Why smart metering is the future of energy supply and why nothing works in this area without reliable frequency components and stable power sources?
为什么智能电表是能源供应的未来，以及为什么如果没有可靠的频率组件和稳定的电源，该领域就无法发挥作用？
Everyone is talking about “smart metering”. But what exactly is this buzzword all about? And why would this technology be pretty much useless without frequency-stable clocks and reliable power sources?
每个人都在谈论“智能电表”。但这个流行语到底是关于什么的呢？为什么如果没有频率稳定的时钟和可靠的电源，这项技术几乎毫无用处？
By “smart metering”, we are talking about a technology that monitors and analyzes energy consumption in residential and commercial facilities in real time. “Smart meters” – the “intelligent meters” for electricity, gas, or water – offer significant benefits to both utilities and end customers.
通过“智能电表”，我们谈论的是一种实时监控和分析住宅和商业设施能源消耗的技术。“智能电表”——用于电力、天然气或水的“智能电表”——为公用事业和终端客户提供了显着的好处。
What does “smart metering” mean for me as a private individual in my apartment or house?
作为个人，在我的公寓或房屋中，“智能电表”对我意味着什么？
As a private individual, you have an overview of your current energy consumption at all times and can access your consumption data in real time. This enables you to make informed decisions on how to optimize your consumption and reduce your bills. Additionally, there is no need for an energy supplier employee to read the meters every year, as smart meters transmit the data automatically.
作为个人，您可以随时了解当前的能源消耗情况，并可以实时访问您的消耗数据。这使您能够就如何优化消费和减少账单做出明智的决策。此外，由于智能电表会自动传输数据，因此能源供应商员工无需每年读取电表。
And as a utility company, what impact does this technology have there?
作为一家公共事业公司，这项技术有什么影响？
Smart meter technology offers numerous benefits to utility companies. In addition to the cost savings from eliminating the need for staff to read meters, smart meters allow utilities to be notified immediately of outages and other problems.
智能电表技术为公司带来了众多好处。除了消除员工抄表的需要从而节省成本外，智能电表还可以即时通知公司停电和其他问题。
With real-time data on electricity, water, and gas consumption permanently available to utilities, they can better predict and plan the demand for this energy for the coming months or even years based on real-time data. This enables more efficient resource planning and allocation, leading to a reduction in overcapacity and better alignment with actual demand. Additionally, by using this data, utilities can also take preventive maintenance measures to avoid outages and increase the reliability of supply.
通过电力、水和天然气消耗实时数据，他们可以根据实时数据更好地预测和规划未来几个月甚至几年对这种能源的需求。这使得资源规划和分配更加高效，从而减少产能过剩并更好地与实际需求保持一致。此外，通过使用这些数据，公司还可以采取预防性维护措施，以避免停电并提高供应的可靠性。
But how exactly does real-time monitoring and analysis of energy consumption actually work?
The transmission of consumer data works as follows: 消费者数据的传输工作原理如下：
1. Data Collection: Smart meters continuously collect real-time data on energy consumption, including electricity, gas, or water. Real-time recording helps consumers monitor and optimize their energy consumption. Smart meters are equipped with sensors that can detect anomalies in energy consumption. In the event of unusual consumption patterns, automatic notifications are sent to the consumer and the energy supplier.
数据收集：智能电表持续收集能源消耗的实时数据，包括电、煤气或水。实时记录可帮助消费者监控和优化其能源消耗。智能电表配备了可以检测能耗异常的传感器。如果出现异常消费模式，会自动向消费者和能源供应商发送通知。
2. Storage and Processing: The recorded data is stored and processed in the smart meter, enabling precise measurement and analysis of consumption.
存储和处理：记录的数据在智能电表中存储和处理，从而能够精确测量和分析消耗情况。
3. Transmission of the Data: Smart meters can also transmit data via wireless networks such as Wi-Fi, IoT technologies and 5G networks for fast and reliable data transmission. Smart meters enable two-way communication between the energy supplier and the consumer. This means that the energy supplier not only receives data but can also send information such as price adjustments or service notifications to the consumer.
数据传输：智能电表还可以通过Wi-Fi、物联网技术和5G网络等无线网络传输数据，实现快速可靠的数据传输。智能电表可实现能源供应商和消费者之间的双向通信。这意味着能源供应商不仅可以接收数据，还可以向消费者发送价格调整或服务通知等信息。
Reliable frequency components and stable power sources 可靠的频率组件和稳定的电源
To reliably ensure continuous data transmission between the consumer and the energy supplier through the smart meters, the smart meters must be equipped with equally reliable components. It can be said that reliable frequency components and stable power sources are the be-all and end-all of this new technology!
为了可靠地确保消费者和能源供应商之间通过智能电表进行连续的数据传输，智能电表必须配备同样可靠的组件。可以说，可靠的频率组件和稳定的电源是这项新技术的全部和最终目的！
From the RTC circuit to the communication interface: Versatile Crystals and Oscillators 从RTC电路到通信接口：多功能晶体和振荡器
With their stable frequency, crystals and oscillators ensure reliable synchronization and efficient data processing between the intelligent meters, the internal functional units, and the communication networks involved. Frequency control products from Genuway require minimal space in product development, are extremely reliable. Frequency products that can be designed in are temperature-compensated oscillators, crystals and clock crystals for RTC applications:
晶体和振荡器具有稳定的频率，可确保智能电表、内部功能单元和所涉及的通信网络之间的可靠同步和高效数据处理。晶诺威科技产频率控制产品在产品开发中占用的空间极小，可靠性强。可以设计的频率产品包括用于 RTC 应用的温度补偿振荡器、晶体和时钟晶体：
– KHz Clock Generator for the RTC Circuit: A 32.768 kHz quartz “sleep clock” is usually used to keep track of the time and date. This clock is in operation when the rest of the system is switched off and operates at 32.768 kHz to save power.
用于 RTC 电路的KHz时钟发生器：通常使用 32.768 kHz 石英“休眠时钟”来跟踪时间和日期。当系统的其余部分关闭时，该时钟处于工作状态，并以 32.768 kHz 运行以节省功耗。
– Crystals or Oscillators for the Communication Interfaces: Different requirements in terms of frequency and stability depend on the selected data transmission radio technology.
用于通信接口的晶体或振荡器：频率和稳定性方面的不同要求取决于所选的数据传输无线电技术。
– Clock Generator for Microcontrollers: Either a quartz resonator or an oscillator is usually used for the central control unit. The frequency is specified by the microcontroller manufacturer.
微控制器时钟发生器：石英谐振器或振荡器通常用于中央控制单元。频率由微控制器制造商指定。
Smart metering is not only a technological innovation but also a decisive step towards a sustainable and efficient energy future. With the right combination of reliable frequency components and long-lasting power sources, we can ensure that this technology will have its full impact and accompany us on the way to a smarter energy supply.
智能电表不仅是一项技术创新，也是迈向可持续、高效能源未来的决定性一步。通过可靠的频率组件和持久的电源的正确组合，我们可以确保这项技术能够产生充分的影响，并陪伴我们走向更智能的能源供应。
