Ablesezeitpunkt
Ablesezeitpunkt is a German term that denotes the exact moment at which data from a measuring device is read, recorded, or transmitted. The word is formed from ablesen (to read out a measurement) and Zeitpunkt (point in time). It serves as the reference time for the data captured by meters or sensors.
In practice, the Ablesezeitpunkt is most relevant in energy, water and gas metering, as well as in
Reading methods vary. Readings can be performed manually by a customer or a technician, or automatically by
The Ablesezeitpunkt also affects how missing data are handled. If no current reading is available, consumption