WVC-GS Pulse Radio
WVC-GS Pulse Radio
Section titled “WVC-GS Pulse Radio”The WVC-GS Pulse Radio is a wireless transmitter designed for water metering and flow monitoring. It accurately counts high-resolution pulses from water meters and transmits the data to the Loncel cloud for usage analysis and reporting.
Key Features
Section titled “Key Features”- Pulse Counting: High-accuracy monitoring of 1x isolated pulse counter input.
- Water Meter Integration: Compatible with standard reed-switch and open-collector pulse outputs from water meters.
- Base Radio Communication: Wireless connectivity to a central Loncel Base Radio for remote monitoring.
- Long Range, Low Power: Optimized for reliable performance over large distances with minimal energy consumption.
- Battery Powered: Operates on an 8500mAh Li-SOCl2 3.6V internal battery for long-term deployment.
Technical Specifications
Section titled “Technical Specifications”Connectivity
Section titled “Connectivity”- Wireless Radio: Loncel proprietary long-range wireless
- Frequency: 915MHz ISM band
- Antenna: Integrated omnidirectional antenna
- Range: 1km Line-of-Sight to Base radio or Repeater radio
- Input: 1x Pulse Counter Input
- Supports low-frequency pulse outputs from standard water meters.
Electrical
Section titled “Electrical”- Power Source: Battery powered
- Battery Type: 8500mAh Li-SOCl2 (Lithium Thionyl Chloride)
- Operating Voltage: 3.6V DC
- Battery Life: Designed for multi-year operation (typically 3-5 years).
Mechanical
Section titled “Mechanical”- Mounting: Compact design for pole mounting.
- Enclosure: Weather-proof, industrial-grade housing.
Application Overview
Section titled “Application Overview”The WVC-GS Pulse Radio is essential for water management and compliance reporting. It allows for the remote monitoring of water usage without the need for manual meter reads or expensive trenching for wired connections, providing real-time flow data via the Loncel platform.