General Information
McCROMETER FlowConnect is a built-in solution for collecting and transmitting flow data from McCrometer’s Mc Propeller® and Water Specialties Propeller meters, automating data collection to provide accurate and reliable information for water resource management.
FlowConnect features ExactRead™ Technology for exact match from meter to website. ExactRead samples the digital register directly for its totalizer value, so the numbers are guaranteed to match.
FlowConnect supports water management objectives, including:
- Billing & Accounting
- Conservation
- Regulations & Allocation
- Planning & Development
- Operations & Metering
McCROMETER FlowConnect Features
Benefits
- Streamlined design eliminates unnecessary components and costs
- No external cables required
- Aluminum enclosure with IP67 water-resistant rating
- Withstands extreme temperature range, from -30° to +70°C (-22° to +158°F)
More frequent data for timely water management decisions
- Regular and reliable data allows managers and staff to do more with less
- Reporting intervals from daily to every 15-minutes
- Easy access to data via web or mobile device
Simplified installation
- One-piece design
- No poles, mounting, or external cabling
- Pre-assembled on new meters
- Retrofits on existing meters in less than 30 minutes
Communications Options
- Satellite
- Cellular
Power Options:
- Battery-Only
- Rechargeable Solar Power
Applications
- Billing and accounting
- Conservation
- Regulation and allocations
- Planning and development
- Operations and metering
Compatibility
- Mc Propeller ‐ Mechanical and Digital Registers
- Water Specialties Propeller ‐ Digital Register ONLY
McCROMETER FlowConnect Specifications
| Communication | ||
| Network Type | Cellular | Satellite |
| Protocols | GSM/GPRS | Iridium |
| Operating Frequency (MHz) | 824–849 | |
| 869–894 | 1616-1626.5 | |
| 1850–1910 | ||
| 1930–1990 | ||
| 1710–1755 | ||
| Antenna | External Bulkhead Extension TNC Antenna 800/1800/1900 MHz | External Bulkhead Extension TNC Antenna 1,600 Mhz |
| Power | ||
| Batteries | Batteries can be replaced by user on-site | |
| Battery Only: 2 Primary D‐Cells 3.6V 13Ah Rechargeable: 1 Primary D‐Cell 3.6V and 3 Secondary C-Cells, 1.2V in series | ||
| External Power | Requires Rechargeable Battery Configuration listed above. | |
| Recommended 9‐12 VDC, 0‐1000mA Max: 14.5 VDC (Power supply or solar panel) | ||
| Recommended Battery Replacement Interval | Battery Only: 3 years (Daily Report Interval) Rechargeable: 4 years | |
| Environmental | ||
| Operating Temperature | ‐ 30⁰C to 70⁰C (‐22⁰F to 158⁰F) | |
| Electrical / Mechanical Protection | All electrical components are grounded to fluid column and pipe. Manufactured in accordance with IP‐67 Standards and ESD‐safe | |
| Environmental Protection | Ingress Protection (Dust Tight / Water Tight) to IP67 Vibration proof while operating: | |
| Validated Vibration and 20G Sinusoidal testing to JEDEC 22B103B Section 4.3, Table 3, Service Condition C, for all axis and 20G sin sweep 20 ‐ 2,000Hz for all axis. | ||
| Tamper Protection | Factory installed tamper-evident wire lock system | |
| Other Characteristics | ||
| Mounting | Top Plate compatible with any McCrometer Propeller or Water Specialties (Digital Register Only) | |
| External Interface | Five‐pin serial‐USB cable | |
| Flow Indicator | Digital Register or McPropeller Mechanical Register | |
| Operating Temperature | ‐ 30⁰C to 70⁰C (‐22⁰F to 158⁰F) | |
| Inputs | Two analog sensors, 1 pulse accumulator (for rain gauge) | |
| Outputs | Mechanical Register: None | |
| Digital Register: 4‐20 mA, Open Collector Pulse, Dry Contact Pulse, Optically Isolated Pulse (via 5‐ pin output cable) | ||
| Data Collection Method | Digital Register: Serial interface between FlowConnect and digital register allows FlowConnect to read totalizer and rate value directly. No pulse counting required and always a perfect match. | |
| Mechanical Register (McPropeller only): Pulse counter and high-low digital signal for forward‐reverse pulses. Accuracy between meter and Web totalizer: ±0.25% | ||
| Data Storage | Capable of storing up to 1,000 reports in local memory | |
| Accessories | ||
| Optional Protective Cover | Gray boot cover, p/n TOB065 | |
| Serial Accessories | 200.720.542 serial‐USB cable | |
| Power Accessories | Rechargeable: 200.723.520 2.5W 220mA Solar Panel 200.733.522 5W 540 mA Solar Panel 200.720.523 115V Power Supply Battery Only: No Power Accessories | |
| Sensor Accessories | Adcon PA1 Cables ‐ Pressure 10bar 500.000.120 ‐ 16 ft. Cable 500.000.119 ‐ 32 ft. Cable | |
| 200.733.048 ‐ RGI Rain Gauge 200 | ||
| 200.720.510 ‐ Y Cable | ||
| 200.733.902 ‐ A902 1/2/3 Cable | ||
| Communication Accessories | Cellular | Satellite |
| 900.000.590 TNC Rigid Antenna (Included) 900.000.565 Directional Antenna 900.000.567 Extension Antenna | TOB039 Helical Antenna (Included) MCC‐510‐AI‐A Extension Antenna, Magnet Mount | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Network Type | Cellular | Satellite |
| Unit Enclosure Size | W x D x H | W x D x H |
| Non-Rechargeable | 6.5″ x 5.6″ x 9.9″ | 6.5″ x 5.6″ x 9.8″ |
| Rechargeable | 6.5″ x 6.1″ x 9.9″ | 6.5″ x 6.1″ x 9.8″ |
| Packaged Dimensions | 11″ x 11″ x 11″ | 11″ x 11″ x 11″ |
| Packaged Weight | 6 lbs. | 6 lbs. |
Download Datasheet: McCROMETER FlowConnect
Reference : mccrometer.com
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