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WIRELESS SENSOR
1 Input Pulse Counter Guide

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The BEST wireless pulse counter can be connected Features of BEST Sensors
to the pulse output of a system (water meter, power
meter, etc.) to count the number of actuations within • Wireless range of 1,000+ feet through
a given time frame. 12-14 walls.*
• Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum (FHSS).
• Counts the number of pulses in given time frame, • Improved interference immunity.
or aggregates pulses in an ongoing accumulation. • Improved power management for longer battery
• 3 filter settings: No filter, 4 Hz filter, and life.** (10+ years on AA batteries)
40 Hz filter. • Encrypt-RF™ Security (Diffie-Hellman Key
• Capable of counting passive (open/closed switch) Exchange + AES-128 CBC for sensor data
and active (Up to +15 VDC) pulses. messages).
• Capable of counting the positive edge, negative • Onboard data memory / storage (up to 512
edge, or both edges of a pulse. readings per sensor).
- 10 min heartbeats = 3.5 days
Principle of Operation - 2 hour heartbeats = 42 days
• Over-the-air updates (future proof).
The wireless pulse counter is an electronic counter • Online wireless sensor monitoring and notification
capable of counting passive(open/closed switch) or system to configure sensors, view data and set
active (Up to +15 VDC) pulses. The counter includes alerts via SMS text and email.
3 software configurable low pass filter settings (No
filter, 40 Hz filter, or 4 Hz filter). The pulse counter * Actual range may vary depending on environment.
** Battery life is determined by sensor reporting frequency
filters pulses with pulse widths greater than those and other variables. Other power options are also available.
designated in the technical specifcations. For
example, if the 4Hz filter is set, the pulse counter will Wireless Range Comparison
count a pulse if the pulse width is longer than 250
ms, if the pulse width is shorter than 250 ms it will
be completely or partially filtered (See the Technical SENSOR
Specification table for detailed filtering information).

Example Applications Other Wireless Platforms

• Water, gas and air flow meters.
• Door access counter.
• Turn style counting. Wifi
• Forklift seat switches.
• Button or switch integration.
• Production line tracking.
Bluetooth
• And many more...

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1 Input Pulse Tech Spec
Supply Voltage 2.0 - 3.8 VDC Max Input Pulse Rate / Min Pulse Width*****
(3.0 - 3.8 VDC Using
Power Supply) * Make Pulse Rate Min Pulse Rate
No Filter ~ 2 KHz ~ 0.5 ms
Current Consumption 0.2 µA (Sleep Mode) 4 Hz Filter ~ 4 Hz ~ 250 ms
0.7µA (RTC Sleep) 40 Hz Filter ~ 40 Hz ~ 25 ms
570 µA (MCU Idle)
2.5 mA (MCU Active) Integrated Memory Up to 512 sensor
5.5 mA (Radio RX Mode) messages
22.6 mA (Radio TX Mode)
Wireless Range 1,000+ ft. non-line-
Operating -18°C to 55°C of-sight
Temperature Range (0°F to 130°F)
using alkaline Security Encrypt-RF™
(Board Circuitry & (256-bit key exchange
Batteries) and AES-128 CTR)
-40°C to 85°C
(-40°F to 185°F) Weight 0.7 Ounces
using lithium *
Certifications 900 MHz product; FCC ID:
ZTL- RFSC1 and
Optimal Battery +10°C to +50°C Industry IC: 9794A-RFSC1. 868
Temperature ( +50°F to +122°F ) Canada MHz product tested and
Range (AA found to comply with:
CISPR 22:2008-09 /
Maximum Count 4294967296 EN 55022:2010 - Class
(32 bit number) and ETSI EN 300 220-2
V2.4.1 (2012-05).
Input Voltage 0 to 15 Volts DC
*
Hardware can not withstand negative voltage. Take care when
Detection Wires High Impedance connecting a power device.
(2-Wire), 3 ft. length **
At temperatures above 100°C, it is possible for the board
circuitry to lose programmed memory.
Counter Operation Positive and / or Negative
Edge Pulses ***
Low Pulse: 0 Volts to .2 * VBatt, High Pulse: .8 * VBatt to 15
Volts.
Compatibility Open Collector NPN
****
Switches (Passive) High pulse count rates can impact battery life. AA battery
Mechanical Switches powered sensors are recommended if counting pulses faster
than 1x per second.
(Passive)
0-15V Driven Source *****
Input pulse rate must be less than specified Max Pulse Rate
(Active)*** and input pulse width must be greater than specified Min Pulse
Width to ensure the input pulse is counted.

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1 Input Pulse Counter Guide

Commercial Grade Sensors: Use these product within the specified

temperature range. Higher temperature may

BEST commercial grade sensors are designed for cause deterioration of the characteristics or the

applications in ordinary environments (normal material quality.

room temperature, humidity and atmospheric

pressure). Do not use these sensors under
the following conditions as these factors can
deteriorate the product characteristics and cause
failures and burn-out.

• Corrosive gas or deoxidizing gas - chlorine gas,

hydrogen sulfide gas, ammonia gas, sulfuric
acid gas, nitric oxides gas, etc.).
• Volatile or flammable gas.
• Dusty conditions.
• Under low or high pressure.
• Wet or excessively humid locations.
• Places with salt water, oils chemical liquids or
organic solvents.
• Where there are excessively strong vibrations.
• Other places where similar hazardous c
onditions exist.

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