What products are available for AI-based meter reading?
LoRaWAN AI Camera (AIS01-LB)
The AIS01-LB-EU868 is a LoRaWAN AI camera for water, gas, and electricity meters. It captures the meter reading via photo, analyzes the digits using AI, and sends the value over LoRaWAN to your network, ideal for battery-powered, off-grid installations with long range.
NB-IoT AI Camera (AIS01-NB2)
The AIS01-NB2-GE performs the same task via NB-IoT/cellular. It's suitable anywhere a LoRaWAN gateway isn't available and data needs to be transmitted directly over the cellular network. A SIM card with an NB-IoT plan and your own endpoint (MQTT, UDP, or TCP) to receive the values are required.
AI Image Sensor (AI01)
The AI01 AI Image Sensor is the AI camera module for image capture and forms the basis for automatic digit recognition on the meter.
Accessory: USB-TTL Adapter (AUC)
The AUC USB TTL Adapter is used to configure and set up the firmware of the AIS01-LB-EU868 via PC.
How does automatic meter reading with an AI camera work?
The camera is mounted in front of the existing meter and photographs the meter dial at set intervals. An AI/OCR recognition reads the digits directly on the device, so only the final meter reading is transmitted, saving both energy and data volume. Transmission is via LoRaWAN (AIS01-LB) or NB-IoT (AIS01-NB2).
Typical applications
Reading electricity meters
Capture electricity meter readings automatically and transmit them wirelessly, without manual on-site readings.
Reading gas and water meters
Mechanical gas and water meters without a digital interface can also be read via AI camera and integrated into a smart metering system.
Retrofitting existing meters
Since the camera only photographs the meter, no meter replacement is necessary. This method is ideal for digitizing existing meters in buildings, properties, and industrial facilities.