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Meter Logger 100(Utility Meter to TCP-IP interface)
Connectivity Options
Overview
The Meter Logger 100 (ML100) is an interface device that converts the pulse outputs from your utility meters
into easily accessible energy consumption data. The Meter Logger is supplied with a TCP-IP interface and web
browser software and connects directly into any ethernet based network using a standard RJ45 connector.
Real Meter Logger data - http://meter.crucible-technologies.co.uk/
The ML100 is supplied with an ethernet cable so that it can be
connected into an existing network. However even if there are
no network connections available in the vicinity of the utility
meters, the ML100 can still be successfully deployed using one
of the following three options:
� Ethernet-over-mains
� Wireless network
� E-mail data transmission using GSM
Ethernet-over-Mains
HomePlug/Powerline devices allow for transmitting data using the mains power wiring. The only requirement is
that the devices are plugged into sockets on the same supply phase. The ML100 connects to the ethernet
socket in the local HomePlug device and then the remote HomePlug connects to the wired network
Mains sockets on thesame supply phase,up to 300m apart
Crucible Technologies11 Glaisdale Road
Northminster Business ParkYork YO26 6QT
Crucible Technologies is a trading name of Tele-Products Ltd
T: 01904 792211F: 01904 780054
E: [email protected]: www.crucible-technologies.co.uk
August 2013
Crucible Technologies11 Glaisdale Road
Northminster Business ParkYork YO26 6QT
Crucible Technologies is a trading name of Tele-Products Ltd
T: 01904 792211F: 01904 780054
E: [email protected]: www.crucible-technologies.co.uk
28th November 2012
Real Meter Logger data - http://meter.crucible-technologies.co.uk/
Wireless Network
Meter Logger 100(Utility Meter to TCP-IP interface)
Connectivity Options
Data via E-mail Using GSM
If the area where the utility meters are located is covered by a wireless network, then it is possible to connect
the ML100 to the network wirelessly. A wireless router offering support for “client mode” is required. Crucible
Technologies have successfully tested this mode of operation using a TP-Link Wireless N Nano Router (model
number TL-WR702N) however it is likely that many other models of wireless router which support “client mode”
operation can also be employed. The router operating in this mode allows the ML100 to appear on the wireless
network as an addressable device and so it is possible to access the energy consumption data.
Wireless access point
If connection to a network via any of the previous means is not possible or if on-demand access to energy
consumption data is not required, then the ML100 can be configured to send data via e-mail on a regular (daily,
weekly or monthly) basis. Connecting the ML100 to a 3G router and GSM modem allows the e-mail send to be
achieved in any location where there is mobile signal coverage. The e-mail facility requires only minimal
configuration to designate up to two recipient e-mail addresses. The e-mail subject line identifies the specific
ML100 and the energy consumption data is provided as a CSV attachment.
