Can the meter be read?
We check the protocol and access, then perform a test read to establish whether the selected device can be used with an existing adapter.
A clearly defined first step
One-month EMS meter integration pilot
Your meter is already measuring. Let's see whether its data is usable.
We connect one existing, supported meter to a temporary data acquisition gateway for one month and verify the data connection. Around 20 charts with different breakdowns, plus CSV and PDF exports, help you review the data and decide whether to expand.
Read-only access · Standard integration · Compatibility checked before we start
Product illustration featuring the Scepi Smart EMS interface. The pilot deliverables are described on this page.
From meter to verified dataREAD ONLY
- One existing meterDocumented Modbus or API connection
- Temporary gatewayStandard adapter, resolution as fine as one minute where supported
- One-month pilotData quality and agreement with the meter
- Results to take awayAround 20 charts, CSV, PDF and a brief handover report
- 1 meter
- One site, one supported data connection
- 1 month
- Pilot period and deployment of the temporary gateway
- HUF 400,000
- Net service fee, with additional items agreed in advance
- Around 20 charts
- Different breakdowns, CSV and PDF exports
Who is it for?
When meter data is still an open question.
For industrial sites with a communication-enabled consumption meter where the data is not yet visible or verified, or where the next steps are unclear.
Is the data reliable?
We examine sample validity, timestamps, data gaps and agreement with the meter.
What can you build on?
The findings help establish whether the meter can support further energy analysis and what is needed for the next step.
Pilot scope
From one meter to verified data.
We use a repeatable, standard solution. Technical compatibility is established during the preliminary assessment.
Clearly defined integration
One site, one existing supported meter and one documented Modbus or API connection. Read-only access, using an existing adapter and a standard dashboard.
kWh and data quality
Timestamped cumulative import kWh and a quality indicator, plus active power in kW where supported. Resolution can be as fine as one minute with a supported meter and data connection. For an additional fee, we can supply a meter capable of second-level resolution; this meter is not included in the service fee. We verify and agree the actual resolution before starting.
Usable outputs
Around 20 charts with different breakdowns in the interface, CSV and PDF exports, and a brief handover report. A temporary Raspberry Pi / Node-RED gateway is deployed for the one-month pilot. The specific views depend on the meter data available.
Items to agree separately
- Hardware use, an optional separately priced meter and deployment/collection logistics
- Travel and any required platform or licence fees
- Additional meters, long-term data storage and operation
- New requirements or extensions under a separately accepted quotation
Not included in the service fee
- Development of a new adapter; the optional meter is priced separately
- Electrical installation and network implementation
- PLC, production data, ERP or MES integration
- Custom interfaces, operational control, BESS and guaranteed savings
Three stepsFirst, we verify.
First, we verify.
Then, we implement.
Full implementation starts only once access is confirmed, a test read is successful and a reusable adapter and dashboard panel are available.
- 01 / PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT
We establish feasibility.
We review the meter and protocol documentation supplied in advance, check access and perform a test read. The preliminary assessment takes up to two hours and results in a GO or NO-GO decision.
HUF 50,000 net, included in the total service fee.
- 02 / INTEGRATION AND TESTING
We connect and verify the data.
Following a positive decision, we configure the gateway, standard adapter and interface for the one-month pilot. Within this period, a technical acceptance test covering at least 72 consecutive hours verifies the data and its agreement with the meter.
The pilot lasts one month. The 72-hour technical acceptance test takes place within it; it is not the duration of the full pilot.
- 03 / HANDOVER AND CLOSEOUT
We hand over the results.
You receive CSV and PDF exports and the handover report. We demonstrate around 20 charts and their different breakdowns, then record the conditions for the next steps. At the end of the one-month pilot, we collect the gateway and close temporary access.
Ongoing operation and data retention require a separate agreement.
What counts as success?
We deliver results you can verify.
We agree the technical acceptance test criteria before the trial. The charts, CSV and PDF exports, data quality and agreement with the meter demonstrate successful integration.
This verifies the integration; it is not meter certification. The thresholds below apply to the 72-hour technical acceptance test, not to a month-long availability guarantee. The pilot does not include a savings guarantee.
- 72 hours
- A consecutive technical acceptance test within the one-month pilot, at an agreed resolution.
- At least 98%
- Valid samples during the 72-hour technical acceptance test.
- No more than 30 minutes
- The longest permitted continuous data gap during the technical acceptance test.
- Agreement with the meter
- The difference in the kWh increase must not exceed 1% or one display increment, whichever is greater.
If the criteria are not met: we document the reasons and the conditions for continuing. Extending the one-month pilot or expanding the scope requires a separate written agreement.
Transparent pricingTwo stages.
Two stages.
One service fee.
HUF 400,000
Net service fee + VAT
The total customer price comprises the service fee and separately specified additional items. We agree these before starting.
Preliminary assessment
Up to two hours. Documentation review, access checks, a test read and a decision on whether to proceed.
Implementation and handover
Only after a positive technical decision (GO). Standard integration, data verification and the handover package.
Additional items agreed in advance
Hardware use and deployment/collection logistics, travel, and any necessary platform or licence fees. The optional meter Scepi can supply for second-level resolution is charged separately and is not included in the HUF 400,000 service fee. Configuration and on-site handling services are included in the pilot.
All amounts shown are net of VAT. The pilot is a one-off service with no automatic subscription.
In the event of NO-GO: only the HUF 50,000 preliminary assessment fee and previously approved costs are payable. The HUF 350,000 stage does not start.
What we need to get started
We clarify the technical requirements together.
- Exact meter modelIdentification of the manufacturer, model and available communication interface.
- Protocol and register documentationThe Modbus register map or API documentation, with usable access arrangements.
- Read access and a secure networkAccess to the agreed data connection, with only the permissions required.
- Power supply and a technical contactThe operating conditions for the temporary gateway and an available technical contact on your side.
Before we start: documentation, access, costs and the deployment window must be agreed. The full pilot starts only after a successful test read.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you start.
Can the pilot work with any meter?
It can use an existing, supported meter with a documented Modbus or API connection that can be read using an existing adapter. We check compatibility, access and achievable resolution during the preliminary assessment. A meter supplied by Scepi can also be agreed for an additional fee. Developing a new adapter is a separate task.
Does the pilot interfere with production or control equipment?
The pilot only reads meter data. It does not write to a PLC or meter, switch loads, or include operational control or BESS intervention.
How long does the pilot last, and what is the 72-hour test?
The pilot and temporary gateway deployment last one month, with start and end dates agreed in advance. Within this period, the 72-consecutive-hour technical acceptance test checks data quality and agreement with the meter. The minimum 98% valid-sample rate applies to this test, not to a month-long SLA. An extension requires a separate agreement.
What happens if the preliminary assessment results in NO-GO?
Implementation does not start following a NO-GO decision. The HUF 50,000 net preliminary assessment fee and previously approved costs are payable; the additional HUF 350,000 stage is not. We document what prevents further progress.
What do I receive, and what remains on site at the end?
You receive CSV and PDF exports and the handover report. The interface provides around 20 charts with different breakdowns; the specific views depend on the meter data available. At the end of the one-month pilot, the temporary gateway returns to Scepi and pilot access ends. A permanent dashboard, data storage, licensing and operation require a separate agreement.
Will it show how much energy I will save?
The pilot verifies reliable meter data and the integration. Estimating or demonstrating savings requires a longer, representative data set, tariff information and operational context. The pilot does not include a savings guarantee.
Does HUF 400,000 cover everything?
The HUF 400,000 net service fee includes the HUF 50,000 preliminary assessment and HUF 350,000 implementation stage following a GO decision. Hardware use, logistics, travel and any required licence are separate items agreed before starting. The optional meter enabling second-level resolution is also excluded from this price. The complete quotation includes the separately priced items.
What time resolution is available?
Resolution can be as fine as one minute with a supported meter and data connection. This is not available with every existing meter. For an additional fee, we can supply a meter capable of second-level resolution. The optional meter is not included in the service fee; we agree the actual resolution and technical requirements before starting.
After the pilotStart with reliable data.
Start with reliable data.
Then build on it.
A possible next step is to examine energy consumption and energy cost per unit of production. This requires a verified source of production data, a common time base and an agreed method of allocating costs.
Additional meters, a permanent EMS, optimisation studies and control solutions can be introduced following a separate assessment and quotation.
Start with one meter
Request a consultation Let's check whether the conditions are in place.
For the initial discussion, please have the meter model, protocol documentation and a brief description of network access ready. These allow us to start preparing the pilot.