AVK Smart Water solutions
The AVK Smart Water concept features battery-operated, wireless IoT sensors designed to collect data directly from the water distribution network. This data is transformed into actionable insights when integrated with either existing IT systems or AVK Smart Water's dedicated software platform.
By installing AVK Smart Water sensors, utilities gain full transparency across their network, allowing remote monitoring, efficient diagnostics, and proactive maintenance planning.
Confidence in your network through digital monitoring
In many regions, utilities responsible for delivering clean water use data to monitor and manage their distribution systems. With smart meters installed in most households, they can bill consumers based on actual consumption. However, between the waterworks and the end-user, the lack of sensors can leave part of the system as a black box.
The water network contains thousands of valves, fittings, and hydrants, all of which are perfect data collection points. AVK Smart Water provides intelligent sensors that can be installed across the network to gather data from these assets, making it possible to turn the black box into a transparent water network.
This digital solution helps optimize resource management, reduce water loss, and streamline overall network operations.
Advanced technology for monitoring
AVK Smart Water sensors are specifically designed for core AVK products such as gate valves, fittings, and fire hydrants. Once installed, the sensors capture data directly from the water distribution network and transmit it to the preferred IT system.
AVK Smart Water sensors include:
- VIDI Positioner for valves
- VIDI Cap for fire hydrants
- VIDI Open/Close
- VIDI Flow, VIDI Pressure, and VIDI Temperature
- VIDI Level
The sensors transmit data to VIDI Cloud, AVK Smart Water’s software platform. Alternatively, they can integrate with other IT systems via an API, providing a comprehensive view of the entire water distribution network.
NB-IoT for underground environments
Recognizing the difficulties in collecting data from underground installations, AVK has equipped its IoT sensor portfolio with NB-IoT technology. The benefits of NB-IoT include:
- High penetration
- High connection density (many devices in a small area without disrupting each other)
- Low deployment and operational costs
- Wide coverage range
- Low power consumption for extended battery life
Learn more about NB-IoT, communication, and data visualization.
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