What Intellicon Provides
LoRaWAN Gateway Supply
LoRaWAN gateways installed at building roof or riser locations to provide wireless coverage for meter data transmission. Network planning included.
Smart Meter Supply & Installation
Electricity (kWh), water (m³), and BTU/chilled water meters with LoRaWAN modules. Meter types confirmed against utility requirements and accuracy class.
Tenant Sub-Metering
Sub-metering for individual tenants in commercial towers and mixed-use developments. Consumption data presented per tenant on the dashboard.
Energy Dashboard
Cloud or on-premise dashboard showing real-time consumption, trends, alerts, and consumption reports per meter or meter group.
BMS Integration
Meter data integrated to the BMS or energy monitoring platform via Modbus or API. Point list and integration scope confirmed with BMS engineer.
Commissioning & Validation
Meter reading validation at commissioning — compared against reference measurements. Data integrity confirmed before dashboard go-live.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LoRaWAN and how is it used for metering?
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless protocol designed for low-power, long-range IoT connectivity. In building metering, LoRaWAN gateways are installed on-site and compatible meters transmit consumption data wirelessly to a network server and then to a dashboard or integration platform. This avoids the need to run RS-485 Modbus wiring between every meter and a central controller.
Can LoRaWAN meter data be used for tenant billing?
LoRaWAN can transmit compatible meter data to dashboards or third-party platforms. Billing use depends on the approved meter type, accuracy class, installation method, data validation, communication reliability, and client billing requirements. Intellicon does not provide billing software or metrological certification — those are confirmed with the relevant authority and billing platform.
Which meters are compatible with LoRaWAN?
Meters with a built-in LoRaWAN module or an RS-485/Pulse output that can be connected to a LoRaWAN conversion module are compatible. Common types include electricity meters (kWh), water meters (m³), and BTU/energy meters for chilled water. Intellicon confirms meter compatibility with the LoRaWAN network server and dashboard before supply.
What is tenant sub-metering and why is it used?
Tenant sub-metering measures the electricity, water, or cooling consumption of individual tenants within a multi-tenanted building, independently of the main utility meter. It is used for cost allocation, energy transparency, and identifying high-consumption units. Intellicon installs and integrates sub-metering systems for commercial towers, villas, and mixed-use developments.
What is required for a smart metering installation?
A smart metering installation requires: a site survey to confirm meter locations and network coverage, confirmation of the utility metering policy with the building owner, selection of compatible meters and gateways, network server configuration, and dashboard setup. Meter installation in DEWA-governed circuits is subject to DEWA approval and approved contractor requirements.
Request a Smart Metering Scope
Share your building floor plan and meter count and Intellicon will prepare a scope and budget estimate.