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28 May 2026Communications, Electrical Metering, Product Guides

Riecktron M2M Smart 4G Modems for Kamstrup Meter Connectivity

Riecktron M2M smart 4G/LTE modem options help connect Kamstrup meters for automated reading, remote monitoring and multi-drop RS485 expansion.

Kamstrup electricity meters are often selected for smart metering projects, but the communication design determines how useful the installed meters become. The Riecktron M2M Smart 4G/LTE modem options for Kamstrup meters help create the link between field meters and remote monitoring workflows.

Product overview

The catalog describes the M2M Smart 4G/LTE for Kamstrup as a ready-to-deploy standalone 4G/LTE CAT.1 device that provides wireless data communication for Kamstrup electricity meters. It integrates with Kamstrup meters using their internal expansion port and is useful for automated applications, remote monitoring and remote controlling. The modem also features an RS485 expansion port that can connect multiple meters to a single modem.

This is especially useful on properties with several meters in one electrical room or metering cabinet. Instead of treating every meter as a separate communication problem, the system can be planned around internal meter integration and RS485 expansion where appropriate.

Benefits for smart meter estates

Remote monitoring reduces dependence on manual readings and enables faster operational response. For landlords, utilities and managing agents, it supports more regular consumption data, fewer missed reads and better visibility of meter status.

The RS485 expansion option also supports multi-meter sites where cost and complexity need to be controlled. A well-planned modem arrangement can reduce the number of cellular devices required while still delivering useful meter data.

How Fast Forward helps

Fast Forward Metering can supply the Riecktron modem, help confirm compatibility with the Kamstrup meter model and advise on antenna, power, enclosure and RS485 expansion requirements. The team can also plan commissioning so that the modem is tested against the real data workflow.

Connectivity products should never be treated as accessories added at the end. Fast Forward can help design them into the metering project from the beginning, making remote reading more dependable and easier to support.

View this product in the Fast Forward Metering shop or request a quote for supply, installation and commissioning support.

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