Introduction
The Concentrator is the mission-critical hub of intelligent meter reading infrastructure, acting as the universal gateway between your management platform (master station) and thousands of meters. Engineered to unify fragmented metering ecosystems—water, electricity, gas, and heat—it bridges communication gaps across legacy and modern devices while ensuring military-grade data integrity.
By establishing a reliable communication channel, the data information between the main control machine and the meter unit is processed/exchanged. Its transmission methods include: GPRS, telephone line, Ethernet, the main difference is its uplink communication method, and the downlink communication method is compatible with all collectors. Collectors include M-bus collectors, RS485 collectors, and wireless collectors. Smart meters include M-bus meters, RS485 energy meters, wireless remote meters, and various smart meters with the above remote communication interfaces.
In the meter reading system, the concentrator automatically reads back and stores the data of all meters it manages, and at the same time receives the control command of the management center and forwards it to the meter. The system has excellent compatibility and scalability, and can realize the management of one type of smart meter, and can also realize the comprehensive management of multiple types of smart meters such as water, electricity, gas, and heat.
Core Capabilities
1,Omni-Channel Communication,Uplink Flexibility: Choose from 4 industry-standard interfaces:
GPRS (Mobile Network)
Ethernet (Wired Broadband)
Telephone Line (PSTN)
IoT-Optimized (4G/CAT.1 + Ethernet)
Downlink Universality: Seamlessly connects to ALL collector types:
→ M-Bus / RS-485 / LoRa Wireless / Hybrid
2,Industrial-Grade Data Management Massive Load Capacity:
Model Type Max Collector Capacity End Meter Capacity
GPRS/Ethernet 255 collectors 65,000+ meters
IoT (4G/CAT.1) 128 collectors 128,000+ meters
Zero Data Loss: Power-failproof storage preserves readings during outages.
3,Always-On ReliabilityExtreme Environment Ready:
Operating Temp: -45℃ to +85℃ (IoT Model)
Humidity Tolerance: 0~95% non-condensing
Low Power Profile: ≤20VA consumption (IoT Model)
Technical Parameters
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Communication method
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Uplink
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Downlink
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Operating temperature
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Relative humidity
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Power consumption
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Load capacity
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GPRS
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GPRS wireless mobile network
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Micropower wireless mode, 1200BPS
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-25℃-+65℃
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5%~85% non-condensing
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≤10VA
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255 collectors
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Telephone line
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Public telephone exchange network
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Ethernet
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Ethernet
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Internet of Things
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4G, CAT1, Ethernet
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M-BUS bus, LoRa, RS485 bus
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-45℃~+85℃
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0~95% non-condensing
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≤20VA
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512, 1000, 128
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Why This Concentrator Dominates AMI Deployments
1, Future-Proof Interoperability
Unifies any meter type (M-Bus/RS-485/LoRa) and any collector into a single network—eliminating siloed systems.
2, Military Resilience
-45℃ Arctic cold to +85℃ desert heat operation + surge protection = 99.99% uptime in grid-edge locations.
3, Scalability on Demand
Start with 255 collectors (GPRS model) and scale to 128,000+ meters via IoT model—no hardware swaps.
4, OPEX Slasher
Cut manual reading costs by 80% with automated scheduled collections + remote command forwarding (e.g., valve control).
Applications
City-Wide AMI Rollouts: Manage 100,000+ water/electricity meters from one platform.
Industrial Parks: Unified monitoring for cross-utility consumption (gas/water/electricity).
Rural Electrification: GPRS/IoT models thrive in low-infrastructure areas.
Retrofit Projects: Integrate legacy RS-485/M-Bus meters with new LoRa wireless networks.
Competitive Edge
"One Hub, Every Protocol"
While competitors force forklift upgrades for new meters, our concentrator speaks all languages:
Legacy: M-Bus, RS-485
Modern: LoRa, 4G, CAT.1
Future: DLMS/COSEM, IEC 62056
Partner Benefits
OEM Customization: Tailor protocols (Modbus, MQTT), form factors, branding.
Bulk Discounts: 5~15% off for 100+ unit orders.
Zero-Risk Pilot: Free 60-day PoC deployment with analytics dashboard.
Contact our engineering team for a free compatibility audit of your current meters!
Positioning Strategy
Target Audience: Municipal utilities, property developers, IoT system integrators.
USP: "The only concentrator that scales from 1 street to 1 million meters."
Content Tip: Add a ROI calculator showing payback in <18 months via labor/leakage savings.
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