Specs-Water_Meters_&_Parts,_Cold_rev_June_2026_(3).pdf

CITY OF NEWARK

DEPARTMENT OF WATER & SEWER UTILITIES

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

WATER METERS AND PARTS, COLD

Water Meters Parts, Cold

Revised: June 2026

PART A

RESIDENTIAL COLD WATER METERS (5/8" – 1")

MAGNETIC AND ULTRASONIC TYPE

1. GENERAL

1.1 Under this specification a single manufacturer shall supply a water management system comprised of water meters necessary to interface with the City of Newark's Advanced

Metering Infrastructure (AMI) as specified hereafter. While the primary function shall be to provide accurate and timely meter reading data for billing purposes, the system shall also furnish consumption and other pertinent data to facilitate enhanced operation and management of the total water distribution system as described herein.

1.2 All furnished meters, 5/8" to 1", shall meet or exceed the performance requirements of

AWWA Standard C-715 (Cold Water Meters – Electromagnetic and Ultrasonic Type, For

Revenue Applications), latest revision, and AWWA C-700, latest revision, as applicable to meter type. All meters shall be NSF-61 approved.

2. TYPE – RESIDENTIAL METER

2.1 Acceptable Meter Technologies

2.1.1 Magnetic (electromagnetic) meters with electronic encoder registers shall be acceptable.

2.1.2 Ultrasonic meters with electronic encoder registers shall be acceptable, provided they meet all performance requirements of this specification. Ultrasonic meters shall comply with

AWWA C-715, latest revision.

2.1.3 Fluidic Oscillator meters are not acceptable.

2.2 Register Attachment

2.2 Registers must be permanently attached to the meter without the ability to be removed from the meter body. Meters must have sealed registers. Encoder registers requiring field sealing will not be allowed.

3. LENGTH

3.1 Meters must conform to the following lay lengths:

Size Lay Length

5/8" 7-1/2"

5/8" x 3/4" 7-1/2"

3/4" Short 7-1/2"

3/4" Full 9"

1" 10-3/4"

4. MAINCASES

4.1 Magnetic Meters: All meters shall have a non-corrosive crystalline engineered resin outer case with an integral flow tube which cannot be removed from the case.

4.2 Ultrasonic Meters: Main cases shall be available with male and female threaded options to facilitate easy installation in standard AWWA C-715 laying lengths. Meters shall be pressure tested to 250 psi. The meter case and processor must be of a single-unit design that discourages tampering.

4.3 All meters shall have the size and direction of water flow imprinted or etched on the meter body.

4.4 There shall be no readily removable parts on the meter; all components shall be one piece discouraging tampering.

4.5 The composite body shall be completely lead-free and meet AB1953, ANSI/NSF

Standard 61 Annex G requirements.

4.6 The meter serial number, manufacture date, and size shall be etched on the processor housing and lid.

5. MEASURING CHAMBER

5.1 Magnetic Meters: The measuring chamber shall be comprised of a flow tube composed of crystalline engineered resin containing polyphenylene sulfide, cast as part of the maincase. It shall have no moving parts and utilize a magnetic flow sensor. Positive displacement and velocity meters are unacceptable.

5.2 Ultrasonic Meters: Measuring technology shall be solid state, containing no moving parts. Method of measurement shall be ultrasonic time-transit. There shall be no customer-serviceable components inside the meter body.

5.3 Magnetic Meters: A rectangular measurement section within the flow tube shall be utilized to achieve the best physics for measurement accuracy. A pulse of current inside a drive coil shall magnetize remnant magnetic material to maintain a constant magnetic field.

As water flows through the magnetic field, a current proportional to the volume of water shall be generated.

5.4 Sterling silver electrodes shall be utilized to reverse the electromagnetic field as necessary.

6. REGISTER

6.1 Construction

6.1.1 All register components shall be contained in a permanently factory-sealed, tamperproof enclosure. Encoder registers requiring field sealing will not be allowed.

6.1.2 For magnetic meters in sizes 5/8" through 1", the register shall be permanently attached to the meter flow tube and cannot be removable.

6.1.3 The register must be a liquid crystal display (LCD) with visual indicators for meter reading, leak indicator, and battery indicator. The register shall display 9 reading digits and provide AMR/AMI output containing 8 digits.

6.1.4 Registers shall have a published battery warranty lasting 20 years. The first 10 years is a full replacement warranty and the second 10 years is prorated per manufacturer's proration schedule.

6.1.5 An external register box assembly is not acceptable.

6.1.6 Screw terminal connections to the register are not acceptable. The register shall utilize a magnetic "touch coupling" technology to connect a 3-wire cable to a touch read

AMR, radio read AMR, or fixed base AMI meter reading system. The touch coupler connection shall be encapsulated in glass.

6.1.7 When the meter is installed in a vault or pit set, the magnetic coupling shall be completely waterproof and warranted against water intrusion.

6.1.8 No wire connections or wire splicing of any kind shall be required during installation.

6.2 Performance

6.2.1 The register output data format shall be 7-bit ASCII digital, plus an even parity bit.

6.2.2 Upon interrogation with a touch type pad, AMR, or AMI product, the register shall transmit an odometer reading of 1 to 8 digits (field programmable) and a user-defined alphanumeric identification of up to 12 characters (field programmable).

6.2.3 Meter must be capable of transmitting a minimum of 8 digits to the utility's reading system.

6.2.4 Encoders employing a mechanical brush contact with the odometer wheel will not be

6.2.5 The register shall have the option to output a factory set, non-programmable or field programmable identification number, field programmable Customer Text of up to 20 alphanumeric characters, a field programmable reading multiplier, and/or a reading measurement unit indicator.

6.2.6 Data is to be positive true. The register's ASCII digital output shall interface directly to an appropriate, factory authorized AMR/AMI device.

6.3 Minimum Operating Characteristics

Meter Size Low Flow

(95% Min.)

Operating

Range (98.5–

101.5%)

Pressure Loss

(Not to Exceed) Max. Operating

Pressure

5/8" 0.03 GPM 0.11 – 25 GPM 4.0 PSI @ 15

GPM

200 PSI

5/8" x 3/4" 0.03 GPM 0.11 – 35 GPM 2.0 PSI @ 15

GPM

200 PSI

3/4" 0.03 GPM 0.11 – 35 GPM 2.0 PSI @ 15

GPM

200 PSI

1" 0.11 GPM 0.4 – 55 GPM 2.0 PSI @ 25

200 PSI

7. STRAINERS

7.1 All meters must be provided with a corrosion-resistant empty flow tube.

7.2 Strainers may be provided as an option but are not required.

8. CHANGE GEARS

8.1 Change gears will not be allowed to calibrate the meter.

9. PERFORMANCE

9.1 Meters shall conform minimally to AWWA C-715, current revision (or C-700 for applicable meter types), test flows, headloss, and accuracy standards.

9.2 Meters shall operate up to a working pressure of 200 pounds per square inch (psi), without leakage or damage to any parts. Accuracy shall not be affected by variation in pressure up to 200 psi.

9.3 Meters shall meet the flow ranges indicated below:

Size Minimum Flow Rate Maximum Flow Rate

5/8" 1/10 GPM 25 GPM

5/8" x 3/4" 1/10 GPM 35 GPM

3/4" Short 1/10 GPM 35 GPM

3/4" Regular 1/10 GPM 35 GPM

1" 1/3 GPM 55 GPM

9.4 Meters shall be able to indicate an empty pipe event. If the meter is bypassed or taken out of service, an alarm shall be sent to the utility via the meter reading system.

9.5 Meters shall have the capability to indicate reverse flow conditions.

9.6 Meter shall indicate if sterling electrodes have been damaged at any point during the life of the meter (applicable to magnetic type).

9.7 Meters shall indicate magnetic failure due to tampering efforts.

9.8 Meter shall have the ability to store 5,000 data points for data logging information including peak flow and volume in a predetermined interval.

9.9 Ultrasonic meters: Meter accuracy shall be ±1.5% in the normal operating flow range and ±5% at low flow, complying with AWWA C-715 new meter accuracy requirements for a period of 10 years from the date of shipment with a pro-rated warranty for years 11–20.

9.10 All meters shall be 100% factory tested for accuracy with factory test results provided with each meter shipment.

10. PERFORMANCE WARRANTY

10.1 In evaluating bid submittals, warranty coverage will be considered. All bidders are required to submit their most current nationally published warranty statements for water meter maincases, registers, and measuring chambers.

11. SHIPMENT VERIFICATIONS

11.1 A statistically controlled sample of each meter shipment may be tested by the City of

Newark to ensure each shipment meets performance and materials specifications.

12. MANUFACTURER

12.1 Meters supplied shall be fully compatible with the City of Newark's existing and planned Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. Meters shall perform seamlessly with the City's existing Sensus FlexNet AMI infrastructure and shall be capable of being read with Sensus Model 510M or Model 520M transmitters, or manufacturer-approved equivalents, without the need to reprogram or re-wire existing endpoints. All components shall be interchangeable with the City's existing OMNI meter infrastructure.

PART B

COLD WATER METERS – 1-1/2" TO 10"

COMPOUND TYPE

1.0. GENERAL SCOPE

The meters must meet or exceed American Water Works Standard C-701 and C-702, as most recently revised, except as modified herein. Additionally, the meter does not require a valve to meet these standards. All meters shall be NSF approved to the latest standards.

1.1 TYPE – 1-1/2" TO 10" COMPOUND

1.1.1 Meters shall be of the single register Compound type. The measuring element shall be an integrated advanced Floating Ball Technology design.

1.1.2 Meters shall be capable of constant low to medium flow to high flow usage and intended for critical billing measurement for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

1.2 SIZE

1.2.1 The size of the meter shall be determined by the nominal size of the opening of the inlet and outlet flanges of the meter.

1.3 LENGTH

1.3.1 The maximum overall length of the unit shall be the face-to-face dimensions as listed below:

Size of Meter Length

1-1/2" 13"

2" 15-1/4"

3" 17"

4" 20"

6" 24"

8" 30-1/8"

10" 41-1/8"

1.4 MAINCASES

1.4.1 Maincases shall be constructed of epoxy coated ductile iron composition. The epoxy coating shall be provided as standard fusion-bonded and adhere to NSF for non-lead regulation compliance.

1.4.2 All sizes of meters shall include flanged ends.

1.4.3 A test port of adequate size must be accessible from the top so as to allow testing in pit settings and confined areas. The port outlet shall be threaded and shall be plugged with a coated ductile iron plug.

1.4.4 The size, type and direction of flow through the meter shall be cast in raised characters on the maincase.

1.5 STRAINERS

1.5.1 The meter strainer shall be integral and cast as part of the meter's maincase.

1.5.2 The strainer's screen shall have a minimum net open area of at least two (2) times the pipe opening and be a V-shaped configuration for the purpose of maintaining a full unobstructed flow pattern.

1.5.3 The strainer body shall be a coated ductile iron fusion-bonded epoxy identical to that of the meter's maincase.

1.5.4 The strainer body shall contain a cover plate which is removable for inspection and debris removal.

1.5.5 All fasteners shall be stainless steel capable of maintaining the following static pressure ratings and physical dimensions:

Meter Size Max. Operating Pressure Centerline to Strainer Base

1-1/2" 200 psig 2-5/16"

2" 200 psig 2-5/16"

3" 200 psig 4-1/8"

4" 200 psig 4-3/4"

6" 200 psig 5-3/4"

8" 200 psig 6-3/4"

10" 200 psig 8-1/2"

1.6 CONNECTIONS

1.6.1 Flanges for the 1-1/2" and 2" size meter assemblies shall be of the 2-bolt oval flange configuration.

1.6.2 The 3" through 10" size meter assemblies shall have flanges of the Class 125 round type, flat faced and shall conform to ANSI B16.1 for specified diameter, drilling and thickness.

1.7 OMNI ELECTRONIC REGISTER

1.7.1 The C2 electronic register is hermetically sealed with electronic pickup containing no mechanical gearing.

1.7.2 Register shall have large character LCD displays showing AMR, Totalization, and a

Resettable Test Totalizer.

1.7.3 Register features shall be capable of the following:

1.7.3.1 Fully programmable AMR resolution units and Pulse output frequency.

1.7.3.2 Integral customer data logging capability.

1.7.3.3 Integral resettable accuracy testing feature.

1.7.3.4 Large, easy-to-read LCD displaying both forward and reverse flow directions.

1.7.3.5 10-year battery life guarantee.

1.8 MEASURING CHAMBER

1.8.1 The measuring chamber shall consist of a measuring element, removable housing, and all-electronic register.

1.8.2 The measuring element shall be mounted on a horizontal, stationary stainless steel shaft with sleeve bearings and be essentially weightless in water.

1.8.3 The measuring element comes integrated with the advanced Floating Ball Technology design.

1.8.4 The measuring chamber shall be capable of operating within the accuracy limits listed below without calibration when transferred from one maincase to another of the same size:

(95% Min) Operating

Range (98.5-

101.5%)

Intermittent

Flow (98.5-

101.5%)

Pressure Loss (not to exceed)

1-1/2" .25 gpm .5–200 gpm 200 gpm 6.9 psi @ 160 gpm

2" .25 gpm .5–200 gpm 200 gpm 4.3 psi @ 160 gpm

3" .5 gpm 1.0–500 gpm 500 gpm 3.2 psi @ 400 gpm

4" .75 gpm 1.5–1000 gpm 1000 gpm 6.4 psi @ 800 gpm

6" 1.5 gpm 3.0–2000 gpm 2000 gpm 5.5 psi @ 1600 gpm

8" 2.5 gpm 4.0–2700 gpm 3400 gpm 4.0 psi @ 2700 gpm

10" 3.5 gpm 5.0–4000 gpm 5000 gpm 4.5 psi @ 4000 gpm

1.8.5 The chamber shall provide a 25% flow capacity in excess of the maximum flows listed for intermittent flow demands.

1.8.6 A direct magnetic drive shall occur between the motion of the measuring element blade position and the electronic register.

1.8.7 Any and all additional intermediate, magnetic or mechanical drive couplings are not

1.9 PRESSURE TEST

1.9.1 Meters shall be guaranteed to operate successfully at a working pressure up to 200 pounds per square inch, without leakage or damage to any component.

2.0 GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

2.0.1 Meters shall be guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment.

2.0.2 The meter manufacturer shall also submit along with the price quotation, a price schedule of its factory maintenance program offering. This maintenance price schedule shall be printed on a brochure which shall be nationally advertised.

3.0 MANUFACTURER

3.0.1 Meters supplied shall be completely compatible with existing Omni meters and

Sensus reading equipment and software as currently utilized by the City. All components shall be completely interchangeable with the City's existing OMNI meters.

PART C

COLD WATER METERS – 1-1/2" TO 10"

TURBO TYPE

1.0. GENERAL SCOPE

The meters must meet or exceed American Water Works Standard C-701 and C-702, as most recently revised, except as modified herein. All meters shall be NSF approved to the latest standards.

1.1 TYPE

1.1.1 Meters shall be of the single register Turbine type. The measuring element shall be an integrated advanced Floating Ball Technology design.

1.1.2 Meters shall be capable of constant low to medium flow to high flow usage and intended for critical billing measurement for commercial, industrial, and residential applications.

1.2 SIZE

The size of the meter shall be determined by the nominal size of the opening of the inlet and outlet flanges of the meter.

1.3 LENGTH

The maximum overall length of the unit shall be the face-to-face dimensions as listed below:

Size of Meter Length

1-1/2" 13"

2" 17"

3" 19"

4" 23"

6" 27"

8" 31-1/8"

10" 41-1/8"

1.4 MAINCASES

1.4.1 Maincases shall be constructed of epoxy coated ductile iron composition. The epoxy coating shall be provided as standard fusion-bonded and adhere to NSF for non-lead regulation compliance.

1.4.2 All sizes of meters shall include flanged ends.

1.4.4 A test port of adequate size must be accessible from the top so as to allow testing in pit settings and confined areas. The port outlet shall be threaded and shall be plugged with a coated ductile iron plug.

1.4.5 The size, type and direction of flow through the meter shall be cast in raised characters on the maincase.

1.5 STRAINERS

1.5.6 The meter strainer shall be integral and cast as part of the meter's maincase.

1.5.7 The strainer's screen shall have a minimum net open area of at least two (2) times the pipe opening and be a V-shaped configuration.

1.5.8 The strainer body shall be a coated ductile iron fusion-bonded epoxy identical to that of the meter's maincase.

1.5.9 The strainer body shall contain a cover plate which is removable for inspection and debris removal.

1.5.10 All fasteners shall be stainless steel. Pressure ratings per meter size same as

Compound type (Section 1.5.5 of Part B).

1.6 CONNECTIONS

1.6.3 Flanges for the 1-1/2" and 2" size meter assemblies shall be of the 2-bolt oval flange configuration.

1.6.4 The 3"–10" size meter assemblies shall have flanges of the Class 125 round type, flat faced and shall conform to ANSI B16.1 for specified diameter, drilling and thickness.

1.7 OMNI ELECTRONIC REGISTER

1.8.2 The electronic register shall be hermetically sealed with electronic pickup containing no mechanical gearing.

1.8.3 Register shall have large character LCD displays showing AMR, Totalization, and a resettable test totalizer.

1.8.4 Register features shall be capable of: fully programmable AMR resolution units and

Pulse output frequency; integral customer data logging capability; integral resettable accuracy testing feature; large easy-to-read LCD displaying both forward and reverse flow directions; 10-year battery life guarantee.

1.8 MEASURING CHAMBER

1.8.1 The measuring chamber shall consist of a measuring element, removable housing,

1.8.2 The measuring element shall be mounted on a horizontal, stationary stainless steel shaft with sleeve bearings and be essentially weightless in water.

1.8.3 The measuring element comes integrated with the advanced Floating Ball Technology design.

1.8.4 The measuring chamber shall be capable of operating within the accuracy limits listed below without calibration when transferred from one maincase to another of the same size:

(95% Min) Operating

Range (98.5-

101.5%)

Intermittent

Flow Pressure Loss (not to exceed)

1-1/2" .75 gpm 1.25–160 gpm 200 gpm 6.9 psi @ 160 gpm

2" 1.0 gpm 1.5–200 gpm 250 gpm 7.0 psi @ 200 gpm

3" 1.5 gpm 2.5–500 gpm 650 gpm 5.1 psi @ 500 gpm

4" 2.0 gpm 3.0–1000 gpm 1250 gpm 8.7 psi @ 1000 gpm

6" 2.5 gpm 4.0–2500 gpm 2500 gpm 8.2 psi @ 2000 gpm

8" 4.0 gpm 5.0–3500 gpm 4700 gpm 5.1 psi @ 3500 gpm

10" 5.0 gpm 6.0–5500 gpm 7000 gpm 7.2 psi @ 5500 gpm

1.8.5 The chamber shall provide a 25% flow capacity in excess of the maximum flows listed for intermittent flow demands.

1.8.6 A direct magnetic drive shall occur between the motion of the measuring element

1.8.7 Any and all additional intermediate, magnetic or mechanical drive couplings are not

1.9 PRESSURE TEST

1.9.1 Meters shall be guaranteed to operate successfully at a working pressure up to 200 pounds per square inch, without leakage or damage to any component.

2.0 GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

2.0.1 Meters shall be guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment.

2.0.2 The meter manufacturer shall also submit along with the price quotation a price schedule of its factory maintenance program offering, nationally advertised.

4.0 MANUFACTURER

3.0.1 Meters shall be completely compatible with all Omni meters utilized in the City. Meters shall also be compatible with Sensus Model 510M or 520M transmitters, or approved equivalent AMI modules. All measuring chambers shall be interchangeable with the City's existing Omni C2 measuring chamber without changing the meter body.

PART D

COLD WATER METERS – 4" TO 10"

FIRELINE TYPE SPECIFICATIONS

5.0. GENERAL SCOPE

These specifications set forth the minimum acceptable design criteria and performance requirements for cold water meters of fire service type consisting of a Class II turbine type meter and a ductile iron strainer assembly. This meter assembly is intended where measurement of both domestic and fire service water usage is desired.

The meter package shall meet or exceed all requirements of ANSI/AWWA Standard C703 for

Class II. The measuring shall be so configured to capture all flows as specified, without the requirement of an automatic valve. Each meter assembly shall be performance tested to ensure compliance.

5.1 TYPE

Meters shall be of the in-line horizontal axis type per AWWA Class II.

5.2 PERFORMANCE

The meter assembly shall have performance capability of continuous operation up to the rated maximum flows as listed below without affecting long-term accuracy or causing any undue component wear. The meter assembly shall also provide a 25% flow capacity in excess of the maximum flows listed for intermittent flow demands. Maximum headloss through the meter/strainer assembly shall not exceed those listed in the following table per meter size.

(95% Min.)

Operating

Range (98.5–

101.5%)

Intermittent

Flows (98.5–

101.5%)

Pressure Loss (Not to

Exceed)

4" 0.75 GPM 1.5 to 1000

GPM

1250 GPM 6.4 PSI @ 1000 GPM

6" 1.5 GPM 3.0 to 2000

GPM

2500 GPM 6.7 PSI @ 2000 GPM

8" 2.5 GPM 4 to 3500

4700 GPM 5 PSI @ 3500 GPM

10" 3.5 GPM 5 to 5500

7000 GPM 7 PSI @ 5500 GPM

5.3 MAINCASES

The meter maincase shall be of an epoxy coated iron composition. The epoxy coating shall be provided as standard fusion-bonded and adhere to NSF for non-lead regulation compliance.

5.4 MEASURING CHAMBER

5.4.1 The measuring chamber shall consist of a measuring element, removable housing,

5.4.2 The measuring element shall be mounted on a horizontal, stationary titanium shaft with sleeve bearings and be essentially weightless in water. The measuring element shall come integrated with the advanced Floating Ball Technology design.

5.4.3 The measuring chamber shall be capable of operating within the above listed accuracy limits without calibration when transferred from one maincase to another of the same size.

5.4.4 The measuring shall be so configured to capture all flows as specified above, without the requirement of an automatic valve.

5.5 ELECTRONIC REGISTER

5.5.1 The meter's register shall be all-electronic and must not contain any mechanical gearing to display flow and accurate totalization. Register shall possess a large easy-to-read

LCD display.

5.5.2 All AMR resolution units shall be fully programmable.

5.5.3 The register shall be assembled to the measuring chamber in such a tamperproof manner requiring removal only after the measuring chamber is removed from the maincase.

5.5.4 All registers shall possess integral data logging capability.

5.5.5 Registers shall contain integral resettable accuracy testing feature.

5.5.6 All registers shall have a 10 year battery life guarantee.

5.6 DIRECT MAGNETIC DRIVE SYSTEM

5.6.1 The direct drive system with Floating Ball Technology is designed to extend service life, enhance low flow sensitivity and provide extended flow capacity and overall accuracy of the meter assembly.

5.6.2 The direct magnetic drive shall occur between the motion of the measuring element

5.6.3 Additional intermediate, magnetic or mechanical, drive couplings are not acceptable.

5.7 STRAIGHTENING VANES

5.7.1 A straightening vane assembly shall be mandatory and must be positioned directly upstream of the measuring element.

5.7.2 The straightening vane assembly shall be an integral component of the measuring chamber.

5.8 CHANGE GEARS

5.8.1 Change gears will not be allowed to calibrate the meter.

5.8.3 Should meters arrive with registers containing more than one gear combination, the entire shipment will be returned to the manufacturer freight collect and the next responsible bidder will receive the award.

5.9 STRAINERS

5.9.1 Each meter assembly shall have a separate UL Listed and FM approved external fire service strainer as a part of the meter package.

5.9.2 The strainer's screen shall have a minimum net open area of at least four (4) times the pipe opening and be a V-shaped stainless steel screen.

5.9.3 The strainer body shall be coated iron with stainless steel fasteners capable of maintaining the following static pressure ratings and physical dimensions:

Meter Size Max.

Working

Pressure

Centerline to

Strainer Base Compact

Overall Length

(Not to Exceed)

Standard

Overall Length

(Not to

Exceed)

4" 175 PSIG 4-3/4 INCHES 33 INCHES 51-7/8

INCHES

6" 175 PSIG 5-3/4 INCHES 45 INCHES 67-5/8

INCHES

8" 175 PSIG 6-3/4 INCHES 53 INCHES 77 INCHES

10" 175 PSIG 8-1/2 INCHES 68 INCHES 90 INCHES

5.10 CONNECTIONS

The meter assemblies shall have flanges of the Class 125 round type, flat faced and shall conform to ANSI B16.1 for specified diameter, drilling and thickness.

5.11 GUARANTEE AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

5.11.1 Meters shall be guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of shipment.

5.11.2 The meter supplier shall submit nationally published literature clearly outlining its factory maintenance program and current price schedule covering complete measuring chamber exchange.

5.12 CERTIFICATIONS AND MARKINGS

5.12.1 All sizes of meter packages shall be UL (Underwriters Laboratories) Listed and FM

(Factory Mutual) approved as being accepted for use on fire service lines and domestic water use.

5.12.2 The meters shall have a UL/FM listed and approved strainer immediately upstream of the inlet flange. The meter shall have an identification tag affixed indicating such acceptance.

5.13 MANUFACTURER

5.13.1 Meter suppliers must have been manufacturing meters for at least 10 years.

5.13.2 Manufacturers not complying with the field or production experience shall submit their meters for endurance testing evaluation.

5.13.3 All meters shall be compatible with existing Sensus meters and reading equipment utilized by the City. Meters shall be compatible with Sensus Model 510M or 520M AMI transmitters, or approved equivalent AMI modules compatible with the City's FlexNet AMI network.

PART E

ADVANCED METERING INFRASTRUCTURE (AMI)

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Under this specification a single manufacturer shall supply all equipment necessary to furnish an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system. While the primary function shall be to provide accurate and timely meter reading data for billing purposes, the system shall also furnish consumption and other pertinent data to facilitate enhanced operation and management of the total water distribution system, as described herein. The City of Newark intends to procure an Advanced Metering Infrastructure as determined by the City of Newark.

2. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The radio AMI system will have 2-way communication capabilities with the ability to read meters equipped with absolute encoder registers using Advanced Metering Infrastructure made up of a single tier network. The encoder registers shall be connected to a Meter Interface Unit (MIU) that will provide a minimum of 12 transmissions per day of meter data directly to the Tower

Gateway Base Station (TGB). Each transmission shall contain a minimum of 8-168 prior readings so the system database can backfill any readings from transmissions that may be missed. Upon reaching the TGB, the readings shall be sent immediately to the back-end software via any available Ethernet connection (wired, wireless, Wi-Fi, fiber). The back-end AMI software shall allow very easy interface to the Customer Information and Billing Software.

The Meter Data Manager shall be accessed via an internet browser and therefore the installation of any special client software on user computers shall not be required. The web architecture shall allow multiple users to access the system locally or remotely and provide the ability for the Manufacturer to provide remote support.

3. COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS

All equipment must comply with current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requirements which include proper labeling of the MIU. The bidder must have supporting documentation available upon request to verify compliance. The 2-way radio frequency transmission from the MIU to the Tower Gateway Base Station, or vice versa, must utilize a primary use licensed frequency band owned by the manufacturer. Operation on a secondary license or in the ISM band is unacceptable.

3.1 The AMI/Meter Vendor shall be responsible for providing continuous operation of the

AMI equipment with minimal downtime. If network connection is lost for any reason, the AMI module must be able to store a minimum of 120 days of hourly read information until such time that a network can be re-established.

4. AMI TRANSMITTERS (SMARTPOINTS)

4.1 Function

4.1.1 The AMI Transmitters shall transmit the reading data to the Tower Gateway Base

Station (TGB) at least 12 times per day.

4.1.2 The AMI Transmitters shall be capable of collecting hourly readings and transmitting that information at least 12 times per day.

4.1.3 Each transmission shall contain the past 8-168 readings in order to provide redundancy. If a transmission is missed, the system shall be capable of recovering the missed reading information from the endpoint on the next transmission.

4.1.4 After being transmitted from the meter endpoint, transmissions must be immediately received at the back-end software for review. No "storing and forwarding" of readings on collectors shall be acceptable.

4.2 Construction

4.2.1 The water transmitter shall be enclosed in a housing capable of being mounted on a wall or installed through the meter/vault lid. The AMI Module shall be designed and built for installation in outdoor water meter boxes as well as above ground mounted on a wall.

4.2.2 The AMI Transmitters housing shall incorporate a tamper resistant, waterproof connection, allowing AMI Transmitters to be installed utilizing a two wire connection. Three wire connections to AMI Transmitters shall not be necessary.

4.2.3 The electronics of the transmitter shall be hermetically sealed in a High Density

Polyethylene (HDPE) enclosure that is waterproof and provides an operating temperature range of –22°F to 185°F (–30°C to 85°C).

4.2.4 Pit set transmitter shall have the ability to be completely submerged in water for the life of the product without any internal damage or malfunction.

4.2.5 AMI modules shall have a battery life of 20 years. Battery status shall be transmitted to the user interface with alerts of low battery levels for preemptive maintenance at least six months in advance of failure.

4.2.6 The AMI module shall be capable of storing meter data, including hourly meter readings, alarms, and date and time stamps, for a minimum of 120 days in non-volatile memory.

4.3 Performance Requirements

4.3.1 The water AMI Transmitters shall be a two-way device that transmits at a power level of two (2) Watts in primary-use licensed band in the 900 MHz spectrum.

4.3.2 The AMI Transmitters shall also be required to transmit at least eight (8) reading digits from the encoded register in a resolution of at least 0.1 gallon or 0.01 cubic feet for meters up to 1 inch. The AMI Transmitters must also have the ability to provide leak detection capability.

4.3.3 The AMI Transmitters shall be FCC Part 90, 101, and 24 approved for licensed band operation, and shall transmit on a primary use (unshared) licensed band in the 890-960 MHz spectrum.

4.3.4 The AMI Transmitters shall communicate with the TGB using an RF modulation designed specifically for AMR/AMI applications. Furthermore, the modulation shall use CRC-

32 error detection and Viterbi forward error correction scheme capable of recovering up to one bit error out of every three bits.

4.3.5 AMI Transmitters shall be capable of providing an instantaneous notification of a successful installation and successful communication with the Tower Gateway Base Station

(TGB).

4.3.6 The AMI Transmitters shall receive input from the meter register and remotely send

"top of the hour" data to a collection device, based on its system configuration.

4.3.7 The AMI Transmitters shall have the ability to migrate from walk-by/drive-by to fixed base system by simply installing a Tower Gateway Basestation (TGB). The power output of transmitter, whether in walk-by/drive-by mode or fixed base mode, shall be a minimum of 2 watts.

4.3.8 The AMI module shall employ actionable alerts including: Tamper Alert/Meter

Disconnected, Bad Read, Small Leak Detected, Large Leak Detected, No Flow Detected, Reverse Flow/Backflow, High Flow Rate Detected, and Battery Health.

4.3.9 The AMI module shall have the capability to receive and process commands from the host system for all firmware updates over-the-air to eliminate the need to manually perform updates at each location.

4.4 Performance Warranties

4.4.1 The vendor shall be required to state its warranty and/or guarantee policy with respect to each item of proposed equipment. As a minimum, the transmitter electronics shall be warranted for twenty (20) years from the date of shipment for defects in materials and workmanship. Battery warranty shall be twenty (20) years from date of factory shipment.

4.5 System Maintenance and Support

4.5.1 In addition to warranty periods, vendors are required to supply information on required or optional maintenance programs beyond the warranty period for both hardware and software. Features of those programs shall also be included with any additional charges such as hourly rate for on-site and/or remote support. Any additional training required by the utility after the initial installation of system shall be provided free of charge.

4.5.2 The timeframe to resolve issues shall be four (4) hours to respond; issues that result in loss of coverage must be resolved within 48 hours.

5. TOWER GATEWAY BASE STATION (TGB)

5.1 Function

5.1.1 The Tower Gateway Base Station(s) (TGB) shall receive and process the readings from the meter AMI Transmitters, and convey the data immediately to the Regional Network

Interface (RNI) for storage in the database where it can be viewed by utility personnel.

5.1.2 The TGBs shall provide for redundant, overlapping coverage of meter endpoints.

5.1.3 No "collectors" using "store and forward" technology as the primary method of operation shall be acceptable.

5.1.4 Each Tower Gateway Base Station or pole top collection device shall provide a live, two-way Ethernet connection with the backend computer system (RNI) and two-way communication with the SmartPoints.

5.1.5 The FlexNet system shall be able to recover missed readings by backfilling prior readings sent with each transmission from the endpoint.

5.2 Performance Requirements

5.2.1 The TGB shall have the ability to maintain at least one primary and one secondary data link to the back-end system (RNI). Both primary and secondary data links shall provide for two-way Ethernet (TCP/IP) communications.

5.2.2 The system must be capable of operating at a data rate sufficient to support broadband communications between the TGB and RNI. All communication protocols shall use modern, vendor-supported standards to ensure network reliability and interoperability.

5.2.3 The TGB shall have the ability to store up to 30 days of meter reading data from all meter endpoints in its service area in the event of extended failure of the data links to the utility office.

5.2.4 The system shall be "single-tier", meaning that the endpoint shall transmit directly to a

Tower Gateway Base Station (TGB) with a live, two-way Ethernet link to the back-end system in the utility office.

5.2.5 No "storing and forwarding" of data shall be allowed on tower or pole-top collectors as primary mode of operation.

5.2.6 Base stations shall be compatible with the existing City equipment.

6. HANDHELD DEVICE – SMARTPOINT READER/PROGRAMMER

6.1 Function

6.1.1 System shall collect and store meter readings either manually via a keypad, automatically by utilizing a "touch" device for remote reading, or by wireless connection to a reading gun.

6.1.2 All meter readings will be captured in the meter reading device for later analysis, including multiple data entries and bad readings.

6.1.3 Handheld Device shall further serve to program AMI Transmitters specified above when used along with an AMI Transmitters programming tool as specified below.

6.2 Performance Requirements

6.2.1 The system will be fully programmable with route information, meter reader prompts and questions.

6.2.4 The proposed equipment shall be suitable to withstand a rugged field meter reading environment. Such features shall include, but may not be limited to: alphanumeric keypad;

durable weatherproof housing; display minimum 3.8" diagonal; backlit and field adjustable contrast displays; tactile response keypad; weigh less than three pounds (48 oz.); field adjustable audible tone; 256 megabyte of memory; durable carrying belt with hand straps;

watertight gun connectors; function keys.

6.2.5 All meter reading equipment shall include memory sufficient to store at least 3000 readings before data downloading is required.

6.2.8 Each meter reading device must be powered by a longlife, lightweight, field-replaceable battery pack capable of supporting multiple days' readings without the need to recharge.

6.3 Warranties and Service

6.3.1 The vendor shall be required to state its warranty and/or guarantee policy with respect to each item of proposed equipment. The procedures for submitting warranty claims must also be provided.

6.3.4 Due to the City's need to process water consumption data on a continuing basis, the vendor must agree to provide "loaner" replacement equipment should any service be required.

6.4 User Training and Education

6.4.1 It shall be the responsibility of the vendor to provide a complete on-site training program for the City's staff. The bidder shall state the proposed format of such training program, the number of hours of initial on-site support to be provided, the recommended schedule of follow-up visits, and the hourly rate for on-site and/or remote support.

6.5 Compatibility

6.5.1 Handheld units must be capable of being interconnected with existing Sensus meter reading handhelds operated by the City of Newark. Handhelds shall be capable of reading all existing Sensus ECR, TRPL, IPERL, and OMNI registers.

7. ELECTRONIC PROGRAMMING TOOL

7.1 Function

7.1.1 The electronic programming tool shall be a wireless interface that will allow utility personnel to access a complete suite of functional controls within an AMI Transmitter. The

Bluetooth-enabled tool shall direct the AMI Transmitters activation, programming and diagnostic settings as well as performing on-demand interrogation of the device.

7.1.2 The electronic programming tool shall be capable of communicating with any Hand-

Held Device (HHD) enabled with Bluetooth technology and compatible with current vendor-supported operating systems. Compatibility with legacy operating systems (Windows XP, Vista, or Windows Mobile 6) is not required.

7.2 Performance Requirements

7.2.1 The programming tool shall have rechargeable, field replaceable batteries providing power to program up to 250 AMI Transmitters over a two-day period on a single charge.

7.2.2 Following the physical installation of an AMI Transmitters, the programming tool shall automatically connect to a Handheld Device or laptop computer via Bluetooth wireless technology.

7.3 Troubleshooting

7.3.1 The programming tool shall provide instant access to an AMI Transmitter programmed and stored information. With just a few keystrokes, the operator shall have the ability to pull setup information, validate readings, and verify or reprogram settings for optimal performance.

7.3.2 When programming of an AMI Transmitter is finished, the electronic programming tool shall initiate communication between the AMI Transmitter and TGB, transmitting reading, setup, binding and/or alarm information directly to the database, providing instant confirmation of any changes.

7.4 Physical Characteristics

7.4.1 The electronic AMI Transmitter programming tool shall have a length no greater than

4.7 inches, a width no greater than 2.41 inches, and its weight shall not exceed 16 ounces.

7.4.6 RF communication shall comply with FCC Part 15 and FCC Part 15 Class B.

7.4.7 The AMI Transmitter programming tool shall employ Sensus' Inductive Coupling technology and be Touch Read compatible.

7.4.9 The SmartPoint Programming tool shall have an Operating Temperature of -20°F to

130°F and be capable of performing in 90% relative humidity without risk of failure.

7.5 Compatibility

7.5.1 The AMI Transmitter Programming tool shall be compatible with handheld meter readers utilizing current vendor-supported operating systems with USB Interface and

Bluetooth technology. Compatibility with legacy platforms (Windows Mobile 6 or earlier) is not required.

8. REGIONAL NETWORK INTERFACE (RNI)

8.1 Function

8.1.1 The RNI is the network backbone of the system. It shall receive and store the reading data from the TGBs, and present it to the utility via Meter Data Manager (MDM) software.

8.1.2 The RNI shall also monitor system health of the TGB(s).

8.1.3 The two Regional Network Interface servers shall consist of a Network Controller (NC) and a Utility Information Platform (UIP). The Network Controller (NC) shall maintain communications with the TGB(s) and route the data to the Utility Information Platform (UIP).

8.1.4 If the Network Controller loses communications with the TGB(s), the TGB(s) shall automatically store up to thirty (30) days of metering data. The TGB shall also have the ability to automatically download the stored meter reading data to the Network Controller

(NC) once communications are re-established.

8.1.5 The Utility Information Platform (UIP) shall collect the raw meter data from the

Network Controller (NC). The UIP shall un-compress the meter data and store the most current data.

8.1.6 The UIP shall also use the redundant information contained in each transmission to fill in any missed meter readings from prior transmissions.

8.1.7 The AMI system shall also have the ability to store up to 13 months of meter reading data in conjunction with the Meter Data Manager (MDM) software.

8.2 Hardware Requirements

8.2.1 The operating platform used in the Regional Network Interface (RNI) shall consist of multiple servers, a Network Controller (NC) and a Utility Information Platform (UIP).

8.2.2 The RNI server hardware and operating systems shall run current vendor-supported platforms. Specific operating system versions shall be proposed by the vendor and shall be subject to City approval. The City reserves the right to require server software updates to maintain supportability over the contract term.

8.2.3 Both servers shall use RAID-protected storage for redundancy. The UIP shall maintain at least sixty (60) days of data on redundant storage.

8.2.4 The Regional Network Interface (RNI) servers, in conjunction with the Meter Data

Manager (MDM) software, shall maintain a 13 month deep history of meter reading data available for review at any time via the Meter Data Manager (MDM).

9. METER DATA MANAGER

9.1 Function

9.1.1 The Meter Data Manager (MDM) shall act as a middleware between Customer

Information Systems (CIS) and the Sensus FlexNet Regional Network Interface (RNI).

9.1.2 The MDM shall have the ability to accept data from the CIS system and export data back to the CIS system using various outputs in a simple flat text. These formats shall be user configurable and managed within the MDM software without custom programming.

9.1.3 The MDM shall provide management reports for the data collected by the FlexNet system.

9.1.4 The MDM system and management reports shall have the ability to identify all of the following (among others): all meters read; all unread meters; High/Low meter usage;

possible leak conditions; hourly, weekly, monthly, bi-annual and yearly consumption with selectable date ranges. The MDM shall provide graphing.

10. PERFORMANCE WARRANTIES

In evaluating bid proposals, warranty coverage will be considered. The vendor shall be required to state its warranty and/or guarantee policy with respect to each item of proposed equipment.

The procedure for submitting warranty claims must also be approved. As a minimum, the transmitter electronics shall be warranted for twenty (20) years from the date of shipment for defects in materials and workmanship. The battery warranty shall be twenty (20) years from date of factory shipment.

11. SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT

In addition to warranty periods, vendors are required to supply information on required or optional maintenance programs beyond the warranty period for both hardware and software.

Features of those programs shall also be included with any additional charges such as hourly rate for on-site and/or remote support. The locations of and procedures for obtaining such support shall be stated.

PART F

FIRE HYDRANT METER WITH AMI CAPABILITY

1.1 Under this specification, the Contractor shall supply fire hydrant meters equipped with

AMI transmitter modules compatible with the City of Newark's existing Sensus FlexNet

Advanced Metering Infrastructure network. These meters shall be used for portable temporary metering (e.g., construction water use) and permanent fire hydrant applications as directed by the City.

1.2 All hydrant meters shall comply with AWWA M17 (Installation, Field Testing, and

Maintenance of Fire Hydrants), applicable AWWA accuracy standards, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

2. TYPE

2.1 The hydrant meter shall be the Sensus OMNI H2 (or approved equivalent) 3-inch fire hydrant meter with OMNI C2 electronic register.

2.2 The meter shall be suitable for NYC thread (2-1/2") fire hydrant connections with a coupling configuration compatible with the City of Newark's existing fire hydrant infrastructure.

2.3 The meter body shall be constructed of materials meeting NSF-61 requirements and shall be lead-free.

3. PERFORMANCE

3.1 The hydrant meter shall provide a 25% flow capacity in excess of the maximum flows listed for intermittent flow demands.

3.2 All meters shall be 100% factory tested for accuracy and have factory test results provided with each shipment.

3.3 The meter shall comply with AWWA accuracy requirements from minimum flow to maximum flow for the applicable meter size.

4. AMI INTEGRATION – FLEXNET SMARTPOINT

4.1 To provide full AMI capability on fire hydrant meters, the Contractor shall offer the OMNI

H2 fire hydrant meter pre-configured with a Sensus FlexNet 520M SmartPoint AMI module or approved equivalent two-way AMI transmitter compatible with the City's existing network infrastructure.

4.2 The AMI transmitter module shall comply with all requirements of Part E (AMI Technical

Specifications) of this document, including: minimum 12 transmissions per day; two-way communication; 120-day onboard data storage; 20-year battery warranty; and FCC-licensed

900 MHz band operation.

4.3 The combined hydrant meter and AMI module package shall be priced as both: (a) the meter body with electronic register only, and (b) the meter body with register plus AMI module, allowing the City to order either configuration as operational needs require.

4.4 The AMI module shall be compatible with the City's existing Tower Gateway Base

Stations and shall not require additional TGB infrastructure for residential areas already covered by the FlexNet network.

5. REGISTER AND ENCODER

5.1 The hydrant meter shall be equipped with an OMNI C2 electronic register (or approved equivalent) with AMR/AMI encoder output compatible with the City's existing reading equipment.

5.2 The register shall comply with all requirements of Part A, Section 6 (Register) of this specification.

6. WARRANTY

6.1 The fire hydrant meter body and register shall be warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of shipment.

6.2 The AMI transmitter module shall be warranted per Part E, Section 4.4 of this specification (20-year electronics warranty; 20-year battery warranty).

7. MANUFACTURER

7.1 The hydrant meter shall be fully compatible with the City's existing OMNI meter infrastructure and Sensus FlexNet AMI network.