ABB has upgraded its
AquaMaster electromagnetic
water flowmeters with an
expanded range of power
source options,
making it suitable
for water billing
and leakage
applications in
virtually any
location. Based on
ABB’s AquaMaster
Explorer
transmitter, the
AquaMaster 3
offers a choice of
mains and battery
power options, plus an allnew
renewable power version
which can draw power from
either solar or wind-powered
energy sources.

A simple DC (6-21V)
connection can be hooked up
to sources as small as a 5W
solar panel or 60W
equivalent wind supply.

When coupled with its use of
super capacitor energy
storage
technology, this
feature eliminates
the need for mains
or battery power,
making it suitable
for use in remote
locations.

In mains-power
mode, the
SuperCap
technology
maintains
continuous measurement
and alarms reporting via
SMS for up to seven days in
the event of power failure;
(three weeks for renewable
power mode).