Water & Wastewater
Wireless Modbus Connectivity for Water Infrastructure Monitoring
Link485 enables wireless monitoring and control of pumps, tanks, flow meters, and treatment systems - ideal for remote pump stations, rooftop water tanks, and distributed water infrastructure without cable installation.
Challenges in Water & Wastewater
Remote Pump Station Monitoring
Pump stations are often in remote locations without IT infrastructure, making real-time monitoring difficult and expensive.
High Cable Installation Costs
Running cables to rooftop tanks, remote STPs, or distributed pumps requires expensive trenching and conduit work.
Lack of Real-Time Visibility
Without automated monitoring, operators rely on manual checks, leading to delayed fault detection and water waste.
Leak Detection & Water Loss
Non-revenue water from leaks and theft remains undetected without flow meters and pressure monitoring across the network.
Wireless Modbus Solutions for Water Utilities
Remote Pump Station Monitoring & Control
Connect remote pump stations wirelessly via LoRa or 4G to monitor pump status, flow rates, pressure, and energy consumption. Enable remote start/stop and receive instant alerts for failures.
Key Benefits:
- Remote Control: Start/stop pumps remotely without site visits
- Dry Run Protection: Automated shutdown when water level is low
- Energy Monitoring: Track power consumption and optimize pump schedules
- Instant Alerts: SMS/email notifications for pump failures
Water Tank Level Monitoring
Monitor water levels in rooftop tanks, underground reservoirs, and overhead storage wirelessly. Automate pump control based on levels and prevent overflow/empty conditions.
Key Benefits:
- Rooftop Tanks: Monitor levels without running cables up to the roof
- Auto Pump Control: Start/stop pumps based on tank levels
- Overflow Prevention: Alerts and auto-shutoff when tank is full
- Campus-Wide Monitoring: Track multiple tanks from a central dashboard
Treatment Plant Automation
Connect pH sensors, flow meters, turbidity sensors, and control valves in water/wastewater treatment plants. Monitor water quality parameters and automate chemical dosing without complex wiring.
Key Benefits:
- Water Quality Monitoring: Real-time pH, turbidity, chlorine, DO levels
- Remote STP Monitoring: Monitor distant treatment plants from main BMS
- Chemical Dosing: Automate dosing pumps based on sensor feedback
- Compliance Reporting: Automated logs for regulatory compliance
Municipal Water Utility Monitors 45 Pump Stations
A municipal water utility deployed Link485 4G to monitor 45 remote pump stations across a 200 sq km service area, replacing manual site visits and enabling predictive maintenance.
"Link485 4G eliminated the need for daily site visits to 45 pump stations. We detect failures instantly and dispatch maintenance teams proactively. Downtime reduced by 60%." — Chief Engineer, Municipal Water Utility
Recommended Products for Water Utilities
Link485 4G
Cellular Modbus Gateway
Perfect for remote pump stations and distributed water infrastructure. 4G/LTE works anywhere.
- 4G/LTE connectivity
- Remote pump monitoring
- SMS/email alerts
- SCADA integration
Link485 Zero
LoRa Modbus Bridge
For rooftop water tanks, campus-wide monitoring, and remote STP plants. Up to 2km range.
- 2+ km range
- Rooftop tank monitoring
- No monthly fees
- Zero configuration
Link485 Air
WiFi Modbus Gateway
For treatment plants and pump stations with existing WiFi. Cloud dashboards and analytics.
- Uses existing WiFi network
- Cloud-based monitoring
- Multi-site dashboards
- Compliance reporting
Ready to Modernize Your Water Infrastructure?
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