Removal and submission of readings from electric meters

So that the electricity supplier does not have problems with the consumer, the latter is installed a metering device that records the energy consumption for a certain period of time. In order for the payment for the consumed resource to be charged in a timely manner, it is important to take the readings of the electricity meters on time. Since in practice, various types of metering devices and their modifications are used, it is difficult for an ordinary person to understand this issue at first. To do this, you will have to understand how to take readings from various models of electricity meters, and then transfer them to the supplier company.

Transmission Methods

There are several ways to send or submit readings from the electricity meter, taking into account the fact that they are provided for in the model installed in the apartment. Among the possible options for sending data, a number of techniques stand out that greatly facilitate this process.

Automated accounting

Modern electronic meters have the option of automatic readings, since they are part of an integrated system for commercial metering of electricity (KSUER). With their help, without human intervention, the following operations are performed:

• collection and processing of data by means of a special program;
• their transfer to the supplier by the same software method;
• storage of information on electricity consumption for reporting periods.

At industrial enterprises, special sensors are used to collect it, which are connected to the automatic KSUER system using electrical converters.

Online method

Electricity readings are often submitted over the Internet. For these purposes, several algorithms for sending data have been developed, which are implemented through the supplier's representative office in the network. To do this, registration on the company's website with an email address is required. Further procedure:

1. Follow the link with the name "submit testimony".
2. Enter the number designation of the personal account.
3. Mark the tariff (account number) of the electrical appliance.
4. Enter data for the current period into the proposed columns (indicators for the last month will be displayed in the next window).

Since the calculation of payment is automatic, when filling out the columns, you should be very careful: carefully enter all the numbers, taking into account the gaps and other requirements of the program.

The advantage of this method is the ability to obtain additional information regarding the selection of suitable tariffs, receive news, as well as the ability to keep statistics on expenses. If you have questions related to payment for the consumed resource, with the change of an electrical appliance or its maintenance, you can use the "Feedback".

Via SMS

For users who constantly dial SMS on their phone, it will take no more than 1 minute to enter the readings of electricity consumption. The only difficulty faced with this method of taking testimony is adhering to the format of the text message.In the event of a violation, it simply will not reach the addressee, or an error may occur when calculating the estimated amount.

To avoid problems, it is important to know the following:

• the telephone number of the organization to which the electricity bill is submitted.
• personal account;
• metering device data for the current period.

Some companies are adding a requirement to indicate the symbolic designation of the tariff used.

The personal account is in the paper receipt, and the counter readings are the numbers on the display of the device, located to the comma.

Sending SMS messages is the best option for consumers who do not work with the Internet. A big plus of this method is the ability to submit data at any time and not depend on the availability of the network.

Email

To transmit readings by "electronic", you need to know the address of the organization involved in the supply of electricity. You will also need to remember and correctly fill out the template of letters, since they are processed automatically. The text of the parcels is similar to that sent when working with SMS - the personal account and current values ​​are indicated.

Transferring data in this way is convenient for users who are accustomed to communication and constantly checking their mail. When typing, it is forbidden to enter unnecessary characters and spaces. At the slightest violation of the order of filling the template, it will be impossible to transfer the data. At the same time, the accrual for the current month will be incorrect.

Transfer of readings by phone

To submit data on electricity, you can use a regular telephone - inform the operator orally. But first, you should master the technique of taking readings and compiling a report on this data. To write off information from a multi-tariff meter, for example, is not at all so easy.

Contact numbers for communication with operators are usually indicated on a paper receipt.

In some cases, you have to communicate with an answering machine, the procedure for working with which is no different from the same operation provided for other cases.

Another option for telephone communication is possible, suitable for those who are accustomed to "live" communication. In this case, the supply of electricity readings is carried out in the form of an answer to the operator's questions, asked according to a certain template. For this, in management companies, a specially appointed employee is responsible for receiving data. On certain days of the month, the responsible person receives calls from customers with the subsequent entry of the information received into the Energosbyt program.

Due to the planned work of the operator on certain days of the month, it is possible to control the timeliness of payment of bills. The advantages of the dialog data transfer include the convenience of operations and time savings. The only difficulty in serving customers in this way is the constant busyness of the line and the need to call back many times.

Taking readings from various types of meters

The variety of models of electricity meters produced by the industry does not allow describing the process of taking readings in the form of a generalized instruction. The order of actions in each individual case must be considered individually.

Day-night electricity meters and multi-tariff devices

Almost all modern models have a built-in electronic timer, which allows you to keep track of electricity for different time zones. In 2 tariff devices, there are two of them: day (T1) and night (T2). For each of them, the energy consumption is counted according to a special tariff scale, taking into account the "night" discount.

Multi-tariff meters are designed for three metering zones:

• T1 - peak period.
• T2 - half-peak.
• T3 - night mode.

The validity period of each of them is set in accordance with the current regulations on multi-tariff metering.

Mercury 200 and similar models

Different models from this manufacturer have the same interface for taking readings. Only two buttons are used to control the process itself. One of them, designated as "Input", is intended for changing the tariffs at which the payment is calculated. The second button with the arrow ring depicted on it is used to select the view mode.

The procedure for working with such a counter:

1. A short press on the second button selects the desired mode ("A", for example).
2. A red line should appear above the corresponding icon.
3. Upon completion of setting the mode, the display will show information on the tariff T.
4. The values ​​of the remaining tariff plans (T2 and T3) are viewed by pressing "Enter".

In the final form, the information is displayed in the form of a tariff symbol and the actual readings with two significant digits after the decimal point. With the presence of special software, the Mercury meter models are connected to a PC and allow you to receive additional information about the accounting system.

"Energomera" CE 101, CE 102 and others

The principle of obtaining data from devices manufactured by Energomera is the same as in the case of Mercury. The manufacturer offers its customers 2-tariff day-night devices or their multi-tariff analogs. Every 10-15 seconds, their scoreboard displays data on time zones typical for a particular type of electric meter.

Depending on the model selected, there are two or three buttons on the instrument panel. To change the values, use the "PRSM" button, which means "view". In all other respects, the procedure for taking readings is no different from the previously described procedures. Payment is made in integer values ​​of kW / h, so the numbers after the dot are not taken into account (they are not registered when submitting data). The possibility of viewing them over the past period is not provided for in these models.

Counters "Mikron"

For the convenience of the user, the developers of these devices have provided them with only one switch button. At the bottom of the screen, they provided a window for tariff zones T1-T4 and an additional symbol "R +". This is explained by the fact that the meter is sometimes installed on a pole or on the wall of the house, where the conditions for taking readings are far from comfortable.

When the button is pressed, the data appears on the indicator one by one, and the zone number is indicated by a check mark appearing next to its designation. If it appears above R +, it means that it's time to rewrite the report. The general algorithm of actions is to wait for the appearance of two checkmarks each time after the next press, and only then proceed to the next tariff.

Taking readings from a three-phase meter

Before taking readings from a 3-phase meter and submitting information, it turns out which of the devices is at the user's disposal:

• old type meter equipped with transformers;
• electronic device of direct connection.

The procedure for reading data from these devices is similar to how it was done in single-phase devices. In old counting devices, each of the working phases is connected through a step-down transformer. In this case, for the correct data transfer, it will be necessary to make adjustments in the form of an additional multiplier (transformation ratio). The procedure for calculating expenses in this case is stipulated in the contract, where the values ​​of the conversion factors are indicated. The correctness of the transmitted readings guarantees the correctness of billing for electricity and minimizing the risk of overpayment for the consumed resource to zero.

Technical metering of energy consumption is very important for both sides of the process (supplier and consumer). A well-organized control system and timely payment allow you to avoid unpleasant moments associated with their mutual obligations. It is necessary to submit data for light and other consumed resources within the terms stipulated in the contract.However, in each specific case, they can vary within small limits (from 15 to 26, for example).