AquaSens Ultrasonic Water Meter
AquaSens is a battery-powered ultrasonic water meter with built-in LoRaWAN. It measures water flow with no moving parts, comes in sizes from DN15 to DN300, and is rated IP68. Readings go over LoRaWAN EU868 to a MachineSens gateway and on to BuildOT One for consumption tracking, alerts and reports.
| Standard | ISO 4064 |
|---|---|
| Body Material | Brass/Ductile Iron/Plastic Nylon etc. |
| Connection Method | Thread/Flange |
| Display | LCD screen |
| R(Q3/Q1) | R200/R250/R400/R500 |
Supplied for building projects and made to order. Priced per project, including devices, gateways and setup.
Where it sits in your building
Battery operated ultrasonic water meter embedded LoRaWAN® technology.
AquaSens is a compact wireless and battery-operated Ultrasonic Water meter for water management. Harnessing the power of ultrasonic precision and LoRaWAN connectivity, this innovative meter offers unparalleled accuracy and efficiency in water measurement.
Designed to revolutionize how you manage water consumption, AquaSens utilizes advanced ultrasonic technology to provide precise readings without the need for mechanical parts, ensuring longevity and reliability.
With LoRaWAN connectivity, you can effortlessly monitor water usage remotely, enabling real-time insights and enhanced control.
Say goodbye to manual meter readings and hello to seamless automation. AquaSens simplifies water management, offering anti-clogging and anti-interference capabilities for consistent performance. Trust in our meter to deliver accurate readings and streamline your water management processes with ease.
Product Features
Wireless Communication through LoRaWAN ® technology
High Range link: Strong signal penetration (even with urban area or inside buildings)
Secure operation with top-down encryption
Battery Powered
Bi-directional communication for remote operation and remote valve control
Industrial grade construction for durability and longevity
Centralized Control & Monitoring through Web App
Integration with Existing Building Management System
AquaSens Ultrasonic Water Meter
Communication Technology
The AquaSens Water Meter employs cutting-edge communication technology, LoRaWAN which provides low power consumption as well as long range signal propagation to enable real-time control and monitoring. The meter operates as a LoRaWAN Class A device.
Our smart gateway receives near real-time data from all the valves within range, converts the raw data into an easy-to-use JSON format, and then publishes it using MQTT protocol. Data can be sent to any local or cloud MQTT broker via Ethernet, LTE (4G), or WIFI.
Specifications
| Technical | |
|---|---|
| Standard | ISO 4064 |
| Body Material | Brass/Ductile Iron/Plastic Nylon etc. |
| Connection Method | Thread/Flange |
| Display | LCD screen |
| R(Q3/Q1) | R200/R250/R400/R500 |
| Power Supply | Battery 3.6V |
| Lifespan of the Battery | 8 years above |
| Protection Class | IP68 |
| Working Temperature | Cold water T30/T50; Hot water T90 |
| Pressure Loss | ΔP ≤ 0.63 bar |
| Device Class | Class A |
| Working temperature | -20℃~+70℃ |
| Working voltage | +2.5V~+3.8V |
| Valve Electrical Parameter | +2.5V +3.8V |
| Sleep current | =15uA |
| Dimension | 42.1mm*24.8mm*3.2mm |
| Wireless Communication | |
|---|---|
| Technology | LoRaWAN® |
| Frequency | EU868 (868 Mhz) license free |
| Range | Max line of sight communication distance between the gateway and meter module is 15km |
| Security | 128 AES Encryption |
| Antenna | Internal |
| Maximum output power | +21 dBm |
| Receiving Current | ≤10mA |
| Receiving Sensitivity | <-136dBm |
| Transmitting Current | ≤130mA |
| Data Rate | 290 bps – 50Kbps |
| Data Format | JSON |
| Activation Method | OTAA (Over-The-Air Activation) |
| Standards | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory | CE |
| Environmental | RoHS |
Metrology Parameters
| DN | Ratio | Q1(m3/h) | Q2(m3/h) | Q3(m3/h) | Q4(m3/h) |
| 15 | R250 | 0.01 | 0.016 | 2.5 | 3.125 |
| 20 | R250 | 0.016 | 0.0256 | 4 | 5 |
| 25 | R250 | 0.0252 | 0.04032 | 6.3 | 7.875 |
| 30 | R250 | 0.04 | 0.064 | 10 | 12.5 |
| 40 | R250 | 0.064 | 0.1024 | 16 | 20 |
| 50 | R250 | 0.16 | 0.256 | 40 | 48.75 |
| 65 | R250 | 0.252 | 0.4032 | 63 | 76.781 |
| 80 | R250 | 0.4 | 0.64 | 100 | 121.875 |
| 100 | R250 | 0.64 | 1.024 | 160 | 195 |
| 125 | R250 | 1 | 1.6 | 250 | 304.688 |
| 150 | R250 | 1.6 | 2.56 | 400 | 487.5 |
| 200 | R250 | 2.52 | 4.032 | 630 | 767.813 |
| 250 | R250 | 4 | 6.4 | 1000 | 1218.75 |
| 300 | R250 | 6.4 | 10.24 | 1600 | 19505 |
- Slow flow(Q1≤Q<Q2), Max permissible errors: ±5%
- Water temperature≤30℃, Fast flow(Q2≤Q≤Q4,
Max permissible errors: ±2%.
Water temperature>30℃, Fast flow(Q2≤Q≤Q4,
Max permissible errors: ±3%.
Frequently asked questions
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Planning a project with AquaSens Ultrasonic Water Meter?
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