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Introduction: The AMR water meter can conduct two-way communication with the platform, which facilitates the water management of the water supply department and solves the problems of low efficiency, high cost and long cycle of mechanical water meters that require manual visits to copy data. AMR water meters cover a variety of communication methods such as LORA\LORAWAN\NB\GPRS. Water meter data can be read through the platform, and parameters setting, valve control and other instructions can be issued to the water meters through the platform. The prepayment function can be realized by controlling the valve of the water meter. The platform can also conduct water use analysis and abnormal analysis through the online data of the water meter.
Application scenario: Suitable for almost all types of water supply. Lora system is suitable for water meter installation intensive environment, such as residential quarters, apartments, high-rise buildings and so on. GPRS system is suitable for the installation of scattered environment, such as rural residential, factory, irrigation and other industries.
Component:
- Lora system
- Lora water meter, concentrator, Cloudy platform, Reapter and handle reading tools
- GPRS System
- GPRS water meter, Cloudy platform
Work process:
- - Lora system
- Lora water meter system are transmit and receive the signal from water meter and concentractor via Lora signal . Concentrator collect water meter reading to Platform and send the command from platform via 2g/3g/4g or local internet signal.
- - GPRS water meter system
- GPRS water meter transmit data and receive command the from water meter via 2g signal to Platform.
Software advantages:
- - Lora system
- - short distance communication,so the power consumption is low.
- The administrator can actively send the instruction of meter reading or on-off valve to the water meter from the platform through the concentrator to achieve the purpose of real-time control.
- The cost of use is low, only concentrator need use sim card. Water meter no need.
- - GPRS System
- - Simple installation,the installation method is the same as the mechanical water meter, no wiring is required;
- The signal transmission is stable without being affected by the communication distance.
- Short online time, it will go online for 30S to ensure the service life of batteries.
Overview
This solution is an intelligent mobile meter reading system that integrates Bluetooth communication,
NFC recognition, and image processing technology to support two flexible data collection methods.
wM- Bus Collection: The wM- Bus Reader connects to an industrial handheld device via bluetooth to wirelessly collect water meter data, which is then uploaded to the management platform.
Image- Based Collection: The handheld device scans the meter 's NFC tag for quick identification, captures a photo, and performs smart meter reading using image recognition, with results automatically uploaded to the platform.
The app has also added a map visualization module to help users quickly locate, view, and manage water meter information.
wM- Bus Meter Reading
- No need to replace or install expensive smart water meters: Existing meters can be used for quick reading, saving costs.
- Compatible with various dials and number wheels: Automatically recognizes readings even in reflective or blurry conditions.
- Offline meter reading: Meter readings can be completed without a network, and data syncs to the platform once online.
- Traceable data: Readings and original photos are uploaded simultaneously, allowing for verification at any time.
Working Principle
Wireless Acquisition
Bluetooth
Communication
Data Upload
Image Acquisition Meter Reading
- Improved Efficiency: Supports long-distance reading up to 150 meters, allowing multiple meters to be read at once and reducing meter reading time.
- Cost Reduction: Automatically collects readings, minimizing manual operation and errors, reducing labor and rework costs.
- Offline Meter Reading: Data is automatically cached when the network is unavailable and uploaded once connectivity is restored, ensuring complete records.
- Smart Management: Real-time monitoring of progress in the backend, quickly generating reports to support operational decisions.
Working Principle
NFC
Recognition
Data Upload
Map Visualization Module
Display all water meters' locations, statuses, and zone divisions on a map to help users quickly locate, view, and manage meter information, with support for customizable features.
Meter Location
Quickly locate any water meter, support backend verification and position validation, and allow one-click updates or corrections to enhance data reliability.
Zone Management
Water meters can be grouped by area or responsibility zone for clear management, improving data integration and analysis efficiency while optimizing maintenance staff allocation.
Full Traceable Meter Reading
View timestamps, reading photos, coordinates, and operator for each action, forming a complete operational chain.
One-Click Navigation
Automatically plan the optimal route based on the current location, supporting driving or walking modes.
Introduction: The Water Meter Charge Management Platform is a system for managing and monitoring water meter charges, suitable for private projects and government water companies, etc.The platform integrates multiple functions to provide a comprehensive solution for different types of users, helping them improve operational efficiency and charge transparency, and ensure accurate billing and data security.
Work process:
- - You can choose prepayment or post payment functions according to your needs, valve closing for arrears, valve opening for payment, low balancel alarm, balance adjustment, manual valve opening and closing, bill query and export, voucher printing, revenue statistics and other functions.
- - Flexible water price setting, you can set a single water price or a tiered water price. The tiered water price can be set monthly or annually according to the number of households and population. There are also a variety of additional water prices to choose from, and you can set different water prices for users in the same area.
- - The water consumption and payment amount are intuitively displayed through graphics, which is convenient for managers to conduct data statistics and financial management.
- - Multiple permission settings facilitate the financial investigation, statistics and management functions of water companies in different regions and departments.
- - Support local currency, local language and local payment system.
Function display:
Introduction: STS prepaid water meter is an intelligent water meter system based on standard transmission protocol, which allows users to pay before using water water resources. The system usually consists of a water meter, a user interface unit (such as a keyboard or display), and a backend management system. Users activate the water use function of the water meter by purchasing prepaid water and entering the recharge code obtained into the water meter. The STS protocol ensures the security and reliability of data transmission, and the user's water consumption is accurately measured and controlled within the recharge amount. Such water meters are often used in public utilities to reduce the problem of arrears in water bills and ensure the reasonable allocation and management of water resources.
Application scenario: Usually used in urban water supply systems, Ensure accurate collection of water charges, Improve the management efficiency of water supply systems.
Component: STS prepaid water meter, CIU, water sales management platform. 
Work process:
- - Managers set user account information in software;
- - Users recharge at the water vending office;
- - To provide operator meter ID number (ID number printed on the water meter);
- - Tell the operator how much you want to buy and prepay;
- - On the receipt, you can get a printed TOKEN "20 (Digits)";
- - Input 20 digits TOKEN into the CIU,then you can continue use the water.
The production management solution includes the following:
Planning and design of water meter factories. According to the annual production capacity, the types of water meters required by the market, the budget, etc., the water meter factory is designed and planned in
advance.
Scheme overview: Scheme overview: As a pioneer in China's water metering overseas market, s.h.meters has developed from a single water metering product exporter to an industry-leading water metering solution provider after ten years of development. We focus on providing one-stop water metering solutions for overseas utilities, manufacturers and contractors, including the design of water metering solutions, the research and development, production and customization of water metering products. The main products are: smart water meters, ultrasonic water meters, mechanical water meters, test benches, smart water meter management systems and charging platforms.
At present, with the increasing shortage of water resources and the rapid development of digitalization and Internet of Things technology, more and more countries have deeply realized the importance of water resource management. In this context, many developing countries not only need high-precision Internet of Things water meters, ultrasonic water meters and other metering products suitable for local needs, customized water management and charging systems, but also urgently hope to realize the localized assembly and production of water meters.
In view of this, S.H.Meters, relying on its ten years of experience in the field of water metering, has launched a one-stop water meter production management solution, aiming to work with more like-minded partners to jointly promote the long-term development of the water metering industry, jointly reduce non-revenue water, and improve the utilization rate of water resources.
