Advanced Metering Infrastructure | GreenPalm Solutions

01 / SOLUTION OVERVIEW

From the meter to utility operations

Advanced Metering Infrastructure connects smart meters with utility systems through two-way communication. It combines field devices, communication networks, a Head-End System (HES) and a Meter Data Management System (MDMS) to support measurement, monitoring, data collection and analysis.

Operators reviewing charts on a monitoring workstation

Connected metering

Collect meter readings, monitor device status and perform remote operations through HES.

Usable energy data

Validate and manage metering data for billing, reporting and operational analysis.

Coordinated field work

Connect rollout, assets, warehouses and maintenance workflows with AMI systems.

02 / SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE

One connected metering value chain

Field data flows through communication networks, HES and MDMS to utility applications. An enterprise service bus connects the metering platform with existing business systems.

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Utility business systems
Business applications and existing utility systems
Billing / CISGISSCADA / DMSOMSPrepayment
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Enterprise Service Bus
Exchange information across metering and business systems
ESB / System Integration
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Metering applications
Data management · data acquisition · network monitoring
MDMSHESNMS
04
Communication networks
WAN / FAN / NAN connectivity
Cellular / NB-IoTEthernet / Optical FiberPLC / HPLCRF / Wi-SUN / LoRa
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Field devices
Residential, commercial and industrial metering points
Smart MetersDCUs / GatewaysHHUs / Optical Probes

03 / CORE SYSTEMS

Acquire. Manage. Serve

Three complementary software areas connect meter communications, energy data and electricity purchasing services.

HES + NMS

Head-End & Network Management

HES collects, processes and monitors metering information. NMS provides visibility into device connectivity and network performance.

Scheduled and on-demand data collection
Device registration, parameters and remote relay control
Clock synchronization and batch firmware upgrades
Device authentication and key management
Network topology, signal quality, link and traffic monitoring

HES Head-End System NMS Network Management System

MDMS

Meter Data Management

Centralize meter data storage, processing and analysis to support utility business and operational workflows.

Validation, Estimation and Editing (VEE)
Meter, customer, transformer and feeder records
Energy calculations and billing-cycle data
Line-loss analysis, KPIs and exception reports
Tamper analysis and service-order management

MDMS Meter Data Management System

VENDING

Electricity Vending System

Support prepaid electricity purchasing through self-service terminals, a website platform and mobile applications.

Token-based electricity purchases and top-ups
Meter, customer and energy-price management
Purchase history and meter-status queries
Terminal monitoring and exception management
Permissions, system logs and interface integration

Electricity Vending System

04 / SMART METER ROLLOUT SUITE

Connect field work with the platform

Supporting systems coordinate deployment and ongoing operations across the meter lifecycle.

Field engineer using a laptop near electricity transmission lines

SMOC

Operations & maintenance

Monitor the metering value chain, analyze anomalies and KPIs, manage maintenance tickets, and support remote diagnosis and on-site troubleshooting.

Walk-by System

Field meter reading

Support on-site readings and re-readings, inspections, reconnection, parameter configuration, firmware updates and clock synchronization using mobile tools.

AMS

Asset lifecycle management

Bring procurement, warehousing, installation, communications and maintenance information together for meters, DCUs and supporting equipment.

WMS

Warehouse management

Manage central and secondary warehouses, equipment inbound and outbound movements, allocation and returns during project delivery.

WFMS

Workforce management

Plan surveys and installation work orders, capture installation data and photos, conduct quality reviews, and synchronize records with AMI and business systems.

05 / PROJECT DELIVERY

A structured path from design to operation

The rollout process links system delivery, IT infrastructure and meter deployment, including requirements review, integration testing, user acceptance and training.