Sensus, Ecologic Analytics partner on smart meter solutions

Utility infrastructure company Sensus is partnering with meter data management system (MDMS) provider Ecologic Analytics to provide a pre-validated, pre-integrated communications solution for electricity customers using the Sensus FlexNet advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) system.

The Sensus FlexNet and Ecologic MDMS solution is based on the IEC 61968 Part 9 interface, the interoperability standard to provide a common interface model (CIM) gateway for meter reading and control data to be exchanged between the Sensus radio network interface head end system and the Ecologic MDMS application.

Using this standards-based approach to pre-integrate and test the systems is a fundamental principle for the strategic alliance between Sensus and Ecologic Analytics, Sensus said.

According to the company, the pre-integration and testing work eliminates time spent in the field building ad-hoc interfaces that extend the duration of the project.

The new partnership is seen by both companies as a solid pathway to expand nationally and globally in large-scale deployments for multi-service utilities providing electric, water and gas.