How to Use Smart IoT Gas Meters

How to Use Smart IoT Gas Meters

What is an IoT Gas Meter? The IoT gas meter is an intelligent gas meter with remote communication capabilities. It can automatically collect various data from the gas meter, enabling functions like remote meter reading, real-time billing, low balance reminders, remote valve control, and online recharging. This year, Weihai Ganghua Gas Co., Ltd. plans to … Read more

Communication Analysis of Smart Meter Security

Communication Analysis of Smart Meter Security

This article is an excellent piece from the KX forum, authored by KX forum user ID: blck四 In my usual research on binary vulnerabilities and kernel issues, I have found answers on KX, and I am very grateful to these predecessors for sharing their problem-solving ideas, which helps future generations avoid pitfalls. Device Information and … Read more

New Member of the Renesas RA Family: RA4C1, Compliant with DLMS SUITE2 Meter Security Standards, Ultra-Low Power Consumption, and Supports Segment LCD Display, Specifically Developed for Smart Meter Applications

New Member of the Renesas RA Family: RA4C1, Compliant with DLMS SUITE2 Meter Security Standards, Ultra-Low Power Consumption, and Supports Segment LCD Display, Specifically Developed for Smart Meter Applications

The Renesas RA family launched the RA4C1 low-power MCU in August 2025, based on the Arm® Cortex®-M33 (CM33) core, providing low-power/low-voltage operation, LCD segment display, and advanced security features, meeting the meter DLMS-SUITE2 security standards, specifically developed for smart meter applications. DLMS (Device Language Message Specification) is the core communication standard in the field of … Read more

Smart Meter Production Line: PLC Vision-Guided Laser Marking Positioning System

Smart Meter Production Line: PLC Vision-Guided Laser Marking Positioning System

As the meter casing flows through the production line at a speed of 0.8 seconds per unit, the deviation of the QR code engraved on the curved casing must be less than 0.05mm— This is equivalent to tattooing an ant’s leg while traveling at high speed on a bullet train. The precision work that traditional … Read more

Understanding the Power of NB-IoT Technology

Understanding the Power of NB-IoT Technology

The Internet of Things has truly become the “star” of tech companies in recent years, but in the world of IoT, everything lacks a mouth; how can they communicate and connect with each other? That’s right, various communication protocols are needed at this point. There are many wireless communication technologies for IoT, which can be … Read more

Advantages of LoRaWAN Smart Meters

Advantages of LoRaWAN Smart Meters

Traditional meter reading methods generally involve manual readings, where the meter reader needs to enter households, posing difficulties in access. Manual readings also suffer from low efficiency, high error rates, and relatively high costs. Currently, wireless meter reading technology is used in the country, but due to technical limitations, most still rely on handheld devices … Read more

The Dilemma and Solutions of Smart Meters in NB-IoT Market

The Dilemma and Solutions of Smart Meters in NB-IoT Market

Author: Zhao Xiaofei IoT Think Tank Original Please indicate the source and origin when reprinting Introduction In fact, the ultimate goal of the utility and metering industry is digital transformation. To achieve this goal, the NB-IoT smart meter is just a means, and NB-IoT is not omnipotent. A lot of work still needs to be … Read more