Under the agreement, communication functions will be integrated into advanced meters to provide utility customers with meter platform choice.
The parties will develop firmware that will make advanced meters function within each company’s respective communication systems.
Gridstream communications firmware, being developed by Landis+Gyr, will operate within Elster’s integrated residential REX meter platform.
Gridstream communications firmware enable the meter to operate within the Gridstream network without the need for a Landis+Gyr-specific communications module.
EnergyAxis communications firmware, to be developed by Elster, will operate seamlessly within Landis+Gyr’s integrated residential FOCUS meter, without the need for an Elster-specific communications module.
The companies said the anticipated outcome of the collaboration is an integrated meter and communications platform for use within EnergyAxis or Gridstream smart grid networks.
