Compatibility depends on the specific reader as well as the manufacturer and model of the electricity meter. Always check the exact model designation in the current compatibility overview before ordering a device.
No. Tibber confirms that the Pulse IR can also be used without a Tibber electricity contract. To use it with novolto, you need a functioning Pulse setup and must grant novolto the necessary access to your measurement data.
Yes, depending on the reader, a modern metering device with a suitable optical interface may be sufficient; an intelligent metering system with a smart meter gateway is not strictly required. The deciding factors are the meter model, the interface, and the compatibility list of the respective reader.
An infrared read head is attached to the optical interface of a suitable digital electricity meter. It reads the measured values provided there and transmits them to the connected system. Which values are available depends on the meter model and its activation.
First, check whether your meter just needs to be activated or if another compatible optical reader is an option. If optical reading is not possible, an energy meter in the electrical distribution board may be an alternative, depending on the system.
