What is Intelligent Metering, AMR and AMI?

Intelligent Metering is the solutions portfolio from Elster that encompasses AMR and AMI solutions.

AMR (Automated Meter Reading) is the fundamental technology that enables:

• Collection of data from meters via one-way communications
• Integration of information back into a database for billing or basic analysis

This eliminates manual readings, and means that billing can be based on actual consumption rather than on an estimate, giving customers better control of their water consumption. AMR is the foundation for AMI.

AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) is the next level in Intelligent Metering. AMI refers to intelligent metering systems which:

• Measures, collects, and analyses consumption, leakage and other available data from advanced devices or intelligent meters on demand
• Utilises various communication media on request or on a pre-defined schedule (two-way communication)

This system may include hardware, communications, customer associated systems and meter data analysis software.