{"id":29113,"date":"2026-04-08T19:18:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T17:18:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mcd.raw-hungry.de\/eolt-smart-meter-gateway\/"},"modified":"2026-10-05T16:28:40","modified_gmt":"2026-10-05T14:28:40","slug":"eolt-smart-meter-gateway","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mcd.raw-hungry.de\/en\/industries\/energy-management-smart-home\/eolt-smart-meter-gateway\/","title":{"rendered":"EOLT Smart Meter Gateway"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A smart meter gateway (SMGW) collects, processes, and transmits energy data securely and in encrypted form to utility providers.<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTo ensure accurate billing that complies with metrology regulations, MCD Elektronik developed a modular test system for DC energy meters. Based on the VTS 2030 platform, the system performs automated programming and functional testing under high-current conditions. Dual test procedures significantly reduce cycle times and guarantee the highest level of reliability in quality assurance.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Smart Meter Gateway (SMGW) is the central, BSI-certified communication unit for smart metering systems. It collects consumption data from electricity, gas, and heat meters, processes this data, and transmits it in encrypted form via LTE to network operators and energy suppliers. It also enables the control of energy systems such as photovoltaic systems and forms the basis for dynamic electricity rates. As a central interface, it connects metering devices with the relevant market participants and ensures secure, reliable data communication.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor production, MCD developed an automated end-of-line test system based on a Raspberry Pi. This system safeguards technical expertise and enables centralized control of all testing processes. Boundary-scan tests are used to verify wiring, component placement, and solder joints, along with functional tests to validate device functionality. Automation, parallel processing, and centralized control ensure efficient, scalable, and reliable manufacturing.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The scope of testing and functionality of the implemented test system is specifically designed to meet the requirements of mass production for safety-critical smart home and energy solutions. The focus is on the reliable and standards-compliant testing of smart meter gateways, which serve as central communication units for collecting and transmitting energy data.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The system consists of three independent test stations, each with its own test stations. This architecture enables parallel testing, reduces downtime, and ensures high system availability. With a cycle time of just 13 seconds, the system is optimally designed to meet the requirements of efficient mass production while ensuring consistently high test quality.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tParticular emphasis is placed on safety-related testing procedures, which are a prerequisite for the market approval of the devices. These include, among other things, high-voltage tests (dielectric strength) up to 3.6 kV, as well as the verification of certifiable encryption mechanisms. Only devices that successfully pass these tests may be placed on the market.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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