Smart Electricity Meter
JioThings Smart Electricity Metering solution offers a comprehensive suite of solutions for enabling Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automatic Meter Reading (AMR). India’s first and revolutionary NB-IoT enabled smart metering solution enables highly scalable and truly interoperable solutions for AMI/ AMR.
Our offerings include DLMS/ 16444 powered Network Interface Communication (NIC) card that can connect to every smart meter. Pan India NB-IoT connectivity covering 95%+ of census population ensures extensive coverage. Jio also offers MeitY certified Jio Cloud Services for hosting the smart metering applications and a scalable meter data collection using Head End System (HES) integrated with leading Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS).
Network Architecture
Block Architecture
What You Get
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Integrated Solution
A plug and play solution ensuring seamless meter data collection from NIC card to HES (Head End System) -
Reliability
NB-IoT ensures 100% meter data collection and is capable of collecting meter data at 15 minute intervals -
Low Cost of Ownership
No infrastructure maintenance cost (like in the case of other technologies like LoRa or RF) resulting in low cost of ownership in the long run -
Ease of Deployment
Zero touch provisioning allows meters to be configured automatically, eliminating manual labour for setting up the network -
Zero Network Maintenance
Network is maintained by Jio, thus no onus on the utility for maintaining it and worry about civil changes affecting communication -
Security
NB-IoT allows data to transmit in non-IP format making it impossible for anyone to hack the network -
Compatible NIC Card
Jio’s NIC card is compatible with all meter-makes (even DLMS) and has modules for integration with any meter designs -
Software Upgrades
NB-IoT supports upgrading of meter firmware remotely, thus saving manual costs on field support -
24x7 Assisted Care
Ready to service your needs at all times
Integrated Solution
A plug and play solution ensuring seamless meter data collection from NIC card to HES (Head End System)
Reliability
NB-IoT ensures 100% meter data collection and is capable of collecting meter data at 15 minute intervals
Low Cost of Ownership
No infrastructure maintenance cost (like in the case of other technologies like LoRa or RF) resulting in low cost of ownership in the long run
Ease of Deployment
Zero touch provisioning allows meters to be configured automatically, eliminating manual labour for setting up the network
Zero Network Maintenance
Network is maintained by Jio, thus no onus on the utility for maintaining it and worry about civil changes affecting communication
Security
NB-IoT allows data to transmit in non-IP format making it impossible for anyone to hack the network
Compatible NIC Card
Jio’s NIC card is compatible with all meter-makes (even DLMS) and has modules for integration with any meter designs
Software Upgrades
NB-IoT supports upgrading of meter firmware remotely, thus saving manual costs on field support
24x7 Assisted Care
Ready to service your needs at all times
Jio Advantage
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Pan India NB-IoT Connectivity
Jio’s NB-IoT network is available Pan India and covers 95%+ census population -
One-Stop Solution
Get everything from hardware, connectivity, IoT cloud platform to installation and after sales services -
Head End Systems
Software application hosted on cloud infrastructure, controls and coordinates the communication networks as well as collects the usage data from the advanced meters in the field -
Device and SIM Management
Supports over-the-air software and configuration updates for the device. Get complete control over SIM card remotely. Manage SIM card in real time, API for enterprise and NMS integration
Pan India NB-IoT Connectivity
Jio’s NB-IoT network is available Pan India and covers 95%+ census population
One-Stop Solution
Get everything from hardware, connectivity, IoT cloud platform to installation and after sales services
Head End Systems
Software application hosted on cloud infrastructure, controls and coordinates the communication networks as well as collects the usage data from the advanced meters in the field
Device and SIM Management
Supports over-the-air software and configuration updates for the device. Get complete control over SIM card remotely. Manage SIM card in real time, API for enterprise and NMS integration
FAQs
What is Smart Electricity Metering solution?
Smart Electricity Metering solution is about monitoring and recording of real time energy consumption, directing stored energy data to Central Server (CS) and executing the commands that are coming from the CS.
How is Jio’s solution different from those available in market?
Jio is a one-stop-shop for all components including hardware, nationwide connectivity, IoT platform, installation and after sales services.
Is the Head End System (HES ) proven?
Yes, the HES is an internationally acclaimed HES system which has a proven track record of about 2 decades. The HES is already proven with millions of connected meters and works with all standard protocols. The HES has well tested adapters with all the leading MDMS systems
What is the advantage of having all communication under one roof?
Smart Metering implementations have traditionally failed because of unreliable communication. There have been multiple partners who would implement different components.
Jio understood the problem and decided to provide all the components under one roof and take complete responsibility of transferring metering data to the cloud. Thus, none of the other stakeholders have to worry about the communication and continue to focus on their respective areas of expertise. Moreover, cost of communication reduces drastically.
Why do I choose Jio’s NB-IoT devices over LoRa and RF solutions available in market?
Key features of Jio’s NB-IoT that makes it the best choice available in the market today are:
a. NB-IoT is a 3GPP standard network and does not carry drawbacks of proprietary RF mesh networks
b. NB-IoT does not need any additional infrastructure setup
c. Being a cellular technology, NB-IoT ensures no vendor lock-ins and one can switch between network operators
d. Jio provides Zero Touch Provisioning that makes deployment and maintenance seamless
e. Long-term sustainability and reliability is ensured as Jio devices are integrated and certified by driver manufacturers
f. NB-IoT ensures 99.9% AMRs unlike other technologies which are able to achieve upto 75% AMRs
Do I need to install gateways or DCUs or any additional infrastructure?
No need of investing single penny into developing infrastructure. All Jio cellular network towers (eNodeB) are enabled with NB-IoT supported hardware for NB bands communication.
Do I need to install plastic SIM cards?
Not needed anymore, each NIC card has an eSIM facility that will reduce manual efforts to install SIM. Also misuse of SIMs is next to impossible.
Is NB-IoT coverage available pan India?
Yes, Jio being the largest network provider in the country, NB-IoT is available Pan-India and as of today covers 95%+ census population.
Which NB-IoT bands are supported by Jio in India?
B3 and B5 NB-IoT bands are supported by Jio in India.
What will be the bandwidth for NB-IoT Network? What is the type of implementations for NB-IoT In-Band or Guard-Band?
- Bandwidth for NB-IoT network wiil be 180 kHz
- Implementation type is Mode Guard Band
What does cloud infrastructure do?
The cloud based IoT platform provides services that collate, manage and analyze the data to present it on the web based portal and mobile app.
How can the solution be deployed?
Jio offers a pre-integrated ready to use solution that is easily deployable. Majority of the components can be self-installed and offers zero touch provisioning.
How can I opt for the service ?
You can register your interest by calling us at 1800 8899 555, filling a form on jio.com/business or writing to us at business@jio.com, our representative will get in touch with you to service your requirements.
What documentation is required from the customer to get onboarded?
Here is the list of documents required to get onboarded:
i. PAN card copy (Require to create the customer code in Jio systems)
ii. Purchase Order with List of locations with address and contact duly signed and stamped
iii. Proof of Identity of Authorized Signatory
iv. GST certificate copy of the state where the delivery will happen (can be multiple state copies in case of multiple delivery locations*)
v. Duly filled and signed Customer Application Form (CAF)
vi. Relationship document as MOA stating that the person is an Authorised Signatory
vii. All documents stamped with company seal & self-attested by Authorized Signatory
Note*: If there are multiple delivery locations, then both customer and billing team will share multiple GST copies corresponding to each state of delivery location.
What documents can I submit as proof of the address of the organization?
Please click here to view the documents that can be accepted as proof of address for the company.
What is difference between billing address and installation address?
Billing address is the one on which you would receive the physical bills and installation address is the location where service is being offered or initiated.
What documents are required as proof of identity of the organisation?
Please click here to view the documents that can be accepted as proof of identity for the company.
What documents are accepted as proof of authorization for authorized signatory of the organization?
Listed below are the documents accepted as proof of authorization for authorized signatory of the organization:
| Sr. No | Type of Document (Proof of Authorization for Authorized Signatory of the Organization) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Memorandum of Association |
| 2 | Power of Attorney (along with linkage proof) |
| 3 | Board Resolution with letter of authority on organization’s letter head Signed by Company Secretary |
| 4 | Board Resolution with letter of authority on organization’s letter head (along with linkage proof if signed by any person other than CS) |
| 5 | Certificate from Bank certifying the person as Authorized Signatory |
| 6 | Proprietorship Deed |
| 7 | Partnership Deed |
| 8 | GST certificate having name/designation of the Authorized Signatory |
| 9 | Any document issued by Government authorities establishing the authorization of AS e.g. Shop & Establishment Certificate, Labour Certificate, EXIM Certificate |
| 10 | Self-Authorisation on Govt letterhead |
What documents are accepted as proof of personal identity of authorized signatory for the organisation?
Please click here to view the documents that can be accepted as proof of personal identity for authorized signatory for the company.
What all documents are required to be submitted along with customer application form (CAF) for KYC?
• (POA) Proof of address of the company.
• (POI) Proof of identity of the company
• Proof of Authorization signatory for the company
• (POI) Proof of personal identity of Authorized signatory
• Customer undertaking on logical partitioning
How can I raise the complaint?
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What features can I view in Self-Care portal?
All reports, billing details, service status, intelligent routing can be configured or viewed via the Self-Care portal.
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What is the frequency of billing for the available plans?
Billing frequency is on a monthly basis for the available plans and that of VAS Charges.
