A typical submetering system to automatically read gas, water and electric metering devices consist of three components:

1. A wireless transmitter for each metering device.
2. Wireless repeaters (as needed) to boost individual transmitter signals over longer distances.
3. A computer with a wireless receiver that is installed on-site.

Each wireless transmitter is programmed with its own unique unit ID to track each unit’s consumption. The wireless repeater count will vary dependent on the size of the property and the manufacturer of the equipment and typically requires a 120VAC outlet. The on-site computer/receiver typically resides in the leasing office or a common area closet and typically requires one 120VAC outlet and an owner supplied telephone line. Available systems on the market typically have enough capacity to accommodate the metering of more than one utility on the same system.