At Bitron, we are proud to figure among the major European electronics contract-manufacturer of energy and gas smart meters. Our contribution is represented by over 26.5 million meters distributed globally as a supplier for third parties.
TARGET TO: ENERGY PROVIDERS, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM OPERATORS (DSO), ENERGY/GAS PROVIDERS
Bitron’s knowledge package covers the complete metering system including development of software and firmware for DSO functions and services of data collection and processing. The innovative best-in-class smart meter technology, developed by our R&D-team, optimizes the operational reliability, the data security and the electrical safety In addition, it also provides an open link to the smart home automation of the future, allowing the end user to monitor and improve his energy usage.
Our smart energy metering production is pointing on maximizing the verticalization of all industrial processes. We are able to provide: plastic injection molding, over-molding and full PCB assembly and testing, functional meter testing, calibration, quality acceptance, insulation, configuration and encryption of meters.
Based on its long-term experience in advanced energy meter design and contributing to one of the first massive European smart meter roll-outs in Europe, Bitron can support both HW and SW, Firmware and mechanical design. We can also provide an on-spot R&D-capacity for any design adjustment and customization directly together with our customers to meet special or regional requirements.
Bitron can support our customers with flexibility and reliability with world-class EMS/CMS-services. Thanks to our automated world-wide electronics production footprint we can provide, internally, the production of meter PCBA’s, as well as complete meter sub-assemblies. In addition, we can also provide and take care about plastic injection molding, automated or manual assembly or metrological and back-end operations, according to the requested level of service from customers.
Our competencies
Bitron is at the forefront of smart meter technology providing design support and best-in-class manufacturing processes, with the successful development of a complete range of smart energy meters and AMI-devices for major smart meters solution provider.
Description
We can provide single-phase and poly-phase energy smart meters, according to requirements and projects by our customers.
Key features:
- Single and polyphase models, direct current measurement and semi-direct current measurement
- Measurement precision for active energy and power
- Remote supply disconnection and manual rearm by integrated circuit breaker
- Connectivity by PLC multi-band with back-up channel WMBus RF, as well as interface with Bluetooth/Optical Port for test and field configuration
- Output channel with communication vs. customer for near real time data availability eg. for visualization at end user/smart home
- Sophisticated network functions with Customer QoS (Quality of Service) monitoring, last gasp, Grid sensor, Remote FW-update, tariff and power threshold programming
- State-of-the-art security concept with advanced anti-tampering package (mech, sensors, magnetic, enclosure), fraud detection and cyber security features (encryption, authentication)
Description
We can provide single-phase and poly-phase energy smart meters, according to requirements and projects by our customers.
Main competences:
- DIN-Standard terminal block for markets outside of Italy
- Remote supply disconnection with automatic re-arm
Description
We can manufacture, based on customer's requirements, data concentrators (DCU) for the energy industry. DCU devices retrieve and store meter data, periodically sending them to the Management System.
Key features
- Storage of retrieved meter data, aggregation of data from the meters and subsequent transfer to the Control Centre
- Communication link to meters via PLC for collection of energy consumption data and remote commands
- Communication to Head End System/Substations via 2G/3G/ADSL IP over Public Communication Network
- Various functions for Network monitoring, FW-upgrade, synchronization, access control
Description
We can provide accessories for monitoring and analysis of low-voltage smart grid devices of the electricity distribution, on the basis of our customer's design.
Key features
- Various Connectivity options, such as Bluetooth, optical port, Micro-USD for recharge/configuration, WMBus
- Lithium battery powered or 230VAC power supply
- Software application related to functions
Description
Low voltage energy devices and sensors for the street boxes distribution network:
- Power supply SSB
- Remote Terminal Unit (RTU)
- Smart Current Sensor (SCS) for secondary substation
Key features:
- Power supply unit with integrated back-up battery for output power supply 220VAC, 24VDC and 5VDC for RTU, sensor unit and other motorized switching relais
- SCS for acquisition of current (4x) and voltage (3x) on 3-phase low voltage distribution and internal calculation of various power line characteristics incl. internal memory, display and ModBus-I/F versus RTU
- RTU for remote monitoring and telecontrol of low voltage (AC) distribution
- Remote communication by wire and internal modem 3G/4G LTE
- Internal non-volatile memory for data saving
- High power switch controller through ModBus command or current coil injection;
- Internal sensor for signaling infraction tentative and alarms detection
- IEC 62443-4-2 SL3 conformity (cyber security) and Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Programmable 2+2 spare inputs/outputs
Description
New generation single-phase and poly-phase energy smart meters.
Key features
- Multiple available protocols (DLMS, M&M)
- Local communication channel via ZVEI optical port and RF 2.4GHz
- Energy and Power bi-directional measurements active and reactive
- Advanced metering capabilities
- Single Phase, Polyphase, CT Polyphase
- Second Generation Meters
- Multi-tariff options, calendar management and flexible prices for an improved adaptation to customer needs;
- Power limitation to protect the customer and the interests of the DSOs;
- Bi-directional communication enabling all energy supply services for end customers, prosumers and producers;
- Remote firmware update for an improved management;
- Last Gasp capability in case of an issue.
- System & Analytics Load Profile Management for active/reactive energies;
- QoS monitoring for interruptions and voltage variation logging;
- Revenue & Fraud Detection, to identify fraud attempts and send a warning to the central system;
- Diagnostic management to detect remotely any issue with the meter for an improved AMI management.
- High level of encryption and authentication, by the use of 128 bits AES algorithm: AES-CTR for efficient encryption and AES CMAC for authentication
DESCRIPTION
We can provide smart meters and technologies for gas sector, according to our customer projects and requirements.
Key features:
- G4/G6 class
- 85% recycled material
- DLMS protocol
- Connectivity via NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, BLE
- Thermo mass sensors for methane and hydrogen mixture measurements
- Sismic sensor and anti-tampering solutions
- Useful life of communication battery: 15 years
- Multi language display
Sustainability
We consider ourselves pioneers in applying principles of sustainability and attention to environmental topics in every internal process and procurement policy. Due to an increasing attention and specific requirements from our main customers we are sure that sustainability is a crucial theme for the smart metering sector.
EPD Certification
Based on a careful Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of our industrial processes and the entire product lifespan of our smart meter production, Bitron has obtained EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification that certifies the ecological impact of our smart meters regarding their Global Warming Potential (GWP).
Circular Economy
Based on our company policy in support of the circular economy, we produce specific counters using recycled plastic material from scrapped or end-of-life counters to reduce the consumption of new carbon resources. Additionally, all products are eco-designed to minimize their environmental impact during their lifecycle.