Smart Metering, Empowering the Future - In-depth Analysis of Yongtailong's Electric Meter Products

Against the backdrop of deep adjustment of the global energy structure and accelerated promotion of the "dual carbon" target, energy management is moving towards refinement and intelligence. As the core equipment for power measurement and energy management, the electric meter has transformed from a simple tool for electricity quantity statistics to a key node and energy data hub of the smart grid. Yongtai Long has been deeply involved in the field of electric meters for decades, always driven by technological innovation and guided by customer needs, continuously providing accurate, reliable, and intelligent electric meter solutions for global users, fully empowering energy efficient management and sustainable development.

Industry background: The wave of transformation from traditional measurement to intelligent interconnection

In recent years, with the large-scale integration of renewable energy, rapid development of distributed energy, and comprehensive deepening of electricity marketization reform, the limitations of traditional electricity meters have become increasingly prominent. It relies on manual meter reading, has low measurement accuracy, and weak data exchange capabilities, making it difficult to meet the needs of modern power systems for real-time monitoring, dynamic analysis, and precise regulation. In this situation, smart meters have emerged as the core force driving energy management reform.

Smart meters integrate microelectronics technology, communication technology, and information technology, and have functions such as high-precision measurement, real-time data collection, remote communication, and two-way interaction. By building an integrated data collection and transmission system of "end edge cloud", smart meters can achieve millisecond level collection and second level transmission of power data, providing strong data support for load forecasting, demand response, and fault diagnosis of power enterprises. At the same time, its bidirectional metering function provides technical support for new application scenarios such as distributed energy grid connection and orderly charging of electric vehicles, becoming a key infrastructure for building new power systems and achieving transparency and controllability of energy consumption.

The core advantage of Yongtai Long's electric meter products is that technology creates quality and innovation leads the future

1. Excellent measurement accuracy: see true chapter between millimeters

Yongtai Long's electric meter products are equipped with independently developed high-precision measurement chips and advanced algorithms, coupled with sensors manufactured using nanoscale processes, to achieve accurate measurement of parameters such as current, voltage, and power. The measurement accuracy reaches the industry-leading 0.2S level, which can accurately capture small changes in electricity as low as 0.01W. Whether it is a production line with severe power fluctuations in large industrial enterprises or a smart device in standby mode in households, it can achieve unbiased measurement and provide a solid and reliable data foundation for electricity bill settlement.

2. Powerful communication capabilities: diverse interconnectivity, seamless integration

Yongtai Long has a deep layout in the field of communication technology, and its electric meter products support various communication methods such as Narrowband Internet of Things (NB IoT), 4G/5G, Power Line Carrier (PLC), Wireless Radio Frequency (RF), LoRa, etc. For different application scenarios, customers can flexibly choose the  suitable communication solution: in urban power grids, relying on 4G networks to achieve high-speed transmission of massive data; In remote rural areas, utilizing the low-power and wide coverage characteristics of NB IoT networks to ensure stable data transmission; For the renovation project of old residential areas, power line carrier communication can achieve reliable connection between electricity meters and concentrators without rewiring.

To ensure communication stability, Yongtailong electric meters adopt multiple anti-interference designs, including electromagnetic shielding technology, adaptive channel selection algorithm, data retransmission mechanism, etc. In complex electromagnetic environments, the success rate of electricity meter data transmission can still be maintained at over 99.9%. At the same time, the product has good protocol compatibility and supports multiple communication protocols such as DL/T 645, Modbus, DLMS, IDIS, etc. It can seamlessly integrate into mainstream power management systems at home and abroad, providing customers with a one-stop solution.

3. High reliability and safety: Strict standards, as solid as a rock

In the process of product design and manufacturing, Yongtai Long always adheres to the  international standards. From raw material procurement to finished product delivery, every link is strictly controlled: core components are made of internationally renowned brands and undergo  full inspection; The production process adopts advanced technologies such as fully automatic SMT surface mounting and wave soldering to ensure product quality consistency; Capable of stable operation in  environments ranging from -40 ℃ to 70 ℃ and humidity from 0-95% RH, adapting to different global climate conditions.

The product has anti electricity theft detection function, which can detect and report electricity theft behavior in a timely manner through various technical means such as current transformer abnormality detection, voltage circuit abnormality detection, and cover opening detection, effectively protecting the rights and interests of power enterprises and legitimate users. In addition, the electric meter also has the ability to resist electromagnetic interference, complying with international and domestic electromagnetic compatibility standards such as EN 55022 Class B and GB/T 17626, and can operate stably in strong electromagnetic environments.

4. Intelligent function expansion: data empowerment, smart electricity consumption

Yongtai Long electric meter integrates rich intelligent functions, which can not only achieve basic functions such as automatic meter reading and electricity bill settlement, but also have powerful data analysis and processing capabilities. Through deep integration with smart grids and energy management platforms, electricity meters can collect real-time electricity consumption data from users, and combine multi-dimensional information such as weather, time, and equipment operation status. By using big data analysis and artificial intelligence algorithms, intelligent analysis and prediction of user electricity behavior can be achieved. For example, based on the user's historical electricity consumption data, predict the electricity load for the next week and provide reference for power companies to formulate power generation plans; By analyzing the power consumption curve of the equipment, identify devices with abnormal energy consumption, and push energy-saving optimization suggestions.

In addition, Yongtailong electric meters also support remote upgrade function, which can achieve remote updates of meter software and firmware through OTA (Over The Air) technology. Without the need for manual on-site visits, software vulnerabilities can be quickly fixed, functional modules can be upgraded, and the electricity meter can always maintain  performance. At the same time, the electricity meter also has an event recording function, which can record various events during the operation of the meter, such as power outages, voltage anomalies, communication failures, etc., providing detailed basis for fault diagnosis and operation and maintenance management.

Technological innovation and R&D strength: cultivating a fertile ground for innovation and driving industry development

Yongtai Long always regards technological innovation as the core driving force for enterprise development and has built an integrated innovation system of "industry university research application". The company has multiple R&D platforms such as a provincial enterprise technology center and a smart meter engineering technology research center, gathering more than 200 professional R&D personnel to form a composite R&D team covering multiple fields such as electronic circuit design, communication technology, software algorithms, and structural design.

Among them, the "smart meter data processing system based on edge computing" independently developed by the company realized local analysis and processing of data by embedding intelligent computing modules at the meter end, significantly reducing data transmission and improving data processing efficiency; The "Multi Protocol Adaptive Communication Module" developed can automatically identify and adapt to different communication protocols and network environments, providing technical support for the widespread application of smart meters. These innovative achievements not only enhance the competitiveness of products, but also promote technological progress in the industry.

Widely covered application areas: empowering thousands of industries and lighting up smart life

Power system: precise measurement, assisting in the intelligent upgrading of the power grid

By building a fully covered, fully collected, and fully prepaid intelligent electricity management system, real-time collection, remote monitoring, and automatic settlement of electricity information have been achieved, effectively improving the operational efficiency and service level of power enterprises. At the same time, the massive data collected by electricity meters provides important basis for power grid load forecasting, power flow analysis, and fault diagnosis, helping the power grid achieve intelligent upgrading.

Industrial sector: refined energy management, cost reduction and efficiency improvement

In response to the high energy consumption and complex management of industrial enterprises, Yongtailong has launched industrial grade smart meters and energy management solutions. By real-time monitoring and analysis of the electricity consumption data of various production processes and equipment within the enterprise, it helps the enterprise accurately grasp the energy consumption situation, identify high energy consuming equipment and processes, and formulate targeted energy-saving measures. After adopting the Yongtai Long Energy Management System, the energy utilization efficiency was improved by 15% by optimizing the production process and adjusting equipment operating parameters.

Business field: Smart electricity usage, improving operational management level

In commercial buildings, shopping malls, office buildings and other scenarios, Yongtailong smart meters have achieved time-sharing metering and remote control of electrical equipment. By integrating with building automation systems, the operation status of air conditioning, lighting and other equipment can be automatically adjusted according to the electricity demand of different periods and areas, achieving energy conservation and consumption reduction. At the same time, the detailed electricity consumption data provided by the electricity meter provides accurate basis for commercial operators' cost accounting and tenant electricity bill settlement, improving the level of refinement in operation management.

High quality service system: full lifecycle service, full protection throughout the process

Yongtai Long always adheres to the service philosophy of "customer first" and has built a service system covering the entire product lifecycle. In the pre-sales stage, the company has established a professional technical consulting team to deeply understand customer needs and provide personalized solution design and technical consulting services based on the actual situation of the project; During the mid sales stage, strict control is exercised over production, quality inspection, logistics, and other aspects to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of products. Professional technical personnel are arranged to provide on-site installation guidance and debugging services to ensure the smooth implementation of the project.

Looking to the future: Forge ahead and jointly draw a new blueprint for energy

In the face of the new opportunities brought by the energy revolution and the development of the digital economy, Yongtailong will continue to go by technological innovation, continuously increase research and development investment in cutting-edge technologies such as the Internet of Things, big data, and artificial intelligence, and promote the development of electric meter products towards higher precision, intelligence, and integration. At the same time, the company will actively expand overseas markets, strengthen international cooperation and exchanges, enhance the international influence of its brand, and strive to become a  enterprise in the global electricity meter industry, contributing more wisdom and strength to promote intelligent energy management and achieve the "dual carbon" goal.

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