Latest Metering News
Conditioner Converts Pulse Rate Signals into 4-20mA
Designed for converting outputs from pulse generating transducers, the C16-10 Frequency to Analogue Converter is proving to be a popular choice for water utilities where the outputs of flowmeters and water meters are converted into a 4-20mA signal for telemetry purposes. The C16-10 is suitable for many applications where an analogue signal proportional to frequency or pulse rate is required, for example interfacing PLCs and other control and m... [more]
Fluke offers free IR/contact thermometer with a 3-phase power logger
Until 31st March 2012, Fluke is offering a new 1735-IR Kit in the UK. The kit contains a rugged Fluke 1735 three-phase portable Power Logger, designed for commercial electricians and industrial maintenance engineers, plus a Fluke 561 Infrared (IR) Thermometer which can be used to check for overheating cable connections at a safe distance. The power logger can be installed in seconds and is easily downloadable in the field. The kit is priced such ... [more]
Worldwide installed base of smart electricity meters to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 27 percent
According to new research from Berg Insight, during the next five years, penetration rates for smart metering technology are projected to increase from around 15–25 percent today to around 50 percent in Europe and North America and over 75 percent in Asia-Pacific. By 2020, penetration rates are expected to approach 100 percent in most developed countries with massive rollouts also taking place in new territories such as Latin America, India and t... [more]
Smart meters are being introduced on a massive scale in Spain, France and the UK
Smart meters help consumers better manage their energy usage and create financial incentives for energy savings. Moreover they constitute the core building blocks in future smart grids that will support electric vehicle charging, renewable micro-generation and advanced energy conservation. Following major rollouts in Italy and the Nordic region, smart meters are now being introduced on a massive scale in Spain, France and the UK. According to ... [more]
Carlo Gavazzi kits offer the simplest route to add energy metering in existing installations
Carlo Gavazzi has introduced a new version of its EM21-72 compact energy meter, which is designed specifically for retro-fit applications. EM21-72R is a cost-effective energy meter with a detachable display, which can be mounted either on a panel with just 72x72mm footprint, or on a DIN-rail in only four modules. No further adaptors or external accessories are required: current measurements are carried out via external miniature current sensors, ... [more]
Other Metering news and reviews
Echelon Wins European Smart Metering Innovation of the Year Award 2012
SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Echelon Corporation (NASDAQ: ELON - News) today announced its Networked Energy Services (NES) smart grid system has won the European Smart Metering Innovation of ...
Cuculus Selected for Largest Belgian Smart Metering Deployment
Cuculus GmbH, a developer of smart metering and home control solutions, has been selected to supply its ZONOS platform to Eandis and Infrax’s for their roll-out of 61,000 meters in
EnerCare Announces New Sub-Metering Contract Awards from Three Leading Landlords
TORONTO, ONTARIO-- - EnerCare Inc. today announced that it has been awarded substantial new sub-metering business by three preeminent landlords. The award includes the installation of sub-metering systems, ...
Texas Instruments' Solutions Help Developers Create the Next Generation of Breakthrough ...
Metering ICs, connectivity, reference designs and software ease development for energy management applications SAN ANTONIO, Texas - A leading innovator in energy management, communication and control for the Smart Grid, Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) (NASDAQ: TXN) today announced it has expanded its portfolio in utility metering, home and building automation and Smart Grid infrastructure ...
Roadshow: Metering lights coming to Interstate 80 before Bay Bridge
But no meters are planned along westbound Highway 24 before Caldecott Tunnel.
Toronto Hydro Awarded POWERGRID International Magazine's "Smart Metering Project of the Year"
SAN ANTONIO, Jan. 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Toronto Hydro-Electric System Limited ("Toronto Hydro"), one of Canada's largest municipal electricity distribution companies and an Elster customer, ...
Australian Wide Bay Water Corporation (WBWC) Awards Smart Water Metering Contract to Elster
LUTON, England and MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Elster (NYSE: ELT - News) announced today that Wide Bay Water Corporation (WBWC) in Australia, has selected Elster to supply V100 volumetric ...
CURRENT to Provide IBERDROLA With Advanced Metering, Supervision, and Communications Solutions Supporting Spain's ...
MADRID, SPAIN-- - CURRENT, a leading global innovator of utility grid infrastructure and software solutions, today announced that IBERDROLA selected the company to provide advanced metering, transformer ...
Daintree Networks Adds Advanced Power Metering Features to ControlScope Wireless Lighting Controls Solution
Daintree Networks, Inc., the leading provider of intelligent wireless lighting controls for commercial buildings, today announced the addition of low-cost metering capabilities to its solution through the innovative new Pervasive Metering feature.
Intrinsyc to Showcase Advanced Metering Infrastructure Module for Smart Meters at DistribuTECH 2012
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA-- - Intrinsyc Software International , a leading developer of intelligent connected devices, today announced the first demonstration of its Advanced Metering Infrastructure ...
