The Smart Meter-Master Encoder Signal Converter/Splitter enables multiple parties to simultaneously access the encoder output from a water meter. A typical water utility client application would be splitting the register output between the utility (encoder output) and a commercial account (utility client) to whom the Smart Meter-Master would typically provide a pulse, 4-20mA, or serial output. A typical wholesale application would be to take the encoder output from a water meter register and then output multiple encoder readings in Sensus, Neptune, and/or Elster protocol so that both parties can read the same water meter register simultaneously and collect readings independently thru 2 AMR/AMI networks. The Smart Meter-Master can output different protocols simultaneously, e.g., simultaneous Sensus and Neptune readings. The Smart Meter-Master can provide up to 5 simultaneous outputs from 1 or 2 inputs, including up to 3 encoder outputs, 2 (two) 4-20mA outputs, 0-10V output, pulse output, and RS232/485 output. The Smart Meter-Master can take any of these signals as inputs and convert them to any of these signals as outputs. There is accompanying free software that users can download from our website and easily use to re-program a Smart Meter-Master as desired.
Key Features
- Share usage data between utility and water user
- Provide output to energy management system
- Multiple encoder outputs for wholesale sites
- SCADA applications
- Digital, analog, serial, and universal encoder I/O
- Up to 2 input channels & 5 output channels
- LCD Display
- Battery & data backup
- User programmable
Encoder Input Signal Options
- Sensus
- Neptune
- Elster
Output Signal Options
- Sensus
- Neptune
- Elster
- Analog/Digital
- RS232/485