Black plastic thing on a wall. ID ideas ?
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Went for a walk and noticed that there were a few of these things in various places, some on walls some in doorways and I was wondering what the hell they are.
I have googled "scancoder" which is all it says on the thing its self and only come up with water metering devices, there are no wires or pipes connected to it and its just screwed into the wall.
Anyone know what they are ?
I have googled "scancoder" which is all it says on the thing its self and only come up with water metering devices, there are no wires or pipes connected to it and its just screwed into the wall.
Anyone know what they are ?
Google is your friend!
Scancoder, which, based upon the provided literature, is an encoder device principally used as an attachment to an existing water meter for transcoding the meter reading into an electronic signal. The signal is then retrieved by the utility or municipality and downloaded for billing and/or statistical purposes. The Scancoder consists of a body comprised of a brass case bottom and a translucent plastic top. It operates by way of a magnet on the inside bottom of the base. The device is fitted into the reader portion of a meter, and, as the meter gears turn (measuring the volume or quantity of the medium), a magnet on top of the meter turns causing the magnet in the Scancoder to turn in sync. This turning causes gears inside the Scancoder to register a reading of its own based upon its calibration. This reading is then encoded digitally by way of an electronic system comprised of a battery, computer chip, and transmission apparatus. The computer chip compiles and translates the meter reading into electronic signals which may be stored in a black circular plastic dish on the outside of the Scancoder, otherwise known as the "pad." A utility employee can then retrieve the information by downloading it onto a hand-held device (sold separately from the Scancoder). The signal may also be transmitted directly through telephone lines; instead of utilizing the "pad", a telephone line may be connected to the Scancoder.
Scancoder, which, based upon the provided literature, is an encoder device principally used as an attachment to an existing water meter for transcoding the meter reading into an electronic signal. The signal is then retrieved by the utility or municipality and downloaded for billing and/or statistical purposes. The Scancoder consists of a body comprised of a brass case bottom and a translucent plastic top. It operates by way of a magnet on the inside bottom of the base. The device is fitted into the reader portion of a meter, and, as the meter gears turn (measuring the volume or quantity of the medium), a magnet on top of the meter turns causing the magnet in the Scancoder to turn in sync. This turning causes gears inside the Scancoder to register a reading of its own based upon its calibration. This reading is then encoded digitally by way of an electronic system comprised of a battery, computer chip, and transmission apparatus. The computer chip compiles and translates the meter reading into electronic signals which may be stored in a black circular plastic dish on the outside of the Scancoder, otherwise known as the "pad." A utility employee can then retrieve the information by downloading it onto a hand-held device (sold separately from the Scancoder). The signal may also be transmitted directly through telephone lines; instead of utilizing the "pad", a telephone line may be connected to the Scancoder.
Poledriver said:
Google is your friend!
Scancoder, which, based upon the provided literature, is an encoder device principally used as an attachment to an existing water meter for transcoding the meter reading into an electronic signal. The signal is then retrieved by the utility or municipality and downloaded for billing and/or statistical purposes. The Scancoder consists of a body comprised of a brass case bottom and a translucent plastic top. It operates by way of a magnet on the inside bottom of the base. The device is fitted into the reader portion of a meter, and, as the meter gears turn (measuring the volume or quantity of the medium), a magnet on top of the meter turns causing the magnet in the Scancoder to turn in sync. This turning causes gears inside the Scancoder to register a reading of its own based upon its calibration. This reading is then encoded digitally by way of an electronic system comprised of a battery, computer chip, and transmission apparatus. The computer chip compiles and translates the meter reading into electronic signals which may be stored in a black circular plastic dish on the outside of the Scancoder, otherwise known as the "pad." A utility employee can then retrieve the information by downloading it onto a hand-held device (sold separately from the Scancoder). The signal may also be transmitted directly through telephone lines; instead of utilizing the "pad", a telephone line may be connected to the Scancoder.
Told You !!!Scancoder, which, based upon the provided literature, is an encoder device principally used as an attachment to an existing water meter for transcoding the meter reading into an electronic signal. The signal is then retrieved by the utility or municipality and downloaded for billing and/or statistical purposes. The Scancoder consists of a body comprised of a brass case bottom and a translucent plastic top. It operates by way of a magnet on the inside bottom of the base. The device is fitted into the reader portion of a meter, and, as the meter gears turn (measuring the volume or quantity of the medium), a magnet on top of the meter turns causing the magnet in the Scancoder to turn in sync. This turning causes gears inside the Scancoder to register a reading of its own based upon its calibration. This reading is then encoded digitally by way of an electronic system comprised of a battery, computer chip, and transmission apparatus. The computer chip compiles and translates the meter reading into electronic signals which may be stored in a black circular plastic dish on the outside of the Scancoder, otherwise known as the "pad." A utility employee can then retrieve the information by downloading it onto a hand-held device (sold separately from the Scancoder). The signal may also be transmitted directly through telephone lines; instead of utilizing the "pad", a telephone line may be connected to the Scancoder.
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