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NOATECH
PRECISION BULK WATER METER
The World’s Most Advanced And Reliable Bulk (Large Diameter) Smart Water Meter
The Company has developed a range of large diameter (2”-16”) smart water meters featuring
unique flow rate technology, with precision accuracy in two way measurement. It also
incorporates water velocity, pressure, and temperature measurement, with in-built bidirectional remote communications, and digital display; all integrated and sealed in a single
plastic housing, with the option of an internal valve closure (on 2” meter) for prepayment and
pressure control applications.
The solution is part of the Company’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) end-to-end
platform. Based on GIS maps, using smart water meters as smart sensors, the system
performs water loss analysis on the distribution network, rapidly and precisely identifying
leakages and pipe bursts within the hour. Thanks to the tested and field proven performance
of its technology, backed by patents in USA, Israel and Europe, the Company is poised
for major growth by offering unmatched smart grid functionality and performance with
measureable benefits at competitive prices.
PowerCom Noatech Ltd. is a subsidiary of PowerCom Ltd., a company established in 2006,
and a leader in the research & development, marketing and supply of smart grid solutions, as
a complete platform based on software and hardware devices.
Offerings
High Precision Smart Water Meter
Meter Data Management
Solutions
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Water loss (leakages and pipe burst) detection
Water pressure and temperature sensing
Prepayment and vending
Advanced tariffs
Workforce automation
Business intelligence
GIS event location
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Customer portal
Remote readings
Remote disconnection
Long battery lifetime
Robust communications
Automatic alerts
Accurate readings
2-way
Communications
 RF
 GPRS
SMART STEPS to SMARTER WATER GRIDS
Snapshot of the Breakthrough and Proven Technology
 No moving parts together with a patent protected algorithm incorporating technology of weighing
water and the ability to remotely recalibrate the sensors, enables the deployment of meters
between 2" to 16" in diameter that are much more accurate in bi-directional water flow readings
than available today. It results in reduced scaling; lowest pressure loss; and is unaffected by
sand, small debris or turbulence; as well as eliminates measurement of air.
 This technology enables the measurement of pressure and temperature in a single unit (all-inone), eliminating the need for additional sensors in the water system, sending information of
temperate, flow and pressure in each section of the pipe with analysis of the dependency of the
leakage on the pressure.
 In the next phase, the Company plans to implement the same technology for large gas and
steam meters.
 The smart water meter batteries are able to achieve a useable life expectancy of up to 10 years
with hourly communications. Batteries are field replaceable and takes less than 10 minutes.
 The meters are protected to IP68 and capable of communicating via GPRS or RF
(interchangeable module).
There is an option of a valve on the 2” meter to disconnect
customers for prepayment applications.
Delivering Customers a Fast ROI
 Near real time leakage calculation (hourly analysis) with automatic
Leakage Detection
alerts substantially reduces non-revenue water loss. Representations
of water losses are programmed to appear on a GIS enabled map for
rapid response. Data from this analysis also enables assessment
and planning of infrastructure upgrades.
 The system is fitted with smart anti-tamper mechanisms. It detects in
real time any attempts at tampering and automatically sends a
notification alert to the operator (SMS/Email).
 The customer has visibility and access to consumption data via a
customer portal. The system features automatic SMS/email
notifications to the user, triggered when specified maximum
consumption levels are reached, when leakages are detected, or
when credit is low.
 The system will integrate data from multiple 3rd party complementary sensors (acoustic leakage
detection, water level, water quality,
pressure reducing valves, etc.) into a single value-added platform and provide utilities with a
comprehensive Water Distribution Management System.
 Data from installations will show that the investment payback period is very short (in some cases
a few months).
Overcoming Challenges
 The smart water management market is poised for rapid growth, driven by a need among
utilities in both developing and developed countries to reduce high levels of leakages (nonrevenue water). Water losses (typically between 20%-70%), are caused mostly by leakages in
the water distribution network, and not at the consumer side.
 Alternatives for bulk water meters, based on mechanical, electromagnetic and ultrasonic
technology, is limited for low cost, reliable, low energy solutions. Existing technologies typically
fail to maintain accuracy within 2 years of installation; suffer from inability to measure low flow;
measure air in the system as if it was water flow; cannot measure bi-directional water flow at the
same accuracy; and require an external unit for communications.
SMART STEPS to SMARTER WATER GRIDS
Technical Features
 Bi-directional water flow measurement with same high precision in
both directions.
 Also measures and transmits readings of water temperature; kinetic
pressure; as well as static pressure for control of pressure
boosters.
 Eliminates any installment requirements for straight pipe section of
10D 5D upstream and downstream respectively.
 The unit features internal memory enabling the retention of up to 60
days of 10 second readings.
 AMI two-Way Communications: with an internal transmitter (GSM).
Option of RF.
 Automatic alerts provide remote notification (SMS/Email) of critical
events including: low battery level; tampering; leakages;
communication loss; etc.
 Ultrasonic functionality together with a unique and patented method
for correcting accuracy utilizing water temperature, weight and
pressure.
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Technical Data
Construction
Environmental Protection
Configuration
Highly reinforced polymer body – glass impregnated nylon 12
Submersible (IP68)
The display and communications are built into the unit
Max. Working Pressure
Water Temperature
Ambient Operational
Temperature
Liquid Temperature
Precision Class
Power Source
Pressure Loss
16 bar
+0.1ºC to 50ºC
-40ºC to +85 ºC
0.1ºC to 50 ºC
ISO4064:2014, accuracy class 3
2 D size Li-battery – up to 10 years approx. lifetime
∆P 20
Performance Data
Q1 Minimum flow rate
DN80
3”
0.050
DN100
4”
0.050
Meter Size
DN150
6”
0.050
Q2 Transitional flow rate
0.60
0.60
0.60
1.00*
3.2*
Q3 Permanent flow rate
40
100*
250*
400*
1000*
Q4 Overload flow rate
90
150*
320*
510*
1250*
Flow Rate (m3/hour)
* Estimated Values
NOATECH
DN200
8”
0.8*
DN250
10”
2*
For More Information Contact:
Joseph Wittman - VP Business Dev.
PowerCom NoaTech Ltd
Tel: +972 546 888 341
Email: josephw@powercom.co.il