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 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. |
| 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.
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.