The objective of Centralized Energy Management Systems to control energy costs, decrease downtime, reduce maintenance, accelerate problem response, and improve facilities planning. CMS offer a turn-key system that addresses all of these concerns is now technically feasible for small systems right up to utility applications. There are three main components in a CMS's Centralised Energy Management system : meters, software, and communications links. The way these components connect is illustrated in the diagram below.

• ION intelligent meters are more than just meters; they can take measurements, store data, and respond to new information. The meters are on the front line, continuously gathering data and carrying out instructions. ION meters accomplish the tasks of many devices (relays, PLCs, RTUs) reducing the cost of materials, equipment and commissioning time required to build a power monitoring system.
  
  
• ION software processes data collected by the meter into a usable format. The software acts as director of operations with the ability to assess the overall picture and decide on new courses of action. The software offers a combination of energy information and control capabilities that can simultaneously address diversified needs ranging from billing, load aggregation and cost allocation. The software is scalable so that a system can start small and grow as needs change. Connectivity with other utility meters and systems is provided through multi-protocol communications ports and an ODBC-compliant database.
  
  
• Communication links transport data from the meter to software or other devices. The software and meters communicate to each other through serial, modem, or Ethernet links. ION meters and software use communications infrastructures such as Internet, Ethernet, telephone and wireless to provide a high degree of accessibility, responsiveness and affordability.

In CMS's Energy Management System the meters act as smart RTUs with transducer, control, power quality, load profiling, and integration capabilities. Software performs Master Station functions as well as advanced graphical analysis, customized reporting, and communication paths that stretch across continents. The result is much higher performance and return on investment to many groups within an organization; the system provides all the information and control capabilities necessary to enable management, accounting, engineering and maintenance personnel to make the best decisions. For guiding to an appropriate Energy Management System for you please contact us at emscms@cms.co.in