ER26500 + HPC1520/ER34615 + HPC1520 for Smart Water Meter Power Solution

Background / Challenge

The client was developing a next-generation smart water meter designed for long-term outdoor deployment in demanding environments. The project required a highly reliable power solution capable of supporting pulse transmission and stable operation over an extended service life.

Several key technical challenges needed to be addressed:

Compact integration of battery and capacitor
Top-mounted capacitor structure to fit the customer’s internal device layout
Waterproof sealing for humid and harsh outdoor environments
Fast sample turnaround for testing and validation

PKCELL Solution

To meet the customer’s structural and environmental requirements, PKCELL engineering teams optimized:

Capacitor placement design
Internal pack layout
Waterproof glue sealing process
Mechanical reliability for long-term field use

The customized solution delivered:

Stable pulse current support
Long operational lifespan
Enhanced waterproof performance
Simplified integration into the customer’s smart meter design

Why PKCELL?

Fast Technical Response

PKCELL quickly evaluated project feasibility and provided prompt technical feedback and quotations, helping accelerate project launch.

Strong Custom Engineering Capability

The engineering team successfully implemented the customer’s required top-mounted capacitor structure while maintaining compact size and reliability.

Rich Integration Experience

With extensive experience in battery + capacitor integrated solutions, PKCELL minimized the customer’s development risks and shortened the design cycle.

Practical Application Support

PKCELL provided valuable recommendations on:

Internal layout optimization
Waterproof sealing materials
Reliability enhancement
Assembly feasibility

Rapid Prototype Delivery

Customized samples were delivered quickly, enabling the customer to proceed efficiently with validation and testing.

Project Result

The customer successfully completed validation and system integration using PKCELL’s customized battery solution.

The final solution achieved:

Stable pulse performance
Reliable long-term outdoor operation
Improved waterproof reliability
Compact device integration

PKCELL continues to support smart utility metering customers worldwide with reliable long-life lithium battery solutions for demanding IoT applications.