DLMS METER READING APP

DLMS Meter Reading Application

The DLMS meter reading application runs on Android mobile devices. It is an effective and efficient meter reading solution for DLMS meters (IEC-62056) & Smart meters (IS-16444). This application supports reading and Real-time viewing of field meter profiles, data view, programming the meter, and smart meters connect/disconnect. This is also a solution to address the last-mile connectivity issues- where the AMR and AMI networks failed due to network problems.

Login Screen

Meter Selection

Instant Profile

Phasor View

Billing Profile

Billing Profile

Block load profile

Tamper profile

WORKING

  • The communication between the meter and mobile device is bi-directional, through USB optical probe + OTG cable.
  • The application collects the meter data based on user input and stores the data in the device’s memory.
  • Mobile-to-cloud server communication for uploading/downloading the data is through secured web services (HTTP, FTP).
  • Mobile-to-local server communication for uploading/downloading the data is through a USB data cable
  • Based on the solution package chosen by the customer the relevant features would be available. Please take a moment to fill out the form for the desired package

KEY FEATURES

  • SANDS DLMS meter reading application is an effective solution for reading, configuring, and controlling DLMS meters.
  • Simple and user-friendly GUI.
  • Supports all leading meter manufacturer’s DLMS meters (Tested with 30 makes of both single-phase and three-phase meters).
  • Real-time data profile view, using compact BCS supports both graphical and tabular report formats.
  • On-field instantaneous analysis using compact BCS supports the following profiles, by selecting the data files from internal/external storage
    * Nameplate and programmable
    * Instantaneous data and phasor view
    * Billing (Present and history data with TOD values)
    * Load survey (Tabular and Graphical view)
    * Tamper events
    * Transactions
  • Secured server communication for
    * License registration and version updates.
    * Login authentication.
    * Data dumping to MDAS / MDM servers
    * Downloading/uploading of meter, customer information for smart meter connects/disconnect features.
  • Compatible with the following Android Versions
    * Android V6.0 ( Marshmallow )
    * Android V7.0 ( Nougat )
    * Android V8.0 ( Oreo )
    * Android V9.0 (Pie)
    * Android V10.0 (Q)
  • Protocols Supported for data upload/download
    * TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, MQTT( Optional )
  • Data formats supported
    * JSON, TXT, CSV
  • GPS locations of meters are recorded automatically while reading the meters (Optional)
  • Compliant with IS-15959 / IEC-62056 – Part 1, Part 2 standard.
  • Supports both online and offline mode (Poor network connectivity and network unavailable instances) – data shall be stored in the device memory, user can upload the offline data when the network connection resumes.
  • Hardware for communication – Universal optical cable with USB, and OTG port setup shall be provided.