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Transforming Old Water Meters into Smart Devices — The Future of Water Management
What Is Water Meter Retrofit? Water meter retrofit refers to upgrading an existing mechanical water meter by adding an IoT communication module — such as LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, or RF. This module reads the mechanical dial or pulse output and transmits consumption data automati...Read more -
2025 National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday Notice
According to China’s official holiday schedule, HAC will be closed from October 1st to October 8th, 2025 for National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. About the Festivals National Day (October 1): Marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. This day is celebrated across the coun...Read more -
Gas Meter Retrofit: A Practical Path from Traditional to Smart
Gas meters are essential tools for measuring household and industrial energy consumption. Traditionally, they require manual on-site readings, which can be time-consuming, error-prone, and costly for utilities. The solution: Retrofit technology upgrades existing meters with communication modules,...Read more -
What Is a Pulse Counter in Smart Metering?
A pulse counter is an electronic device that captures signals (pulses) from a mechanical water or gas meter. Each pulse corresponds to a fixed consumption unit—commonly 1 liter of water or 0.01 cubic meters of gas. How it works: The mechanical register of a water or gas meter generates pulses....Read more -
Gas Meter Retrofit vs. Full Replacement: Smarter, Faster, and Sustainable
As smart energy systems expand, gas meter upgrades are becoming essential. Many believe this requires full replacement. But full replacement comes with problems: Full Replacement High equipment and labor costs Long installation time Resource waste Retrofit Upgrade Keeps the existin...Read more -
How Long Do Water Meter Batteries Last?
When it comes to water meters, a common question is: how long will the batteries last? The simple answer: usually 8–15 years. The real answer: it depends on several critical factors. 1. Communication Protocol Different communication technologies consume power differently: NB-IoT & LTE Cat....Read more
