MDT: Scalable Utility Monitoring for Resident and Tenant Billing

Tehama’s Metering Data Transceivers (MDTs) are advanced automated meter reading (AMR) wireless submetering devices that track water, gas, and electric usage in near real time. They transmit consumption data to the Data Concentrating Access Point (DCAP), a centralized management system that enables utility oversight and ensures fair billing for residents and tenants.

This reliable data stream gives property stakeholders visibility into usage patterns, helping inform smarter decisions around resource allocation and utility management.

MDTs come in three scalable configurations: Standard (1 mile), MAX (up to 10 miles), and LoRaWAN (over 10 miles)—adaptable to any layout with repeaters for AMR systems or additional gateways for LoRaWAN.

With flexible installation options—including indoor and outdoor submersible models—MDTs perform reliably across multi-family residences, commercial buildings, manufactured home communities, and other complex environments for gas, electric, and water submetering.

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Indoor Metering Devices (MDT) Products

Ensures precise indoor submetering with reliable data transmission for improved utility management.

Pulse MDT

Pulse MDT

Tracks pulse output meter usage for accurate billing

Smart+ MDT

Smart+ MDT

Enables near real-time data and advanced alerts with SunSonic® meters

Encoder MDT

Encoder MDT

Tracks encoded output meter usage for accurate billing.

Outsider MDT

Outsider MDT

Direct physical MDT connection on Norgas Versamag water meters.

Leak Detection MDT

Leak Detection MDT

Quickly detects leaks to minimize water events and reduce costly damage.

Runtime MDT

Runtime MDT

Tracks equipment operation time for accurate usage monitoring, maintenance planning, and performance insights.

Modbus MDT

Modbus MDT

Integrates with ModBus P2P-compatible systems for enhanced data.

Indoor MDT with External Power Products

Offers dependable indoor submetering with external power for uninterrupted utility monitoring.

Pulse MDT with External Power

Pulse MDT with External Power

Tracks pulse output water usage for accurate billing, powered externally to avoid batteries

Runtime MDT with External Power

Runtime MDT with External Power

Tracks equipment operation time for monitoring, powered externally to avoid batteries..

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Metering Devices (MDT) Technical Specs

Specification	Details
Battery Life	Indoor MDT: 6-8 years. Outdoor Submersible MDT: 10-15 years.
Operating Temperature	-20°F to 145°F
Communication Protocol	Wireless (e.g., RF, LoRaWAN)

How It Works

MDTs collect water usage data from meters and wirelessly transmit it through gateways or repeaters to the cloud, where near real-time analytics ensure accurate billing and utility monitoring.

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Why Choose Tehama’s Metering Devices (MDTs) for Your Submetering Standard?

Precise metering enhances billing and promotes efficient resource use.
Reliable operation in diverse indoor and challenging outdoor conditions.
Easy setup process for property managers and installers.
Near real-time data delivers immediate utility insights, enabling faster decision-making.
Seamless integration with existing systems allows for easy expansion as properties grow.

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Metering Devices (MDT) Applications

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Multifamily
Housing

MDTs support accurate submetering and utility usage insights for multifamily communities—whether single-building or spread across multiple sites—enabling fair billing and smarter resource use.

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Commercial
Properties

Property managers rely on MDTs to monitor energy and water use across commercial or industrial sites, streamlining reporting and improving cost control across complex layouts.

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Manufactured
Homes

MDTs bring flexible submetering to manufactured home communities, with solar-powered options and reliable data transmission across dispersed, off-grid infrastructure.

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ESG &
Sustainability

MDTs support ESG goals by delivering precise, unit-level utility data that enables transparent reporting and drives sustainable decision-making.

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FAQs

MDTs support Pulse, Encoded, Smart Protocol, Leak Detection, Runtime, and ModBus meter types.

Yes, MDT devices are user-friendly, allowing installation by onsite property teams without mandatory professional assistance.

Indoor MDTs typically last 6-8 years, while outdoor submersible MDTs have a battery life of 10-15 years. Battery life may vary slightly based on factors such as distance from DCAPs and gateways, which can impact power consumption.

Yes, MDT devices are designed for reliable operation in indoor and harsh outdoor conditions.

MDTs integrate seamlessly, transmitting data wirelessly to existing gateways and repeaters, making system expansions straightforward.

Tehama provides Pulse MDT, Encoded MDT, Smart+ MDT, Leak Detection MDT, Runtime MDT, and Modbus P2P MDT models.

Yes, all MDT devices communicate wirelessly to gateways, DCAPs, and repeaters for easy installation and management.

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