{"id":17,"date":"2026-10-12T10:50:24","date_gmt":"2026-10-12T02:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/solutions\/"},"modified":"2026-10-21T10:35:05","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T02:35:05","slug":"solutions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Meter setups for rooms, shops and three-phase circuits"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<p>A site can combine different models. These setups follow the installation layout and available connections.<\/p>\n<section class=\"dcai-panel\" id=\"commercial\"><h2>Commercial three-phase and branch circuits<\/h2><p>M1 collects three-phase main-circuit readings. Networked single-phase meters cover the branches. For integration with an energy or property system, provide circuit counts, CT configuration and required data fields.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m1\/\">M1470 (M1) \u00b7 Three-phase smart meter<\/a>\uff1aThree-phase main-circuit metering with three external CTs. RS485, AU470 and 4G Cat1 are available by configuration for commercial distribution and central collection.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m2\/\">M2470 (M2) \u00b7 Single-phase AU470 \/ RS485 meter<\/a>\uff1aAU470 and RS485 networking with an RS485\/AU470 transparent gateway function. For apartments, dormitories and building retrofits.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m3\/\">M3 \u00b7 Single-phase 4G meter<\/a>\uff1aBuilt-in 4G Cat1 connects each meter directly to the cloud without a separate gateway. For scattered rental properties, individual shops and multiple locations.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m4\/\">M4 \u00b7 Single-phase RS485 wired meter<\/a>\uff1aAn RS485 wired slave node for central cloud access through a compatible master. For apartments, dormitories and commercial branches with grouped distribution.<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"dcai-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/inquiry\/?purpose=commercial&#038;source=solutions\">Ask about this setup<\/a><\/section><section class=\"dcai-panel\" id=\"multiroom\"><h2>Apartment and dormitory room metering<\/h2><p>Install a submeter for each room and collect readings centrally. Use RS485 where cabling is possible, or test AU470 for retrofits with limited cable access. Confirm room count, board locations and communication distances.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m1\/\">M1470 (M1) \u00b7 Three-phase smart meter<\/a>\uff1aThree-phase main-circuit metering with three external CTs. RS485, AU470 and 4G Cat1 are available by configuration for commercial distribution and central collection.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m2\/\">M2470 (M2) \u00b7 Single-phase AU470 \/ RS485 meter<\/a>\uff1aAU470 and RS485 networking with an RS485\/AU470 transparent gateway function. For apartments, dormitories and building retrofits.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m4\/\">M4 \u00b7 Single-phase RS485 wired meter<\/a>\uff1aAn RS485 wired slave node for central cloud access through a compatible master. For apartments, dormitories and commercial branches with grouped distribution.<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"dcai-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/inquiry\/?purpose=multiroom&#038;source=solutions\">Ask about this setup<\/a><\/section><section class=\"dcai-panel\" id=\"distributed\"><h2>Scattered properties and individual shops<\/h2><p>Where locations cannot share a gateway, each 4G meter can connect independently. Check cellular signal, bands and data plans at every installation point.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/product\/m3\/\">M3 \u00b7 Single-phase 4G meter<\/a>\uff1aBuilt-in 4G Cat1 connects each meter directly to the cloud without a separate gateway. For scattered rental properties, individual shops and multiple locations.<\/li><\/ul><a class=\"dcai-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/inquiry\/?purpose=distributed&#038;source=solutions\">Ask about this setup<\/a><\/section>\n<h2>What does a quotation cover?<\/h2>\n<p>Meters, master devices and accessories are itemised by quantity. SIM and data plans, platform services, installation and commissioning are quoted separately. Integration with an existing system specifies protocols, data fields and development scope.<\/p>\n<p>If you need prepayment, remote switching or billing, include this in your enquiry. The quotation and acceptance criteria will specify the functions and versions to be delivered.<\/p>\n<section class=\"dcai-panel dcai-enterprise-entry\">\n<h2>Enterprise electricity data and system integration<\/h2>\n<p>Connecting site meters to an existing enterprise system? The RS485 variant of M1, M4 and AG-2701X form a wired collection setup for factories, buildings, retail chains and other projects.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"dcai-button\" href=\"https:\/\/site.dcsmartmeter.com\/en\/enterprise\/\">Explore the enterprise proposal \u2192<\/a><\/section>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A site can combine different models. These setups follow the installation layout and available connections. What does a quotation cover? Meters, master devices and accessories are itemised by quantity. SIM and data plans, platform services, installation and commissioning are quoted separately. Integration with an existing system specifies protocols, data fields and development scope. 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