L+G E470 smets 1 or 2?

Thanks for that. Looks like it is a smets 1, given that it was installed in 2012. It also has an inbuilt GSM modem. The unit is not connected to a network and not sure how one gets that done. It is also strange that other models of the E470 (smets 1 and 2) are shown with separate and clearly evident comms hubs. It is all a bit of a mystery that I wish I could unravel.

Not sure what this was for but I see continued research into GSM modem and smart meters designed to allow direct connection via mobile apps. 
The UK’s move to use a more secure network might have precluded its wider use

You may well be on to something, Think I’ll give up and find a supplier who will swap it out for a smets2

While you’re here @ColinG …

Can I use your image for my L+G guide? This is the first time we’ve seen that particular E470 variant and I’d like to document it so that we can cover this edge case. I like to ask permission first where possible!

My current guide is at this thread if you’d like to take a look.

But yeah, I can confirm it’s neither SMETS1 or SMETS2 . It looks like one of those legacy pre-SMETS era units for definite, back when it really was a wild west! And you can probably see once again why we hate the naming conventions of Landis+Gyr...

Please do. The image degrades a bit when posted so I could send you a better copy if you wish. If you find out how to access the exported electricity register please let me know. Its currently got me beat :-)

The unit was installed in 2012 in what was then a newbuild. It certainly connects to  a network (the signal strength indicator is there).

Thanks! If you send it over to forum@ovoenergy.com the forum moderators can get it over to me. They can also edit my post, so they can upload directly too. :)

In return, sure thing. I’ll try to do some research into that for you.

Ok I’m back. Unfortunately, I can hardly find anything on this meter or any like it. Seems no-one really documented that pre-SMETS version. But there’s one more thing I can try…

Bear with me, I might be able to ask for help on this one.

Thanks! I did try going direct to L+G but they “helpfully” told me they only talk to installers and not the end user -I should take the question to my supplier therefore!.

Yeah, I’ve tried that before. I even tried the “I’m a forum volunteer who helps other people out” trick which usually works, but they still turned me away.