Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) is a common application for power and electric utilities, since AMR plays a key role in setting up an efficient automated system.
A well-known Asian company is using MOXA's UC-7408 embedded computer as a key component of their AMR system. By using the UC-7408's multiple RS-232/422/485 serial ports, several power meters can be connected easily. Data collected from the meters is pre-processed by the UC-7408, after which the modified data is transmitted to the control center. This cost-effective solution easily facilitates the operation of AMR systems, and lowers the costs associated with cabling and field site maintenance. In addition, the UC-7408 contains a CompactFlash socket that can be used for external storage expansion, making it suitable as a data acquisition solution.
The UC-7408 comes with Windows CE 5.0 pre-installed, and its user-friendly interface can be used to monitor the computer and upgrade the computer's firmware. All of these features make the UC-7408 an ideal component of AMR applications.
Benefits:
- No fan, no hard drive design for longer MTBF
- CompactFlash slot for adding storage space
- Multiple connection options for greater networking versatility
- Programmability gives system integrators infinite possibilities
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