CA2306821A1 - System and method for communication between remote locations - Google Patents
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Abstract
A communication system (10) transmits data between a plurality of locations. The communication system (10) is suitable for use by a utility provider to monitor a plurality of metering devices (16) from a remote location. The communication system (10) in accordance with use by a utility provider to monitor metering devices (16) comprises a control (12) for a least receiving data, a plurality of metering devices (16) arranged in a defined number of metering groups (24) for transmitting data associated with an amount of usage of a utility, and a defined number of concentrators (14), each operably connected to the control (12) and one metering group (24) for transmission of data between the control (12) and plurality of metering devices (16).
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