{"id":1968,"date":"2020-12-07T13:22:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-07T19:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/?p=1968"},"modified":"2022-10-15T15:37:07","modified_gmt":"2022-10-15T21:37:07","slug":"introducing-thesignalizer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/?p=1968","title":{"rendered":"Introducing The Signalizer&#x2122;!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_3732\" style=\"width: 160px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3732\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_0987-1-150x150.jpeg\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/IMG_0987-1.jpeg 2x\" alt=\"James Mimlitz &#039;Slim&#039;\" class=\"avatar avatar-150 wp-user-avatar wp-user-avatar-150 photo\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3732\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jim &#8216;Slim&#8217; Mimlitz, SCADAmetrics<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>SCADAmetrics<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> is pleased to introduce the newest member of our DINstrumentation<strong>&#x2122;<\/strong> series \u2013 <strong>The Signalizer&#x2122;<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"287\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/EMP_Webstore_Large_001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1971\"\/><figcaption>The Signalizer&#x2122;. Model EMP.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This new electronic telemetry signal generator for water meters provides a 4-20 milliamp (flow) output and a dry contact pulse (per volume) output! \u2013 while still maintaining the meter\u2019s ability to be co-connected to an AMI\/AMR endpoint!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past, meter owners have traditionally been required to make a weighted buying decision: encoder-type meter?\u2026 or milliamp\/pulse-type meter? The Signalizer allows you to easily have both with the same meter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Illustration_01-1024x687.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Illustration_01-1024x687.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Illustration_01-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Illustration_01-768x515.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Illustration_01.jpg 1094w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>TheSignalizer &#8211; Operational Illustration.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Signalizer utilizes the popular encoder signal from the water meter to generate both a 4-20mA rate-of-flow signal and a dry-contact pulse-per-volume signal. \u2026And because The Signalizer is outfitted with an integral pass-thru port, it can co-exist with an AMI\/AMR system. The pass-thru port is always functional \u2013 even if power is removed \u2013 ensuring continuous connectivity to the AMR\/AMI system!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Annotated_02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Annotated_02-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1984\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Annotated_02-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Annotated_02-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Annotated_02-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Signalizer_Annotated_02.jpg 1489w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Signalizer &#8211; Physical Breakout.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Signalizer is compatible with every late-model, encoder-type water meter in North America \u2013 including those from Neptune, Sensus, Metron-Farnier, Mueller, Kamstrup<sup>1<\/sup>, Badger, Master Meter, RG3, Zenner, Elster-AMCO, McCrometer, and many others!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Feature Highlights \u2013<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022 4-20mA Flow-Proportional Output (3KV Isolation).<br>\u2022 Dry-Contact, Volume-Proportional Output (3.75KV Isolation).<br>\u2022 Dry-Contact Alarm Output (3.75KV Isolation).<br>\u2022 Built-In Pass-Thru Port for Co-Connection to AMI\/AMR \u2013 Works Even If Power Off!<br>\u2022 Compatible with All Late-Model, North American Encoder-Type Water Meters.<br>    (Neptune 6,8,9-digit, Sensus 4,5,6,7,8,9-digit, Elster K-Frame Protocols).<br>\u2022 Works with All Popular Registration Units (Gallons, Cubic Feet, Cubic Meters, Acre Feet).<br>\u2022 No Computer Required! \u2013 Setup via DIP Switches Only!<br>\u2022 Removable Terminal Blocks, Simplified Wiring Procedures.<br>\u2022 Mounts on standard 35mm industrial DIN-rail.<br>\u2022 24V<sub>DC<\/sub>-Powered (1.5KV Isolation). Low 1.2W Power Consumption.<br>\u2022 Enclosure and Circuit Board: UL 94-VO recognized materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/PDF\/EMP_vNEPT.pdf\">Download Neptune-Centric PDF Datasheet \/ User Manual Here: TheSignalizer<strong>&#x2122;<\/strong><\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/PDF\/EMP_v1.pdf\">Download Multi-Brand PDF Datasheet \/ User Manual Here: TheSignalizer<strong>&#x2122;<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in learning how <strong>TheSignalizer<\/strong> can help you more closely monitor the flow through your water meters?  Give us a call!  We&#8217;ll be glad to discuss the details!<\/p>\n\n\n<p><sup>1<\/sup>The Kamstrup FlowIQ water meter\u2019s encoder update period is 32 seconds, and therefore requires special Signalizer firmware. 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