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Twisted Pair
Electric Meter
Serial
Automatic Meter Reading
Automated meter reading (AMR) technology automatically collects
data from devices such as electricity, water, and gas meters, and
transfers that data to a central database for billing or analysis.
A particular tower in the Middle East has a large number of devices
and communication media on each floor. In addition, the control room
needs to gather and monitor a great deal of information, including
security alarm signals, air conditioner controls, signal controls, and
power meters. However, there was insufficient space to install serial
communication wiring to connect the power meters to the control
room. Since an Ethernet network was already installed, the client
wanted a solution that satisfied the following requirements:
Automatic Meter Reading for a Centralized Power Meter Application
Use the existing Ethernet infrastructure to transmit power meter •
data
Use NPort® 5130 device servers to connect power meters over •
RS-485
Data transmission from each group of power meters to the control •
room
Additional wiring space must be kept to a minimum•
Only a limited number of public IP addresses could be used for the •
entire building
Application Requirements
Application Topology
The NPort® 5130 offers an effective serial-to-Ethernet solution for •
data transmission
Do not need to spend additional effort and cost for wiring•
Why Moxa?
Key Products
Real COM/TTY drivers for Windows •
and Linux
Standard TCP/IP interface and •
versatile operation modes
Easy-to-use Windows utility for •
confi guring multiple device servers
Built-in 15 KV ESD protection for all •
serial signals
SNMP MIB-II for network manage-•
ment
Confi gure by Telnet or web browser•
Adjustable termination resistor for •
RS-485 ports
NPort® 5130
CASE STUDY