Specs-Water_Meters_&_Parts,_Cold_(2).pdf

This document contains technical specifications for cold water meters issued by the City of Newark, New Jersey, covering three distinct meter types: Residential, Compound, and Fireline. The specifications outline detailed technical requirements for water meters ranging from 5/8" to 10" in size, including requirements for maincases, measuring chambers, electronic registers, strainers, communication technologies, and performance standards. The document provides comprehensive guidelines for meter construction, performance characteristics, warranties, compatibility with existing infrastructure, and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) integration.

The technical specifications emphasize compatibility with the City of Newark's existing Sensus meter reading equipment and advanced metering infrastructure, with requirements for 20-year warranties on transmitter electronics and batteries. The meters must interface with the city's Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system, providing accurate and timely meter reading data for billing purposes while also furnishing consumption and other pertinent data to facilitate enhanced water distribution system management. The specifications include detailed performance requirements such as flow rates, pressure loss tolerances, communication parameters, and system maintenance expectations, with a focus on seamless integration with the city's existing technological ecosystem.