The simple-to-install HC Flow Meter allows customers to monitor flow rates and system hydraulics with Hydrawise-enabled controllers. When connected to the Hydrawise platform, the HC Flow Meter provides a convenient option to detect, monitor, and report critical flow zone data and total system flows. When hardscape materials get in the way, add flow monitoring to Hydrawise smart irrigation systems quickly and easily with the Wireless HC Flow Meter.
By including an HC flow meter as part of a Hydrawise system installation, customers add an additional layer of landscape protection. This ensures their investment is monitored, their plants are healthy, and their outdoor living space remains in excellent condition. For contractors, a flow meter is a great way to build their businesses through increased offerings and top-level customer service, as problems can be addressed immediately before landscape degradation occurs.
The HC flow meter connects to Hydrawise-enabled controllers, allowing for:
- Flow monitoring
- Instant high- and low-flow alerts
- Leak detection
- Water outage during irrigation
- Total water use reporting
- Zone water use reporting
Features:
- Compatible with Hunter HC, HPC, Pro-HC, and HCC controllers
- Flow Rate: 0.83 – 500 l/min (depending on size)
- Provides station-level flow rates and totals
- Sends automatic alerts in the event of high-flow, low-flow, or unscheduled flow conditions
- Flow reports within Hydrawise software can display total system water use and individual station water use for accurate water budgeting and tracking
- Robust brass construction with union fittings for easy installation and removal for winterisation
- Analogue dial on the face of the meter displays daily flow totals and a leak detector
Optional wireless communication kit available for use with any HC Flow Meter:
- Sends station-level flow rates and totals wirelessly from the sensor to the controller, without the need to run wire or dig trenches
- Battery-operated transmitter connects to the flow meter to detect and communicate flow rates and totals. Requires 3 x AA batteries.
- Receiver is powered by the host controller and transfers flow data from the sensor/transmitter to the controller and cloud software
- Provides 152 m line-of-sight communication from transmitter to receiver
For an accurate readings, follow these installtion recommendations:
- Inlet requires 10 x pipe diameter of straight pipe
- Outlet requires 5 x pipe diameter of straight pipe
- Follow arrow direction
- Use shielded cable to connect the wires to the controller
- Install in horizontal position
- Install a strainer upstream of meter to protect measuring element
- Flush line before installation to remove debris
- Be connected to the main line that connects to the irrigation system and not the main line of the entire water supply
