Automatic water and electricity meter reading system
SKIPP-01-NB
The SKIPP-01-NB is an automatic meter reading device designed to collect consumption data from water and electricity meters equipped with pulse outputs.
The system is suitable for individual water consumers and supports the measurement of both hot and cold water consumption. The device accumulates meter readings and transmits them over an NB-IoT network, eliminating the need for manual meter reading.
The solution enables accurate consumption monitoring, helps detect water leaks and provides information about the condition of connected equipment.
It is designed for use in automated resource metering systems, monitoring and dispatching applications, equipment condition monitoring and control systems, and Smart Home and Smart City projects, as well as utilities, industrial facilities and other sectors.
The system is suitable for individual water consumers and supports the measurement of both hot and cold water consumption. The device accumulates meter readings and transmits them over an NB-IoT network, eliminating the need for manual meter reading.
The solution enables accurate consumption monitoring, helps detect water leaks and provides information about the condition of connected equipment.
It is designed for use in automated resource metering systems, monitoring and dispatching applications, equipment condition monitoring and control systems, and Smart Home and Smart City projects, as well as utilities, industrial facilities and other sectors.
-
Leak and tamper detection - Pulse counting and alarm inputs
- NB-IoT connectivity with offline data storage
- Non-volatile FIFO storage for up to 365 data packets
How the system works
Configuration
The device is configured via Bluetooth using a mobile application.
Installation
The device is mounted on a wall using screws or cable ties.
Data collection
The device reads pulse signals from connected meters and sensors.
Data transmission
The device transmits collected data to the monitoring platform over an NB-IoT network.
System components:
A mobile application used to configure the device and adjust its operating parameters.
A pulse counting device designed for wall mounting using screws or cable ties.
Mobile Application
The application is compatible with devices running Android 9.0 or later. Once installed, the application provides access to the emergency call device, allowing users to configure its operating parameters and manage device settings directly from their smartphones.
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Functional Requirements:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Functional Requirements:
- The mobile application must support local configuration and adjustment of device operating parameters via Bluetooth.
Pulse Counter
The Taiga Pulse-NB is designed to count electrical pulses received through four independent inputs. Each input can be individually reconfigured to operate as an alarm input, enabling the device to collect both metering and equipment status information.
The device accumulates measurement data and transmits the collected information over an NB-IoT network.
Built-in memory provides temporary storage of unsent data when network connectivity is lost.
The device is shipped in Hibernation Mode to minimize energy consumption during storage and transportation. Until activated, it does not transmit messages and consumes very little power.
The following types of devices can be connected to the pulse counter:
The device accumulates measurement data and transmits the collected information over an NB-IoT network.
Built-in memory provides temporary storage of unsent data when network connectivity is lost.
The device is shipped in Hibernation Mode to minimize energy consumption during storage and transportation. Until activated, it does not transmit messages and consumes very little power.
The following types of devices can be connected to the pulse counter:
- pulse-output flow meters and water meters;
- water leak sensors;
- external equipment providing alarm signals.
Benefits of the automated water and electricity meter reading system
The SKIPP-01-NB system enables businesses and utility providers to automate meter reading, reduce operating costs, improve measurement accuracy and achieve greater transparency in resource consumption monitoring.
The solution helps minimize the risks associated with water leaks, unauthorized interference and manual data collection errors while improving monitoring, dispatching and customer service operations.
-
Reduced operating costsThe system eliminates the need for regular site visits and manual meter readings.- Key Benefit: automated data collection reduces infrastructure maintenance costs and enables faster analysis of resource consumption.
-
Improved metering accuracy and transparencyThe device accurately records electrical pulses from connected meters, while its built-in memory prevents data loss during temporary network outages.- Key Benefit: more consistent metering data, fewer discrepancies, reduced billing disputes and fewer customer complaints.
-
Detection of leaks and abnormal conditionsWith support for water leak detection, enclosure tamper detection and Hall-effect magnetic sensing, the system helps monitor the security and operating condition of connected equipment.- Key Benefit: reduced financial risks and improved operational reliability.
-
Accelerated digital transformation and smart infrastructure developmentThe system enables organizations to implement modern digital monitoring solutions without extensive modifications to existing metering infrastructure.- Key Benefit: improved technological capabilities and smarter infrastructure management without significant capital investment.
Project scope and comleted work:
- Development of the device's electronic circuit schematic.
- Printed circuit board (PCB) design and layout.
- Manufacturing of device prototypes.
- Development of embedded firmware.
- Development of device configuration software.
- Production of a batch of more than 100 devices.
Do you have an idea?
Write to us, and we’ll discuss your project.
Write to us, and we’ll discuss your project.