Smart Meter, clearly explained.
Not every meter is the same. We explain which technology performs which task – without assuming technical jargon.
The digital electricity meter.
A modern metering device records consumption values digitally. The German technical term is mME.
Digital measurement with secure communication.
An intelligent metering system connects the digital meter with a secure communications unit. The technical terms are iMSys and Smart Meter Gateway.
The communications unit.
The Smart Meter Gateway is the communications unit of the intelligent metering system and enables secure data provision to authorised parties.
From meter to authorised data use
Meter → Smart Meter Gateway → authorised data use
Real device and installation images will be added once approved assets are available.