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An integrated system of smart meters, communication networks, and data management systems — enabling two-way communication between utilities and customers for automated metering, outage management, tamper detection, and demand response.

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What AMI Is

Beyond One-Way Reading —
Fully Integrated, Two-Way Intelligence

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks, and data management systems that enables two-way communication between utilities and customers.

The system provides a number of important functions that were not previously possible — or had to be performed manually — such as the ability to automatically and remotely measure electricity use, connect and disconnect service, detect tampering, identify and isolate outages, and monitor voltage.

AMI goes beyond traditional AMR. Where AMR is one-way data collection, AMI establishes a fully bidirectional communication link between the utility and every meter on the network — enabling commands and data to flow in both directions, in real time.

Combined with customer technologies such as in-home displays and programmable communicating thermostats, AMI enables utilities to offer new time-based rate programs and incentives that encourage customers to reduce peak demand and manage their energy consumption and costs.

Functions Enabled by AMI
Automated · Remote

Automatic Electricity Measurement

Remote, scheduled, or real-time electricity consumption data — no manual reads required.

Remote Connect & Disconnect

Service activation and deactivation managed remotely — without sending field staff to the premises.

Tamper Detection

Identifies and reports unauthorised access or meter manipulation to the central system in real time.

Outage Detection & Isolation

Automatically identifies and locates power outages — enabling faster response and restoration.

Voltage Monitoring

Continuous voltage level monitoring across the network for improved power quality management.

Capabilities

Seven Core AMI
Capabilities

Each capability represents a function that was previously manual or impossible — now automated through AMI's two-way communication infrastructure.

Two-Way Communication

Enables real-time data exchange between utilities and consumers — commands and consumption data flow in both directions across the AMI network.

Remote Meter Reading

Automatically captures and transmits electricity usage data — eliminating manual reads, estimated bills, and the cost of field visits.

Remote Connect & Disconnect

Manage service activation and deactivation without field visits — reducing operational costs and improving response times for new connections and disconnections.

Tamper Detection

Identifies unauthorised access or meter manipulation and transmits tamper alerts to the central system — protecting utility revenue.

Outage Detection & Isolation

Quickly detects, locates, and isolates power outages across the distribution network — enabling faster restoration and reducing customer downtime.

Voltage Monitoring

Continuously monitors voltage levels at meter points across the network — supporting power quality management and regulatory compliance.

Time-Based Rate Enablement

Supports time-of-use tariffs, demand response programs, and dynamic pricing models — helping utilities manage peak demand and customers reduce energy costs.

Fully Integrated System

Smart meters, communication network, MDAS, and MDMS — all four components working as one.

01

Smart Meters / IoT Devices

Intelligent meters that capture real-time consumption data and support two-way communication — enabling remote commands and automated data transmission.

02

Meter Data Acquisition System (MDAS)

Collects and transfers data from field meters and IoT devices to central management systems — the data aggregation layer of the AMI stack.

03

Communication Network

Secure and reliable network infrastructure enabling two-way communication between smart meters in the field and central systems — the backbone of the AMI system.

04

Meter Data Management System (MDMS)

Stores, validates, analyses, and manages large volumes of metering data — feeding billing, operations, customer service, and energy management platforms.

Demand Response

Empowering Customers to
Manage Their Energy

Combined with customer-side devices, AMI enables utilities to offer time-based rate programs and incentives — encouraging customers to reduce peak demand and take control of their energy consumption and costs.

In-Home Displays — real-time consumption visibility for customers
Programmable Communicating Thermostats — automated demand response

Reduce Peak Demand

Time-based rate incentives shift consumption away from peak periods — reducing grid stress and infrastructure costs.

Customer Energy Awareness

In-home displays give customers real-time visibility of their consumption and costs — enabling informed decisions.

Manage Energy Costs

Dynamic pricing and demand response programs help customers reduce their electricity bills through smarter usage patterns.

Time-Based Rate Programs

AMI enables time-of-use tariffs and new rate structures that were not possible with traditional metering infrastructure.

Industries Served

Built for Electricity
Utilities & Smart Grid Projects

AMI is purpose-built for the electricity sector — enabling utilities, boards, and smart grid projects to modernise metering infrastructure and transition to automated operations.

Power Distribution Utilities

Full AMI deployment for electricity distribution utilities — remote reading, tamper detection, outage management, and voltage monitoring across the distribution network.

Electricity Boards

State and regional electricity boards transitioning from manual metering to fully automated AMI infrastructure — with remote connect/disconnect and real-time data.

Smart Grid Projects

AMI as the metering and communication layer of smart grid deployments — enabling the bidirectional data flows that smart grid operations require.

Energy Management Providers

MDMS and data analytics integration for energy management providers — with granular consumption data supporting demand forecasting and energy optimisation.

Municipal Power Authorities

City-scale AMI implementations for municipal electricity authorities — with time-based rate programs, demand response, and customer-facing energy management tools.

Electricity-Focused

AMI is specifically designed for electricity utilities — for water and gas metering, see our AMR and Flow Meter services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Questions About
Advanced Metering Infrastructure

AMI is an integrated system of smart meters, communications networks, and data management systems that enables two-way communication between utilities and customers. It provides functions not previously possible — such as automatic and remote electricity measurement, remote connect/disconnect, tamper detection, outage identification and isolation, and voltage monitoring.
AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) is a one-way system — it reads meter data remotely but cannot send commands back to the meter. AMI is fully bidirectional — data and commands flow in both directions between the utility and the meter, enabling remote connect/disconnect, demand response, and real-time network management that AMR cannot provide.
Yes. Combined with customer-side technologies such as in-home displays and programmable communicating thermostats, AMI enables utilities to offer time-based rate programs and demand response incentives. These encourage customers to reduce consumption during peak periods — lowering peak demand and helping customers manage their energy costs.
Yes. Remote connect and disconnect is one of the core functions AMI provides — enabling utilities to activate or deactivate customer service connections without sending field staff to the premises. This reduces operational costs and improves response times for new connections, disconnections, and reconnections.
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