AMR Transmitter And Method Using Multiple Radio Messages

摘要

The invention provides a method and several types of devices for converting meter reading signals into data messages including a first message (40) having meter data (44) representing consumption of a utility, and meter diagnostic status data (43), and a second message (60) having meter reverse flow data (63-65) and meter diagnostic data (66) particular to an electronic flow meter, and receiving, said first message (40) and said second message (60) and converting first message and said second message to radio frequency signals (25) and transmitting said radio frequency signals (25) to a receiver (22, 24).

主权项

1. Apparatus, for use in transmitting radio messages in an automatic meter reading network, the apparatus comprising;
a processing -circuit for converting meter reading signals into messages, including a, first message having utility consumption data and meter diagnostic status data, and a second message having meter reverse flow data and meter diagnostic data particular to the electronic flow meter; and transmitter circuitry configured for receiving said first message and said second message from the processing circuit, the transmitter circuitry converting said first message and said second message into radio frequency signals and transmitting said radio frequency signals to an external receiver.