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Overview

A university campus plans to undertake a digital energy retrofit for one of its buildings. The project requires collecting data from smart electricity meters in the distribution room, smart water meters in the pump room, and other metering devices, then transmitting this data remotely to a central energy management platform. The goal is to achieve disaggregated, itemized energy consumption monitoring with visual dashboards, enabling centralized management of the building's electricity and water usage. In addition, the system will support in‑depth analysis of consumption patterns and trends, helping to identify energy‑saving opportunities and improve overall energy efficiency.

The Solution

WideIOT deploys energy data collection gateways that are compatible with a wide range of smart meters—including electricity, water, gas, and thermal meters—and support multiple communication protocols such as Modbus, DL/T 645, and CJ/T 188. These gateways capture real‑time electricity and water consumption data from the building and upload it to a cloud‑based energy management platform via 4G. The data is presented through large‑screen visual dashboards, enabling centralized monitoring, anomaly alerting, data management, and statistical analysis for the building. This approach supports the development of a green, low‑carbon, and intelligent energy management system.

Key Capabilities

Versatile Data Acquisition – The gateways are equipped with serial ports, Ethernet ports, and I/O interfaces to connect multiple smart meters (water, electricity, gas, thermal) simultaneously for one‑to‑many data collection. They also feature low‑power operation, store‑and‑forward functionality for intermittent connectivity, built‑in security protections, and edge computing capabilities.

Real‑Time Monitoring & Alerts – Management personnel can monitor energy consumption data—both water and electricity—in real time through the platform. When abnormal consumption patterns are detected, the system automatically generates alerts and enables prompt corrective actions, significantly reducing issues such as leaks, waste, and unaccounted usage.

Visual Reporting & Trend Analysis – The platform generates data reports and intuitive trend curves for individual tenants or floors. All data collected from each meter is stored in real time, allowing users to query historical records, understand consumption habits of different tenants, and implement targeted measures to optimize usage.

Centralized Meter Management & Maintenance Records – The gateways provide centralized management for all connected metering devices. Operating history logs can be established for each energy‑consuming asset, and when combined with maintenance and service records, these logs offer a solid basis for equipment upkeep—helping to prevent failures and minimize metering inaccuracies.

Long‑Term Performance uation & Decision Support – By continuously tracking and analyzing energy consumption patterns over time, the system enables uation of equipment efficiency and the effectiveness of energy‑saving measures. The resulting data provides reliable evidence for future retrofit planning and helps establish standardized energy management practices, driving the digital energy transformation across the entire university campus commercial area.