Syncsen project
SyncSen is a European Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) project to develop an ultra-low power wireless sensor network for metering applications.
Introduction
Meter reading forms the backbone of home water and gas billing systems. Incorrect meter readings cause a chain of events that increase costs and create customer dissatisfaction. In fact, measurement faults are one the main causes for the mismatch in supply and consumption of water and gas in the EU.
The project
The aim of the SyncSen project is to provide gas and water utility companies with a secure remote meter reading solution to increase company competitiveness and customer satisfaction.
To address this need, the SyncSen automated meter reading (AMR) technology uses cost-effective, ultra-low power consumption, wireless technology and a novel hardware and software approach. It addresses the special needs of gas and water utilities, providing a remote metering solution which is independent of the electricity infrastructure.
Main features
- Tailored for low cost metering applications.
- For urban and rural scenarios as well as all type of buildings.
- For new and retrofitting market.
- Multi-hop topology compliant with the EN-13757 standard.
- Ultra Low power consumption (Battery life > 10 years).
- Novel synchronized wake-up mechanism.
- Ease of installation, with very low maintenance cost.
- Secure bidirectional communication for remote and additional utility services.
Beneficiaries
Companies
- Tritech Technology AB (TRITECH) (Sweden)
- Solf & Control Technology s.r.o. (SCT) (Slovakia)
- CASON Engineering Plc. (CASON) (Hungary)
- JCB Electromecànica (JCB) (Spain)
- OSSIDIAN Technologies Ltd. (OSSIDIAN) (Ireland)
- Lowri Beck Systems Ltd. (LOWRI-BECK) (UK)
- Water Services Corp. (WSC) (Malta)
Research Centers
- Centre de Recerca i Investigació de Catalunya (CRIC) (Spain)
- Malta Innovation for Industrial SMEs (MIIS) (Malta)
- Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) (Spain)