Smart metering based on automated meter reading

The new EU Directive 2006/32/EC for the improvement of end-use of energy requires among others the introduction of smart metering. Smart metering is basically performed with automated meter reading (AMR). This paper presents a wireless automated meter reading system Siemeca AMR. The system allows the wireless collecting as well as the reading out of the meter values installed in flats in distributed buildings without the intervention of persons. The meters are battery powered and reach a battery life time up to 12 years. The wireless transmission is standardized in according to the wireless M-Bus (EN 13757). This standard is compatible to Konnex-RF (EN50090) which is suitable for home automation. The AMR system leads to many advantages in relation to the metering process as well as to the possibility to offer added services. The paper deals in addition with factors influencing the wireless transmission approach. Mechanisms in physical.