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SmartPoint Module Overview 2-2
SmartPoint Module for the Elster A3 Meter ECMTM40000
Figure 2-1: FlexNet Fixed Base AMI Network Overview
2.3.2 FlexNet AMI Local RF Network
The Local RF network consists of FlexNet SmartPoint modules (transceivers) located at each meter,
and a network of FlexNet Tower Gateway Base Stations (TGBs).
2.3.2.1 Meter Endpoints
The integrated SmartPoint module communicates with the Elster A3 bus to provide internal AMR
capability to the Elster meter for use on commercial services. The module:
directly reads the data in the meter (energy),
provides control capabilities to reset the meter Demand and operate control
relays, and
monitors service voltage to provide real-time outage and restoration alarms.