About storage meters
A sensor and a local intelligence device (LID) combined are referred to as a ‘storage meter’. The storage volume is calculated using the storage level and a corresponding storage curve.
Sensor list and specifications
A sensor must comply with the Minister’s specifications and standards (PDF, 2417.33 KB). The below table lists compliant storage sensors.
Submersible
In-Situ
Manufacturer | In-situ Inc. |
Model | Level TROLL 500 |
Type | Submersible |
Distributor | ThermoFisher |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
Keller-Druck
Manufacturer | Keller-Druck |
Model | 36XiW |
Type | Submersible |
Distributor | Bestech Australia |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
OTT
Manufacturer | OTT HydroMet |
Model | PLS |
Type | Submersible |
Distributor | Aqualab Scientific Pty Ltd |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
Seametrics
Manufacturer | Seametrics Inc. |
Model | PT12 |
Type | Submersible |
Distributor | Air-Met Scientific Pty Ltd |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
STS
Manufacturer | Automated Control |
Model | STS PTM/N/SDI-12 |
Type | Submersible |
Distributor | Automated Control |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
Radar
OTT
Manufacturer | OTT HydroMet |
Model | RLS |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | Aqualab Scientific Pty Ltd |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
Vega
VEGAPULS C 21
Manufacturer | Vega |
Model | VEGAPULS C 21 |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | Vega |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
VEGAPULS C 23
Manufacturer | Vega |
Model | VEGAPULS C 23 |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | Vega |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
VEGAPULS C 22
Manufacturer | Vega |
Model | VEGAPULS C 22 |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | Vega |
Listing date | TBA |
FTS
Manufacturer | FTS |
Model | SDI Radar/64/81 |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | ThermoFisher |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
YSI
Manufacturer | Xylem Analytics Australia |
Model | YSI Waterlog Nile 502/504/517 |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | Xylem Water Solutions |
Listing date | January 2021 |
Endress + Hauser Australia
Manufacturer | Endress + Hauser Australia |
Model | Micropilot FMR20 |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | Endress + Hauser Australia |
Listing date | March 2021 |
Siemens
Manufacturer | Siemens |
Model | SITRANSLR100 series |
Type | Radar |
Distributor | Siemens |
Listing date | 5 August 2020 |
LIDs list and specifications
A local intelligence device (LID) is a combined data logger and telemetry unit. It stores and transmits water level data to the data acquisition service (DAS). The LIDs listed on this page are assessed to meet the data logging and telemetry specifications. Your duly qualified person can help advise on sensors and LIDs. The department maintains a list of local intelligence devices.
Product trade names listed below are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product name does not imply endorsement by the department over any equivalent product from another manufacturer.
Updated July 2023
YDOC – HTPPTs
Manufacturer | YDOC Pty Ltd |
| Distributor | TOIP Pty Ltd |
Model number | ML417M1 |
Firmware version | 4.7 B6 board ML417ADS-M1 |
Component name (version) | ML417M1 Floodplain Harvesting Telemetry Unit |
Distributor's contact details | Contact: Peter Toome |
Date of listing | Updated: 27 July 2023 |
Suitable for floodplain harvesting storage measurement | Yes |
Suitable for Non-urban metering | No |
Suitable for one LID to multiple meters | No |
Synaptix LID
Manufacturer | Novecom |
Distributor | Novecom |
Model number | 100594 |
Firmware version | Synaptix-LID-Main-Firmware_V1.0.0 |
Component name (version) | SynaptiX |
Distributor's contact details | Phone: 02 4924 5460 |
Date of listing | 28 February 2022 |
Suitable for floodplain harvesting storage measurement | Yes |
Suitable for Non-urban metering | No |
Suitable for one LID to multiple meters | No |
FlowPRO-Multi
Manufacturer | Campbell Scientific Australia |
Distributor | Campbell Scientific Australia |
Model number | FlowPRO Multipoint Monitoring System CR300-CELL220 |
Firmware version | OS 10.05 |
Component name (version) | FlowPRO-Multi |
Distributor's contact details | Phone: (07) 4401 7700 Email: info@campbellsci.com.au |
Date of listing | 23 June 2023 |
Suitable for floodplain harvesting storage measurement | Yes |
Suitable for Non-urban metering | Yes |
Suitable for one LID to multiple meters | No |
CAPTIS Recharge
Manufacturer | Kallipr |
Distributor | SigSense |
Model number | CAPTIS Recharge (FPH) |
Firmware version | V1.21.0 |
Component name (version) | CAPTIS Recharge |
Distributor's contact details | Phone: (Sales/Support) 07 3053 5229 OR |
Date of listing | 27 July 2023 |
Suitable for floodplain harvesting storage measurement | Yes |
Suitable for Non-urban metering | Yes |
Suitable for one LID to multiple meters | No |
LIDs verified for use but no longer in production
The LIDs listed below are no longer available for purchase; however, they can be used until end of life.
Updated July 2022
Captus Multi – Vega radar VegaPuls C 21 (MODBUS)
Manufacturer | Kallipr |
Distributor | SigSense |
Model number | Captis Multi Vega Radar Plus C 21 (MODBUS) |
Firmware version | 1.18.03 |
Component name (version) | Captis Multi Vega Radar |
Distributor's contact details | Phone: 07 3053 5229 (Sales/Support) |
Date of listing | 6 October 2021 |
Suitable for floodplain harvesting storage measurement | Yes |
Suitable for Non-urban metering | No |
Suitable for one LID to multiple meters | No |
If you are using the point-of-intake measurement method, meters and LIDs must meet the non-urban metering equipment requirements.
Contact us
If you require assistance in reading these documents, please contact 1300 081 047 or water.enquiries@dpie.nsw.gov.au