Perinet Use CaseEnergy consumption measurement in residential buildings (Zentinel MDS)
The challenge
A large residential building needed a precise, automated solution for monitoring and billing electricity consumption per flat. Previous manual meter reading methods were time-consuming, error-prone and not scalable.
Realisation
ZentNodeMT adapters count the pulses from electricity meters (e.g. 1 pulse = 100Wh) and convert them into consumption data (kWh).
The data is transferred to a ZentEdge server, which acts as a central MQTT broker and SQL database.
The building management is able to call up both the current and cumulative consumption of each flat via a central dashboard.
With the help of MQTT control commands, the power circuit of individual flats can be switched on or off remotely as required.
Added value
Automation: Fully automated recording and billing without manual intervention.
Scalability: The solution supports practically an unlimited number of flats.
Security: TLS-encrypted communication guarantees data protection.
Cost efficiency: No additional SCADA systems or expensive control units required.
Flexibility: Ready for immediate use with plug-and-play configuration.
Additional application options
Office buildings: Monitoring the electricity consumption of individual rental units or departments.
Industrial plants: Monitoring the energy consumption of specific machines or production lines.
Smart cities: Integration into urban energy monitoring systems, e.g. for public buildings or street lighting.
Public utilities: Monitoring of pulse-controlled water or gas meters.
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