From meter readings to better heat-system visibility

Knowing how much heat a building uses is a starting point. Knowing when demand changes, where losses may occur, and whether an improvement worked gives operators something they can act on. Our connected metering solution brings regular readings together with the context needed to make those decisions.

Connect the meters already in use

We’re developing support for commonly used heat meters with an IEC 62056-21 interface for local meter data exchange, so operators can build on their existing equipment. We check each model’s interface implementation and available readings to establish the right connection. Energy, flow, and supply/return temperature data can provide a richer view of system performance where the meter exposes those values.

Actionable insight every 5–15 minutes

Our planned collection interval is 5–15 minutes, selected for the meter and the operating need. With a working connection, this gives operators a timely view of changing heat use instead of waiting for the next manual reading.

Consumption, flow, and temperature trends can flag unusual heat demand and help investigate heat loss or piping problems. Comparing synchronized readings at supply and delivery points helps estimate distribution losses; identifying their cause also requires the right measurement locations and site checks.

Local records with online backup

The solution is designed to save readings in persistent local storage and synchronize them to secure online storage with backups. During a connection outage, captured readings remain on the device and are uploaded when connectivity returns, preserving their original measurement times.

Persistent storage protects already captured records through a power interruption. Continued collection during an outage depends on power being available to both the meter and the reader, with backup arrangements sized for the installation. Any interruption in measurement stays visible so an unavailable reading is never mistaken for zero heat use.

Turn records into decisions

Prioritize investment. Compare buildings or heating zones to find where insulation, pipe repairs, balancing, or equipment upgrades deserve closer assessment. Account for floor area, weather, and occupancy when comparing sites.
Check whether insulation helped. Compare heat use before and after an upgrade, adjusting for weather and changes in building use, to assess whether the expected reduction occurred.
Investigate heat loss and piping issues. Compare heat entering a network with heat delivered to buildings, and review flow and temperature differences to locate sections that need inspection.
Catch heat-use anomalies sooner. Spot overnight consumption, sudden demand changes, or persistent usage outside expected schedules and direct attention to the affected site.
Measure response times. Use timestamped readings alongside alert and maintenance records to track the time from a change being detected to inspection, repair, and a return to expected operation.
Improve heating schedules. Review daily and weekly demand patterns to inform start times, setbacks, and operating schedules.
Plan capacity and budgets. Use measured peaks and seasonal demand to assess heating equipment, thermal-storage sizing, and future heat-supply costs.

These decisions use the readings available at each site, together with building and operational context. Meter data helps identify where to act and measure the result.

Security from collection to retrieval

Our security design combines sealed collection equipment with a unique digital certificate for each device. Certificates authenticate devices when they connect, and encrypted connections protect readings in transit. Sealed equipment helps protect physical access to the reader.

The platform is designed to protect stored readings and backups with encryption, and to restrict retrieval to authenticated users with appropriate permissions over encrypted connections.

We are developing the service to meet applicable Mongolian requirements for data collection, processing, storage, and protection, including the Law on Personal Data Protection.