DAE AS320U-150P 1-1/2ft Water Meter with Pulse Output - Accurate

Our review of the DAE AS320U-150P finds it best suited for property managers, contractors, and installers who need a reliable inline water meter that reads in gallons and supports remote pulse output. The meter is designed for horizontal inline installation with the dial facing up and delivers consistent accuracy across typical household and light commercial flows, making it a practical choice when precise water usage tracking and integration with remote reading systems matter most.

Key Features

• Horizontal Inline Mount: The meter is built to install horizontally with the dial facing upwards, ensuring clear readability when mounted in the intended orientation.
• Pulse Output: The integrated pulse output allows easy connection to counters or AMR/CC2030 gateway systems for remote reading and data collection.
• Cloud Metering Ready: When paired with the DAE CC2030 Gateway, the meter's usage data can be sent to the cloud for real time monitoring and email alerts on abnormal usage.
• Wide Flow Range: With a maximum flow of 100 GPM and a normal flow rating of 50 GPM, it suits a range of residential and light commercial applications that need dependable flow measurement.
• Standards Compliance: Conforms to AWWA and ISO 4064 standards for clean city water, offering confidence in metrology and consistency with industry norms.
• Optional Remote Reading Accessories: Compatible with CO-10 electronic pulse counter, AMR130, or full AMR systems for scalable remote reading installations.

Who It's For

This meter is ideal for landlords, multi-tenant property owners, and plumbing professionals who need accurate gallon-based readings and the option to expand to remote reading or cloud metering. It works well where a horizontal inline installation is feasible and when integration with DAE AMR or CC2030 gateway is planned.

Those who require vertical installation flexibility, pit mounting, or a fully outdoor-rated IP68 enclosure should look at alternate DAE models like the VM-150P for multi-orientation installs or IP68-rated meters for exposed outdoor locations.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• High reported accuracy within +/-1.5% under normal flow, useful for billing and monitoring in tenant situations.
• Good build and connection quality noted by customers, making installation straightforward when used horizontally.
• Flexible remote reading options, from inexpensive CO-10 counter to AMR systems and CC2030 cloud gateway.

Cons

• Designed for horizontal inline mounting only; not suitable for installations that require vertical or pit mounting without choosing a different model.
• Not IP68 outdoor rated as shipped, so additional protection or alternate models are needed for exposed outdoor use.

Specifications

Model	AS320U-150P
Connection Size	1-1/2' (1.5')
Units	Gallon
Flow Range (Max)	100 GPM (22.7 m3/h)
Flow Range (Normal)	50 GPM (11.3 m3/h)
Minimum Flow	1.5 GPM (0.34 m3/h)
Accuracy	+/-1.5% within normal flow (AWWA)

Our Verdict

The DAE AS320U-150P is a dependable inline water meter for anyone who can meet its horizontal installation requirement and wants accurate gallon-based readings with remote reading capability. Its conformity to AWWA and ISO standards, combined with optional AMR and cloud integration, makes it good value for property managers and installers who need reliable measurement and scalable telemetry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this meter be installed vertically?
The AS320U-150P is intended for horizontal inline mounting with the dial facing up; for vertical installs refer to the VM-150P model.

Is this meter suitable for outdoor exposure?
This model is not IP68 rated; choose a DAE IP68-rated meter for outdoor or exposed installations.

Can it be read remotely?
Yes, the meter supports pulse output and works with CO-10 counters, AMR130, full AMR systems, and the CC2030 gateway for cloud metering.