Meter reading optical reader optical probe IEC ANSI standard
magnetical holding reading and writing
With smart metering, it is primarily meant to read, to communicate
and to monitor the consumption data, for example from electricity
meters, gas meters, water meters, heat meters via PSTN, GSM, GPRS,
PLC & LAN economically and environmentally "intelligent".
There is a trend of more and more leading energy companies showing
that local display of the consumption data and a remote
transmission are optimal and extremely fast solutions.
The optical probe for meter reading is an interface for a
bidirectional data exchange between a meter such as power meter,
gas meter, heat meter, water meter etc. and periphery device such
as and a handheld via infrared optical waves.
The optical reading head is manufactured in accordance with the
standard IEC 62056-21 (IEC 1107) and is compatible with all
consumption meters that support this European standard.
Our optical probe has on one end a four-wire cable without any
connector, which can be connected to a peripheral device or a plug.
There is a fix mounted magnetic ring on the other end of the
optical reading head, which will be docked on your counter. The
output of the optical probeis based on serial connection standard
RS-485.
Please note that additional, specific software is necessary to
exchange data between the consumption meter and your peripheral
device.
Of course, we can customize the optical probe to your individual
needs.
Mechanical description
1) Connector: Without Connector
2) infrared filter against external light influences
3) Dimensions (Ø x H): appr. 32 x 26 mm
4) Magnetical holding force: > 15 N
5) Casing material : ABS
6) Cable: length 2 m, Ø 4,5 mm, four-wire cable LAPP GERMANY
7) Weight: approx. 90 gr
Electronical description
a) Standard: IEC 62056-21 (IEC 1107)
b) Power supply: 7-13 Volt
c) Consumed current: approx. 15 mA
d) Signal level: RS-485
e) Bit rate: 19200 bit/s
f) Wavelength: 880nm
g) Echofilter: yes
