AMI/AMR

Without Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR), meters have to be manually read on a monthly basis. This is a cumbersome process that doesn't provide detailed generation or consumption data in a timely fashion. Here are some scenarios where Trimark-designed custom AMI/AMR solutions can modernize meter communications:
  • Generating facilities transmitting real-time meter data to grid operators
  • Townships or municipalities gathering monthly billing data from customer load meters
  • Military bases performing daily sub-metering of electric, water, and gas meters.

Trimark's roots are in AMR. Key staff members are former CAISO, PG&E, and SMUD metering veterans with expertise covering the entire range of traditional meter communications technologies, including but not limited to:
  • Analog phone lines
  • Serial
  • Ethernet
  • CellularSuccess in today's utility environment demands expertise
  




Most recently, Trimark has been instrumental in the design of larger AMI systems. Beyond traditional AMR capabilities, our AMI solutions include more cost-effective radio frequency (RF) or self-healing mesh devices to create robust metering networks at a low per-node cost. The AMI solutions also provide full two-way communications from a central location to each remote meter, allowing for remote management and control of the meters if desired.

 

 


 



 


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