PDC-Communication Module (Pulse Reader)

The PulseDataCapture module is optimal for the integration of measuring instruments with pulse output in radio reading systems. The consumption data of water-, energy heat-, gas-, oil- and other electricity meters with pulse output can be transferred by means of this gateway wireless to a wM-bus receiver or in an LPWA-network.

The gateway is battery powered. The battery lifetime is depending on the version, the transmission interval and the ambient conditions and and can reach up to 12 years.

Typical applications:

• Remote meter reading via walk-by or drive-by system
• Remote meter reading via LPWA-networks (LoRaWAN^®)
• Remote reading of meters with pulse output via the stationary readout system Z.RTU from ZENNER

Model variants

Our PDC module is available in two basic types:

• wireless M-Bus radio module according to DIN EN 13757-4
• LPWAN radio module (LoRaWAN^®)

Please Note:
Both, the potential-free (reed) contact and the electronic pulse output can be connected to the PDC. When the PDC module is connected to a meter with an electronic pulse output, we recommend to carry out a compatibility test in case of doubt, since the compatibility may not be guaranteed.

Smart Metering Functions:

• Self-monitoring
• Leakage detection
• Meter stop detection
• Meter oversized detection
• Meter undersized respectively pipe burst detection