Secondary Gas Metering and BMS Integration (UK)
NC13 Industries Ltd designs and commissions secondary gas metering for estates, campuses, and industrial sites-selecting compliant meters, programming EVCs, and integrating telemetry into BMS/SCADA or energy platforms for real-time visibility and accurate cost allocation. We routinely connect these networks to natural gas monitoring dashboards so teams get alarms and trend analysis without extra effort.
We handle Modbus RTU/TCP, M-Bus, BACnet/IP and MS/TP, and LoRaWAN, with secure cellular uplinks via GPRS/4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT. UK-wide coverage. ISO-certified processes.
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Accredited: IGEM • IET • IMechE • ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
Typical Applications
- Multi-tenant and campus sub-metering (universities, hospitals, business parks)
- CHP and boiler-plant monitoring with live alarms and reporting
- Industrial energy-efficiency and carbon reporting (ESOS, SECR, ISO 50001)
- Embedded networks, internal gas distribution, shared services billing
Our Capabilities
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Meter selection and supply | Approved turbine, rotary, and ultrasonic meters with pressure and temperature compensation accessories. |
| EVC programming | Configuration of Elgas ElcorPlus and PLUM MacR6 for sub-metering, logging, and event handling. |
| Integration to BMS / SCADA | Mapping via Modbus RTU/TCP, M-Bus, and BACnet/IP and MS/TP for dashboards, alarms, and trends. |
| Telemetry | LoRaWAN for long-range, low-power nodes; cellular links via GPRS/4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT with private APN if required. Instrumentation supply and telemetry build-outs align with our metering instrumentation and telemetry service. |
| Data and validation | Integration with myAMR Historian for consumption totals, exception alerts, and exportable reports. |
| Documentation | Commissioning certificates, protocol maps, wiring references, and verification records. |
Protocols and Communication Mediums
Protocols We Configure
- Modbus RTU/TCP — universal connectivity for meters, EVCs, and gateways
- M-Bus — European standard for building sub-meter networks
- BACnet/IP and MS/TP — native BMS integration for estates and plant rooms
- LoRaWAN — long-range, low-power telemetry for dispersed meters
- Cellular telemetry — GPRS/4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT for remote uploads to portals/historians
- MQTT/HTTPS (where supported) — modern IoT/cloud ingestion
Wired and Wireless Mediums
- RS-485 (Modbus RTU, BACnet MS/TP) and two-wire M-Bus for multi-drop networks
- Ethernet (Modbus TCP, BACnet/IP, OPC-UA, MQTT/HTTPS) for fast SCADA/BMS links
- Fibre backbones between plantrooms and control rooms (where specified)
- LoRaWAN radio for battery-friendly, long-range connectivity
- Cellular with private APN options for security and reliability
We deliver consistent mapping of totals, rates, alarms/events, and validation logic-engineered for reliability, maintainability, and cyber-safe transport. When sub-meter data needs to feed upstream fiscal systems, we coordinate closely with primary gas metering teams to keep datasets aligned.
Why Secondary Metering Matters
- Fair cost allocation for tenants and departments
- Energy-efficiency insights to support carbon-reduction targets
- Regulatory evidence under ESOS, SECR, and ISO 50001 frameworks
- Operational visibility for maintenance and optimisation
NC13 installs, programs, and validates every measurement point to the same standards used for primary fiscal metering.
Recent UK Projects
- MacR6 sub-metering with BACnet/IP to BMS — University campus, North West
- Secondary metering with LoRaWAN telemetry — Hospital estate, Midlands
- Rotary meters with Modbus TCP to SCADA — Manufacturing site, Yorkshire
“NC13 turned our metering into live data we can trust.” — Facilities Manager, UK Campus
Next Steps
Planning a new sub-metering system or upgrading existing meters for energy monitoring?
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Secondary Metering FAQs
Can you integrate with our existing BMS?
Yes — we support BACnet/IP and MS/TP, Modbus RTU/TCP, and M-Bus into most BMS and energy platforms.
Do you supply the meters and EVCs?
We source approved hardware and provide end-to-end commissioning with documentation.
Can you provide LoRaWAN or cellular telemetry?
Yes — we deploy LoRaWAN gateways and GPRS/4G/LTE-M/NB-IoT uplinks, including private APN configurations.
Can you validate data for cost allocation?
Yes — we configure logging and alarms, and integrate with myAMR Historian for dashboards, exports, and exception handling.