Evolution of next-generation gas metering system in Japan

The “U-Bus Air” system is a state-of-the-art, next-generation centralized utilities telemetering system that has been newly developed by the Japan Utility Telemetering Association (JUTA), with the support of the Japanese government. The members of JUTA include leading Japanese utility supplying companies, communication equipment manufacturers, communication business operators, and meter manufacturers. The “U-Bus Air” system utilizes a multi-hopping wireless network that consumes low power. This system can be integrated with a variety of smart meters, including city gas, LP gas, water, and electric power meters.