EkaNet™ Gas Nodes are Eka Systems’ direct mount, battery powered endpoint for new and legacy residential gas meters. As an extension of the EkaNet™ mesh network established by EkaNet™ Electric Nodes, EkaNet™ Gas Nodes allow highly secure, two-way communications with gas meters, incorporating gas applications into a utility’s overall Advanced Meter Infrastructure (AMI). Configuration of meter read and report intervals, as well as alarm thresholds, are able to be set during deployment or remotely.
EkaNet™ Gas Nodes are ideal for new deployments or retrofits and are compatible with the majority of meter models from Elster (American /Canadian), Sensus (Invensys / Rockwell / Equimeter) and others.
Key Features
- Hourly reads for tracking usage
- Easy field retrofits
- Automatic network acquisition & time synchronization
- Remotely configurable reads, reports and alarms
- Continuous data reads
- Stores over 45 days of interval data readings
- Direct mount sealed enclosure for long outdoor life
- Tested for intrinsic safety
EkaNet™ Node for Residential American Gas Meters