SUB CATEGORIES OF Wireless Control Systems
One of the biggest problems with controlling equipment wirelessly is having good if not perfect line of sight. High frequency radios that transmit on 900 mHz or higher require direct line of sight. The advantage with high frequency radios is there ability to transmit a lot of data. This is important if you intend on monitoring continuous information like a 4-20 mA signal that is representative of analog information like liquid level, valve position, motor current etc. The drawback if you will need good line of sight.
Where Wireless Remote Monitoring Solutions Are Used?
It Is commonly used in
- Water treatment plants
- Wastewater treatment facilities
- Lift stations
- Booster pump stations
- Chemical dosing systems
- Cooling towers
- Boiler plants
- Irrigation systems
- Remote storage tanks
- Municipal water distribution
- Industrial manufacturing plants
- Mining
- Food & Beverage
- Pharmaceutical water systems
Benefits of Wireless Remote Monitoring Solution
Modern water and wastewater treatment facilities are under constant pressure to improve operational efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain uninterrupted system performance.
Wireless control systems help address these challenges by enabling real-time monitoring, remote access, and intelligent automation without the limitations of traditional wired infrastructure.
- Reduce Wiring and Infrastructure Costs
- Faster Installation and System Deployment
- Receive Instant Remote Alarm Notifications
- Enable Predictive Maintenance
- Minimize Unplanned Downtime
- Improve Operator Safety
- Gain Real-Time Process Visibility
- Expand Monitoring Capabilities
For applications that only require on/off control a low frequency radio can be used. The advantage to low frequency wireless is that it will work in non line of sight applications. This is especially useful for controlling equipment like wireless tank filling or wireless valve control for irrigation systems. Low frequency wireless can span long distances upwards of 5 miles. In many applications low frequency wireless does not need line of sight and can transmit over hills, trees, buildings, and other objects that block the line of sight.
Cannon Water Technology has both high frequency wireless solutions for sending data and low frequency wireless solutions for switching equipment on and off.