LoRaWAN (100-RF-WAN) bluebots

Modified on Thu, 01 Feb 2024 at 06:34 PM

LoRaWAN

Bluebot


Clamp-on Ultrasonic Water Monitoring with LoRaWAN Technology

Get Your Water Data From Anywhere

Ultimate Connectivity Range, Best Reliability

(Recommended for deployments of 3+ units)


Discover the perfect solution for homes, businesses, commercial, light industrial, and agricultural needs! Now, effortlessly establish a cost-effective wireless flow metering network across your entire property, supporting up to hundreds of metering points. Picture this: Bid farewell to water bill surprises and the worry of costly leaks. With bluebot, conveniently monitor and track your water usage, receiving real-time alerts for any leaks or overuse.

The Bluebot smart water meter is a one size (and price) fits all, stand-alone solution made so everyone can easily know their water. Effortlessly clamping onto the exterior of the pipe, it seamlessly adjusts to fit eighty (80) pipe size and type combinations through patented Robot AI servoing guided by the Bluebot mobile App.

From up to thousands of feet away, each Bluebot meter auto-connects to the cloud via LoRaWAN radio transmission, streaming high-quality water data to the mobile App, a web dashboard, or even integrating with your own software through API. No more hassle with WiFi or repeaters at each meter install point just to get your data. Plus, with Bluebot’s dedicated power source, forget about changing batteries. 

The provided LoRaWAN Gateway transceiver seamlessly manages all meter connections to the internet and Bluebot Smart Flow Cloud™. Connect the Gateway directly to your router, use available WiFi, or take advantage of 4G LTE capability for ultimate flexibility.


Count on Bluebot – a pioneer in the flow technology industry, delivering unparalleled performance and the broadest range of high-resolution water monitoring data. Enjoy peace of mind with reliable and efficient water management!


PRICING

Everything you need to start getting your water data now. (Volume discounts available)

Meters: Starting at $679 (¾” to 2” pipe sizes, 10 pipe types) 

Larger sizes up to 4”, Pricing available upon request

LoRaWAN Gateways: Starting at $499 (Network up to 100 meters)

Data Subscription: Free , Basic $5/mo, Pro-Custom $TBD/mo


WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

The LoRaWAN solution will ship with the quantity of Meter boxes ordered and the quantity of Gateway’s ordered.

Meter Box: Each LoRaWAN bluebot meter ships with everything needed to have

a successful installation.

● LoRaWAN bluebot smart flow meter

● 10ft (3m) USB-C power cable to power the Meter

● 1x Antenna for Meter

● C-holders, replacement coupling pads

● Microfiber towel

● Sandpaper disc


Gateway Box: The LoRaWAN Gateway ships in a box and includes everything needed for a successful installation and setup.

● LoRaWAN Gateway

● 1x Antenna for Gateway

● Power cable

● Ethernet cable

● Mounting hardware

● 4G LTE Sim card (not included)


DOWNLOAD THE APP


Get started today by downloading the bluebot app and creating an account. Search “bluebot water” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.


UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY


Bluebot auto-adjusts itself to fit eighty (80) pipe size and type combinations through patented Robot AI servoing guided by the Bluebot mobile App. As more pipe sizes and types are added in the future, customers get them for free.

Pipe Sizes:

Standard : 3/4”, 1.0”, 1.25”, 1.5”, 2.0”

Large: 2.5”, 3.0”, 4.0” (Special Calibration “Prime Versions”)

Pipe Types: Copper (Type L & M), PVC (Sch. 40 & 80), CPVC (Sch. 40 & 80), PEX, PE, Galvanized, Stainless Steel


PERFORMANCE SPECS


Accuracy: +/- 1.0% to 2.0% of flow reading (application, pipe size and type dependent)

Repeatability: +/- 0.2%of flow reading

Low
Flow
Capability: From 0.1 to
0.5 gpm | 0.38 to 1.9 lpm (Pipe size dependent)

High Flow Capability: Maximum
flow
for
pipe
size


LoRaWAN NETWORKING


Data Communication: LoraWAN radio communication protocol

Flow Meter: No Wi-Fi needed; Meter auto-connects to a LoRaWAN Gateway via RF

Connection Range: Up
to
1.2mi (2km) in urban areas; Up
to
10mi (15km) clear
line
of
sight

Number of Devices: Connect up to 100 devices per Gateway (Model specific)

Number of Locations: Unlimited

LoRaWAN Gateway: Connect to the internet via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3G/4G LTE; Flow data streamed to Cloud

LoRa Signal Outage: Meter automatically reconnects to cloud when Signal is restored.


OPERATING SPECS


Measured Fluid: Water / Grey Water

Temperature:
 0°
C
to
50°
C
|
32°
F
to
122°
F

Power Supply: Supplied with 10ft (3m) power cable, USA plug /110VAC (No batteries required)

Power Outage: Meter automatically reconnects to cloud when Power is restored.

Meter Input Power: 5V, 1A


INSTALLATION


App: Download the Bluebot App at the Apple App Store or Google Play, Search “bluebot water”

App Guided Commissioning: Appx.10min App led; 3-steps

1)
Survey,
2)
Connect
to
network,
3) Clamp
on
pipe, auto-adjusts and sets

Method:
 Clamp‑on outside of pipe,
no
pipe
cutting
or shutdowns required

Meter Orientation:
Any
angle,
horizontal, vertical, bi-directional flow 


PHYSICAL SPECS


Meter: Ingress rating indoor/outdoor use NEMA 6 / IP67; Footprint Length 4.13in

(105mm); Weight 0.8lbs (0.36kg)

LoRaWAN Gateways: Indoor options available; Outdoor versions ingress rating NEMA

6 / IP67; Sizes vary

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY

Apple Phone/Tablet iOS 14 or newer

Android Phone/Tablet Android OS 12 or newer

Web Dash - All internet browsers


GENERAL


Technology: Transit-Time Ultrasonic

Patented: US
105510231 Adjustable Angle Technology (AAT)

FCC ID: 2AHMR-ESP07S

CE Approved


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