Spark IoT (Internet of Things) has announced a partnership with Iota, a wholly owned subsidiary of South East Water to bring its enterprise IoT platform Lentic and a new generation of smart water metre technology to local councils and water utilities in Aotearoa.
In Australia, Iota is well progressed in a project to deploy 70,000 smart water metres for the Toowoomba Regional Council in Queensland. The metres and associated data will be managed by Lentic, Iota’s fit-for-water IoT enterprise platform to give the Council accurate data and real-time water usage updates as well as early detection of customer leaks, leading to water savings and improved planning decisions.
The Lentic solution is a key pillar in the Council’s digital transition as they embrace IoT and the integration of data across various enterprise systems to provide valuable insights, help residents monitor water usage, and enable the Council to proactively manage its water network.
“IoT and other high-tech solutions are a natural enabler in helping local councils and communities in Aotearoa to more effectively manage water as an essential resource,” Philippe Boulanger, Spark IoT Growth Lead says. “As we continue to face the impacts of climate change and more frequent and extreme weather events, it is critical to better understand how precious natural resources such as water is sourced, treated, and distributed.”
Boulanger adds that advanced digital technologies such as IoT is an important enabler of these processes due to near real-time monitoring and detection capabilities of these devices over a dedicated, nationwide NB-IoT network. “IoT is now reaching a level of maturity where they have the potential to solve important challenges where it wasn’t possible in the past.”
“As water authorities deploy large numbers of IoT devices to monitor water and wastewater networks, it is critical to manage the devices and to be able to trust the unprecedented volumes of data coming in,” Daniel Sullivan, Iota CEO says. “Lentic is the enterprise IoT platform designed by a water utility, with in-built rules and alarms to validate the data and support the many different use cases such as automated customer leak notifications. Water is our most precious resource, and the best way we can protect it is to be able to accurately monitor it and the networks in which it flows.”
Last year, Spark IoT also announced a partnership with GreenBe, an Australian cloud-based customer engagement solution, which utilises data from Lentic to display consumption dashboards for customers and notifications when water usage goes beyond a certain threshold. Lentic and Greenbe are effectively deployed by the Toowoomba Regional Council for their smart water metre program.
May 2, 2024
Posted by: Anna Ribeiro
Sponsored news) Chainway has recently launched a series of high-performance radio frequency identification (RFID) products to serve the broader market. The new products include handheld RFID readers, RFID scanners, fixed RFID readers and RFID printers. These products can help users take productivity and productivity to a whole new level.
C5 handheld RFID Reader
C5 integrates a diverse range of data acquisition functions including high-performance barcode scanning, fingerprint recognition, NFC, dual PSAM cards and high-definition to meet the application requirements of a wider range of industry scenarios. The latest handheld RFID reader with industry-leading UHF performance is based on the Impinj E710 chip. There are two models, the 6-inch big screen model with a larger reading area and the 5-inch screen (with fingerprint function) model which suits industries with higher security requirements. Both models come with an extra-large 6700mAh battery. A 13400mAh removable handle battery is available as an option.
SR160 RFID Scanner
The new RFID scanner supports both UHF and 1D/2D capabilities through its three operating modes: single barcode scanning, single ultra-high frequency (UHF RFID) scanning and hybrid scanning, which can be flexibly switched among each other through physical buttons. Its UHF performance is intrinsic in this application based on the Impinj E310 chip. SR160 has adopted optimised ergonomics in design to form a compact scanner with comfortable grip. The scanner is available in both wired and wireless versions and is widely applicable in retail chains, supermarkets, logistics and other fields.
U300 Fixed RFID Reader
Employing Android 11 operating system and quad-core 2.0GHz CPU, the new reader possesses data processing capabilities. Based on the Impinj E710 / R2000 chip, the reader has stronger UHF performance. U300 Integrates RS232, RJ45, HDMI and other interfaces and supports multiple DC, POE, POE+ power supply modes. The new generation reader can meet the application needs in complex environments such as warehousing, file management, library management, production line management, medical equipment cabinets and unmanned retail.
UR1A Integrated RFID Reader
Adopting self-developed high-performance module based on Impinj E710 / R2000 chip, combined with the integrated high-performance antenna, the new UR1A is a powerful single-channel fixed UHF reader. The reader supports RS-232, RJ45, and multiple trigger terminal communication interfaces. UR1A is widely applicable in warehousing, file management, library management, banking, production line management and other fields.
CP30 RFID Printer
The newly launched RFID printer supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing methods. Equipped with 3.5-inch LCD touch screen, multiple communication interfaces and adaptive print head resolution, CP30 can accurately and quickly print various barcodes, RFID tags, tickets, wristbands, etc., which can fully adapt to the printing needs of numerous industries.
November 14, 2023
Posted by: Matthew Margetts
(Sponsored news) The all new CP30 radio frequency identification (RFID) printer from Chainway delivers stunning printing speed and precision through both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. It accurately and speedily prints barcodes, RFID tags, invoices, wristbands, etc., at speeds up to 8ips (203dpi)/6ips (300dpi), and manoeuvers exact positionings and prints of small 10mm-wide tags and batches of RFID tags placed only 20mm apart. The printer even automatically identifies print heads of different resolutions and prints swiftly in any scenario. The outstanding capability easily meets the printing requirements of a wide range of industries.
CP30 supports touch and visual operation via a 3.5-inch LCD touch screen, and achieves offline operation with its USB HOST functionality. The premium security and compatibility copes easily with various consumables and printing specifications. Moreover, the multiple communication interfaces including USB-B, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0/BLE, and wireless network card means the printer can stay connected any time anywhere.
Developed by a leading global supplier of data capture devices in the AIDC industry, Chainway, the new RFID printer brings faster and more efficient printing experience to users with unmatching printing performance thanks to the impeccable alliance of powerful RFID module, advanced built-in chips, massive internal memory, and high-speed data processing.
The all-new CP30 RFID printer is compact, efficient, simple to operate, stable and durable. It is your best companion in asset management, medical, warehousing, logistics, anti-counterfeiting and other fields.
About Chainway
Shenzhen Chainway Information Technology Co., Ltd. is a professional data capture device supplier in the AIDC industry.
Chainway designs, develops and manufactures a wide range of AIDC products, including mobile computers, barcode scanners, handheld and fixed RFID readers, rugged tablets, RFID modules, handheld fingerprint scanners and accessories.
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