Municipalities have a constant challenge to gain control over and fix water leaks in the pipeline network. Not knowing where the leak is is a big problem as it is like looking for a needle in a haystack when locating the leaks. Therefore, the water supply networks must be divided into zones in order to delimit the search areas in an effective way. LEAKCELL is a fully assembled product that is adapted as needed regarding the number of measurement points, logging of flow data, power supply and location. LEAKCELL includes complete flow logging via web portal and mobile app. With the help of LEAKCELL, municipalities can place measuring points in places that are otherwise inaccessible for measurement regarding power supply and data signal for remote reading. This without the need for own infrastructure for power and data signal. LEAKCELL is available in versions for fixed installations with one or more measuring points combined, or as a portable version for temporary flow logging.
Fixed and portable zoning
- Fixed installed zoning of water mains.
- Temporary zoning of water mains with up to a week's battery life.
- Online flow logging via the mobile network.
Useful facts about portable flow meters
LEAKCELL model LCPD is a portable version that can be used to make temporary flow measurements in the water supply network. It consists of a TFX-5000 ultrasonic flowmeter and mobile transmitter that sends flow data to the BEACON web portal for online logging. LCPD is also available in a version with GSM router for connection to own operation control system.
The flow meter is powered by an integrated battery bank of 460 Wh which provides an operating time of over 150 hours, making it possible to log flow for up to a week. All this mounted in a weatherproof case that allows flow measurement logging to be carried out outdoors for several days regardless of the weather. Measurement data is read in a browser, mobile app or via own operational control system.
Useful facts about fixed flow meters
LEAKCELL is available in different versions depending on your needs. Common to all is that they contain ultrasonic flow meter of the type TFX-5000 for water supply networks connected with mobile transmitters to the Beacon web portal. In cases where there is no power supply, LEAKCELL is supplied with battery, charge controller and solar panel. All assembled Plug & Play to make it as easy as possible to install. In addition, it is available with a GSM router that sends measurement data directly into the user's own operation control system via Modbus TCP/IP. TFX-5000 measures the flow on pipe sizes from DN12 to DN 1200 without having to shut down the process during installation. A good example of this is when a water distribution network does not need to plan for shutting off the water to water consumers, with the time pressure during installation that this entails. In Scandinavia, parts of the distribution network are 100 years old, which means that you do not know how much work it takes when cutting a pipe due to a flow meter installation. This uncertainty is eliminated when using flow meters with surface-mounted flow sensors. The sensors are mounted on the outside of the pipe, which means easy installation during full operation with low installation costs. As an alternative measuring principle, LEAKCELL is also available in combination with electromagnetic flowmeters, which are traditionally used for flow measurement of water pipes. The BEACON web portal for online flow logging provides a perfect flow overview for all meters per 15 minutes, hour, day, week, month and year. It is easy to compare time periods and export data from the portal. No need to install your own monitoring software as everything is done via a standard web browser and mobile app.
BEACON web portal and mobile app
All LEAKCELLs, whether permanently installed or portable, are connected via the mobile network to the BEACON web portal and mobile app, which store flow data for several years. All so that the user can have as smooth a day-to-day life as possible. The flow meter is read every 15 minutes and stored in an integrated mobile transmitter. Flow data is uploaded to the web portal automatically at regular intervals throughout the day.
With LEAKCELL plug & play, you get a tailor-made solution for your exact measurement and monitoring needs. In addition, LEAKCELL is delivered fully assembled in a cabinet, which means minimal installation time for the user. The mobile transmitter is activated, user login is created to the web portal and sent by e-mail, all in connection with delivery. GSM router is also offered with connection via IP address to your own operational control system. This router also has the option of connecting other types of instruments that send measurement data to your operational control system via Modbus TCP/IP.
It can be, for example, pressure sensors, level sensors and different types of water analysis sensors. Everything mounted in a cabinet for fixed installation that is powered by an existing power source or with a built-in battery bank that is charged via a solar panel and wind generator. A major advantage of LEAKCELL is the flexibility that it can be adapted to the respective needs, regardless of whether it concerns power supply, data transmission, number of measurement points or measurement principle.
