Meet Us at Enlit Asia 2026: Exploring Practical AMI, IoT and Meter Retrofit Solutions

From 22–24 September 2026, our team will be exhibiting at Enlit Asia 2026 / MKI Electricity Connect 2026 at ICE, BSD City, Indonesia.

Visitors can meet us at Booth 631 to discuss practical approaches to remote meter reading, AMI/AMR retrofit, IoT communication, and connectivity for existing utility metering infrastructure.

For utilities and solution providers working toward greater digitalization, one important question continues to emerge:

How can existing metering assets become part of a connected infrastructure without requiring immediate large-scale meter replacement?

This is one of the key topics we look forward to discussing at Enlit Asia 2026.

Moving Beyond the “Replace Everything” Approach

Utility digitalization is often associated with new smart meters, new communication networks, and new data platforms.

In practice, however, many utilities already operate large populations of installed meters that remain mechanically functional.

Replacing all of these assets solely to obtain remote reading capability may introduce additional capital expenditure, installation work, service interruption, and project complexity.

A retrofit strategy provides another possible migration path.

Where the existing meter and interface are technically compatible, a Pulse Reader or communication device can help capture meter data and transmit it to a remote system.

This allows utilities and system integrators to evaluate digitalization in phases rather than treating complete meter replacement as the only available approach.

Pulse Reader Solutions for Existing Meter Infrastructure

Pulse Reader solutions are designed around a relatively straightforward principle: use available meter output or sensing methods to collect consumption information from an existing meter and connect that data to a remote communication architecture.

Depending on the meter, project requirements, network environment, and regional infrastructure, different communication technologies may be considered.

Our current communication directions include:

LoRaWAN for private or public low-power wide-area deployments.

NB-IoT for cellular IoT applications requiring wide-area connectivity.

LTE-M/Cat-M for projects requiring cellular IoT communication with additional flexibility.

Cat-1 for applications where cellular communication requirements differ from traditional LPWAN deployments.

wM-Bus for relevant metering communication environments.

Communication technology should not be selected simply because it is popular. Network availability, installation environment, data frequency, power consumption, infrastructure ownership, integration requirements, and lifecycle costs should all be considered.

From Meter Reading to System Integration

A retrofit project does not end when data leaves the meter.

For a practical AMI or AMR deployment, communication between field devices and the upper-level platform must also be considered.

Depending on project architecture, this may involve protocols such as MQTT, CoAP, or UDP, together with device configuration and operational requirements.

Remote parameter configuration, OTA capability, and device logs can also become important as deployments scale.

For system integrators in particular, these capabilities can influence how efficiently devices are commissioned, maintained, diagnosed, and integrated into a wider utility solution.

Why Compatibility Matters

Existing meter infrastructure is rarely uniform.

Utilities may operate multiple meter generations, brands, interfaces, installation environments, and communication requirements across the same service territory.

This makes compatibility assessment an important early stage of any retrofit project.

Before selecting a deployment approach, project teams should consider:

• Existing meter type and available output

• Physical installation conditions

• Communication coverage

• Power and battery requirements

• Required data frequency

• Platform communication requirements

• Environmental and certification requirements

• Installation and maintenance workflow

A successful retrofit project therefore depends on more than attaching a communication device to a meter. Meter compatibility, installation practicality, communication architecture, and platform integration need to work together.

Let’s Discuss Your Project at Enlit Asia 2026

Enlit Asia provides an opportunity for utilities, meter manufacturers, system integrators, technology companies, and IoT solution providers to exchange ideas about the next stage of utility digitalization.

At Booth 631, our team will be available to discuss Pulse Reader solutions, existing meter upgrades, AMI/AMR applications, communication technologies, and project-specific integration requirements.

If your project involves an existing meter population and you are evaluating how to introduce remote reading or IoT connectivity, we welcome the opportunity to discuss your technical requirements.

Event: Enlit Asia 2026 / MKI Electricity Connect 2026

Date: 22–24 September 2026

Venue: ICE, BSD City, Indonesia

Booth: 631

We look forward to meeting you in Indonesia.

FAQ

Can existing meters be upgraded for remote meter reading?

In suitable applications, existing meters may be integrated into remote reading systems through compatible retrofit devices or communication solutions. Compatibility must be evaluated according to the specific meter and installation environment.

Which communication technologies can be used?

Possible options include LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, LTE-M/Cat-M, Cat-1, and other technologies depending on the project architecture and network environment.

Is retrofit always better than replacing meters?

No. Retrofit and replacement serve different project requirements. Retrofit can be particularly relevant when existing meters remain serviceable and a utility wants to introduce remote reading progressively.

What should be checked before an AMI/AMR retrofit project?

Meter compatibility, installation conditions, communication coverage, battery requirements, data frequency, platform protocols, environmental requirements, and lifecycle considerations should all be evaluated.

Where can we meet your team at Enlit Asia 2026?

Our team will be at Booth 631 from 22–24 September 2026 at ICE, BSD City, Indonesia.