Abstract
The technology of e-metering (Electronic metering) has gone through rapid technological advancements and there is increased demand for a reliable and efficient Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) system. This paper presents on implementation of a wireless Automatic Meter Reading system incorporating the widely used GSM and Zigbee network. The proposed system replaces traditional meter reading methods and enables remote access of existing energy meter by the energy provider. Also they can monitor the meter readings regularly without physical visiting. Cortex-M3 integrated with a GSM receiver at the other end, which contains the data base, acts as the billing point. The usage amount of bill from various places will be transferred to main central data base using Zigbee technology. The complete monthly usage bill is messaged to the customer using GSM technology.