Is installing a smart water meter a good idea?

1. Improved measurement accuracy: Sensors directly measure flow rate, resulting in significantly lower error than traditional mechanical water meters.

2. Enable remote meter reading: Supports RS485, M-BUS wired, and wireless methods such as LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and GPRS, eliminating manual meter reading costs.

3. Assists in water conservation management: The platform provides real-time monitoring of abnormal water leaks, tiered water pricing, and other issues, helping users promptly identify and address water waste.

4. Data-driven Decision-Making: The big data platform analyzes water usage behavior, providing a basis for water supply companies to coordinate pipe network operations and locate leaks.

Smart water meters offer significant advantages in metering accuracy, operational efficiency, water conservation, and information-based decision-making, making their installation a highly recommended option.

How do I check my smart water meter?

1. Visual Inspection

Confirm that the dial, sensor, and communication interface (RS485/M-BUS, wireless antenna) are intact.

2. Communication Status

Check whether the meter is successfully reporting data via the concentrator or gateway. If using wireless communication, check the signal strength using the mobile app or platform.

3. Reading Verification

Compare the meter's real-time water usage with actual water usage (e.g., manually recorded water usage). The error should be within the product's technical specifications (typically <1%).

4. Functional Self-Test

Some models feature a self-test indicator or LCD display to check for fault alarms or valve anomalies.