Conclusion of joint research agreement (verification of water supply smart meters for joint meter reading)

Verification of smart meters for joint meter reading

This study aims to contribute to the promotion of the introduction of smart water meters by connecting a wireless terminal for joint meter reading currently being developed by Tokyo Electric Power Power Grid Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Toden PG") and an electronic water meter provided by a joint research partner to conduct communication tests with the simulated power smart meter of TEPCO PG to identify and respond to the issues that have arisen.

The details of the joint research are as follows.

Tokyo PG, a partner company for joint meter reading, will lend a wireless terminal to the joint research partner.

A) Provision of electronic water meters and connection of wireless terminals
　　The co-worker shall provide an electronic water meter and connect it to the wireless terminal lent by TEPCO PG.
　　In addition, the diameter and quantity of the electronic water meter shall be as instructed by Water Works Bureau.
A) Communication Test
　　An electronic water meter connected to a wireless terminal will be installed in the field provided by Water Works Bureau with the cooperation of officials and TEPCO PG officials to conduct communication tests.
　　If instructed by Water Works Bureau, the field shall be changed or the connected wireless terminal shall be changed.
C) Verification in apartment house PS and buried meter box
　　We plan to use a non-waterproof wireless terminal at the apartment house PS, but we plan to use a waterproof wireless terminal in the verification of the buried meter box.
　　The automatic meter reading shall be verified in situations where the wireless terminal is submerged or buried.
D) Field of communication test
　　Fields for communication tests will be provided in Water Works Bureau.

The data recorded in the communication test will be provided by Water Works Bureau to the collaborators and TEPCO PG.

The contents of the research shall be evaluated and compiled into a report and submitted to Water Works Bureau.

The cost of Water Works Bureau shall be calculated by dividing the annual budget of 600,000 yen (including consumption tax and local consumption tax) by the number of joint research partners, and any excess shall be borne by the collaborators. However, the upper limit per person is 200,000 yen (including consumption tax and local consumption tax).

〒231－0005
20th floor of 10 City Hall at 6-50 Honcho, Naka-ku, Yokohama City
Human Resources Development Section, Human Resources Development Section, City of Yokohama, Water Works Bureau General Affairs Department
Phone number: 045-671-3115
Email: su-jinzai@city.yokohama.jp