meterwatch
meterwatch is a low-power telemetry and data logging system purpose-built for non-urban water metering. Pre-configured and easy to install, it integrates with pulse and Modbus meters on a replaceable sealed lithium battery.
Key Features
NSW DAS Approved
Approved as a Local Intelligence Device under the NSW Non-Urban Water Metering Framework, meeting the NSW Data Logging and Telemetry Specifications 2021 and the DAS Logged Data Format Guidelines 2020.
Economical & Efficient
Arrives pre-configured and ready to install - no external box, solar panel, or software needed. Configuration is browser-based with no app and no portal account required, and support comes direct from the manufacturer.
Self-Contained Power
Runs on a replaceable sealed lithium battery. No solar panel, no mains supply and no external power box at the meter.
Built for Harsh Environments
Compact, IP68 waterproof enclosure. Rated -20°C to +60°C - suited to hot meter boxes in direct sun.
Tamper Detection & Alerts
Detects cable cuts and enclosure access, sending alarms directly to DAS. Tamper-evident seals are issued by Irrigation Australia and must be obtained by the installer before attending site. The tamper bracket is included: it locks in the antenna and blocks the comms connections without breaking the enclosure seal.
High Capacity Data Logging
Stores up to 300,000 timestamped records locally for added redundancy.
How It Works
Deploy & Install
Mount directly to the water meter - no external housing or power required.
Connect & Configure
The Halytech meterwatch comes pre-configured for the DAS. Access via any browser - cable or wireless.
Monitor & Report
Automatically collects, stores, and transmits encrypted usage and alarm data to DAS with a full audit trail.
Analyse & Optimise
Use captured data to monitor compliance and water usage patterns.
Applications
Pre-configured for DAS reporting. Approved contractors can install and commission in minutes with no external infrastructure required.
Monitor irrigation extraction volumes with automatic DAS reporting.
Approved LID for NSW non-urban water metering compliance. Encrypted data transmission with full audit trail to DAS.
Simplify Your Water Metering
No complicated setups or unreliable readings. meterwatch offers a small-footprint, pre-configured solution designed for accuracy and reliability.
Inputs & Outputs
| Inputs / Outputs | |
|---|---|
| Meter Input | 1 x Pulse input (voltage-free switch contact) or Modbus |
| Tamper Detection | 1 x Cable tamper detect; 1 x Enclosure tamper detect |
| Other System Inputs | Internal moisture sensor; Battery voltage; Internal temperature |
| Outputs | None by design - meterwatch is a metering and reporting device, not a control device |
| Alarm Configuration | Pre-configured by Halytech for DAS reporting - nothing to set up on site |
| Logging & Memory | |
| Memory Type | Built-in Flash storage |
| Storage Capacity | ~300,000 records |
| Report Format | CSV |
Communications
| Communication Options | |
|---|---|
| Mobile | LTE Cat-M1 |
| Wired | Ethernet (via LANlink cable) |
| WiFi | Supported via HLink dongle (requires meterwatch firmware V1.9 or later) |
| Protocols | HTTP/HTTPS POST only |
| Antenna Options | External antenna, SMA connector - required, and supplied separately. One antenna on Cat-M1 / NB-IoT units |
| Time Sync & Accuracy | |
| On-board RTC | Real-Time Clock |
| Automatic | NTP Synchronisation |
General
| General | |
|---|---|
| Enclosure | IP68-rated (including connectors), ABS |
| Size & Weight | 165mm (W) x 80mm (H) x 85mm (D), 800g |
| Temperature Range | Rated -20°C to +60°C - suited to hot meter boxes in direct sun |
| Mounting | Pole-mount, integrated into enclosure. Stainless steel pipe mounting bracket available as an optional accessory - not included |
| Warranty | 3-year manufacturer's warranty, battery included |
| Power & Battery | |
| Battery Type | Replaceable 7.2V Li-SOCl2 (Lithium-Thionyl Chloride), 13 Ah |
| Low Power Design | No external solar or mains power required |
Accessories
HLink dongle (HHS-080)
Portable Wi-Fi interface for connecting a laptop, tablet or phone without an Ethernet port.
LANlink cable (HHS-013)
Y-cable giving simultaneous USB and Ethernet access for configuration and log downloads.
High-gain antenna (HGA-01)
Optional upgrade for sites with marginal signal.
Downloads
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