NEWS RELEASE - 5-1-2006

Aidon leads the way in automatic meter reading
with the Aidon 5530-an open-standard, modular AMR meter

Aidon Ltd, the Nordic supplier of energy meters launches a new automatic energy meter that meets the future standards on up-to-date energy monitoring for households.

The Aidon 5530 is an open solution that meets energy companies' needs to incorporate different technologies into a single operating system. The AMR meter combines a reliable energy meter, with a data communication bus and system module.

The Aidon 5530 is compatible with most commercially available metering systems. Suppliers may freely choose the system module they want to use, as the data link to the reader is based on open standards.

The Aidon 5530 meter has a modular integrated system module, producing time-stamped register values and offers various services such as load control, etc. It registers power cuts, quality of supply and fault messages and reads the status of external device. The meter's functions can be used in real time (controlled by the energy company's own system) or by an independently-operated integrated timer.

After installation, the Aidon 5530 does not require on-site visits, as metering data is collected through a wireless OTAP (Over the Air Provisioning) via a built-in GRPS link. This also provides a useful method of downloading new programmes and functions.

Changing the communication type of the Aidon 5530 is easy, as only the system module needs changing. Replacing only a part of the meter also supports sustainable development, by reducing the amount of waste.

Unrivalled quality and an extended life-cycle are the crucial design concepts of the Aidon 5530. Simple and quick to install, the Aidon 5530 is fitted in a streamlined casing and has a user-friendly interface.

The Aidon 5530 is the first of a new generation of AMR (Automatic Meter Reading) meters. In the Nordic countries alone, around 14 million meters will be replaced within the next few years.

Aidon Ltd develops and markets equipment, software and services for automatic energy meter reading. The major customers of the company, which operates in Finland, Sweden and Norway, are energy companies. Aidon Ltd, founded in 2004, is owned by corporate management, staff and capital funds.

For further information, please contact Timo Chrons, Managing Director, Aidon Ltd, tel: +358 207 205 880