Keep the meters and add the data connection
If existing heat meters in a residential development have usable M-Bus interfaces, assess whether they can be retained. KC22 acquires the readings, the LoRaWAN gateway forwards wireless data, and ThinkLink provides centralized management and visualization.
Each layer has a clear role
| Layer | Role |
|---|---|
| Existing heat meter | Provides measurements supported by its protocol |
| KC22 Data collectors | Reads and parses data over M-Bus |
| LoRaWAN gateways | Connects acquisition devices to the platform |
| ThinkLink | Organizes data views, historical trends and alerts |
Confirm conditions before estimating the retrofit
- Meter models, M-Bus interfaces and protocol compatibility.
- Bus load, meter count and site wiring.
- Power supply, acquisition and reporting intervals.
- Gateway placement, backhaul and measured wireless coverage.
The original article included gateway configurations and capacity and battery-life estimates for specific conditions at that time. This page retains the approach, but device counts, service life and coverage must be reassessed for current projects rather than copied from those historical figures.
Sources
Refer to the corresponding official documentation and confirmed configuration for exact models, interfaces and options.
KC22