Water and Sanitation
Monitoring water networks is one of the most critical use cases for industrial IoT. Remote pumping stations, underground reservoirs, water towers, wastewater treatment plants, and irrigation networks: these are all dispersed sites that require round-the-clock monitoring without a permanent human presence.
The challenges: detecting pump malfunctions, measuring levels and flow rates, controlling remote startups, and meeting ARS regulatory requirements. The Eziwan gateway connects to existing PLCs via Modbus or RS-485 and transmits data in real time.
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- Water & Wastewater Solutions
- Pumping Stations
- Water Tank Monitoring
- Water Tower Monitoring
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Monitoring
- Remote Irrigation Monitoring
Energy and Infrastructure
Inverters, generators, EV charging stations, photovoltaic systems, energy meters: energy monitoring makes it possible to manage consumption, optimize costs, and certify renewable energy production.
Use cases covered: consumption tracking by workstation, alerts for exceeding contracted power limits, monitoring of generators at off-grid sites, monitoring of solar PV systems, and automated reporting for green energy contracts.
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- Energy Monitoring
- Generator Monitoring
- EV Charging Station Monitoring
- IoT Solar Monitoring
- Renewable Energy Solution
Building and Building Management Systems
Building management systems (BMS) cover HVAC, lighting, security, access control, and utility meters. The IoT provides centralized multi-site monitoring, real-time alerts, and remote access for maintenance personnel.
The most common protocols are BACnet (HVAC, air handling units), Modbus (meters, drives), and KNX (lighting, blinds). The Eziwan gateway aggregates these diverse sources into a single dashboard.
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Industrial Refrigeration and the Cold Chain
Cold chain monitoring is required by law in many industries (pharmaceuticals, food and agriculture, cold-chain logistics). Every temperature deviation must be tracked, time-stamped, and archived.
The Eziwan approach: temperature sensors connected to the gateway via Modbus or 1-Wire, SMS/email alerts configurable by threshold, a certified history, and HACCP-compliant reports. For decentralized cold rooms, 4G connectivity eliminates the need for network cabling.
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Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
The food and pharmaceutical industries combine strict traceability requirements (HACCP, GMP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11) with harsh environments (humidity, high-pressure washing, extreme temperatures). Equipment must meet at least IP65 standards.
Key data to monitor: process temperatures, pressures, flow rates, quality parameters (pH, conductivity), machine downtime, and OEE metrics. The Eziwan platform archives data for 5 years with a digital signature to ensure regulatory traceability.
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Remote Locations and Construction Sites
Telephone stations, radio relay stations, mining sites, construction sites, and pumps in rural areas: hundreds of sites without landlines or permanent staff, often in areas with poor coverage. 4G IoT is the only viable solution.
The Eziwan gateway features a multi-carrier 4G modem with automatic failover, a local buffer in case of an outage, and minimal power consumption, making it compatible with solar power or battery power.
Resource: Remote Site Solution
Remote Meter Reading and Metering
Automatic remote meter reading (water, gas, heat, electricity) replaces costly and error-prone manual readings. It enables billing based on actual consumption, leak detection, and monitoring of contractual obligations.
Protocols used: Wired M-Bus, 868 MHz Wireless M-Bus, Modbus for electricity meters, and P1 for smart meters. The Eziwan gateway aggregates data from up to 250 M-Bus meters and transmits it to your billing system.
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Table of Solutions by Sector
| Sector | Main Issue | Eziwan Solution | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water & Wastewater | Remote sites, ARS regulations | 4G Gateway + Modbus monitoring | → |
| Pumping stations | Undetected pump failures | Real-time alerts + remote access | → |
| Reservoir / Water Tower | Undetected critical levels | Level monitoring + SMS alerts | → |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant | Discharge compliance, process failures | Comprehensive process monitoring | → |
| Irrigation | Non-optimized watering | Remote control + weather | → |
| Energy | Excessive consumption, overages | Power metering and monitoring | → |
| Generator | Undetected faults at remote sites | Start/stop/fuel alerts | → |
| Solar Power | Unnoticed loss of production | Inverter monitoring + alerts | → |
| Building Management System | Heterogeneous multi-site, BACnet/Modbus | Protocol aggregation + dashboard | → |
| Cold Room | Cold chain breach | Temperature alerts + archiving | → |
| Food and Beverage | HACCP traceability, IP65 | Certified data, environment | → |
| Pharmaceutical | GMP, 21 CFR Part 11 | Digital signature, 5-year archiving | → |
| Remote sites | No fixed network | Multi-carrier 4G + local buffer | → |
| Remote Meter Reading | Costly manual meter readings | M-Bus concentrator + billing system | → |