Implementation of Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) using radio frequency (RF) module

Abstract

Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) aims to move away from the traditional method of manual reading of electricity meters in which a meter reader who visit every meter location periodically and read the meter value manually. AMR by using radio frequency (RF) is the remote collection of consumption data from customers' utility meters using radio frequency technologies. This system provides electric utility service company (TNB) the opportunity to increase operational efficiency, improve customer services, reduce data-collection costs and quickly gather critical information that provides insight to company decision-makers. The existing digital electric in the marketing is upgraded by adding RF module to provide remote communication capabilities. At the same time, the receiver module unit interfaced directly to a computer/laptop to display all necessary details.