OUR UNIVERSAL WIRELESS RETROFIT FOR MECHANICAL UTILITY METERS

StarMod is an ultra-low-power, clip-on IoT telemetry module engineered to convert existing mechanical water, gas, and electricity meters into automated smart metering endpoints without interrupting utility supply or replacing existing meters. Delivering massive CAPEX savings, StarMod brings legacy utility infrastructure directly into the digital AMI era.

Key Features

Universal Optical & Pulse Pick-Up

Non-invasive inductive, optical, and reed-switch sensing compatible with Itron, Elster, Sensus, and Diehl meters.

Dual NB-IoT & LoRaWAN Radios

Cellular NB-IoT (3GPP Cat-NB1/NB2) or long-range LoRaWAN telemetry with integrated internal antenna.

10+ Years Autonomous Operation

Ultra-low sleep current consumption (< 2.5 µA) driven by industrial ER18505 high-capacity battery.

Anti-Tamper & Detach Sensor

Light-sensing optical detach trigger and magnetic field anomaly detection immediately alert against tampering.

IP68 Hermetic Potting

Polyurethane resin encapsulation delivers IP68 submersible protection against flooding, condensation, and chemical soil corrosion.

Upgrade your entire distribution territory to full Automated Meter Reading (AMR) in weeks at a fraction of the cost of new smart meter hardware.
StarMod — The Cost-Effective Bridge to Next-Generation Utility Automation.

StarMod Universal Wireless Retrofit IoT Module Attached to Utility Meter

Technical Specifications & Compatibility

Ruggedized, plug-and-play retrofit engineering engineered for field longevity

Replacing functional mechanical meters is cost-prohibitive and disruptive for utility customers. StarMod attaches directly to the meter register dial with custom mechanical brackets or high-tensile tamper-evident epoxy.

The internal microprocessor counts pulse signals, maintains hourly load profile buffers in flash memory, and transmits scheduled encrypted payloads directly over cellular NB-IoT or LoRaWAN to the Head End System (HES).

Inductive / Pulse / Optical Input NB-IoT Bands B1/B3/B5/B8/B20 LoRaWAN 1.0.3 Class A IP68 Submersible Enclosure -25°C to +75°C Range AES-128 Data Encryption

Integrated reverse-flow logic detects pipe siphoning or back-pressure incidents, instantly transmitting high-priority alarm packets to dispatchers.

3-Minute Field Installation Process

Non-disruptive installation requiring zero plumbing cuts or supply interruptions

STEP 01

Snap-On Attachment

Technician clips StarMod directly onto the existing meter register index without tools or plumbing alterations.

STEP 02

NFC Scan & Initial Index Calibration

Using the mobile installer app, the current analog meter dial reading is captured and synchronized with the cloud platform.

STEP 03

Automated Telemetry Active

The device registers with the cellular/LoRaWAN network, delivering hourly consumption telemetry and daily billing indexes.

CAPEX Savings & Utility Business ROI

Achieve smart metering benefits at up to 70% lower total project cost

CAPEX & Rollout Metrics

  • Capital Cost Reduction: 65% vs Meter Replacement
  • Installation Speed: < 3 Mins Per Endpoint
  • Payback Period: Under 9 Months
  • Meter Reader OPEX Saved: 85% Ongoing Savings

Universal Compatibility Ecosystem

Adapters available for leading legacy mechanical and smart meter models:

Itron Aquadis / Flostar Elster / Honeywell V100 / V200 Sensus 620 / 640 Series Diehl Metering Altair Gas Diaphragm G1.6 - G6 Pulse Output kWh Meters