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SensorLink™ - Electric Sub-Metering A Division of MeshLink Network Solutions
Reading electric meters is one of the easiest functions for the SensorLink™ technology. A tag handles up to 13 sensors, but in the case of the electrical meter, only one is used. If the meter is located near other meters, or systems that need to be monitored, such as HVAC, the sensors can be short-wired directly into the tag. Water, gas or virtually any sensor, can be monitored.

SensorLink™ tags are mini-computers, so they are capable of processing and storing information, and can be programmed to configure and transmit sensor information in any format required. Each pulse is time-stamped to a specific sensor and can be transmitted constantly, or batched when required. Tags can be interfaced with virtually any existing BAS management software.

When sub-metered, the data is uploaded into the local computer, and can then be assimilated for demographics, used to create an invoice based on KWH consumption, and create a historical record for future reference. ... see sample
Electric Sub-Metering
SensorLink
Sensor Programming:
Meter wired into tag
Pulse info programmed
User transmit parameters
Independent power source
Wireless to PDA/computer
Historical/Demographic info

Mesh Network - No Hub

If a Star Network hub goes down, the whole WLAN is disabled. This is never the case with a Mesh Network.
Mesh Benefits:
No hub failure concerns
Independent network
No cell or satellite signal
Self healing, no outage
Expandable & flexible
Programmable
WLAN coverage
Once SensorLink™ tags are attached to the electrical meters, data from the sensors is transmitted to a central location wirelessly. In a mesh configuration, data is not sent to a central hub to be sorted, stacked, and then sent to a location for configuration and review.

Signals are either sent directly to the upload location, or from one tag to another until it is uploaded into the local computer, where it can be reviewed by all with internet access and a password. Using this system, there is no loss of signal due to a damaged hub, or even electrical outage.

With an advanced antenna, and a long lasting battery, our tags are completely independent of exterior energy supply, or transmission medium. When the battery wears out, it is simply replaced. Tags can be run off local power supply if desired, with the battery used only during power outage. Tags can also interface with cell or satellite infrastructures if such is needed.

Once SensorLink™ tags are in place, you have the foundation for a wireless local area network (WLAN). Read about how this can enhance your operation. Options are available in our WLAN Custom Design form.
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