Sonix IQ Delivers Smart Safety Features to Gas Utilities

Residential ultrasonic gas meter built on gas utility feedback

RALEIGH, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Safety is always smart. The Sonix IQ^TM gas meter from Sensus, a Xylem brand, delivers innovative capabilities with pressure sensing built into the meter and automatic shutoff for enhanced safety. This compact, ultrasonic residential meter seamlessly aligns with a gas utility’s goals of safe, efficient and sustainable operations.

The City of Hohenwald, Tennessee chose Sonix IQ and the Sensus FlexNet^® communication network to remotely manage their gas distribution system.

“We’ve seen immediate safety benefits such as low pressure alarms at residences that led us to create a regulator replacement program,” said Hohenwald’s Utility Director Randy Hinson. “With remote management and built-in pressure monitoring we have a better understanding of our system overall and the foundation that Sonix IQ provides for a safe and efficient smart utility network.”

Sensus has developed ultrasonic meters for more than 25 years and the Sonix IQ was built based on field experience from utilities. Sonix IQ helps gas utilities with:

• Smart, responsive safety features, including built-in edge intelligence that enables shut off in the event of high/low pressure, reverse flow, high temperature, air in the meter and high flow
• Efficient remote management, including an integrated radio and support for two-way communication when used with the FlexNet network
• Scalability, if greater capacity is needed the 425 Sonix IQ is a drop-in replacement for a 250 meter

“The Sonix IQ is half the size of a diaphragm meter and weighs only six pounds for ease of installation,” said Xylem Vice President of Product Management Laura Bednasz. “The meter’s robust capabilities clearly illustrate how we partner with utilities to shape product development and innovation.”

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About Sensus

Sensus, a Xylem brand, provides remotely managed products and solutions that deliver the right data at the right time for investor-owned utilities, cooperatives and municipalities. As part of Xylem’s digital portfolio, our smart devices connect with a variety of communication technologies to help customers make timely decisions that optimize electric, gas and water systems. Learn more at sensus.com.

About Xylem

Xylem (XYL) is a leading global water technology company committed to solving critical water and infrastructure challenges with innovation. Our more than 16,000 diverse employees delivered revenue of $4.88 billion in 2020. We are creating a more sustainable world by enabling our customers to optimize water and resource management, and helping communities in more than 150 countries become water secure. Join us at www.xylem.com.