Metering Systems Automatic Monitoring

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Metering SystemsAutomatic Monitoring
Targeting(AKA Saving the Planet)

• Bill Gysin MD Elcomponent Ltd

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Automatic Monitoring Targeting
What is it?
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Why does it matter?
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How does it work?
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Technology implementation
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Usage benefits
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The Components

• Meters
• All types utilities

• Data Loggers
• Pulse / Electronic / Dumb / Intelligent

• Networking
• New Cable / Existing Cable / Radio / GSM /
  Broadband

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The Components
Software

• Data Browsing / Analysis
• Reporting
• Prediction
• Stakeholder Involvement

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It Matters Because.
No Measurement No Management
Carbon awareness is real and growing
Costs are rising
Reduced Consumption is the only way
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How Does It Work?
Automatic Measurement-

• When
• Half-hour readings

• Where
• An appropriate level of detail

• How Much
• Good?
• Bad?
• OK?

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System Overview
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Implementation
Use what you have
Assess all the costs
Use appropriate technology

• Existing meters if possible
• Ethernet system

• Installation
• Support
• Hosting/Airtime
• Battery Replacements
• Scalability

• Radio
• Non-Invasive measurement
• One size doesnt fit all!

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Usage Benefits
Expert Users
Everyone Else

• Detailed analysis
• In-Depth reporting
• Tariff comparisons
• Regression analysis
• Etc, etc.

• Simple overview
• Their own carbon footprint

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Usage Benefits
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Usage Benefits
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Usage Benefits
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Usage Benefits
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Usage Benefits
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Usage Benefits
DECs
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CRCs
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Sustainability Credentials
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Real Savings
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Automatic Monitoring Targeting
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Further information
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bill_at_elcomponent.co.ukwww.elcomponent.co.ukwww.m
eterweb.com