Issue link: https://read.uberflip.com/i/1525421
2024 USE CASE Revolutionizing Water Leak Detection in High-Rise Buildings with TEKTELIC and LoRaWAN â In cities like New York, undetected water leaks in high-rise buildings can cause millions in damage. Rising maintenance costs and insurance premiums necessitate efficient, proactive solutions for property owners, managers, and tenants. SOLUTION TEKTELIC, in partnership with Aware Buildings, leverages LoRaWAN technology for an innovative and efficient water leak detection system: • Minimal Infrastructure: Deploys a few KONA Micro IoT gateways and pre-provisioned sensors for extensive coverage. • Real-Time Alerts: Sensors transmit data to gateways every few minutes, providing real-time alerts via a user- friendly app. • Quick Deployment: Ensures immediate operational capability with a sensor/gateway ratio of up to 125:1. • Reliable Operation: KONA Micro Gateway features a 4- hour battery backup and 3G/4G modem for continuous operation even during power outages. TEKTELIC's LoRaWAN-based water leak detection system, featuring KONA Micro IoT gateways and Aware Sensors, provides an effective solution for high-rise buildings. This comprehensive, end-to-end solution is gaining recognition among building owners and managers globally for its reliability and efficiency in preventing water leaks. SITUATION End-users, such as building managers and owners, aim to detect and prevent water leaks in high-rise buildings to avoid extensive property damage and associated costs. They need a reliable, easy-to-implement system that provides real-time alerts and minimizes disruption to tenants. To achieve this, they chose to deploy a LoRaWANâ network with TEKTELIC KONA Micro gateways. ISSUE Traditional water leak detection solutions face several significant challenges: • High Costs: Traditional sensors are expensive and require extensive installation. • Limited Range: Technologies like WiFi and Bluetooth have limited coverage, needing many gateways. • Complex Setup: Installing and pairing numerous sensors is complicated and time-consuming. • Reactive Maintenance: Current solutions often lead to delayed responses to water leaks. Buildings North America Partnership Solution COMPANY CONTACT INFO TEKTELIC Communications Inc. https://tektelic.com info@tektelic.com RESULTS Columbus, OH A luxury high-rise in Columbus faced persistent water leaks due to HVAC failures and other issues. By installing LoRaWAN-based Leak Detection system, six leaks were detected and prevented in 60 days, saving thousands in damage and cleanup costs. Real-time alerts enabled immediate action by the building manager. San Francisco, CA A 29-story luxury residential co-op in San Francisco suffered $12 million in water damage. Implementing TEKTELIC KONA Micro gateways Aware's Leak Detection system allowed the building to detect 12 leaks within the first six weeks, preventing catastrophic damage and ensuring prompt response by on-site staff.