The iPERL Water Meter: Moving Measurement Forward

For those in the industry of tracking water usage, the importance of more accurate technology cannot be overstated. Customers are not happy when they are charged for more than they use. Companies aren't happy when customers are using more than they are paying for. While accuracy has always been the goal, it's been a never-ending battle between cost and efficiency. In an attempt to close that gap, Sensus came out with the iPERL water meter, which improved accuracy while adding new features designed to attract businesses looking for a new way to do things.

- Accuracy

One of the main reasons manufacturers, power companies, and even homeowners would be interested in the iPERL water meter is because of the company's commitment to increased flow accuracy. The purpose behind increasing this precision is to ensure that utilities are able to charge for exactly the amount of water a household uses—no more and no less. This has long been the bane of anyone heavily involved in the industry, so it's no surprise that the people at Sensus put that as one of their first priorities when designing a new piece of technology.

- Sustainability

In addition to competing for accuracy, Sensus also designed the iPERL water meter to be as environmentally sustainable as possible. One would have to be living in a cave to miss the enormous cultural shift towards environmental responsibility from manufacturers, utility providers, as well as the government. While those heavily involved in the movement are doubtlessly displeased with the slowness of our progress towards meeting grave concerns, it can't be said that companies aren't making at least some effort at doing things better. Sensus's design is free of lead and compliant with current ANSI standards.

- How It Works

While a detailed scope of the iPERL water meter and how it functions would be beyond the capabilities of a short article, the most notable change is its ability to continuously measure flow using a magnetic field. The flow speed itself actually creates the signal, which then allows the unit to note any and all residential usage. This means that everything from a long shower to a quick rinse of a plate in the sink is measured and accurately reported. Through the use of the magnetic field and the elimination of moving machine parts, the company has created a product that should not only compete well in today's metrology environment, but will not fail mechanically, regardless of use. For utility customers looking for products they don't have to constantly repair and replace, this will certainly be a big selling point.