Modular Smart Meter Communication and Remote Data Acquisition
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MG301-M adds cellular communication to compatible modular smart meters through a dedicated modem socket. Supporting 2G/4G LTE CAT1, IEC62056-21 and DLMS/COSEM, it enables remote meter data access and provides power failure detection and automatic reconnection for AMI applications.
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Smart meter manufacturers and power utilities increasingly use modular designs to integrate communication functions into metering equipment. In these applications, a communication device must fit the meter’s dedicated modem socket and provide dependable connectivity to utility systems. Cellular communication allows compatible meters to be accessed remotely without requiring a separate external gateway. A modular modem can therefore simplify the communication arrangement while supporting centralized meter data acquisition.
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Solution
InHand Networks’ MG301-M Modular MASS Modem provides a cellular communication solution designed for smart meters with dedicated modem sockets. Unlike conventional external gateways, MG301-M can be installed directly into a compatible modular meter, allowing cellular connectivity to be integrated into the metering equipment without requiring a separate communication enclosure.
Once integrated, MG301-M establishes a communication link between the smart meter and the utility’s head-end system over the cellular network. Utility operators can remotely access meter readings and operating information, enabling centralized data collection and monitoring without visiting individual meter locations.
MG301-M also supports power failure detection and automatic communication recovery, helping utilities identify abnormal conditions and maintain reliable remote access to their metering equipment. Its modular design simplifies communication integration for meter manufacturers while providing utilities with a practical approach to expanding remote meter reading capabilities.
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