25 Years of Connecting Industries: Unleashing the Power of Wireless IoT
Waterworks
Industrial mobile communication system – redundant,
out-of-band solution
Sensor integration and
data collection
Real-time data processing and alerts
Energy and Maintenance Management
Industrial mobile communication system – redundant, out-of-band solution
For waterworks, reliable communication is essential for underground and difficult-to-reach installed equipment, especially in environments such as IK09, where the equipment must have mechanical protection.
Solution
Introduction of industrial mobile communication solutions with NB-IoT or LTE-M networks. These have low energy consumption, are well suited for underground equipment, and are capable of redundant, reliable communication.
Solution
In addition to wired communication, a mobile backup system can be built, which can switch over immediately in the event of a failure, thus ensuring continuous data transmission (out-of-band).
Sensor integration and data collection
Connecting water meters and other sensors from different manufacturers and collecting data in a uniform manner can be a big challenge. IoT solutions enable protocol aggregation and seamless integration of different technologies.
Technologies
– Wired and wireless sensors: Wireless (e.g. NB-IoT, Cat-M) sensors are advantageous in hard-to-reach locations, while wired sensors provide a stable solution in more easily accessible locations.
– Technology-independent data collection: It is recommended to use platforms that can handle multiple protocols (e.g. Modbus, M-Bus), so that devices from different manufacturers can be managed simultaneously from one place.
– Data upload and integration: Sensor data can be collected and aggregated in real time into a central data collection system, from where it can be prepared for integration into billing systems.
Real-time data processing and alerts
A big advantage of IoT systems is real-time data processing and fast response.
– Event-driven alerts: The system immediately indicates leaks, pressure drops, or other errors, thus minimizing water loss.
– Report generation: Detailed reports on events and performance can be generated, which help operational decision-making. These can be automatic periodic reports or event-related.
Energy and Maintenance Management
IoT solutions enable more efficient monitoring of energy usage and equipment maintenance.