Dispensed volume
First, count pulses from a compatible flow meter. Then, apply the meter manufacturer's K-factor or pulse value in firmware to calculate volume per pour, shift or reporting interval.
Industrial beverage telemetry
Beverage & dispense line monitoring
Turn every dispense line into measurable process data
Connect pulse-output flow meters, 4-20mA pressure transmitters, temperature sensors and line-state signals to NORVI edge hardware. Then, count pours, calculate volume, log operating conditions and send selected data to your own dashboard, server or SCADA system.
Pulse flow
4-20mA pressure
Temperature
Ethernet / Wi-Fi /
4G
4 fast DI
Per X-DI4 module for pulse capture
200 I/O
Maximum NORVI X platform scale
2 pulse inputs
EC-M12 Model C for low-power sites
Example line telemetry
connected
L1
2.48 Linterval total
L2
1.91 Linterval total
L3
1.14 Linterval total
L4
3.08 Linterval total
Line pressure2.2 bar
Product temp.3.8 °C
NetworkEthernet
What you can measure
Build visibility around the signals already available
The monitoring layer can combine flow, pressure, temperature and machine state. As a result, the system provides more context than a single volume number.
Line pressure
In addition, read 4-20mA pressure transmitters to trend gas, product or process pressure and compare pressure changes with dispense performance.
Temperature
Where needed, add compatible RTD, thermocouple or transmitter inputs to track product, glycol or cabinet temperature and support fault checks.
Equipment state
Meanwhile, use digital inputs for pump state, door switches, keg-change contacts, fault relays or other binary signals that add context to the dispense cycle.
Pulse to usable volume
Keep the measurement logic at the edge
A compatible pulse-output flow meter provides the raw event stream. As a result, NORVI hardware can count those pulses, convert them to engineering units, timestamp the result and publish only the data your application needs.
Typical totalization logic
Volume = pulse count ÷ pulses per unit
Use the exact pulse relationship stated by the selected
flow-meter manufacturer. Scaling is application-specific.
01
Read the flow signal
Field sensorCapture pulse output from a compatible hygienic or beverage-rated flow sensor.
02
Count and totalize
Edge logicNext, increment the channel counter and preserve cumulative or interval values as required by the firmware.
03
Add operating context
Process dataThen, combine volume with pressure, temperature or equipment-state data when the installation needs deeper diagnostics.
04
Store and publish
Cloud / SCADAFinally, buffer readings locally and transmit selected totals or events over the available network to your own platform.
Hardware selection
Choose the controller around line count and site power
Fixed beverage installations normally benefit from the expandable NORVI X platform. By contrast, the battery-powered EC-M12 is useful when a small number of pulse sources must be monitored where mains power is unavailable.
Powered dispense stations and multi-line installations
Start with an ESP32-S3 NORVI X CPU and add only the I/O needed for the installation. In addition, the X-DI4 provides four fast optically isolated digital inputs for pulse trains. Other expansion modules can add analog, RTD, relay and additional interfaces.
- 4 fast pulse-capable digital inputs per X-DI4 module
- Up to 200 I/O points across the NORVI X platform
- Ethernet, Wi-Fi and RS-485 standard on the CPU range
- 4G-capable X2 and X3 CPU variants for cellular connectivity
Remote or battery-powered pulse telemetry
For a small remote dispense, refill, kiosk or utility-style installation with no convenient mains power, EC-M12 Model C provides two digital inputs in an IP67 battery-powered logger with cellular telemetry and local storage.
- 2 digital inputs for compatible pulse or discrete signals
- 38,000mAh installed battery capacity
- IP67 enclosure for exposed or remote locations
- LTE-M, NB-IoT and 2G support through the SIM7070 modem
Selection guide
Match the platform to the dispense architecture
Therefore, use this comparison as a starting point before confirming sensor electrical characteristics, pulse frequency, hygiene requirements and network conditions.
| Requirement | NORVI X + X-DI4 | EC-M12 Model C |
|---|---|---|
| Best fit | Fixed powered multi-line dispense systems, equipment panels and scalable installations. | Small remote or low-duty-cycle installations where mains power is unavailable. |
| Pulse inputs | 4 isolated fast digital inputs per X-DI4 module, expandable with the platform. | 2 digital inputs on Model C. |
| Fast pulse capture | X-DI4 supports high-speed input acquisition up to 5 kHz in fast input mode. | Confirm the selected meter pulse characteristics against the application and EC-M12 input requirements. |
| Additional sensor types | Add analog, RTD, thermocouple, relay or other NORVI X expansion modules as required. | Choose another EC-M12 I/O model when analog or RS-485 sensing is the primary requirement. |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, Wi-Fi, RS-485, plus 4G cellular on X2 / X3 variants. | LTE-M, NB-IoT and 2G, with optional LoRaWAN on supported configurations. |
| Installation | 24V DC, DIN-rail control panel. | Battery-powered, IP67 field enclosure. |
Application patterns
One architecture, several beverage use cases
For example, the same monitoring setup can be adapted to different dispense systems when the field sensors have suitable electrical outputs and meet the process hygiene requirements.
Draft beverage lines
For example, track flow from compatible line meters and add temperature or pressure context for taprooms, bars, tasting rooms and beverage service systems.
Production dispense points
Similarly, monitor filling, transfer or dosing points where per-line pulse counts, pressure or equipment-state data are needed for process visibility.
Refill & vending systems
Likewise, measure dispensed volume and machine status for water refill stations, self-service dispensers or other unattended beverage equipment.
Mobile & remote dispense
By contrast, use cellular or battery-powered telemetry when a temporary venue, mobile unit or remote station cannot rely on a fixed local network.
Food-contact and sanitary design remain a sensor-level
requirement.
In addition, NORVI controllers and data loggers interface with electrical outputs and normally remain outside the wetted beverage path. Therefore, use food-grade sensors and fittings rated for the beverage, cleaning method, pressure and temperature of the installation. Finally, confirm all local regulatory requirements before deployment.
What the data can support
Turn raw signals into operational context
The controller supplies the data layer. Then, dashboards, business logic and integrations can use that data according to the application's workflow.
Per-line totalization
For example, maintain cumulative totals or interval usage by channel instead of relying on manual readings.
No-flow & abnormal-flow logic
In addition, application firmware can flag missing pulses, unexpected activity or other rule-based conditions.
Condition correlation
Meanwhile, compare flow events with pressure, temperature and equipment-state measurements when troubleshooting line behavior.
Remote visibility
Finally, publish selected readings to your own MQTT, HTTP, SCADA or cloud workflow rather than locking the project to one dashboard vendor.
Engineering resources
Go from application idea to wiring detail
Before final hardware selection, use the platform pages, configuration tools and related solution guides to confirm the I/O path.
NORVI X Modular ControllerCPU variants, expansion modules and platform capabilities.
NORVI X Configuration ToolBuild a CPU and I/O combination around the required
signals.
X-DI4 User GuideFast digital input wiring and technical details.
EC-M12 Battery Data LoggerBattery-powered digital, analog and RS-485 telemetry
options.
Pulse Output Meter MonitoringPulse counting, scaling and remote totalization concepts.
ESP32 Industrial IoT ControllersCompare NORVI cellular and connected controller families.
FAQs
Common
Questions
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Yes, when the selected field sensors are suitable for the beverage and provide electrical outputs compatible with the chosen NORVI I/O. In addition, the NORVI controller acts as the data collection layer and normally remains outside the wetted product path.
First, the controller counts incoming pulses. Then, it applies the meter manufacturer's documented pulse relationship or K-factor to convert the count into litres, gallons or another engineering unit. The exact scaling depends on the selected meter.
For powered multi-line systems, NORVI X is usually the better starting point because it is DIN-rail mounted and supports modular expansion. In addition, the X-DI4 adds four fast optically isolated digital inputs, while the platform can scale to more analog, temperature and digital I/O.
Yes. For example, NORVI X can combine pulse-input modules with compatible analog, RTD or thermocouple expansion modules. Then, select the module around the actual transmitter or sensor output and verify the electrical range before wiring.
Yes. In addition, NORVI platforms are designed to integrate with the customer's own software stack. For example, MQTT, HTTP, Modbus and other communication paths are available depending on the selected hardware and firmware design.
Not by itself. Instead, NORVI provides the industrial sensing, edge logic and connectivity layer. Therefore, matching POS records, stock accounting and business analytics require application software or API integration above the hardware layer.
EC-M12 Model C is useful when one or two compatible pulse sources must be monitored at a site without convenient mains power. By contrast, NORVI X is better suited to fixed installations with many lines or mixed I/O.
Configuration review
Bring the sensor specs. We will help map the I/O.
To get a useful hardware recommendation, send the number of dispense lines, sensor output type, pulse frequency or K-factor, available power and preferred network connection.
Number of linesTotal channels to monitor now and later.
Sensor outputPulse, 4-20mA, RTD, RS-485 or discrete.
Pulse detailsFrequency range, voltage level and K-factor.
Site conditionsPower source, network and enclosure requirements.
