Smart Metering Solutions
Our advanced, approved hardware (BTU meters and related equipment) and AMI-based services provide accurate data for energy billing/invoicing, consumption balancing, leak detection, theft reporting, as well as alert notifications and alert analytics, which prove vital for efficient energy management.
1. Building Scheme Analysis and Design of Feasible Metering Solution
We understand that implementing a new metering project can sound overwhelming. Who likes to analyze building infrastructure, project drawings, and technical parameters? Well, we do! With our thorough analysis and the design of the BTU metering infrastructure, you can enjoy peace of mind knowing that everything is done according to regulations and other requirements.
Initial Assessment:
- Conduct thorough site inspections and review project drawings.
- Analyze structural and technical requirements to determine the best metering solution (wired, wireless or combination of both)
Customized Design:
- Create a tailored design for the location of metering devices, considering each building’s unique structure, parameters, and client requirements.
- Provide unconventional and innovative open metering system (OMS) solutions ensuring interoperability and flexibility.
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and project specifications.
Implementation:
- Utilize in-house expertise to develop technically advanced and cost-effective metering systems.
- Select appropriate BTU meters and other associated equipment, determine the optimal size, and choose suitable communication methods for the system.
- Receive a customized, compliant metering solution tailored to your building’s unique needs.
- Access a wide variety of metering solutions, including unconventional (LoRaWAN, radio m-Bus) and open metering systems (OMS).
- Benefit from the expertise of Mainlink’s experienced engineers who design the most feasible and cost-effective systems.
- Achieve optimal energy and water management through advanced, reliable metering technology.
Don’t know which option would be suitable for your business? We will provide you professional consultation.
2. Metering systems installation and commissioning
One thing is to install a meter, another is to ensure that it fits your specific project needs and sends data properly without any disturbances. We cover it all, from specific meter selection and supervised meter installations to testing and integration with existing systems.
Supply:
- We select from our portfolio advanced, European-standard, MID-approved ultrasonic BTU meters, tailored to client specifications and local compliance.
- Supply BTU and water meters featuring open communication (OMS), high accuracy, European manufacture, diverse communication protocols (wired M-Bus, wireless, LoRa, NB-IoT, BACnet), and long battery life.
Installation:
- Install meters as part of a complete system, considering the overall solution.
- Utilize manufacturer-certified engineers and installation teams to ensure compliance with manufacturer guidelines and client requirements.
- Supervise installations by contractors and provide installation guidelines.
Testing and Commissioning:
- We thoroughly test and commission the supplied equipment before it is used ensuring maximum assurance of its proper functionality.
- Integrate meters with designed or existing solutions.
- Accurate Data: Obtain precise measurements of resource consumption, facilitating accurate cost allocation and promoting conservation.
- Advanced Technology: Benefit from high-accuracy, European-manufactured meters with versatile communication options and long battery life.
- Comprehensive Service: Experience seamless and worry-free commissioning, with integration into existing systems for optimal performance.
- Safety and Security: Enhance safety with devices that detect water leakage, irregular consumption, hardware and system errors etc., minimizing damage and liability risks.
- Expert Installation: Ensure proper and compliant installations with our certified engineers.
Don’t know which option would be suitable for your business? We will provide you professional consultation.
3. Retrofitting buildings with advanced btu metering systems
If you own or manage an older building, you can easily modernize it with Mainlink smart metering solution. Retrofitted metering and monitoring solutions provide transparent and accurate data to building management, helping manage recurring energy costs and maintain building assets efficiently. The data generated by the system offers accurate periodic energy consumption summaries to end users throughout the year. These transparent, readable, and accurate details have the potential to change user behaviors, contributing to resource savings (energy), lower operational costs, and higher efficiency.
Assessment and Planning:
- Evaluate the existing infrastructure of buildings to determine the most suitable metering solution.
- Design customized metering solutions (fixed wired or wireless) that consider the building’s civil structure and mechanical infrastructure.
Installation:
- Upgrade existing infrastructure with state-of-the-art metering solutions to enhance efficiency and sustainability.
- Ensure installations are conducted by professional experts trained to work in occupied buildings, minimizing disruptions to residents.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Implement metering systems that provide transparent and accurate data for building management.
- Offer detailed periodic energy consumption summaries and bills to the management and the end-users, aiding in energy cost management and asset maintenance.
- Increased Efficiency and Sustainability: Enhance building efficiency, sustainability, and value by upgrading to advanced metering solutions without major modifications.
- Cost Savings: Reduce operational costs through precise energy monitoring and management.
- Increased building value: buildings with metering systems have fewer recurring costs.
- End-users behaviour change: users are aware of their energy consumption.
- Customized Solutions: Receive tailored metering solutions that fit your building’s unique infrastructure.
- Minimal Disruption: Enjoy professional installations with minimal impact on residents’ comfort.
- Transparent Data: Access accurate and transparent energy consumption data, promoting better resource management.
Don’t know which option would be suitable for your business? We will provide you professional consultation.
4. Meter system rectification and replacement
Assessment and Diagnosis:
- Evaluate malfunctioning BTU metering systems or components to identify issues.
- Determine the necessary rectifications to restore optimal performance.
Rectification and Replacement:
- Replace faulty BTU meters and spare parts, ensuring compatibility with the existing system.
- Rectify communication issues, including wired M-Bus cabling and wireless communication.
- Repair or replace reading systems, such as data concentrators and gateways.
- Update and rectify reading software or solutions to enhance system functionality.
Integration:
- Ensure that rectified systems are fully integrated with your existing monitoring and metering solutions.
- Provide comprehensive support to make the system functional without requiring a complete overhaul.
- Cost Efficiency: Save resources by rectifying and replacing only the malfunctioning components instead of overhauling the entire system.
- Compatibility: Ensure new components are compatible with your existing infrastructure.
- Enhanced Performance: Upgrade communication and reading systems for better data accuracy and system reliability.
- Expert Support: Benefit from professional diagnosis, rectification, and integration services to keep your metering systems running smoothly.
- Expert Support: Benefit from professional diagnosis, rectification, and integration services to keep your metering systems running smoothly.
- Improved Functionality: Restore the functionality of your metering system with minimal disruption and expense.
Don’t know which option would be suitable for your business? We will provide you professional consultation.
5. Consulting and management
No matter if you are looking for a partner to take care of your smart metering solution from A to Z, or if you have already started the project but feel that another professional opinion is needed, we are here to answer all of your questions and address any concerns.
Consultation:
- Provide expert advice and detailed insights on various metering solutions.
- Help clients make informed decisions based on their specific needs and goals.
Project Management:
- Oversee the planning and execution of metering solution projects.
- Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
Supervision:
- Offer onsite supervision during the installation of meters and systems.
- Ensure proper implementation of the solution as planned.
- Expert Guidance: Receive professional advice to make the best decisions for your metering needs.
- Quality Assurance: Ensure proper installation and functionality with onsite supervision from experienced professionals.
- Efficient Execution: Benefit from comprehensive project management for timely and budget-friendly project completion.
Don’t know which option would be suitable for your business? We will provide you professional consultation.
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