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TilT DeTecTion
The CENTRON GPRS SmartMeter can detect and report tilt events that occur when the SmartMeter is moved from its installation
position.
meTeR clock SynchRonizaTion
If enabled, the SmartModule automatically adjusts the meter clock when the time deviation falls within user-defined lower and upper
deviation boundaries based on a reference clock provided by the TMS. If the deviation exceeds the upper boundary, the module reports
the deviation via an alarm but does not correct the meter clock. If the deviation is less than the lower boundary, the module ignores the
deviation.
SmaRTmeTeR STaTuS DiSPlay
The CENTRON GPRS SmartMeter supports an optional LCD status sequence to display important SmartMeter indicators periodically.
This status sequence includes the meter site coverage status, SmartModule firmware state and any SmartModule firmware warnings/errors
enabling technicians to ensure proper installation of the CENTRON GPRS SmartMeters and allow field troubleshooting without any other
tools.
auTomaTeD meTeR RegiSTRaTion
The SmartMeter module automatically transmits a registration message to the TMS when the meter is installed without requiring user
intervention. This message permits the TMS to create or update the meter record with validated information ensuring accurate and auto-
mated record entries without user intervention.
SecuRe anD encRyPTeD DaTa TRanSmiSSionS
128-bit encryption is applied to all messages exchanged between the TMS and the SmartMeter module, utilizing a unique meter specific
encryption key.
oveR-The-aiR SmaRTmeTeR moDule FiRmwaRe uPgRaDe
TMS users with administrator privileges can remotely upgrade the CENTRON GPRS SmartMeter module firmware for one or multiple
GPRS modules.
TRanSmiSSion eFFiciency
In addition to support for allowing users to filter the number of meter channels and types of diagnostics that are returned, all
wireless messages are converted to binary and optimally compressed before transmission to ensure the most economical data process-
ing rates. The compression ratio can be as high as 50% and overall data usage can be as little as 5% of the total usage of other wireless
systems.
auTomaTeD iD TRacking
Barcode labels and important identifiers (e.g. ICC-ID / MS-ISDN) are attached to the integrated SmartMeter for tracking and trouble-
shooting purposes.
on-DemanD DaTa ReaDS FoR viRTual DiSconnecT
Customers can perform virtual disconnects through the TMS by retrieving a final read for one end-user and an initial read for a
subsequent end-user. This function is also utilized to perform meter “switch-outs.”