Since 2012, the Corporation has tested various data collection technologies such as 3G/GPRS, RF-Mesh, PLC, and optical fiber. Testing is conducted to grasp technology, perfect technical requirements of the system, and learn experience in the operating process.
The installation of electronic meters with telemetry function contributing to help EVNHCMC improve labor productivity
After the testing phase, EVNHCMC will replace the electronic meter with the function of collecting data remotely according to the roadmap in accordance with the direction by EVN. Customers' meters to be replaced by electronic telemetry meters are mostly mechanical meters that have been in use for more than 10 years.
Deploying the installation of meters with the function of remote data collection, EVNHCMC can monitor the power supply status, detect abnormal cases in time to handle the like, thereby better serving customers; manage and forecast electricity demand of customers in order to work out an appropriate plan for investment, repair and upgrading of the power system; to have solutions to reduce power outage time for customers, improve labor productivity in power production and trading.