AMR-CNI (Automated Meter Reading System for Commercial and Industrial Consumers) uses well-proven GSM communication technology for meters data exchange.
As has been depicted in Figure 1, Meter data is exchanged via GSM network. Meter Data collection software collects the relevant data by connecting either to GSM Gateway or SMSC using VPN secure link. Later the same data is available for AMR-CNI software for utility, Energy Information software for CNI consumers or for data import into utility ERP. The details of the components of the system are as follows: |