1. Working principle and function
A mechanical water meter is a measuring equipment based on the mechanical principle, which drives the internal gear and pointer through the power of the water flow, so as to achieve the measurement of water. It is usually composed of a water meter dial, pointer, gear, and measuring mechanism. The function of the mechanical water meter is mainly to measure the flow rate of water and the cumulative water consumption and display it to the user through the pointer.
Powermax smart water meter is a kind of measuring equipment based on modern science and technology, which can measure and manage water through sensors, communication modules, and data processing units. It can monitor water flow, temperature, pressure, and other parameters in real-time, and transmit the data to the cloud for processing and analysis. Smart water meters usually have remote meter readings, water monitoring, abnormal alarms, data analysis, and other functions.
2. Meter reading mode
The reading of the mechanical water meter needs to be recorded manually, and there are some inconveniences and errors.
Powermax smart water meters can realize remote meter readings without manual intervention, which greatly improves the efficiency and accuracy of meter readings.
3. Data processing and management
Mechanical water meters can only provide basic metering functions, and can not achieve more intelligent operation.
Powermax smart water meters can store water data. Data transfer and transaction settlement are carried out by IC card, which has the advantages of convenient transactions and accurate calculation.
4. Price and maintenance costs
Mechanical water meter structure is simple, low price, and even if there is a problem to repair the mechanical water meter is also very convenient, easy to adjust, and low maintenance cost.
The price of smart water meters is more expensive than mechanical water meters, and in case of failure, smart water meters are not convenient to repair.
5. Other advantages
The Powermax smart water meter has the function of step water pricing, which is more accurate and durable than the mechanical water meter. In addition, smart water meters can also provide water use recommendations and water-saving solutions to help users use water wisely.
To sum up, mechanical water meters and smart water meters have obvious differences in working principle, function, meter reading mode, data processing and management, and price and maintenance costs. With the progress of science and technology, smart water meters will gradually replace traditional mechanical water meters and become the mainstream products in the future water meter industry.