Product Overview
The HWC IoT Camera Direct Reading Module is designed for on-site retrofit upgrades of small mechanical water meters. The module utilizes deep learning-based auxiliary recognition algorithms combined with front-end feature pattern recognition technology to accurately identify water consumption readings displayed on the meter dial. It provides water utility companies with both image data and digital meter readings, enabling efficient water consumption analysis and billing management.
Product Features & Advantages
- Retains Existing Metering Advantages: Preserves the metering accuracy and installation advantages of traditional mechanical water meters.
- Simple Installation, No Wiring Required: No wiring construction is needed, ensuring easy installation and convenient on-site calibration.
- Highly Accurate Data Acquisition: Accurately captures binary images, original images, and meter reading data without errors, completing reading, collection, and verification in a single process.
- Independent & Reusable Design: The module is completely separated from the water meter, allowing easy installation, removal, and reuse.
- Flexible & Low-Cost Networking: Utilizes free frequency bands for meter reading and low-power LPWAN communication, with support for protocol expansion.
- Advanced Image Recognition Algorithm: Advanced image recognition technology with recognition accuracy exceeding 99%.
- Hybrid Network Architecture: Combines LPWAN self-organizing networks with NB-IoT communication to reduce operational costs.
- Long Battery Life: Integrated lithium battery with ultra-low power consumption, low-voltage warning function, and service life of more than 6 years.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Detailed Specification |
| Power Consumption | Standby Current: < 3 μA; Maximum Operating Current: < 30 mA |
| Operating Voltage | 3.6V (Integrated Battery) |
| Operating Environment | Operating Temperature: -25°C ~ 65°C |
| Communication Rate | Low-Power High-Speed Image Reading: 200 kbps |
| Recognition Accuracy | > 99% |
| Meter Reading Time | < 3 Seconds |
| Receiving Sensitivity | -112 dBm |
| Protection Rating | IP68 |
