Remote Water Meter Reader and Wireless Meter Reading Solutions

Captis provides reliable flow monitoring, powered by a replaceable battery on Australia's largest telemetry network with support for NBIoT.

Captis: Making Remote Meter Reading Simple

The Captis by Kallipr is designed to be small in size; run for extended periods of time on a single replaceable battery; and be Cat–M1 and NBIoT compatible for use within LTE–M and NBIoT coverage areas. The Captis is available with either an Internal or External LTE antenna for wireless water meter monitoring. All variants are housed in the same IP68 rated enclosure for harsh Australian conditions.

See the Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common Captis questions.

Dual Band LTE-M

Configure OTA

Simultaneous use of all Inputs

Replaceable Battery

Sensor Agnostic

Fast Logging

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Sigsense Floodplain Harvesting Telemetry mounted

Captis Recharge

  • 1x RS232/485 Serial/Modbus Inputs
  • 1 x Pulse 1000Hz Input
  • 1x Digital Input (Pulse & Switch Modes)
  • 1x One Wire Sensor Channels
  • 1x Digital Relay Output
  • 2x Analog Input
  • Includes custom, meter specific configuration for individual sites and technical install support

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Approved for NSW Non-urban water metering and floodplain harvesting (see SigStore 2.0 for FPH)

Captis Multi

  • 1 x Pulse 1000Hz Input
  • 1x Digital Input (Pulse & Switch Modes)
  • 1x One Wire Sensor Channels
  • 2x Analog Input
  • 1x RS232/485 Serial/Modbus Inputs
  • 1x Digital Relay Output
  • Includes custom configuration for individual sites and technical install support

Available Now
Approved for NSW Non-urban water metering

Captis Pulse

  • 1 x Pulse 1000Hz Input
  • 1x Digital Input (Pulse & Switch Modes)
  • Includes custom configuration for individual sites and technical install support

Available Now
Approved for NSW Non-urban water metering

Telstra NBIoT Coverage Map

The Telstra Captis datalogger is the only authorised telemetry solution on Telstra’s NB-IoT - the country’s largest cellular IoT network.  

Coverage as at 28 April 2022

Captis Applications

Digital Water Metering

Measure and manage water usage in non-domestic environments.

Level Monitoring

Measure and monitor high levels in sewer risers, tanks, sumps and weirs. See Sigstore for further details.

Water Quality

Measure and monitor water quality, recording parameters such as pH, conductivity, and ORP.

Environmental

Measure solar radiation, rainfall, temperature, air quality and wind speed.

Temperature & Humidity

Monitor the ambient air temperature, rail temperature or fridge temperature, even in a power failure.

Infrastructure

Monitor water usage, lux, noise, vibration of entertainment precincts, construction sites etc.

Captis FAQ's

Can you replace the battery?

Yes, the Captis Pulse, Multi and Pulse Lite battery can be replaced. Refer to the Help Centre for more information.

What frequency bands does the Captis support?

The device’s radio in the Captis utilises the 700Mhz Band NB-IoT / LTE-M (aka Cat-M1).

Is pulse count matching required for the NSW Non-urban Water Metering Program?

No, it is not required. The starting meter count is to be submitted as part of the LID certification.

Can the Captis be mounted inside an enclosure?

Yes, the Captis can be mounted inside an enclosed area, however an external LTE antenna must be used. The antenna lead must be routed to an open area where radio signal is less obstructed.

Does the Captis require protection from direct heat?

The Captis has a Manufacturers warranty condition that the device hardware temperature is maintained between -20°C and +50°C. Hence it is recommended to have sort of protection against direct heat.

What is the IP Rating of the Captis?

The Captis has an IP rating of IP68. With regard to waterproofing of the SMA connector, when the SMA connector is securely fastened (finger tight only) to the Captis’ SMA connector, the seal which is enclosed within the connector (on the antenna side) creates a seal against the housing preventing moisture intrusion. Further protection can be added if required by the installer by using a small piece of resin filled heat shrink or self-amalgamating tape to further protect the connector.

Can the Captis battery be replaced?

Yes, the battery can be replaced. For the NSW Non-urban Water Metering Program, there is a requirement for a DQP to revalidate the metering equipment every 5 years for a closed conduit meter and every 12 months for an open channel meter. It is expected that at this time the batteries would be replaced.

Does the Captis support tamper evident seals?

Yes, tamper screws can be fitted to the underside of the Captis device so tamper seals can be installed.

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