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ENSURING ‘SMART’ METER RETROFITS PROVIDE LONG-
TERM RELIABILITY Deer Technology’s LimpetReader devices are a cost-effective way to retrofit ‘dumb’ analogue water and electricity meters so they provide ‘smart’ functionality. This can be to the benefit of wholesalers, retailers, landlords and end users – both domestic and non-domestic. To ensure the LimpetReaders perform as intended and give a long, trouble-free life, Deer Technology has invested heavily in its training resources to provide installers with the knowledge and skills they need.
A key strength of the LimpetReader is that it can be fitted to almost any analogue meter. However, as people in the water and electricity industry know only too well, many different types of meter are in use. To overcome this potential problem, Deer Technology has developed a range of clear adapter plates so a standard LimpetReader can be installed on the faceplate of virtually any meter – while some can be installed without an adapter.
If an adapter plate is required, this is first bonded to the meter’s faceplate using either optical tape for indoor applications or UV-curing adhesive outdoors. Next, the LimpetReader is bonded to the adapter plate in the same way. With the LimpetReader attached, it is still possible to take a visual reading of the meter should that ever be necessary. In outdoor water metering applications, if the meter is subsequently submerged in mud or water, then the LimpetReader, adapter plate and adhesive still
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provide a clear optical path for reliable readings.
Deer Technology has developed a comprehensive training programme for its installers so they are ready to retrofit LimpetReaders in any scenario. As well as learning about the LimpetReader and bonding techniques, installers are also taught about cleaning the face plate and aligning the LimpetReader using the Installer app that runs on a tablet. Health and safety is also covered, including safe use of the UV gun for curing the adhesive.
In addition to learning about retrofitting LimpetReaders to meters, installers are also trained on connecting LimpetReaders to AutoReaders. One model of LimpetReader communicates with the AutoReader via Bluetooth whereas another uses a cabled connection. In operation, the LimpetReader takes images of the meter’s register and passes these to the AutoReader, which transmits them to Deer Technology’s secure servers via GSM (2G mobile phone network) technology. Depending on the application, multiple LimpetReaders can be connected to a single AutoReader.
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with the knowledge they need to fit LimpetReaders quickly and reliably.
Furthermore, correctly fitted LimpetReaders provide meter readings for many years, with no need for on-site checks or maintenance. One of the advantages of the Deer Technology system is that any deterioration in the quality of the LimpetReader image can be identified remotely. Remedial action can therefore be taken before the LimpetReader is unable to capture clear images of the meter register, so meter readings are not missed.
It is important to understand that LimpetReaders are installed without interrupting the supply or dismantling the meter, and the procedure takes 15 minutes or less. These factors make LimpetReaders a far more attractive proposition than exchanging analogue meters for smart meters, which is disruptive, takes longer and costs far more.
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