{"id":2847,"date":"2023-12-20T13:10:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-20T19:10:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/?p=2847"},"modified":"2025-01-15T13:58:16","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T19:58:16","slug":"scadametrics-instrumentation-and-sensus-flow-meters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/?p=2847","title":{"rendered":"SCADAmetrics Instrumentation and Sensus Flow Meters"},"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><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.sensus.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sensus, a Xylem Brand (Morrisville, NC)<\/a><\/strong> manufactures a broad line of flow meters and AMI\/AMR systems, serving the municipal water utility industry. Here at <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SCADAmetrics (Wildwood, MO)<\/a><\/strong>, we manufacture flow metering instrumentation in support of this industry, with the stated mission of helping users extend such meters for enhanced SCADA interoperability and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/OmniT2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1130\" height=\"752\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/OmniT2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2850\" style=\"width:360px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/OmniT2.jpg 1130w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/OmniT2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/OmniT2-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/OmniT2-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1130px) 100vw, 1130px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Sensus Flow Meters Include the Omni-T2 (pictured above), <br>the HydroVerse &amp; iPerl Magnetic Flow Meters, plus the SR-II, Mainline Propeller, &amp; AccuStream Mechanical Flow Meters, and the Cordonel ultrasonic flow meter, plus Several Others.<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sensus offers a pulse output on a subset of their flow meter offerings.  However, like many manufacturers of AWWA-style flow meters, Sensus&#8217; signaling options are focused upon their 3-wire, encoded protocol for interfacing with AMI\/AMR endpoints. Sensus&#8217; encoded protocol is capable of transmitting <strong>8-digit, fine-resolution totalization<\/strong> information \u2014 which SCADAmetrics instrumentation leverages to generate <strong>additional<\/strong> industrial signal and display options \u2014 thereby bridging the gap to solve the unique challenges facing the <strong>SCADA, Telemetry, and Building Automation spheres<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article also highlights our new <strong>models APK and APK.PLUS Analog\/Pulse Kits<\/strong>. These instruments were designed to serve as improved, modern replacements to the legacy Sensus Act-Pak instrumentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Advantages of the APK and APK.PLUS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Optically-Isolated Power and I\/O Circuitry for Superior Lightning Protection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DC Low-Voltage Wiring for Increased User Safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Silicone-Gasketed, NEMA-4X Enclosure for Wall-Mount APK.PLUS.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compact, DIN-Rail Footprint model APK, for Easier Integration inside the Control Panels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User-Settable DIP Switches Allow APK and APK.PLUS to be Used with Various Models and Sizes, Eliminating Need for Factory Programming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>User-Selectable 4-20 Milliamp Span (Digitally Self-Calibrated).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flow-Switch Output.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The purpose of this document is to provide a summary of several of the main SCADAmetrics devices and methods that we offer to extend the broad line of Sensus flow meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note 1:<\/span><\/strong> For brevity, most of the examples illustrated within this article feature the Sensus <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/omni-turbo-t2\/\">Omni-T2 Series Water Meter<\/a><\/strong>, which features both a 3-wire encoded signal and a 3-wire pulse signal. However, SCADAmetrics generally offers solutions to Sensus&#8217; other flow meters, when paired with the appropriate SCADAmetrics instrument.  Other Sensus\/SCADAmetrics-compatible meters include the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/hydroverse-water-meters\/\">HydroVerse<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/mainline-propeller-water-meters\/\">Mainline Propeller<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/omni-r2\/\">Omni-R2<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/omni-compound-c2\/\">Omni-C2<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/omni-fireline-f2\/\">Omni-F2<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/iperl-north-america\/\">iPerl<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/sr-ii-meters\/\">SR-II<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/accustream\/\">AccuStream<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensus.com\/products\/cordonel\/\">Cordonel<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong>W-Series Turbo (legacy)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Note 2:<\/span><\/strong> It is important to note that certain Sensus flow meters support an optional 2-wire (touch-coupled) reading method. SCADAmetrics <strong><em>duplexer technology<\/em><\/strong> fully supports 2-wire technology, but SCADAmetrics <strong><em>reading technology<\/em><\/strong> does not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Concurrent Basic SCADA and AMI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide basic SCADA signaling (4-20 milliamp, pulse-per-volume, flow switch), plus AMI signaling (3-wire encoder protocol). This solution leverages the dual-output capability of the Sensus Omni meter (Encoded + Pulse). Excellent for custody-transfer pump and metering stations.  Also excellent for utility-owned water meters at commercial and industrial buildings, where the building owner desires a meter reading into its BMS system, without requiring the installation of a new water meter, or without interfering with the utility\u2019s AMI system. Design Basis:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#APK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model APK Analog-Pulse Kit<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"764\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-1024x764.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2852\" style=\"width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-1024x764.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-1536x1146.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2048x1527.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Concurrent Basic SCADA, AMI, and Remote Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide basic SCADA signaling (4-20 milliamp, pulse-per-volume, flow switch), AMI signaling (3-wire encoder protocol), and a Remote Wall Display. Excellent for custody-transfer stations and commercial buildings. Design Basis:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#APK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model APK Analog-Pulse Kit<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#TMD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model TMD TheMeterDisplay<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK_AMI_TMD-1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"814\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK_AMI_TMD-1-1024x814.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2943\" style=\"width:643px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK_AMI_TMD-1-1024x814.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK_AMI_TMD-1-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK_AMI_TMD-1-768x610.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK_AMI_TMD-1-1536x1221.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK_AMI_TMD-1-2048x1628.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3a. Advanced SCADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide advanced SCADA signaling (Modbus, Allen-Bradley EtherNet\/IP). Excellent for custody-transfer pumping and valve stations where revenue-grade accuracy is of paramount importance. Both Encoded and Pulse Signals are leveraged, in case the encoded signal is programmed for coarse resolution. Also excellent for military bases and educational facilities. Design Basis: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EM100\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EM100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model EM.100 EtherMeter<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2933\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter-2048x1382.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3b. Advanced SCADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide advanced SCADA signaling (Modbus, Allen-Bradley EtherNet\/IP). Excellent for custody-transfer pumping and valve stations where revenue-grade accuracy is of paramount importance. If the Encoded Signal is programmed for maximum resolution (&#8220;All 8 Wheels&#8221;), then the encoded signal alone is sufficient.  Also excellent for military bases and educational facilities. Design Basis: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EM100\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EM100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model EM.100 EtherMeter<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EM_Encoded_Only-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"593\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EM_Encoded_Only-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EM_Encoded_Only-1024x593.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EM_Encoded_Only-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EM_Encoded_Only-768x445.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EM_Encoded_Only-1536x890.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EM_Encoded_Only-2048x1187.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Concurrent Advanced SCADA and AMI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide advanced SCADA signaling (Modbus, Allen-Bradley EtherNet\/IP), while at the same time provide signaling to a connected AMI System. Excellent for custody-transfer metering, pumping, and valve stations where revenue-grade accuracy is of paramount importance for both the SCADA system and AMI system. Also excellent for commercial and industrial facilities who wish to internally track the utility-owned water meter. The inclusion of a model SDA or SDAW Duplexer (illustrated below) ensures concurrent AMI connectivity. Design Basis:&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EM100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model EM.100 EtherMeter<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#SDA\">Model SDA SCADA Duplexer for AMI<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter_SDA-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter_SDA-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2935\" style=\"width:630px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter_SDA-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter_SDA-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter_SDA-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter_SDA-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_EtherMeter_SDA-2048x1208.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Basic SCADA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide basic SCADA signaling (4-20 milliamp, pulse-per-volume, flow switch). Excellent for well and pumping stations, as well as commercial buildings. Design Basis: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Model APK Analog\/Pulse Ki<\/strong>t:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2-1024x530.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2959\" style=\"width:635px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2-1024x530.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2-1536x795.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APK-2-2048x1060.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Visual Batching, Visual Rate-of-Flow, plus Basic SCADA Outputs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide basic SCADA signaling (4-20 milliamp, pulse-per-volume, flow switch, meter fault alarm), along with an always-ON operator flow and batch display. Excellent for well and pumping stations. Design Basis: SCADAmetrics <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#APKPLUS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model APK.PLUS Analog-Pulse Kit, Plus<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APKPLUS-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"891\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APKPLUS-891x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2938\" style=\"width:647px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APKPLUS-891x1024.jpg 891w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APKPLUS-261x300.jpg 261w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APKPLUS-768x883.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APKPLUS-1336x1536.jpg 1336w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_APKPLUS-1781x2048.jpg 1781w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 891px) 100vw, 891px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Dual-AMI Connectivity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a Sensus Omni-series flow meter can provide AMI signaling to two separate systems. Excellent for custody-transfer stations, where both the water buyer and seller desire meter connectivity to their separate respective AMI systems. Design Basis: SCADAmetrics <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#UDA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model UDA Universal Duplexer for AMI<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_UDA.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_UDA-1024x885.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2939\" style=\"width:447px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_UDA-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_UDA-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_UDA-768x663.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_UDA-1536x1327.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_UDA.jpg 1991w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Concurrent AMI Connectivity and Remote Visual Display<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a model TMD display can work with a Sensus Omni-series flow meter to provide AMI signaling to the water utility, while concurrently providing a visual remote display whose reading is a perfect match to the Sensus register total.  Furthermore, the TMD can also provide a rate-of-flow (gpm, lpm) display, as well.  Excellent for utility-owned water meters at commercial and industrial buildings, where the building owner desires a meter reading without requiring entry to a vault or confined-space. Design Basis: SCADAmetrics <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#TMD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model TMD TheMeterDisplay<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_TMD_AMI.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_TMD_AMI-1024x988.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2940\" style=\"width:542px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_TMD_AMI-1024x988.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_TMD_AMI-300x289.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_TMD_AMI-768x741.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Omni_TMD_AMI.jpg 1504w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Basic SCADA Connectivity to AMI-Only Water Meter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a model EMP Signalizer display can be applied to a Sensus <strong>iPerl-series<\/strong>, or <strong>Omni-R2-series<\/strong>, or <strong>Encoder-Only-Version-Omni+Plus<\/strong>, or <strong>AccuStream<\/strong> flow meter that is outfitted with a 3-wire encoded signal. This application provides basic SCADA signaling, while preserving the existing AMI signaling to the water utility. The SCADA signaling is in the form of a pulse-per-volume output. Furthermore, if the Omni register is programmed to transmit 8-digits resolution, then a 4-20 milliamp SCADA signal is also provided. Excellent for utility-owned water meters at commercial and industrial buildings, where the building owner desires a meter reading into its BMS system, without requiring the installation of a new water meter, or without interfering with the utility&#8217;s AMI system.  Design Basis: SCADAmetrics <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EMP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model EMP Signalizer<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EMP_AMI-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"653\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EMP_AMI-1024x653.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2931\" style=\"width:579px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EMP_AMI-1024x653.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EMP_AMI-300x191.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EMP_AMI-768x490.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EMP_AMI-1536x980.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EMP_AMI-2048x1306.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Advanced SCADA Connectivity to AMI-Only Water Meter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a model EM.100 EtherMeter can be applied to a Sensus <strong>iPerl-series<\/strong>, or <strong>Omni-R2-series<\/strong>, or <strong>Encoder-Only-Version-Omni+Plus<\/strong>, or <strong>AccuStream<\/strong> flow meter that is outfitted with a 3-wire encoded signal. This application provides advanced SCADA signaling (Modbus, Allen-Bradley EtherNet\/IP) to the water utility or other meter owner. Excellent for military bases, educational facilities, and commercial buildings, where revenue-grade accuracy is of paramount importance. Design Basis: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EM100\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#EM100\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model EM.100 EtherMeter<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EM100-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EM100-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3142\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EM100-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EM100-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EM100-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EM100-1536x1122.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/IPERL_EM100-2048x1496.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Advanced SCADA Connectivity to Sensus iPERLs, AccuStreams, Omni-R2s with EM.100 EtherMeter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. AMI Connectivity to a Pulse-Output-Only Flow Meter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following illustrates how a model PTE Encodalizer can be applied to a pulse-only flow meter to generate a 3-wire encoded AMI signal. This allows a utility to connect non-traditional flow meters to its AMI system. Excellent for adding wastewater meters, natural gas meters, and magnetic flow meters to utility-owned automated meter infrastructure. Design Basis: SCADAmetrics <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scadametrics.com\/products\/products.htm#PTE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Model PTE Encodalizer<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pte_webstore_001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"697\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pte_webstore_001.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3131\" style=\"width:356px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pte_webstore_001.jpg 697w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/pte_webstore_001-300x194.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 697px) 100vw, 697px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Model PTE Pulse Encodalizer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Meter_to_Sensus_01.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"963\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Meter_to_Sensus_01-963x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3128\" style=\"width:579px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Meter_to_Sensus_01-963x1024.jpg 963w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Meter_to_Sensus_01-282x300.jpg 282w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Meter_to_Sensus_01-768x816.jpg 768w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Meter_to_Sensus_01-1445x1536.jpg 1445w, https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Meter_to_Sensus_01.jpg 1697w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 963px) 100vw, 963px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Would you like a downloadable PDF copy of this article? \u2014 Click <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/scadametrics.com\/PDF\/Sensus_SCADAmetrics_01.pdf\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to Learn More?&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you interested in learning more about how SCADAmetrics flow instrumentation, when paired with Sensus\/Xylem Meter flow meters, can provide a wealth of value-added SCADA and visual display options? Give us a call!\u2026 We\u2019ll be glad to discuss the details!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sensus, a Xylem Brand (Morrisville, NC) manufactures a broad line of flow meters and AMI\/AMR systems, serving the municipal water utility industry. Here at SCADAmetrics (Wildwood, MO), we manufacture flow metering instrumentation in support of this industry, with the stated mission of helping users extend such meters for enhanced SCADA interoperability and functionality. 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