Pulse

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-004578",
  "term": "Pulse",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A discrete electrical signal or contact closure output from a utility meter that corresponds to a specific quantity of consumed energy or fluid. Metering devices for electricity, gas, or water are configured to generate a pulse for each unit that passes, such as one pulse per kilowatt-hour or per ten gallons. These signals are collected by data loggers or energy management systems for purposes of monitoring consumption, load profiling, and billing verification.",
  "subject": "Energy and utilities",
  "see_also": [
    "Tempo",
    "overpulse",
    "pulse dialing"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Impuls",
    "es": "pulso",
    "fr": "impulsion"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/pulse/"
}