Case Study

Project Overview

A beautifully restored watermill in rural Leicestershire, now used for high-end guest accommodation, required a discreet and accurate heat metering solution to support energy monitoring across multiple buildings on-site. The metering system needed to balance technical performance with the challenges of a heritage setting.

Project Requirements

• Accurate measurement of thermal energy consumption

• Compact components suitable for limited plant space

• Reliable data collection across separate accommodation zones

• Remote data access to reduce manual readings

• Compatibility with glycol-based heating systems

DMS Solution

DMS Metering Solutions supplied a complete package tailored to the project’s needs:

Sontex Superstatic 749 Heat Meter

• MID Class 2 approved

• Static measurement with no moving parts

• Flow rates: 0.6 to 2.5 m³/h

• Compact design ideal for limited-space installations

• Outputs: M-Bus, Wireless M-Bus, LoRaWAN, Pulse

• Available with 6- or 12-year battery options

• Glycol compatible

Elvaco CME2100 M-Bus Data Collector

• Secure, remote data transmission  via GSM/4G

• Reads and stores data from multiple meters

• Reduces the need for site access or manual meter reading

• Integration-ready for billing or energy reporting systems

Accessories and Installation Kits

• Sensor pockets, unions, and adaptors

• All components supplied pre-matched for ease of installation

Results

• Accurate heat measurement across all building zones

• Seamless integration with the site's existing infrastructure

• Remote monitoring enabled proactive energy management

• Compact hardware ensured minimal visual or physical impact

Why DMS?

With over 25 years of industry experience, DMS Metering Solutions delivers proven metering technologies backed by expert support. 

As the exclusive UK partner for Sontex, we offer access to Swiss-quality products with full technical assistance from specification to installation.

Need a Custom Metering Solution?

Whether you're working on a heritage building, rural site, or multi-occupancy development, we can help.
Call us: 01773 534555 /  Email: meters@dmsltd.com