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OSOS Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System

Remote Meter Reading Without the Door-to-Door Rounds

Automatic meter reading (AMR) (OSOS in Turkey) means a module fitted to each water, electricity, gas or heat meter sends readings to central software at set intervals, so nobody visits the meter. We build the module for GPRS/4G, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT or M-Bus to suit the site; its software validates readings and passes billing data to your billing system.

Manual meter reading costs the same every cycle: field crews, vehicles, locked doors, mistyped readings and the billing disputes that follow. And with one reading a month, a leak or a faulty meter only shows up on the next bill.

With OSOS, a communication module fitted to the meter takes readings at the interval you set and sends them to a central server. The management software validates the data, raises alerts for zero or unusual consumption, and at the end of each period passes billing data to your billing system through an API. We design and manufacture the module to suit the coverage and infrastructure on site, and the same team writes the software. For other solutions aimed at water authorities and distribution companies, see our energy and utilities page.

Wireless Communication

GPRS/4G, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT or wired M-Bus/RS-485, chosen to suit network coverage and meter density on site.

Low Power Draw

Battery-powered models target 5–10 years of battery life depending on reading frequency, and battery level is shown on the dashboard.

Central Management

Latest readings, consumption charts, anomaly alerts and period-end billing data in one web dashboard.

Secure Data

Encrypted communication and tamper detection, with any interference flagged on the dashboard.

OSOS automatic meter reading: meters sending readings remotely to central software

Supported Meter & Communication Types

Meter Types
  • Water meters (mechanical & ultrasonic)
  • Electricity meters (single- & three-phase)
  • Gas meters
  • Heat meters (calorimeters)
Communication Technologies
  • GPRS / 4G LTE
  • LoRaWAN (low-power, wide-area)
  • NB-IoT (basements, meter cabinets and other hard-to-reach spots)
  • RS-485 / Wired M-Bus

What the AMR Management Software Gives You

Latest reading and consumption chart for each meter
Billing-period reports and export to your billing system
Anomaly alerts: possible leaks, faults, zero consumption
Device health: signal strength, battery level, last contact
Grouping by district, region or site
API link to your existing billing and customer system
iOS and Android app for field teams
Alarms and notifications with thresholds you set

Project Example

Water Authority — GPRS-Based OSOS Project

For a regional water authority, GPRS-based OSOS devices were designed and produced for water meters in selected districts. Monthly field-reading costs fell noticeably, and because readings are no longer written down by hand, reading errors and the disputes they caused went down. Devices are monitored from the web dashboard and billing data reaches the billing system through an API. If you also want to track consumption inside a facility, see our energy monitoring service.

Questions we hear most often

Frequently Asked Questions

What is automatic meter reading (OSOS)?

Automatic meter reading, known in Turkey as OSOS, means a communication module fitted to a water, electricity, gas or heat meter sends readings to central software at set intervals. Field crews no longer go door to door, and errors from handwritten readings and the billing disputes they cause fall. The software validates readings and passes billing data on.

Which communication technologies do meter reading devices use?

GPRS/4G LTE, LoRaWAN, NB-IoT or wired RS-485/M-Bus, chosen to suit network coverage and meter density on site. LoRaWAN covers wide areas at low power, while NB-IoT runs over the mobile network and reaches hard spots such as basements and meter cabinets. Digital Bridge designs and builds the module for the chosen protocol.

How long do battery-powered meter reading devices last?

Battery-powered models target 5–10 years of battery life depending on how often meters are read. Actual life also depends on radio conditions on site. Battery level and signal strength are shown on the dashboard, so units approaching replacement are visible in advance and field visits can be planned accordingly.

Can meter readings go straight into our billing system?

Yes. At the end of each period the management software prepares billing data and passes it to your existing billing and customer system through an API. Because readings are not written down by hand, reading errors and related disputes go down. Latest readings, consumption charts and billing-period reports sit on the same dashboard.

Can the system detect leaks or meter tampering?

The software raises anomaly alerts for zero or unusual consumption, so a possible leak or faulty meter shows up without waiting for the next bill. Communication is encrypted, and cover opening or other interference is flagged on the dashboard. You set the alarm thresholds yourself to suit your operation.

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