Smart Water Meters | Software Infrastructure

Project Overview

In 2023, Ronika developed an advanced software system for managing smart water meters on the ThingsPod IoT platform. This system facilitates the collection, processing, and display of water consumption data, as well as allocating water to each user. Users can view their consumption and quota history, recharge their quotas online, remotely calibrate the meters, and control related electrical equipment. Additionally, the users can personalize alerts for water consumption and other parameters.

Ronika is a knowledge-based company that creates customized smart products and services using modern technologies such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, digital twins, and more. Ronika helps IoT solution developers to bring their products to market quickly and securely through its ThingsPod IoT platform. One of the key solutions available on the Thingspod platform is smart energy solutions, which enable real-time monitoring and control of water, electricity, and gas consumption.

Project Objectives

Smart water meters are essential for managing water resources as they monitor and control consumption. To fully leverage the capabilities of these meters, a robust and integrated software system is necessary. Online systems facilitate continuous monitoring of water usage, help identify unusual consumption patterns and prevent resource wastage. Additionally, users can access their consumption data in real-time through online platforms, allowing them to take action to optimize their usage. These functionalities not only help reduce costs but also contribute to the preservation of natural resources and environmental sustainability.

Developing a comprehensive and effective software system from scratch requires significant technical expertise, substantial financial resources, and ample time for testing and optimization. In contrast, utilizing pre-developed platforms such as ThingsPod enables businesses to benefit from advanced features like data collection, information processing, real-time data display, and remote control without the need for heavy investments and long development periods.

The ThingsPod platform serves as a comprehensive and reliable solution, addressing all communication, storage, and data processing needs. With its flexible and scalable design, the platform allows for the addition of new features and customization to meet the specific needs of each business. Furthermore, employing such platforms greatly enhances data security and system reliability, which is critical for organizations involved in sensitive areas like water resource management.

Key Results and Achievements

• Real-time monitoring of water consumption and quota usage

• Remote control of valves and calibration of water meters

• Automatic alerts for valve shut-off when a user’s quota is over

• Calculations for quota exhaustion and unauthorized consumption

• Alerts for valve shutdown, disconnection, or electrical panel’s status

• Reminder notifications to users for recharging their quotas

Project Implementation

The software component developed on the ThingsPod IoT platform facilitates the collection, processing, and display of water consumption data along with meter quota allocations for individual users. The online dashboards allow users to view their consumption and quota history, recharge quotas online, calibrate meters remotely, and control related electrical equipment. Additionally, users can set personalized alerts for water consumption and other parameters, which helps them optimize their usage.

System administrators have access to an advanced monitoring panel that enables real-time monitoring of user consumption. This feature helps identify and prevent unauthorized usage, while also significantly aiding in the management of financial transactions and quota distribution. These capabilities not only reduce resource waste and increase efficiency but also provide straightforward and effective user experience for all stakeholders.

The ThingsPod platform serves as the core of this project and is designed to be flexible and scalable, accommodating future feature additions and system upgrades. It ensures the secure and continuous transfer and processing of data in real-time, greatly enhancing the system's reliability.

This project not only helps reduce resource waste and improve efficiency but also stands as a successful model for implementing innovative solutions in smart resource management. By leveraging advanced IoT and AI technologies, Ronika provides sustainable solutions to manufacturers and businesses, addressing various industrial challenges. This approach reduces costs and development time, allowing companies to focus on innovation and enhancing their core products.

Technical Solutions Provided

• Three interconnected dashboards for each user to manage their meter consumption

• An admin dashboard for monitoring and controlling users’ consumption

• Consumption history and equipment status in time-series charts and tables

• Controlling electric valves and equipment remotely through the dashboard

• Adjusting meters and calibrating equipment remotely

• Recharging quotas and setting alert conditions through the dashboard