What Are the Main Types of Remote Meter Reading Systems?

What are the main types of meter reading systems? What are their characteristics? Let me explain to you below.

1. Split-line meter reading system: The early product of the wired system, that is, each water meter has a connection with the control center, and various data are transmitted through this connection. The split-line system already has the basic characteristics of remote meter reading, but the disadvantages are complex lines, complicated wiring construction, poor anti-interference, and low reliability.

2. Bus-based meter reading system: that is, to transmit various data on a bus. The bus-based system has the advantages of simple lines, easy wiring, easy construction, low cost, strong anti-interference, and strong reliability. The optional bus system systems are centralized meter reading system and centralized meter reading valve control system. Different schemes can be selected according to actual needs, and functions such as remote meter reading, remote control, stepped water price, and prepayment can be fully realized.

3. Wireless meter reading system: a remote transmission system that transmits data through a wireless communication system. Each water meter is equipped with a wireless signal transceiver unit, which transmits various data through the wireless signal and control concentrator. It can also achieve the goals of remote meter reading, remote diagnosis, remote control, stepped water price, and prepayment. The advantages are no wiring is required, and the construction is simple. About the disadvantages are that the cost is high, and the wireless signal transmission distance will be affected by the surrounding buildings.