IMD
Individual metering and billing (IMD) with IoT meters
Read the water, heat and electricity use of every apartment or tenant automatically, and use the data as the basis for charging by actual use. Meters report over LoRaWAN or M-Bus, and Sensor-Online collects, stores and reports the readings.
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How it works
From meter to bill basis.
Install
Meters, or readers on existing meters, in each unit.
Collect
Readings arrive over LoRaWAN or M-Bus.
Follow
See consumption per unit, building and period.
Export
Send the readings on to your billing process.
What you can connect
Device types from our catalogue for metering.
Water meters
Ultrasonic, impeller and mechanical meters, with LoRaWAN or M-Bus reading.
Meter readers
Add a LoRa reader to compatible water meters.
Electricity meters
DIN-rail and three-phase meters.
M-Bus meters
Wired and wireless M-Bus meters for energy and water.
Pulse sensors
Pulse counters for meters with a pulse output.
Gateways
Gateways bring meter data to the platform.
Example meters from our catalogue
A few of the devices that work with Sensor-Online. The catalogue has over 1,000.
What property owners get
Fair charging and a clearer picture.
Readings per unit
Organise meters by building, stairwell and apartment with tags.
Reports and export
Export readings as Excel, CSV or PDF.
Alarms
Be notified of unusual consumption or possible leaks.
Views for customers
Give each housing association or tenant a view of its own data.
Open API
Fetch readings into your billing or property system through the REST API.
History
Keep consumption history for follow-up and comparison.
Billing stays in your own system
Sensor-Online supplies the readings.
The readings and reports can be exported or fetched through the API, for use in your own billing or property system.
Related features
IMD individual metering
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Read more →Frequently asked questions
What is individual metering and billing?
It means measuring the consumption of water, heat or electricity in each unit, so that costs can be charged by actual use.
Which meters can I use?
Water meters, electricity meters and M-Bus meters, as well as readers and pulse sensors for compatible existing meters. Browse the metering devices in our catalogue.
Do I need to replace my existing meters?
Not always. Some meters can get remote reading through a reader or pulse sensor, depending on the meter model.
How do I get the data into my billing process?
Export readings as Excel or CSV, or fetch them through the REST API.
Can housing associations or tenants see their own data?
Yes. In a multi-tenant setup each customer has their own view and only sees their own data.
Which networks are used?
Meters report over LoRaWAN or M-Bus, depending on the meter, and Sensor-Online supports other networks as well.
Planning individual metering? Talk to an engineer.
Tell us about your properties and meters, and we will suggest how to connect them.
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