The Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system is a core component of smart meter infrastructure, mainly composed of the following key parts:
1. Smart electric meter
As the terminal device of the AMI system, it is responsible for real-time collection of users' electricity consumption data (such as voltage, current, power, etc.), and uploading the data to the power company's data management system through a bidirectional communication network. Support remote parameter settings, software upgrades, and load control functions.
2. Communication network
Realize real-time data transmission between smart meters and data management systems, using wireless technologies such as LoRa, NB IoT, GPRS, or wired methods such as fiber optics to ensure bidirectional data exchange.
3. Measurement Data Management System (MDMS)
Responsible for processing, storing, and analyzing data uploaded by smart meters, supporting power companies in formulating electricity pricing strategies, optimizing grid operations, and providing users with electricity usage reports and energy-saving suggestions.
4. User Indoor Network (HAN)
Connect other smart devices in the user's home (such as air conditioners, water heaters, etc.) to achieve home energy management and work in conjunction with smart meters.
The AMI system uses high-precision measurement, real-time monitoring, and bidirectional communication technology to help power companies improve operation and maintenance efficiency, optimize user electricity consumption behavior, and reduce energy consumption costs
