Read only meters are a cost effective addition to Pedestals. They monitor the units of electric consumed by a socket. By taking the end reading from the start reading you can calculate the amount of electric used.
We can provide a full range of read only metering from single modular for 16amp and 32amp supplies going up to CT metering up to 2000amp for super yacht services.
We also have a range of read only water meters which are suitable for ½” water supplies up to 4”.
Card Meters - with Disposable Cards
RMCS can offer a disposable card system for electrical sockets. Disposable meter cards are supplied in either £1, £5, £10 and £20 denominations which are then simply inserted into the meter. These meters are ideally suited to an environment where revenue needs to be gained from clientele. The meters are available on either a reconditioned unit with at least a 10 year certification or as a new model.
Smart Card Metering
RMCS offer a Smart Card metering solution for electricity. The user is issued with an intelligent smart card which is “charged” with credit via an electronic read/write head in the office. The card is then inserted into the meter where credit is removed and taken back to the office and any available credit refunded. This type of metering has the ability to service one electrical socket and one water tap with the capability of four meters per pedestal.
Standalone PLC Metering
RMCS has developed its own range of standalone metering for use in any location. Each pedestal is equipped with its own PLC. From this PLC we can control up to 8 services of water and electricity. Water can either be set as a litre or gallon option and electricity can either be set as kwh or a time option. Payment methods can be coin, token or contactless card technology.
This system has the ability to be linked together to be controlled via an office dependent upon site conditions either by radio, GSM or Ethernet connection.
Remote Metering and Switching Solutions
RMCS have developed two different types of remote metering solutions as we appreciate each project is different and has different budgets.
Remote Switching and Metering
Using industry proven technology and hardware RMCS uses an IP addressable PLC in each pedestal. This will switch and meter up to 8 services per pedestal. The system is then linked together via a simple 2 core cable either hardwired back to the office up to 1.5km or via a access point and Ethernet.
A simple office based front end allows control and meter reading of each individual berth for water and electricity. This reporting can either be daily, weekly, monthly or yearly.
Electrical supplies up to 250amps and 2” water can be controlled via this simple and very cost effective solution. A simple click of the mouse gives instant readings for electricity and water which can then be simply printed off in the form of an invoice and passed to the berth holder.
This type of metering is ideal for smaller marinas and caravan sites from 1-200 berths/pitches and provide a cost effective solution for switching and metering efficiently.
Remote Metering, Switching and Customer Control
Similar to the above system RMCS smart metering allows individual berth holders control. Using state of the art hardware a PLC is located on the marina/caravan at different locations. The system has a HMI touchscreen which through a 4 digit pin allows site/berth holders to switch on/off services as well as checked usage in currency or value. As the system is IP addressable each PLC can be addressed by office software to override users and produce simple billing.
This type of system can be used in conjunction with an RFID card for further security and other items such as gate entry, toilet blocks etc.
With both of the above systems information can easily be exported into marina/caravan management software.
