Wireless Pulse Counter is a Key Component in Effective Energy Management Programs

Spinwave Systems, a leading provider of wireless mesh sensor networks for the building automation market, has introduced a wireless pulse counter for remote metering applications.

It provides a cost-effective way in which to transmit pulse counter data over large areas without the expense of running wire or laying cables. The low installation cost associated with Spinwave™’s wireless pulse counter makes it easy to justify the use of more data points in order to better understand and control energy consumption in commercial office buildings, college campuses, shopping centres and other multi-unit buildings.

Spinwave™’s new pulse counter is used to wirelessly transmit electric, water or gas meter values and make them available to any building automation system. It is suited for both indoor and outdoor applications. The wireless pulse counter consists of a high-powered radio and a signal conditioning module. The radio is connected through a standard CAT5 cable to the signal conditioning module, providing data and power to the radio. The pulse counter can be battery or line-powered. A set of 6 D-Cell batteries will last for up to 8 years.