Monitoring energy consumption using the Finder Toolbox app with the Finder 7M Series smart meters
In recent years, energy management has become a priority for energy efficiency and cost savings. Finder’s new generation of energy meters have evolved to incorporate innovative and intelligent technologies, such as Near Field Communication (NFC ) protocol.
The Finder 7M Series of MID-certified meters represents a major step forward . The energy meters, in combination with the Finder Toolbox app, offer an advanced user experience, and introduce a significant improvement in energy consumption monitoring.
A new feature
Finder has integrated an energy consumption-logging section into the Toolbox app. It is now possible to download the energy consumption history in a CSV file, allowing the data to be analyzed at a later date. This represents a major advance towards even more efficient energy management.
NFC technology is the beating heart of this innovation. Here are some of its main advantages:
Meter reading in the absence of mains power
One of the features of NFC is the ability to read 7M Series meters even in the absence of mains power.
Data retention
In the unlikely event of a meter malfunction, the Toolbox app and NFC make it possible to retrieve the last recorded energy measurement, preventing the loss of consumption data.
Monitoring and preventive maintenance
Using NFC technology, it is also possible to monitor the operating time of devices connected downstream of the meter. This allows preventive maintenance to be carried out optimizing the use of resources.
Customization and control
NFC technology allows customization of the meter settings via the Toolbox app. It is also possible to customize the display to show the relevant data or change meter settings.
Reduce working time
Programming of counters, storing settings and instantly sharing data with installers can drastically reduce work and maintenance time, enabling fast and precise control of the installation.
