WATER METERS

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IRT 4

WMR 6

WST SB 10

SF 12

PB 14

KD 16

K/KA KB/KBA 18

KBJ/KBJA 20

BM/BMA 22

ECM 24

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Irrigation &
Agriculture Water
Meter
Model IRT

Description
Special design with free water passage allows measurement of water with high contents of impurities.

Features
■■ Negligible loss of head
■■ Simple maintenance
■■ Field replaceable measuring unit
■■ Hermetically sealed register with glass lens
■■ Bearings are constantly flushed during operation to eliminate deposit of solids
■■ Optional electrical output: EV (Volume) or EF (Rate of Flow)
■■ Compatible with Dialog® automatic reading system

Applications
Irrigation and sewerage metering

Available Sizes
3" - 10” (80mm – 250mm)

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure 16 bar

Maximum Liquid Temperature 60°C

Body Polyester coated cast iron body

Connection Flanges according to ISO, BS 10, AWWA or others

Register M³, U.S. Gallon, cu.ft, ML Central pointer or 3 pointers

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Dimensions

Installation Requirements Head Loss Curve

■■ The meter can be installed in any position (horizontal, vertical
or inclined)
■■ The meter must be always full of water while operating
■■ Prior to the installation of a new meter, the pipeline must be
flushed out

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Irrigation &
Agriculture Water
Meter
Model WMR

Description
The ample space around the core of the in-line helical axial turbine allows foreign matter to pass through the meter without clogging.

Features
■■ Minimum loss of head
■■ High accuracy
■■ Hermetically sealed register with glass lens
■■ Optional electrical output: EV (volume), EF (rate of flow) or DIALOG
■■ Not sensitive to dirt

Applications
For main supply lines, agriculture and industry

Available Sizes
2" (50mm) TAMBIEN EN 1 1/2"
(38mm)
Standards
ISO 4064, EEC

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure Standard - 16 bar

Maximum Liquid Temperature 55°C

Body Polyester coated brass

Connection 2" BSP coupling

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Dimensions

Installation Requirements Head Loss Curve

■■ The water meter may be installed in any position. For non-
horizontal position the flow shall be upwards.
■■ The meter shall be full of water while operating.
■■ Prior to installation of a meter the pipeline shall be thoroughly
flushed.
■■ Straight pipe section of the same diameter D as the meter,
having lengths of 10D and 5D shall be installed upstream and
downstream of the meter respectively.

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Woltman
Silver Turbo
Water Meter - Model WST SB

Description
The new Woltman Silver Turbo – WST is the latest state of the art meter developed by ARAD’s R&D department.
Advanced methods and technologies were implemented in order to present a product much superior to those found in the market today.

Features
■■ In addition to the features offered by Arad’s traditional Woltman Turbine meter, the Woltman Silver Turbo (WST) offers the following:
■■ Accuracy – The WST’s accuracy curve is the widest known in the market: The minimum flow rate is 35%-58% below the ISO standard
for such meters and the maximum flow rate is 150%-233% above it. The combination of these unique features allows the use of the
WST in broader applications and in extreme situations. High accuracy at very low flow rate assures minimize losses of unmeasured
water (R-160)
■■ Wide measuring rate - possible to measure very high flow rate
■■ No sensitivity to working conditions like vibrations
■■ No sensitivity to humidity conditions (even if dry chamber is full of water)
■■ The worm assy. is in a separate kit, which enable easy replacement if necessary
■■ Easy assembly process
■■ Resistance – Bearings and materials used in the WST have been proved to ensure durability far beyond the ISO Standard requirement.
This feature ensures that the meter can function in extreme conditions where other meters fail to maintain a sufficient level of
accuracy.Longer life expectancy than similar meters in the market
■■ Magnetic Coupling – The WST, like its predecessor, the Woltman Turbo meter - has a unique measuring unit, in which only one moving
element, the impeller, is in contact with the water. The other moving components, including the worm & transmission gear, are kept
sealed inside a dry compartment and have no contact with any of the abrasive elements present in the water.
■■ WST has repelling magnets installed in the impeller and the transmitting gear, instead of the attracting magnets installed in the WT
■■ Compatibility – The WST is also available with EV, EF, Dialog 2G, Dialog 3G, MPE, DPE etc. The WST’s measuring unit can be installed
in any of the existing Arad WT models.

Applications
Water supply networks, agricultural applications and industrial use.

Available Sizes
2” - 8” (50mm - 200mm)

Standards
ISO 4064, AWWA, EEC

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure Standard - 16 bar Upon request – 25 bar

Maximum Liquid Temperature 60°C

Body Cast iron, polyester coated. Optional - bronze (AWWA std.).

Connection Flanges according to ISO, BS 10, AWWA or others.

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Performance data

Dimensions

Head Loss Curve

Installation Requirements
■■ The water meter may be installed in any position. For non-
horizontal positions the flow shall be upwards.
■■ The meter shall be full of water while operating.
■■ Prior to installation of a meter, the pipeline shall be thoroughly
flushed.
■■ Straight pipe section of the same diameter D as the meter,
having length of 5D and 2D shall be installed upstream and
downstream of the meter respectively.

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Plastic
Fertilizer Meter
Model SF

Description
The SF is a fertilizer & chemical solutions meter with electrical output and a totalizing register.
The impeller is the only moving part, inside the meter, that comes into contact with the liquid.

Features
■■ Mechanical register with totalizer, 3 pointers and leakage detector
■■ High accuracy.
■■ Corrosion resistant plastic components.
■■ Small & lightweight.

Applications
■■ Fertilizing control in automated irrigation systems.
■■ Industrial applications involving corrosive liquids.

Available Sizes
1/2” (15mm)

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure 5 bar

Maximum Working Temperature 50°C

Body PPS

Connection 3/4” BSP

Electrical output 0.1, 1, 10, 100 liter/pulse

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Dimensions

Head Loss Curve Accuracy Cutve

Installation Requirements Installation Scheme

The fertilizer meter should be installed in horizontal position.

1. SF Fertilizer Meter
2. Irrigation computer
3. Fertilizer tank
4. Hydraulic valve
5. Water meter
6. Hydraulic valve
7. Flow limiter valve
8. Fertilizer Pump
9. 75 mm damping pipe

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Plastic Body
Liquid Chemical
Meter
Model PB

Description
The PB is an angle type, plastic body, multi-jet liquid chemical meter.

Features
■■ The impeller is corrosion resistant and is the only moving element that comes in contact with the liquid.
■■ Electrical output (EV).

Applications
Measuring flow of fertilizer solutions, for agriculture, distilled water, seawater and many other diluted solutions.

Available Sizes
3/4” - 1” (20 - 25mm)

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure 10 bar

Maximum Working Temperature 50°C

Body PVC

Connection 1” BSP

Electrical output 1, 10, 100 liter/pulse

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Dimensions

Head Loss Curve Accuracy Cutve

Installation Requirements
The meter should be installed with dial face in horizontal position.

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DISHNON
Fertilizer meter with
electrical output - Model KD

Description
The DISHNON is a small meter, which is resistant to fertilizer and similar chemicals and which transmits electrical data to automated control
systems. The DISHNON contains a small measuring chamber and a magnetic proximity switch made of synthetic polymers and metals capable of
withstanding all fertilizer materials currently in common use.

Features
■■ Compatible with virtually any type of automated control system
■■ High accuracy
■■ Dry contact electrical output
■■ Corrosion resistant plastic and metal components

Applications
■■ Automated irrigation systems
■■ Automated industrial applications using corrosive liquids

Available Sizes
1/2” (15mm)

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure 5 bar

Maximum Working Temperature 50°C

Body Corrosion resistant plastic

Connection 3/4” BSP

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Dimensions

Head Loss Curve Installation Scheme

Installation Requirements 1. KD Fertilizer Meter

The fertilizer meter should be installed in horizontal position. 2. Irrigation computer
3. Fertilizer tank
4. Hydraulic valve
5. Water meter
6. Hydraulic valve
7. Flow limiter valve
8. Fertilizer Pump
9. 75 mm damping pipe

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DOSE-O-MAT
Automatic Metering Valve
Model K/KA, KB/KBA

Description
■■ The Dose-O-Mat line of automatic metering valves provides a reliable and economical solution for a wide variety of irrigation
applications.
■■ A variety of models and sizes are available to meet virtually any operational requirements and budget.
■■ The desired quantity is set using the volume control dial, according to local crop and soil. It automatically closes the valve once the
pre-set quantity of water has passed through the unit.
■■ Dose-O-Mat units of sizes 11/2" and larger, contain hydraulic valves and may be installed either as single points of control or in groups
that are operated in sequence.
■■ Operation is extremely simple, it does not require neither skilled labor nor intensive training.

Features
■■ Simple to operate and maintain – just set it & forget about it.
■■ High accuracy.
■■ Rugged, heavy-duty construction.
■■ Immune to fluctuations in line pressure.
■■ Low loss of head.
■■ Up to 30% saving compared to time based irrigation.
■■ Wide variety of models & sizes – suitable for virtually all irrigation applications.
■■ Can function together with other units as part of an automatic, sequential irrigation system.

Available Sizes
K/KB - Globe type 3/4”, 1”, 11/2”, 2”, 3”

KA/KBA - Angle type 2”, 3”

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Temperature 60°C

K 3/4” - 1” plastic
Body
All other models - cast iron
K 3/4” - 3/4” BSPT male thread
K 1” - 1 BSPT male thread
Connection K/KB 11/2” - 11/2” male thread with coupling
K/KB 2” - 2” male thread with coupling - Internal thread BSPT or NPT
KB 3” - Cast-iron flanges meeting BS 10, ISO, AWWA, JIS10.

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Dimensions

Head Loss Curve Standard Scales

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DOSE-O-MAT
Automatic Metering Valve
Model KBJ/KBJA

Features
■■ Simple to operate and maintain - just set it & forget about it.
■■ High accuracy.
■■ Rugged, heavy-duty construction.
■■ Immune to fluctuations in line pressure.
■■ Low loss of head.
■■ Up to 30% saving compared to time based irrigation.
■■ Wide variety of flow and pressure regulation options.
■■ Wide variety of models & sizes - suitable for virtually all irrigation applications.
■■ Can function together with other units as part of an automatic, sequential irrigation system.

Description
■■ The Dose-O-Mat line of automatic metering valves provides a reliable and economical solution for a wide variety of irrigation
applications.
■■ A variety of models and sizes are available to meet virtually any operational requirements and budget.
■■ The desired quantity is set using the volume control dial, according to local crop and soil. It automatically closes the double chambered
valve once the pre-set quantity of water has passed through the unit.
■■ Dose-O-Mat units that are 11/2" and larger contain a hydraulic double chamber valve and may be installed either as single points of
control or in groups that operate are in sequence.
■■ Operation is extremely simple, it does not require neither skilled labor nor intensive training.

Available Sizes

KBJ - Globe type: 11/2”,2”,3”, 4”, 6”, 8”

KBJA - Angle type: 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure 16 Bar

Maximum Working Temperature

Body Cast iron body

KBJ 11/2” - 11/2” BSP male thread with coupling.

Connection KBJ/KBJA 2” - 2” BSP male thread with coupling - Internal thread 2” BSPT or 2” NPT
KBJ/ KBJA 3”- 8” - Cast iron flanges meeting BS 10, ISO, AWWA, JIS10.

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Dimensions

Standard Scales Head Loss Curve

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HYDROMETER
Model BM/BMA

Description
■■ The hydrometer combines a water meter and a hydraulic valve in a single unit.
■■ The valve is double-chambered and is especially designed for high-pressure operation.
■■ Pilot valves and solenoid valves enable remote and automatic transmission of hydraulic commands to the hydrometer.
■■ Hermetically sealed register.
■■ The impeller is the only moving part in contact with the water.
■■ The meter contains a rotating leakage indicator as well as a totalizer that displays cumulative volume.
■■ The meter electronically transmits flow data to the remote control computer.
■■ The hydrometer is available in globe type and angle type models in a variety of sizes.

Features
■■ Integrated design minimizes installation space.
■■ Specifically designed for use in automated remote control environments.
■■ Wide variety of flow and pressure regulation options.
■■ Double-chambered hydraulic valve designed for high-pressure operation.
■■ Rugged, heavy-duty construction.
■■ Low loss of head.
■■ Wide range of sizes - suitable for virtually any application

Standards
EEC approval (class A)

Applications
■■ The BM/BMA hydrometers series are designed for remote control irrigation and for industrial applications. The hydrometer is especially
suited for automated operation. The hydrometer may be used in a variety of pressure and flow regulation applications such as:
■■ Pressure sustaining & reducing
■■ Flow regulation
■■ Combined pressure and flow regulation
■■ Dual stage operation

Available Sizes
BM - Globe type 11/2”,2”,3”, 4”, 6”, 8”

BMA - Angle type 2”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8”

Technical Specifications
Maximum Working Pressure 16 Bar

Polyester coated cast iron body

Body
Reinforced natural rubber valve diaphragm.
Flanges: AWWA, ISO, BS, other upon request
Connection Threaded: Male BSP 11/2”-2”
Female BSPT or NPT 2”

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Dimensions

Head Loss Curve

Electrical output

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Water Meters
with Electrical
Output
(All Types & Sizes) - Model ECM

Description
The constantly growing penetration of automation and computerized data processing into water usage, in agriculture, industry, urbanic water
supply systems and any other field where more is required than just the traditional mechanical register of water meters, creates a high demand
for measuring instruments which are able to provide electrical information about the flow.
Arad Water Meters equipped with electrical output devices combine the high reliability of the hermetically sealed, magnetically driven register
with a wide variety of electric output options.
All existing Arad Water Meters with magnetic registers can be easily upgraded to include electrical output.

Application Examples
1. Remote Reading
In combination with a remote reading system, or computerized data acquisition system, it is possible to collect and process water usage data in
multi-apartment houses, in places with no access, or wherever it is required to bring all data to one point.

2. Flowrate Measuring
With the appropriate type of electrical output it is possible to obtain on-line information about the flowrate which can be displayed, stored or both.

3. Flowrate Control
With the appropriate type of electrical output and additional electronic control device it is possible to perform various functions like the operation
of valves, pumps or alarm signals according to various preset levels of flowrate.

4. Bi-directional Flow Measurement

With the appropriate electrical output and an additional electronic module it is possible to distinguish between flow directions, to measure and
record flow rates and volumes passed in each direction.

5. Batching
Feeding electrical output to a batching controller enables pre-setting and delivering of accurate volumes of water in irrigation systems, industrial
process etc.

Electrical Output Types

Two types of outputs exist for various functions as follows:
1. “VOLUME” output - for functions related only to the measured volume.
Transducer: Reed Switch.
Designation: EV

2. “FLOWRATE” output - for functions related to the rate of change in the flowing volumes.
Transducer: Photo Diode
Designation: EF

3. "VOLUME" output of 1/10 of first pointer volume.

Transducer: Photo Diode
Designation: EF-P

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Transducer Types - Description & Specifications
1. Reed Switch (EV) Sensor
A magnet activates this sensor. It acts as a “Dry Contact” and does not consume electric power. This is the most suitable sensor for “VOLUME”
related functions and in such applications its operating life is practically unlimited (ca. 108 cycles).

Electrical specifications:
a. Max. contact current - 50 Ma
b. Max. contact voltage - 28 VDC

2. Photo-Diode (EF) Sensor

This sensor combines an IR light source and a light sensitive diode in one package. Signals are created by letting the light pass through, or
reflected from a rotating element in the register in an interrupted mode. It requires a constant supply of power.
Electrical specifications:
a. Current supplies - 20•30 mA through a resistor
(see following table for values).
Lead color code - yellow.
b. Output - open collector.
Max. Load - 2 mA.
Lead color code - transparent.
c. Circuit diagram:

Reed switches

d. Recommended resistor values table:

NOTE: Correct polarity of the leads should be checked carefully to

prevent damage of the sensor.

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Registers Types
1. REED-SWITCH - VOLUME OUTPUT
A 3 pointer register with magnet installed on one of them.
Output definition: “Volume output”. Output type: EV.
The reed switch sensor is installed in hermetically sealed transparent plastic cover that can be mounted
on the register in any one of 3 positions facing the pointer with the magnet.
3 values of output are thus available in 1:10:100 ratios.

REED-SWITCH - VOLUME OUTPUT x 2

Output definition: “volume output”. Output type: EV-D.
The output device contains 2 reed switches.
All the components are sealed within a plastic module.
A unique feature of this unit is the immunity from conditions that might create false pulses due to back
and forth fluctuations of standing water in pipe line containing air pockets, or where mechanical vibrations
of the pipe exist.

2. PHOTO-DIODE – VOLUME OUTPUT

A 3 pointer register with a serrated wheel on the first pointer shaft for activating a photo-diode sensor.
Output definition: “Volume output”. Output type: EF-P.
The serrated wheel has 10 “teeth” creating 10 signals per revolution, each signal represents 1/10 the full-
scale value at this position in the register.

3. PHOTO-DIODE - FLOWRATE OUTPUT

A 3 pointer register with a serrated wheel mounted on the central shaft of the register for activating a
photo-diode sensor.
Output definition: “Flowrate output”. Output type: EF.
The sensor is installed and hermetically sealed within a transparent plastic cover. The high number of
“teeth” and the relatively high speed of the central shaft create a rapid stream of signals in frequency
proportional to the rate of flow. Fed into suitable electronic units these signals are translated into flowrate
values that can be expressed in any desirable units.

4. DPE - DUAL PURPOSE ELECTRONIC

Electronic register showing rate of flow and accumulated volume. The register has LCD with 6 digits.
The register has interchangeable presentation (every 30 seconds) between the rate of flow and volume.
Mounted inside stainless steel vacuumed encapsulated cup with glass lens, hermetically sealed IP 68.
Can be installed on any Arad meter and hydrometer.
Can be programmed for various units:
Flow Rate: GPM, m3/h, liter/sec
Volume: Gallons, Cubic Feet, Acre Feet, m3

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General Remarks Concerning the Various Types of Electrical Outputs
1. All the sensors are mounted on the register in a non-invasive mode.
2. All types of outputs may be installed on all ARAD water meters.
3. All “Volume outputs” sensors of types EV and EV-D may be installed or replaced without disassembling the register.

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