Overview
Remote disconnect valve for shutting off or reducing water flow.
The NextValve is an IP68-rated remote disconnect ball valve designed to integrate with the Next Meters AMI platform. Remotely disconnect, reconnect, or reduce flow to your service locations from the comfort and safety of your office.
Five valve positions
NextValve supports five valve positions: Open, Closed, and Reduced Flow 1, 2, and 3. Reduced 1 is configured for a trickle flow of 1–2 GPM (at 60 psi) for utilities that don't want to fully disconnect water service. Reduced 2 and 3 can be customized to deliver other reduced flow rates, for conservation compliance or other uses.
Swivel nut
Each residential-size valve has NPSM-threaded male and female swivel nuts (1/2", 3/4", and 1") for easy installation directly to the meter. Every valve body is NSF61/lead-free certified, with a brass body and a stainless steel ball.
Simple servicing
The actuator can be serviced separately from the valve body. You can pre-install a valve body without a controller until valve control is needed, or service the two independently.
Key benefits
- Remotely disconnect, reconnect, or reduce flow to service locations using the Next Meters AMI system
- 5-position ball valve
- Nicor and Itron connections available
- Male-female swivel nut valve body
- Small mechanical form factor
- IP68 rated for submersion
- 20-year battery life
- 20-year limited warranty
Specifications
Valve
| Valve positions | Open Closed Reduced-1 (1–2 GPM) Reduced-2 (custom) Reduced-3 (custom) |
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| Valve body material | Brass body with stainless steel ball |
| Case material | Estaloc 59300 |
| Max operating pressure | 150 psi |
Connectivity
| Communication interface | AMR4 standard (Itron compatible) AMR3 optional (Nicor) |
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Physical and power
| Operating temperature | -22°F to 140°F (-30°C to 60°C) |
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| Water temperature | Min 32.1°F (0.5°C) Max 140°F (60°C) |
| Humidity | 0–90% relative humidity (non-condensing) |
| Power | 3.6V C-cell lithium metal battery |
| Battery life | 20 years (based on 2 position changes per month) |
Certifications
| Ratings | NSF61/lead-free IP68 |
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Warranty
| Coverage | 20-year limited warranty: 10 years full replacement, then 10 years prorated. See the NextValve 20-Year Limited Warranty for details. |
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Dimensions
| Model | AVS 1/2" | AVS 3/4" | AVS 1" |
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| Bore size | 1/2" | 3/4" | 1" |
| Connection size | 3/4" NPSM | 1" NPSM | 1.25" NPSM |
| Threads | M/F swivel | M/F swivel | M/F swivel |
| Lay length | 2.30" | 2.30" | 2.87" |
| Height (H) | 5.31" | 5.55" | 5.95" |
| Depth (D) | 3.36" | 3.36" | 3.36" |
| Width (W) | 3.52" | 3.52" | 3.52" |
FAQ
Warranty
NextValve (models AVS 1/2", AVS 3/4", and AVS 1") is warranted against defects in workmanship and material for 20 years from the date of manufacture. During the first 10 years, a defective valve is repaired or replaced at no cost. During years 11–20, repair or replacement is discounted from the list price at the time of return:
- Years 11–12: 50% discount
- Years 13–14: 40% discount
- Years 15–16: 30% discount
- Years 17–18: 20% discount
- Years 19–20: 10% discount
See the full NextValve 20-Year Limited Warranty for terms and exclusions.
Yes. The valve must be rotated at least once every 90 days, which the Sediment Turn default in the Valve Control software does automatically. Software and firmware must also be kept up to date as required by Next Meters. Valves that aren't maintained and operated this way aren't covered.
Contact Next Meters in writing within the warranty period, before sending anything back. If asked, ship the defective NextValve (at your expense) to the location Next Meters designates for evaluation. Valves received before you've notified Next Meters, or before a shipment request, won't be evaluated. Next Meters ships repaired or replacement valves back at its expense, subject to the prorated schedule.
Email warranty@nextmeters.com or call (844) 538-8203.
No. Third-party devices such as AMI endpoints, registers, meters, and communication modules aren't covered, even if sold with a NextValve. Their manufacturers may offer their own warranties, and Next Meters will make commercially reasonable efforts to help with those claims. Removal and installation costs also aren't covered.