H2O Degree M54230 Two Channel Pulse Counter

M54230 Battery-Powered Two-Channel Pulse Counter Overview

The H2O Degree M54230 Battery-Powered Two-Channel Pulse Counter monitors and records pulses from utility meters to determine energy consumption.

The M54230 Battery-Powered Two-Channel Pulse Counter operates with H2O Degree’s 2.4 GHz wireless networks.

The device is designed to support water, gas and electric pulse meters. The pulse counter device uses a battery powered wireless radio to report consumption. There is a 32-bit unsigned cumulative pulse counter register for each of the two channels. The pulse counter continues to count pulses even if the radio is unable to transmit the data.

Compatibility:
– Water meter with pulse output
– Gas meter with pulse output

M54230 Battery-Powered Two-Channel Pulse Counter

 

Features

  • The H2O Degree M54230 is a battery powered wireless pulse counter that has two channels for use with H2O Degree 2.4 GHz wireless network.
  • Device provides a radio interface to remotely collect utility consumption from up to two (2) separate pulse meters (any combination of gas or water meters with dry contact).
    * Device can be installed up to 1,000 feet from gateway.
  • The M54230 can connect to new or retrofit meters including: (sample list)
    Water meters with pulse output
    – Badger – Elster (AMCO)
    – Master Meter – Neptune
    – Norgas – SENSUS
    Gas meters with pulse output
    – Dattus – Itron Metris
    – Norgas
  • Channel 1 and 2 can interface to dry contact pulse
  • Radio is compatible with H2O Degree secure wireless 2.4 GHz mesh network.
  • By using a magnet, the installer can force a radio transmission and receive a LED sequence feedback on radio connectivity in real-time for ease and validation of commissioning.
  • Types of packet data reported:
    – Data Packet (60 minute interval default)
    – Health Packet (120 minute interval default)
  • Non-volatile memory maintains last reading in the event of a power failure.
  • Hourly data.
  • Ten year battery life.
  • Approvals:
    – US Complies with FCC CFR Part 15
    – European RADIO EN 300 328:v1.7.1
    – European EMC EN 301 489-17:V2.1.1
  • Ten year warranty.

M54230 Battery-Powered Two-Channel Pulse Counter

Technical Specifications

Electrical
Battery Voltage: 3.6 Volts
Battery: D Cell Lithium

Regulatory approvals
US Complies with FCC CFR Part 15
European RADIO EN 300 328:v1.7.1
European EMC EN 301 489-17:V2.1.1
European SAFETY EN 60950-1:2005 (Ed. 2.0)

Radio
20 dBm output power
High sensitivity -106 dBm
16 channels (802.15.4 Channel 11 to 26)
2.4 GHz ISM band

Environmental
Operating temperature 0 to 30 degree C
Storage temperature -25 to 50 degrees C

Installation indicators
Reed switch used with magnet to test successful radio
connection Two LEDs (green and red) to indicate
successful radio connection
Length of Signal Wires
(The M5423x battery pulse counter has been tested
with 22 AWG stranded wire between the meter and
the M5423x pulse counter for up to 100 feet in length.
This length of wire proved to be 100% pulse accurate.

Physical
(H x W x D) 5.4 x 3.3 x 1.7 inch
Color black
Weight / shipping weight < 9 oz. / 1 lbs.

Wiring & Installation Information

H2O Degree M54230 Meter Installation-Two Water Meter Diagram

H2O Degree M54230 Meter Installation-Two Water Meter Diagram

H2O Degree M54230 Meter Installation-One Water Meter and One Gas Meter Diagram

H2O Degree M54230 Meter Installation-One Water Meter and One Gas Meter Diagram

M54230 Signal Wiring
(Push connectors with press to release. Not polarity sensitive)

H2O Degree M54230 pulse counter signal wiring

The push connectors can accommodate 18-22 AWG wire either solid or stranded. If the wire is stranded, the end should be tinned to prevent shorts/wire breaks.

M54230 Battery-Powered Two-Channel Pulse Counter
Ordering Information

Model
M54230

Description
Battery Powered Dry Contact Pulse Counter – Indoor (2 Channel)