Remote access energy meter system and method
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1. A remote energy meter system for detecting energy production parameters of an energy generation facility comprising:
- a client module operably connected to the energy generation facility for collecting data representative of the energy production parameters;
a backup power management system for providing an alternative or secondary power source for the client module; and
a server located remotely from the client module, wherein the server communicates with the client module to recover the energy production parameters.
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Abstract
A remote energy meter system and method is provided having a meter server and a client module located remotely from the meter server. The meter server communicates with the client via a wireless communications link to recover energy production parameter values. The remote energy meter system preferably provides real-time and automated monitoring of, at least, energy production and system failure parameters.
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1. A remote energy meter system for detecting energy production parameters of an energy generation facility comprising:
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a client module operably connected to the energy generation facility for collecting data representative of the energy production parameters; a backup power management system for providing an alternative or secondary power source for the client module; and a server located remotely from the client module, wherein the server communicates with the client module to recover the energy production parameters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of remotely monitoring an energy generation installation comprising:
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measuring operating parameters of a remote access energy meter system with a DC voltmeter and an AC meter; storing the operating parameters in a non-volatile memory; processing the operating parameters with a data processor; generating a signal representative of the operating parameters; and communicating the operating parameters from the remote access energy meter system to a server located remotely from the energy installation. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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