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Description
This smart water monitoring system is designed for environments without Wi-Fi infrastructure. Using just two simple wires, it accurately detects humidity levels or water leakage and sends real-time alerts via LTE or NB-IoT using the MQTT protocol through a cloud-based MQTT broker (e.g., Adafruit, Amazon, or a customer-owned broker).
The system seamlessly integrates with and automatically controls shut-off valves, such as the smart water actuator, which subscribes to MQTT messages sent by the monitoring system. It operates in two modes:
- Automatic watering mode: ideal for plant irrigation.
- Automatic shut-off mode: activates in case of spills or significant water leakage.
This makes it perfect for remote, self-sustaining buildings and agricultural applications in isolated areas where Wi-Fi is unavailable but long-range connectivity (e.g., LTE) is present.
System Benefits:
- Monitoring of autonomous, self-sustaining buildings and infrastructure.
- Operates almost anywhere with LTE-M/NB-IoT network coverage.
- Solar power/rechargeable battery enables self-contained operation.
- Detects high/low moisture levels or water spillage.
- Allows users to control water valves via the MQTT broker.
- Fully compatible with the smart water actuator.
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