Background
With the rapid expansion of 5G networks and tower sharing models across the Middle East, telecom towers have become increasingly energy-intensive and complex in power supply.
Traditional single-loop meters fail to accurately allocate energy costs among multiple operators sharing the same tower, leading to billing disputes and hidden energy waste.
A multi-loop energy monitoring solution is essential for precise measurement, transparent cost allocation, and intelligent energy management.
Pain & Value
Your Pain Points
Lack of visibility into per-operator energy consumption makes cost allocation between shared tower tenants opaque, causing billing disputes and revenue leakage.
Traditional single-loop metering requires multiple meters per tower, driving up hardware and installation costs.
Manual meter reading and on-site troubleshooting across remote tower sites are time-consuming and labor-intensive, with delayed fault response.
Our Acrel Value
Acrel multi-loop meters provide independent energy measurement for each operator, delivering transparent, auditable data for fair and accurate cost allocation.
One Acrel meter replaces multiple traditional meters, significantly reducing procurement and installation costs while saving valuable cabinet space.
Real-time remote data transmission via RS485 or 4G enables centralized monitoring, reducing on-site visits and enabling rapid fault alerts.
Solution
Acrel Multi-Circuit Energy Monitoring Solution for Shared Telecom Towers
AC Multi-Loop Meters / Din-rail
Suitable for AC distribution cabinets in telecom towers, monitoring total AC input, air conditioners, switch mode power supply (SMPS) AC input, lighting, and other AC loads. A single meter supports up to 12 single-phase or 4 three-phase loops (DTSD1352-4S), or up to 24 single-phase / 8 three-phase loops (AMC200-AC). Rail-mounted design with mA-level CT input ensures safe and convenient installation.
DC Multi-Loop Meters / Din-rail
Suitable for -48V DC distribution cabinets in telecom towers, accurately monitoring DC branches from SMPS output. A single meter supports 6 DC loops (AMC16-DETT, default configuration with total + stc Group/Mobily/e&/du/Zain/Ooredoo/Omantel sub-loops), or up to 12 DC loops (AMC200-DC). Specifically designed for multi-operator billing in shared towers, providing fair and transparent measurement data.
AC Multi-Loop Meters / Panel-Mounted
Suitable for AC distribution cabinets or custom panels where flush mounting is required. The meter integrates seamlessly with the cabinet panel, improving aesthetics and operational consistency. A single AMC300 supports up to 18 single-phase or 6 three-phase loops, featuring a large LCD screen for local data viewing.
Whether the tower uses AC or DC distribution, or requires panel-mount integration, Acrel offers dedicated single multi-loop meters to replace dozens of traditional single-loop meters.
All meters support RS485 (Modbus-RTU) and wireless (4G/NB-IoT) communication, seamlessly connecting to local Middle East tower monitoring systems or the Acrel energy management platform.
This enables real-time energy monitoring, automatic billing reports, and anomaly alerts, helping shared towers move from “coarse management” to “refined and intelligent” operation.
Product
01. AC Multi-Circuit Meter (Rail-mounted)
Targets: Power input, generator input, SMPS, air conditioner, lighting
Solves: Multiple single-loop meters drive up procurement cost and occupy valuable cabinet space
Value: One meter replaces multiple units, significantly reducing BOM, installation cost and space
Product: DTSD1352-4S
4x3Ph
12x1Ph
RJ12 CT
Rogowski coil
Modbus-RTU RS485
Modbus-TCP Ethernet
Power Supply:
AC/DC85-265V, DC9-60V
6DI 1DO
2DI 2DO
02. DC Multi-loop Meter (Rail-mounted)
Targets: 6 DC loops — 1st loop for total consumption, loops 2-4 for per-operator sub-metering
Solves: SMPS lacks per-user metering in shared towers — no auditable data for cost allocation
Value: Accurately measures each operator‘s DC consumption, ensuring fair and transparent billing
Product: AMC16(L)-DETT
6 DC Loops
Hall Sensor Ready
Modbus-RTU RS485
Power Supply: DC-48~-60V
DI 4-20mA
LCD or w/o LCD display
03. High-density Multi-Circuit Meter (Rail-mounted)
Targets: AC version: up to 24 single-phase or 8 three-phase loops; DC version: up to 12 DC loops
Solves: Large shared towers have too many loops — conventional meters multiply cabling complexity
Value: Ultra-high density monitoring — one meter covers an entire large tower‘s power loops
Product: AMC200 (AC) & AMC200 (DC)
AC 24/8 or DC 12 Loops
RJ12 Current Sensor / Hall Sensor
4G/NB-IoT/RS485
Power Supply: AC/DC85-265V
4DI
LCD or w/o LCD display
04. Embedded AC Multi-loop Meter (Panel-mounted)
Targets: Up to 18 single-phase or 6 three-phase AC loops — designed for panel/flush mounting
Solves: Standard rail meters don‘t fit flush-mount panels, compromising cabinet aesthetics
Value: Flush panel mounting integrates seamlessly into distribution cabinets for a professional finish
Product: AMC300
AC 18/6 Loops
RJ12 Current Sensor
Modbus-RTU RS485 / 4G/NB
Power Supply: AC/DC85-265V
DI/DO
Application
Tawal (Saudi Arabia), TASC Towers (Kuwait/Qatar), Oman Tower Company, providing neutral-host infrastructure for multi-tenant colocation and active network sharing
Saudi Arabia (stc, Mobily, Zain KSA), UAE (e&, du), Kuwait (Zain, Ooredoo, stc), Qatar (Ooredoo, Vodafone), Oman (Omantel, Ooredoo, Vodafone), Bahrain (Batelco, Zain, Viva), adopting site sharing to reduce capex, accelerate 5G rollout, and fairly allocate energy costs.
NEOM, Red Sea Global, Qiddiya (Saudi Arabia), Lusail City (Qatar), Masdar City (UAE), requiring intelligent energy monitoring for distributed telecom nodes serving public safety, traffic, and IoT applications.
Oil & gas facilities, ports, logistics hubs, manufacturing zones across Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, deploying shared 5G small cells and edge nodes requiring per-tenant energy visibility for cost allocation and operational efficiency.
Make Energy Visible, Billing Transparent, and Management Smart.
Contact us to build your customized, intelligent Telecom Tower Remote Energy Monitoring Solution.
