ATEX · Gas & Water · AMR / Monitoring
VERIBOX-MINI
ATEX Ex Zone 1 + Zone 2 certified
Ex II 2G Ex ib IIA T2 Gb · Field-proven 30+ years
VERIBOX-MINI
ATEX Data Logger for
Gas & Water Metering
The VERIBOX-MINI is an ATEX-certified, battery-powered data logger for automatic meter reading (AMR) and monitoring in critical measurement environments. Designed for large gas stations, demanding metering points and decentralised installations – field-proven for decades, technically robust.
Certified to ATEX Directive
ATEX
Zone 1
Z1
Gas station · Shaft
Zone 2
Z2
Industry · Tank storage
Battery life6+ years
Connectivity4G LTE / 3G / 2G
ProtocolsFTP · MQTT · HTTP · SMS
InterfacesPulse · Analogue · RS485 · Encoder
In field since1996 · 30+ years
Installations worldwide>39,500
1996
First deployment –
30+ years proven
30+ years proven
>39,500
Active installations
worldwide
worldwide
6+ yrs
Battery life with
daily load profile
daily load profile
Zone 1+2
ATEX-certified –
highest safety level
highest safety level
4G LTE
Auto-fallback
3G · 2G · GPRS
3G · 2G · GPRS
Built for applications where standard solutions fall short
The VERIBOX-MINI is designed for metering points where safety, long-term stability and reliable data acquisition are the priority – wherever the environment, installation conditions and operational requirements demand more.
ATEX Certified
For environments with elevated safety requirements – Zone 1 and Zone 2
Field-Proven
Designed for long-term use in real field applications – since 1996
Battery-Powered
Suitable for autonomous metering points without local power supply – 6+ years
Stable Transmission
Designed for reliable communication in practical operation – with auto-fallback
Gas & Water
Clear application focus for AMR, remote meter reading and monitoring in utilities
The Challenge
Large metering points need more
Large metering points need more
than standard remote reading.
In the context of gas stations, water metering shafts and decentralised installations, standard data loggers often fall short. What is needed are systems that work reliably even under demanding conditions.
Typical Challenges
✗Operation in hazardous areas – elevated safety requirements
✗No local power supply at the metering point
✗High effort for manual reading and on-site service
✗Different meter and signal interfaces (encoder, pulse, RS485)
✗Requirements for stable, long-term data transmission
✗Data gaps with other devices – operational consequences
With VERIBOX-MINI
✓ATEX-compliant solution for critical environments – Zone 1 + Zone 2
✓Fully battery-powered – no power connection required
✓Fewer service calls thanks to 6+ years battery life
✓Flexible integration: Pulse, Analogue, Serial TTL / RS232 / RS485, Absolute Encoder, Grey Code, Namur and more
✓Robust data transmission with auto-fallback 4G → 3G → 2G
✓Data buffer + re-transmission – no gaps in the load profile
VERIBOX-MINI · In the Field
The VERIBOX-MINI –
The VERIBOX-MINI –
explained in real-world deployment.
See how the VERIBOX-MINI is deployed at real gas and water metering points – ATEX-certified, battery-powered, reliable.
VERAUT GmbH · VERIBOX-MINI – ATEX-certified data logger for gas and water metering
Technical Superiority
Why utility companies rely on
Why utility companies rely on
the VERIBOX-MINI.
01
ATEX Zone 1. Battery-powered. Operated directly in the Ex Zone – including communication.
The combination of ATEX Zone 1 certification and full battery operation is unique on the market. The device operates directly in Ex Zone 1 – including the entire communication, without external power supply. Gas stations typically have no mains connection. Other solutions require external power or are only certified for Zone 2.
Field reference · Energie AG / Netz OÖ
"Most gas stations have no mains connection – and the device is ATEX ExZone1 certified and can therefore be deployed directly."
02
30 years of field experience. Continuous development. No end-of-life.
No newly launched IoT product can claim 30 years of documented field reliability in ATEX Zone 1. VERAUT continuously develops both firmware and hardware – updates available years after deployment, unlike Chinese products that stop receiving updates after 1–2 years. Over 39,500 installations across Europe, the Americas and Australia.
Field reference · Long-term customer
"Even after years of operation, data transmission shows no failures or weaknesses whatsoever."
03
Serial interface direct. All common volume converters. No converter required.
Other ATEX loggers read pulses. The VERIBOX-MINI reads volume converters (EVCs) directly via RS232/RS485/TTL – the interfaces actually present at large gas stations. No converter, no adapter cable, no additional failure point. Compatible with all common EVC models on the market.
Compatible Volume Converters (selection)
Honeywell/Elster EK260 · EK280 · Instromet 444/999 · RMG/Kamstrup TME-400 · SICK Flowsick · ITRON Corus/Evo+ · Dresser MicroSeries · American Meter iMeter · Flonidan UniFlo · Plum MacBat · Elgas Elcor · and more
Product History · 30+ Years of Field Experience
No other ATEX data logger
No other ATEX data logger
can look back on this history.
The VERIBOX-MINI is not a new product – it is a tool refined over three decades for critical metering points. Not a lab story, but a product with a real, documented field deployment focus.
30+
Years in active field deployment
under real conditions
under real conditions
>39,500
Active installations
worldwide
worldwide
0
Recalls due to
safety deficiencies
safety deficiencies
1996
First deployment – AMR for Wiener Netze
The first VERIBOX-MINI goes into operation at Wiener Netze. Pulse and encoder reading for gas and water meters, battery-powered. The foundation for three decades of field experience.
First deployment · Wiener Netze · Battery-powered
1996
ATEX Ex Zone 1 Certification
Full ATEX certification for Zone 1 and Zone 2 – in the same year as market entry. The first compact, battery-powered AMR solution with direct Zone 1 approval for gas applications in Austria and Germany.
ATEX Zone 1 · EN 60079
2003
Wiener Netze – Large-scale rollout gas metering
Comprehensive rollout for mandatory reading of large gas consumers. Hourly load profile transmission. Many other manufacturers had previously failed – the VERIBOX-MINI delivered reliably.
Wiener Netze · Large rollout · Load profile
2007
Hardware update: Display & 4-button menu
Extension with display and intuitive 4-button menu for easier commissioning and status display directly on the device – without laptop or service tool on site.
HW update · Display · 4 buttons
2008
6+ years battery life – Ultra-low-power firmware
New firmware generation with optimised deep-sleep modes. Service visits to gas stations reduced to battery replacement only – every 5+ years.
6+ years · Ultra-low-power · FW update
2015
4G LTE – future-proof connectivity
Upgrade to 4G LTE with auto-fallback to 3G/2G. MQTT and FTP for direct SCADA integration. VERAUT continuously develops firmware and hardware – no end-of-life, no end of support.
4G LTE · MQTT · FTP · SCADA
Today
>39,500 installations – daily operation in Ex Zones
Over 39,500 active devices in Europe, the Americas and Australia. At large gas stations, in Ex shafts, at elevated tanks. No other ATEX data logger can point to a comparable, documented global presence.
>39,500 devices · Europe · Americas · Australia
Why VERIBOX-MINI
What counts in the field: Safety,
What counts in the field: Safety,
stability and low operational effort.
The VERIBOX-MINI was not developed for short-term pilot applications, but for metering points where technical reliability and dependable operation over years are decisive.
01
ATEX-certified for critical deployment areas
The VERIBOX-MINI is designed for applications where hazardous areas must be taken into account. This makes it suitable for gas infrastructure and other safety-critical measurement environments – Zone 1 and Zone 2 – where standard solutions cannot or may not be deployed.
02
Field-proven solution for long-term deployment
The strength of the VERIBOX-MINI lies not in short-term feature promises, but in its operational value over long periods. Field-proven since 1996 – this reduces project risks and builds confidence among technical decision-makers and safety managers.
03
Stable data transmission for reliable monitoring
Particularly at remote or difficult-to-access metering points, reliable data communication is critical. The VERIBOX-MINI is designed for dependable data provision in practical operation – with auto-fallback 4G → 3G → 2G and local data buffer.
04
6+ years battery life with daily load profile
The long service life reduces maintenance and replacement intervals and improves the economics of decentralised rollouts. At gas stations without power supply: service visit only every ~5 years – for battery replacement, not for fault rectification.
Technical Specifications
All technical data
All technical data
at a glance.
Complete specification for your internal evaluation, tender documents or system integration. Detailed data sheet available on request.
Certification & Safety
ATEX ZoneZone 1 + Zone 2
ClassificationEx II 2G Ex ib IIA T2 Gb
Temperature range–20°C to +60°C
Power & Operation
Battery life6+ years (daily load profile)
BatteryLithium primary cell
Mains power requiredNo – fully autonomous
Transmission intervalConfigurable
Data bufferLocal + re-transmission
Battery life with daily load profile (24 records/day). Actual runtime depends on
transmission interval, signal quality and temperature. Full data sheet available on request.
Communication
Primary4G LTE
Fallback 13G UMTS
Fallback 22G GPRS / CSD
AlarmSMS
ProtocolsFTP · MQTT · HTTP · SMS
SIMMulti-IMSI included
Interfaces & Inputs
EncoderAbsolute · Grey Code · Namur
SerialRS232 / RS485 / TTL · Modbus
Digital inputPulse / Reed / S0 / Namur
Analogue0–20 mA · 0–10 VDC
Alarm outputDigital output
Application Areas
Designed for demanding
Designed for demanding
gas and water metering points.
The VERIBOX-MINI is aimed at energy utilities and operators of critical infrastructure who need to collect metering data automatically, safely and with minimal operational effort.
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Core Competence · Gas AMR
Large gas stations & volume converter reading
For remote reading and monitoring at gas stations where technical reliability, ATEX compliance and hourly load profile transmission to the regulator are required. In use at Energie AG / Netz OÖ for years.
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Gas · Transfer · Network
Transfer and network metering points
For decentralised metering points in gas and water networks where automated data acquisition accelerates processes and reduces on-site visits. Battery operation without mains connection.
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Water · Shaft · Outdoor
Water metering shafts & decentralised installations
For difficult-to-access locations without power supply. Battery-powered monitoring at elevated tanks, pressure sensors and level gauges – with SMS alerting on threshold violations.
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Industry · Process · Monitoring
Volume converter & process signals
For applications where pressure, temperature and status signals are captured in addition to meter readings. Analogue inputs 0–20 mA / 0–10 V for existing sensor technology.
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Compliance · Regulation
Mandatory AMR for large industrial consumers
For utilities that must transfer consumption and status data into their systems on a structured basis. Hourly load profile acquisition – automatic, audit-proof, compliant.
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Remote · Off-grid · No power
Decentralised asset monitoring
For monitoring distributed infrastructure elements at locations without mains connection. 6+ years runtime minimises service visits to the absolute minimum.
"Deploying VERAUT's AMR solution was the smartest decision we have ever made. Although devices from many different manufacturers had previously been used, none of them worked reliably. Only with the VERIBOX-MINI did the remote reading of volume converters and other operational data work flawlessly and without any issues. I would say the VERIBOX-MINI is maintenance-free – we only need to visit the gas station every 5 years for the battery replacement."
— Responsible team · Energie AG / Netz OÖ GmbH · AMR large gas consumers · ATEX Zone 1
Energie AG
Netz OÖ GmbH
ATEX Zone 1
Large gas consumer AMR
Load profile reporting
VERIBOX-MINI vs. Standard Solution
Why VERIBOX-MINI is the better choice
Why VERIBOX-MINI is the better choice
for critical metering points.
Not every remote reading solution is designed for Ex areas, large metering points or long-term autonomous operating cycles. The VERIBOX-MINI addresses exactly these requirements.
"The VERIBOX-MINI excels where operational safety, technical suitability and long-term reliability matter more than feature lists or short-term procurement logic."
| Criterion | VERIBOX-MINI · VERAUT | Typical standard solution |
|---|---|---|
| Suitability for Ex areas | ✓ Zone 1 + Zone 2 | Often not or Zone 2 only |
| Battery life (daily load profile) | ✓ 6+ years | Often 3–5 years |
| Mobile connectivity | ✓ 4G LTE + auto-fallback | Often 2G/GPRS only |
| Serial EVC reading | ✓ RS232 / RS485 / TTL direct | Usually pulse input only |
| Long-term field proven | ✓ Since 1996 · >39,500 devices | Not always verifiable |
| No mains power required | ✓ Fully battery-powered | Often power supply as option |
| VERILOG Dashboard integration | ✓ Native, no effort | None or chargeable |
| Suited for large metering points | ✓ Clearly positioned | Often small applications |
Frequently Asked Questions
Technical questions –
Technical questions –
answered directly.
For which applications is the VERIBOX-MINI particularly suitable?
Primarily for gas and water applications with elevated requirements for safety, robustness and long-term stable data acquisition – especially large gas stations, transfer points, volume converter applications and decentralised water metering shafts.
Which ATEX zones is the VERIBOX-MINI certified for?
Zone 1 and Zone 2 – classification Ex II 2G Ex ib IIA T2 Gb. Zone 1 allows direct deployment at gas stations and in volume converter shafts without additional Ex protective enclosures. Most competitors are only certified for Zone 2.
How long does the battery really last?
With a daily load profile (hourly recording, 24 records/day) over 6 years. Energie AG / Netz OÖ confirms service intervals of ~5 years – exclusively for battery replacement, not for fault rectification.
Which meters and volume converters can be read?
Directly via RS232/RS485 (EVC/volume converters) or absolute encoder. Pulse-based meters via reed/S0/pulse. Analogue signals 0–20 mA and 0–10 VDC for pressure and process values. Manufacturer-independent – no converter required.
Is the VERIBOX-MINI compliant with regulatory requirements?
Yes. The hourly load profile acquisition on the hour meets the requirements of the European Energy Efficiency Directive for large gas consumers. Energie AG transmits load profiles directly to the Austrian regulator E-Control – fully automated.
Is a gateway or own server required?
No. Direct transmission via 4G/3G/2G to the VERILOG Dashboard or your backend. No gateway, no own server. MQTT and HTTP enable direct integration into SCADA, HES and ERP systems.
What happens with poor network coverage?
Automatic switchover: 4G LTE → 3G UMTS → 2G GPRS/CSD. All data points are buffered locally and automatically re-transmitted after reconnection. No gaps in the load profile.
Can the VERIBOX-MINI be integrated into existing systems?
Yes. The solution is designed for professional AMR and monitoring processes. MQTT, HTTP and GPRS enable direct integration into existing SCADA, HES, MDM and ERP environments – without complex middleware.
Next Step
Let us assess your
Let us assess your
metering point technically.
Whether large gas station, water metering shaft or decentralised monitoring application: we support you in the selection, integration and technical assessment of the right solution.
For energy utilities, network operators and technical project managers