Intelligent System for Collecting Readings From Electric Meters

Abstract

An intelligent system for collecting readings from electric meters, comprising the following components: several electric meters, a data concentrator connected to the electric meters, and a system main station connected to the concentrator wirelessly, in which: the electric meter for recording the consumed quantity of electricity by user, metering the quantity of electricity, measuring demand and making a fault recording, and supporting a time-sharing measurement and communication with the data concentrator by electric power carrier; a concentrator for providing intelligent relay management, implementing the communication with the electric meters and the system main station, the management of communication route of electric meters and the storage function of data; the system main station for realizing a stable bi-directional communication with the concentrator and several electric meters, reading data in the concentrator, collecting information on electric energy, synchronizing the time of the concentrator and the electric meters associated therewith, renewing time step tariff rate and meter parameters of the electric meters. Bi-directional stable communication between the main station and the intelligent electric meters and collection of electrical energy information and the adjustment of parameters of electric meters can be realized by transmission medium in the present invention. The system of the present invention features complete functions, stable user-friendly operation interface, and has good expansion potential. Therefore this system is an important technical means for user-side management. The present invention greatly improves management efficiency and economic benefits in the electrical power department.

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