Implementation of automatic meter reading technique using SYNC 2000 & SYNC 5000 in Indian power system

In smart grid architecture, it is important to monitor from the control centre, consumers demand, voltage, frequency and power factor accurately, on regular basis. This may become possible with installation of smart meters, which records these variables and sends them to Central Data Collection System through fast satellite communication link. Smart meters give information regarding the consumption of energy in real time to all consumers through display device. To enable remote monitoring of substations, Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) may be interfaced by Data Collecting Devices (DCDs) installed at substations, which may further be transmitted to Central Data Collection System through two-way communication link. In this paper, a case study has been performed on smart meter installed by Kalkitech's in south area of Delhi. The case studies reported in this paper, compares measurements obtained from an existing special energy meter with smart energy meter. Working methodology and approach of AMR system with different communication devices and their protocols i.e. SYNC 2000 & SYNC 5000 has been presented.