A Design of Energy Meter for Automatic Meter Reader

Abstract

An automatic remote meter-reading system based on GSM is presented in this paper. It is much useful to obtain meter reading when desired so meter readers don’t need to visit each customer for the consumed energy data collection and to distribute the bill slips. The Intelligent Energy Meter is an electronic device records the consumption of an electric energy and it communicates that information periodically to the energy provider for monitoring and billing automatically. Unlike home energy monitors, Intelligent Energy meter can gather data for remote reporting. A Microcontroller can be used to monitor and record the meter readings. The system gives information of meter reading, power cut, total load used, power disconnect and tempering on regularly in particular interval through SMS. This information is being sent and received by concerned Energy provider Company with the help of Global system for Mobile communication (GSM) network. Energy provider receives the meter reading within a second without visiting a person. This system minimizes the number of traditional visits required by employs of energy Provider Company. This system not only reduces the labor cost but also increase meter reading accuracy and save hugs amount of time.