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Domestic water meter test system

Test and calibration systems for domestic and large water meters of all measuring principles – with piston, twin-piston or gravimetric reference system and optical register reading.

Water meter test rig with clamping system
MEASURING RANGE
1 l/h – 30 m³/h
MEASUREMENT UNCERTAINTY
≤ 0.2 %
TEST POSITIONS
1 – 40
NOMINAL SIZES
DN 15 – DN 50

What the system delivers

Piston rigs, twin-piston systems for uninterrupted operation or gravimetric scales serve as reference. The choice depends on the flow range, the required uncertainty and the cycle time in production.

Register reading is optical or via pulse and communication interfaces; radio and bus protocols are supported for smart water meters. Clamping, venting and test sequence run automatically so that operator influence on the result is eliminated.

The systems are used by meter manufacturers, water utilities, verification bodies and accredited calibration laboratories.

Scope of supply

Test frame with automatic meter clamping
Reference system (piston, twin-piston or gravimetric)
Pressure, temperature and venting control
Optical or electronic register reading
Operator station with inotech test software and database
Water meter test positions with optical detection
TEST POSITIONS WITH OPTICAL REGISTER READING
Volumetric test rig with reference vessel
REFERENCE SECTION OF THE TEST RIG
Displays of a water meter test rig
TEST POSITION DISPLAYS AND READING

From single calibration to series testing

Three reference principles

Piston, twin-piston or gravimetric – matched to flow rate and target uncertainty.

Uninterrupted operation

The twin-piston system tests without a reset pause and significantly shortens the cycle time.

All measuring principles

Vane wheel, ultrasonic, volumetric and electromagnetic meters on one system.

Optical reading

Automatic register reading without manually noting start values.

Smart meter ready

Readout and parameterisation via radio, bus and pulse interfaces.

Testing to MID

Test point sequences and error limits to MID, OIML R49 and national requirements.

Technical specification

VALUES DEPEND ON CONFIGURATION · BINDING IN THE PROJECT DATA SHEET
Measuring range
1 l/h to 30 m³/h
Measurement uncertainty
≤ 0.2 %
Test positions
1 to 40, depending on nominal size and configuration
Nominal sizes
DN 15 to DN 50 (large water meters up to DN 300)
Reference system
Piston, twin-piston or gravimetric system
Test medium
Water, temperature-controlled
Meter types
Vane wheel, volumetric, ultrasonic and electromagnetic meters
Register reading
Optical, pulse, radio and bus protocols
Standards
MID, OIML R49, national test regulations
Software
inotech standard user interface, identical across all system types
Interfaces
ERP/MES integration, network, database and CSV export
Documentation
Test reports, calibration certificates, ISO 17025-capable traceability

Configuration and expansion

Temperature control

Control of water temperature for tests at defined operating points.

Pressure test

Integrated tightness and pressure resistance test in the same cycle.

Automated handling

Feeding and removal of meters via conveyor belts.

Retrofit

Modernisation of existing test rigs to current controls and software.

Do you have specific technical requirements?

Send us your specification – meter types, flow ranges, number of test positions and the required degree of automation.