From a meter register to a usable reading
Metraon connects to supported meter interfaces through a local gateway. Each reading is associated with a source and a time, so an operator can inspect individual measurements and compare periods. The pilot began with remote heat-meter readings exported to Excel, then developed into continuous collection and operational history.
- Connected meter inventory and measurement history
- Consumption over a selected period
- Exported readings for operational reports and billing calculations
Distinguish a meter reading from consumption
A cumulative register records a running total. Consumption for a period is calculated from the difference between readings at the chosen boundaries. Units, timestamps, meter resets, and missing readings matter when interpreting that difference.
The product preview illustrates a heat-meter total changing from 128,170.4 to 128,456.8 kWh: a difference of 286.4 kWh. Those are sample values, not results from the pilot. For your building, agree which registers, periods, and report columns are required before rollout.
Use existing interfaces where they are compatible
The residential pilot connects existing equipment using Modbus TCP and M-Bus-to-Modbus bridges. Compatibility depends on the particular device, the available registers, and access to the communication network. A protocol name alone does not establish that every measurement can be read.
Remote reading can be commissioned independently of equipment control. Start with a small group of meters, verify the meaning and units of the readings against the source equipment, and then extend the agreed scope.
What to bring to a first discussion
A meter list, model numbers, interface documentation, and an example of the report you currently prepare help define a useful pilot. Include how often readings are needed and who uses the results.
Metraon supplies measured data for billing calculations. The reading workflow does not by itself validate tariffs, allocation rules, or the suitability of a meter for a particular billing purpose. Those requirements belong in the project scope.