PermaNET SU LTE-M & NBIoT-enabled Correlating Leak Noise Logger

PermaNET SU LTE-M & NBIoT-enabled Correlating Leak Noise Logger

PermaNET SU LTE-M & NBIoT-enabled Correlating Leak Noise Logger is a Fixed Network Buried Water Pipe Leak detection system that contains a leak noise sensor with NBIoT (narrow band internet of things) via cellular networks for reliable and low-powered buried water pipe network monitoring.

The PermaNET SU logging devices with integrated leak noise sensors are waterproof & designed to be permanently installed into a buried water pipe network for 24X7 continuous monitoring listening for leaking pipes. Typically, ≥ 20 loggers are recommended to be installed within an area keeping distance upto 200 meters between loggers when installed on a metal pipe & upto 50 meters when installed on plastic pipes.

PermaNET SU is a powerful leak detection & monitoring system that allows the user to deploy a fleet of data loggers around a water network that are permanently installed to listen for leaking pipes. The device listening for possible leaks analyses & determines Leak /No Leak and in case of a suspected leak, based on built in algorithms, goes into an alarm mode, alerting the water department team, while recording the leak noise sound.

The PermaNet SU will record on identification of a suspected leak; leak sound up to 10 seconds (max: 20 seconds) for verification by central office team.

The PermaNet SU employs a specialized microphone that detects sounds emitted from a leaking pipe- the micro controller measuring the noise levels once per day performs statistics analysis to generate data for a “noise histogram”. Additionally, the leak detection team can view daily Histograms of individual loggers, or via detailed Aquascans including 3D views.

Water pipe network monitoring is conducted via the powerful DataGate server based GIS system from office. Sound and data files stored in the logger can be acquired and accessed in two ways:

1. PermaNET web application, wherein data is automatically sent over the internet to the DataGate server.
2. Drive by Data collection using the Patroller Wireless Data Transceiver, wherein field teams can access data wirelessly through Bluetooth when driving by (or walking near) the site.

Equipped with NBIoT connectivity and other options with an external antenna. PermaNET SU operates on low cost cellular data transmission to the DataGate server. NBIoT ensures that the battery consumption of the sensor is minimized, ensuring longer life.

Antenna options: Network connectivity Antennas are installed as close to surface to allow data transmission. Antenna options include:

1. Monopole (installed close to surface in underground chambers)
2. T-Bar (mounted at top of chambers)
3. Button (drilled into chambers manhole)

Overall, PermaNET SU is robust and durable & also the ideal choice where cellular based telemetry is not feasible, providing the option of “Drive by Data” collections using Bluetooth.