NEW PRODUCTS The Flomatic Model C000/CA000 Main Valve from Flomatic Valves is a self-contained hydraulically operated, single diaphragm-actuated globe or angled body valve with no pilot controls. The valve has three major components: the body with a removable seat, the cover with bushing, and the diaphragm assembly. The diaphragm assembly is the only moving part. The cover forms a sealed chamber above the diaphragm to separate operating pressure from line pressure. Long service life and dependable operation are ensured due to packless construction. The valve is designed for use with various types of pressure and/or electric controls to provide the desired control of pressure or flow for a variety of water system applications. The Flomatic Model C000/CA000 is the basic valve used for all Flomatic full-port automatic control valves. (www.flomatic.com)
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The BEACON® Advanced Metering Analytics (AMA) cloud-based software suite from Badger Meter offers a wide choice of traditional fixed network, mobile, and consumer engagement solutions to meet all meter reading and reporting needs. The BEACON AMA utilizes proven ORION® endpoints to capture interval meter reading data through cellular, fixed network, or
mobile communication technologies. The data are then transmitted using secure encryption to ensure that they're sent and received reliably to provide utilities with increased visibility, a focus on water management, and integration with billing systems. (www.badgermeter.com)
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The Grundfos high-efficiency IE5 motors and pumps with integrated frequency converter are designed for total control, customer convenience, and environmental sustainability. The company’s MGE E-motors exceed the IE5 requirements by more than 2 percent, with a motor efficiency of 95.7 percent at 380 V/2,600 rpm. The built-in application control in the MGE E-motors reduces the energy consumption of the pump and also optimizes the performance and efficiency of the entire system. The permanent magnet synchronous motors (PMSM) are designed specifically for frequency converter operations and optimized for pump applications and high part-load efficiency. The PMSM also has a built-in frequency converter that enables variablespeed operation with benefits in pump applications ranging from energy savings, process control, extra functionalities, built-in motor protection, higher performance and more
compact pumps, reduced water hammer due to long ramp times, and low starting currents. (www.grundfos.com/us)
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The bulk water fill station from Franklin Miller provides water utilities with a complete engineered solution for automatic dispensing of bulk water. The system consists of enclosed plumbed hardware, as well as control and proprietary HaulerLogic software. An easy-touse touch-screen user interface allows haulers to operate the system without operator assistance. The control system authenticates users and monitors and records all transactions. With the water fill station and HaulerLogic software, users can monitor the station activity, administer accounts, and collect payments for dispensed water from a computer or with a mobile device. The station comes complete with all piping and equipment housed in an attractive, insulated equipment enclosure. The system’s hauler station control communicates with the proprietary HaulerLogic software for maintenance of accounts, balances, and payments. It’s available in a variety of pipe sizes and capacities, and a wide range of options can be added. (www.franklinmiller.com) S
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