MUNICIPALITIES • WATER AUTHORITIES • PUBLIC WORKS • PARKS AND GARDENS
From the drinking water network to municipal facilities, from irrigation lines to storage and pumping centers, every application carries a different metering and control need. Atlas; flow meter, ultrasonic water meter, hydrant, valve and IoT communication products together with software and remote monitoring solutions, helps determine the system suitable for your project.
The goal is not merely to place devices; it is to collect reliable data from the right points, ensure that operations teams use this data, and make the results of the investment measurable.
START FROM THE ACTUAL FIELD NEED
Monitor with instantaneous flow rate and total volume data at the transmission line, storage outlet and distribution zone entrance which line water is moved to, when and in what quantity.
Electromagnetic flow meters · Ultrasonic flow metersCreate measurable sub-zones and compare the water entering the zone, the recorded consumption and its change over time. Night flow and unexpected consumption increases help prioritize field inspection.
District consumption monitoringMonitor consumption regularly at municipal service buildings, social facilities and subscriber measurement points. Make the meter selection according to low-flow behavior, operating range, installation conditions and communication needs.
Ultrasonic water metersLine sectioning with gate and butterfly valves; management of operating pressure with suitable pressure control valves; and auxiliary protection functions with air release valves and check valves are addressed together.
Pressure management valvesEvaluate irrigation hydrants, irrigation meters and valve control in a common scenario. Monitoring park, median strip and green area consumptions separately makes it easier to arrange irrigation programs according to field needs.
Irrigation hydrants · Zone controlCreate a data plan for jointly monitoring tank level information, inlet-outlet flow rates and the operating status of field equipment. If pump energy is also measured, energy consumption per unit of water can be evaluated.
Level sensors · Pump energy analysisATLAS PRODUCT PORTFOLIO
You can access model information from the real product cards below. Diameter, pressure class, material, power supply and communication options vary by product and configuration; the final selection is made via the technical datasheet.
MEASUREMENT + COMMUNICATION + PLATFORM + OPERATION
Atlas Server offers a common platform approach for monitoring device data, evaluating historical records, field tracking via map and Web API integration according to project needs. Which data is read at which frequency and which commands can be applied are determined according to the capabilities of the connected device.
| Option | Where is it evaluated? | Subject to be verified in the project |
|---|---|---|
| LoRaWAN | Scattered measurement points and sites where adequate coverage can be provided. | Field coverage test, gateway location, reading interval, battery consumption and data transmission conditions. |
| GSM / NB-IoT | Remote points to be connected to the center via the cellular network; with compatible device selection. | Operator coverage, supported modem technology, SIM/data cost, power supply and communication outage scenario. |
| M-Bus | Wired reading infrastructures inside buildings and facilities with compatible meters. | Number of devices, cable distance, line load, collector capacity and existing installation. |
| SCADA / Web API | Projects where data must be transferred to the existing central management software. | Data dictionary, units, timestamp, API access, protocol and security conditions. |
Device interfaces such as RS485/Modbus, pulse or 4–20 mA are not on the same layer as LoRaWAN and cellular network connections. The need for an interface converter or gateway is checked on a per-device basis.
Being able to read data from a device does not mean that the device can be controlled remotely. In valve control, the actuator, power supply, position feedback, local control priority, and behavior upon loss of communication must be determined together. For control commands, user authorizations and audit logs; for data access, the organization's security and retention requirements should be written into the project scope.
ENGINEERING AND PROCUREMENT GUIDE
| Product group | Field information to be shared | Features to check in the selection |
|---|---|---|
| Electromagnetic flow meter | Minimum/normal/maximum flow rate, pipe inner diameter, fluid, conductivity, temperature, operating and design pressure. | DN/PN, lining and electrode material, full pipe, grounding, manufacturer's installation distances, power supply and outputs. |
| Ultrasonic / clamp-on flow meter | Pipe material, outer diameter, wall thickness, coating, fluid and measurement point. | Inline or clamp-on type, acoustic suitability, installation location and measurement range. Clamp-on measurement is additionally examined for the evaluation of the existing line. |
| Ultrasonic water meter | Purpose of use, flow profile, meter location, water temperature, reading method. | Q1–Q4 range, Q3/Q1 ratio, mounting position, pressure loss, environmental protection, battery and communication option. |
| Network and control valves | DN/PN, fluid, inlet-outlet pressure, flow rate, operating and shut-down scenario. | Body and sealing material, flange compatibility, cavitation risk, pressure control behavior and maintenance access. |
| Actuated valve | Required torque, cycle frequency, open-close time, field power supply. | On/off or proportional control, position feedback, protection class, fail-safe position and local control. |
| Irrigation hydrant | Number of water intake points, target flow rate, line pressure, connection layout and usage scenario. | Presence of metering, limiting and control functions in the selected model; maintenance and winter operation. |
| Air valve, check valve and mounting piece | Line profile, filling-draining conditions, pump behavior and installation distance. | Air intake/discharge capacity, reverse flow and surge behavior, removal-installation clearance and mechanical compatibility. |
FROM PILOT SITE TO SCALABLE SYSTEM
The line diagram, meter inventory, tank and pump locations, existing SCADA, energy and communication conditions are evaluated together. The measurement purpose and data requirement are written separately for each point.
In a representative district, device placement, data continuity, reading success and alarm thresholds are tested. Coverage and installation issues are identified before rollout.
Serial number and measurement point matching, data units, clock synchronization, local/remote reading comparison and communication interruption trials are included in the acceptance plan.
Data completeness, response time after alarms, regional consumption and, where available, energy per unit volume are monitored. Maintenance, training, spare parts and software support scope are defined in the contract.
When a region's night inlet flow rises, data quality, valve limits and legitimate night use are checked first. Then, by comparing pressure trends and consumption records, the area to be examined by the field team is narrowed down. This is an application scenario; a flow increase alone does not definitively indicate the leak location or the leak volume.
Success indicators: Valid recording rate, rate of devices read on time, alarm verification time, verified loss volume and consumption change after maintenance. Saving targets are determined with baseline data before the pilot; no fixed saving percentage is promised.
TECHNICAL TRUST AND DOCUMENTATION
Match the technical datasheet, installation instructions, test report and conformity documents with the quoted model. Check MID/CE coverage on a product basis where required; it should not be assumed that one document belongs to the entire portfolio.
Quality managementReview Atlas's published references. Evaluate in the technical meeting the product type used for a similar site, the application scope and the operating conditions.
Atlas referencesDetermine the product family from the catalog; request the technical document for the exact model, diameter and configuration. Compare the dimensional drawing and connection information with the project drawings.
Catalogs · Technical documentsMeasurement range and error limit; operating conditions; material and connection characteristics; energy and communication infrastructure; data format; integration boundaries; test and acceptance method; training; warranty, maintenance and spare parts coverage must be defined as separate clauses. The evaluation must describe the field function in a measurable way.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Not required in every project. The integration scope is determined by examining the existing system's data acceptance method, protocol and license terms. Atlas Server Web API and SCADA solutions should be evaluated on a project basis.
In addition to the line diameter, minimum and maximum flow rate, normal operating pressure, design pressure, temperature and possible pressure surges are required. The technical datasheet of the quoted model is taken as the basis rather than the general range of the product family.
It depends on device density, geography, coverage, energy, data frequency and total operating cost. Rather than forcing a single technology across the entire site, grouping measurement points and performing a coverage test is a more accurate start.
The suitability of the measuring device for the relevant intended use and the conditions for its integration into the institution's billing system must be verified. The presence of remote reading or a monitoring platform alone does not mean legal measurement suitability and billing integration.
No. Service pressure at critical points and peak demand must be preserved. Pressure management is addressed together with network elevations, consumption variation and hydraulic assessment.
Application location, number of points, line diameter, flow and pressure range, existing device list, energy/communication status and the targeted function are sufficient for a start. Missing field information can be completed during a site survey or technical meeting.
Share your need for a new network investment, meter renewal, DMA pilot or irrigation automation. Let us evaluate product selection, communication and software scope within the same technical framework.
Add to your request: Institution and application site • number of points • DN/PN • flow rate range • existing system • targeted monitoring or control function.
The selection guide on this page is a general engineering framework. Product selection is based on the model's technical datasheet and the field project.
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