant.
Waterproof IP67, intrinsic safety or other industry specifications can be provided on request, and Jekyll engineers work closely with customers to configure the required telemetry communication protocol for maximum effectiveness.
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