5 METER COMPATIBILITY
Encoder-Based Flow Meters
The EtherMeter features two flow meter ports, each of which is capable of reading most 3-wire
“absolute encoder” registers. In general, encoder registers can be classified as one of the following:
• Sensus Protocol
• Neptune Protocol
• K-Frame Protocol
To maximize ease-of-use, the EtherMeter automatically recognizes the connected meters’
communication protocols, so it’s truly “plug and play”.
Compatible encoder-based flow meters include those produced by ABB, Actaris, Badger,
Honeywell-Elster-AMCO-Kent, Hersey, Invensys, Itron, Master-Meter, Metron-Farnier, Neptune,
Rockwell, Schlumberger, Sensus, Siemens, Sitrans, and perhaps others.
The complete Meter Compatibility Matrix document is available for download from the Support
section of scadametrics.com. This document details the various meter brands and models that are
compatible with the EtherMeter, along with specific configuration details for each meter.
If there is a Sensus-, Neptune-, or K-Frame-protocol encoder meter register that is not listed within
the document as compatible based upon testing, and you would like to see it listed as such, then
please contact SCADAmetrics. Note that in such cases, we may request a register for testing and
verification.
Pulse-Based Flow Meters
The EtherMeter’s flow meter ports are compatible with most pulse-based flow meters. Compatible
signals include dry-contact, solid-state contact, and open-collector.
Flow meters that produce active voltage or current pulses are NOT compatible, and would
necessarily require conversion to a dry-contact-type signal.
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