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Whats AMR? How does the system works? & its operating
principle. Host Central Station Hardware And Software Requirements(HCS). Data Concentrator Unit(DCU). Multi-Channel Meter Interface Unit(MIU). Single Phase Meter Interface Unit(MIU). MIU FOR Water,Gas and Other Meters. Handheld Programming Unit(HPU). Benefits of AMR to the utilities' customer. AMR Function &Features.
INTRODUCTION
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The meters could measure gas, water or electricity flow. These links could be Telephone lines, power Line Carrier Communication (PLCC), Radio frequency CATV etc.
INTRODUCTION(contd.)
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Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) is a telephone-based, calling outbound system, for utility control and reliable, low-cost meter reading. With the use of AMR, the need of a person to visit the consumers site and record the readings of the meters is eliminated. This also prevents human errors in recording the reading
WHATS AMR
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AMR brings significant benefits to the customer by providing increased meter-reading accuracy, fewer estimated bills, rapid response to read requests, automatic leak detection and billing options and provids detailed usage information about individual sites, which allows the utility to offer variable rates and encourage priceresponsive behavior among customers. AMR improves operational management by providing justin-time meter replacement, tamper detection, remote access, and automatic scheduling of meter reading. In short, AMR will optimize cost savings and maximize efficiency for Anglian Water while providing improved customer service.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
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To operate the AMR, Power Line Modem (PLM) is used, which transmits and receives data over the power line. The PLMs operate in a Half Duplex, two-way, Time Division Multiplex communication mode. Both the MIU and the DCU contain the PLM device. The binary data stream is keyed onto a carrier signal by means of the Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) technique. The central frequency is shifted +0.3KHz to represent 1 or 0 of the binary data stream. It is then coupled onto the power line by the PLM. At the receiving end, an identical PLM will detect the signal and convert it back to a binary data stream.
(AMR) System is a host driven, multilevel network system consisting of a Host Central Station (HCS), Data Concentrator Units (DCU) and Meter Interfacing Units (MIU), with built-in flexibility and expandability.
Host Central Station Hardware And Software Requirements(HCS). Data Concentrator Unit(DCU). Multi-Channel Meter Interface Unit(MIU). Single Phase Meter Interface Unit(MIU). Handheld Programming Unit(HPU).
Reduced meter reading costs. Ability to access difficult-to-read meters. Improved customer service. Reduced percentage of estimated bills. Improved meter reader safety. Implementation of real-time pricing. Reduced read-to-bill time. Distribution automation. Improved fraud detection.
Provide watchdog service, like leakage monitoring. Improve revenue forecasting by tying detailed consumption information to production data and expected billings. Aid in rate design. Reduce bill adjustments. Meters can be read even in case the homes are locked.
PLCC COMMUNICATION
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Telephone lines Powerline carriers Radio Frequencies (VHF/UHF etc) Cable Television (CATV) cables Bluetooth General Packet Rad
Time of Use and Meter Reading Self-diagnostic and Status Reporting Networking and System Hierarchy Data Communication and Other Functions Compatibility with water and gas metering systems Use of Ethernet LAN/ Internet for Remote Meter Reading and Data Management.
CONCLUSION
Since automatic meter reading is all about Reading a utility meter without the requirement for visual inspection of the meter, it is indeed an easy and fail-safe method for monitoring consumption details of a customer. Automatic Meter Reading can detect meter tampering and illegal drawing of power (hooking/power pilfering). AMR as a way of improving customer service while reducing the cost of reading meters. The Automatic Meter Reading system enables us to save millions of dollars every year in meter reading costs and also provide our customers with better information about water use, more accurate billings, and keep
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REFERENCE
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Electrical India volume-3 March 04 IEEE Magazine April-May 04 www.esu.org.com www.archnetco.com www.neptunety.com www.powermin.com
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