Multi-parameter smart water quality monitoring

ATi’s MetriNet solutions are a pioneering, field-proven breakthrough in water quality monitoring. With 16 parameters to choose from, the modular nature allows unique monitoring solutions for individual site requirements across utilities, food & drink, industrial, healthcare, leisure and events.

Available as both street level and below ground installations, MetriNet’s smart sensor technology offers sustainable solutions with zero water wastage*, helping to meet environmental targets, drive down complaints and create real-time awareness of water quality throughout the network. By using actionable insights, MetriNet ensures the efficient delivery of high-quality water in an environmentally friendly way.

Deploying a neural network of MetriNet’s digital smart M-Node sensors at critical locations throughout the water distribution system offers customers continuous, real-time assurances and evidence-based proof that the water is safe. MetriNet will predict events, loss of disinfection, taste, odour, discoloration, bursts or leaks, providing a network that measures, thinks, predicts and takes actions. Timely warnings and analysis of network anomalies then allows operational staff to react before costly failures develop.

Street-Level Smart Water Quality Monitoring

ATi’s tried and trusted MetriNet technology has also been developed into an innovative Street Level Smart Water Quality Monitoring solution, offering a new way of delivering ultra-low powered, real-time monitoring for the creation of intelligent, optimised, smart water networks.

Housed within a serviceable, robust, flame retardant and vandal resistant telemetry bollard, this new solution enables distributed water quality monitoring without the concerns associated with below ground-level installations.

Zero Water Wastage

MetriNet’s KIWA approved, smart technology also allows samples to be immediately returned back to the network*, resulting in zero wastage. There is no cumulative leakage as the sampled water re-joins the mains flow.

This low-powered system can be installed any application that requires water quality monitoring, including water distribution networks, working alongside acoustic and transient systems. Our monitors are also a vital tool in helping detect and prioritise leaks in a network, enabling flexible, pro-active and strategic network management.

*Requires 0.5 bar difference between inlet and outlet.

Features & specifications

• Accepts up to 8 M-Node sensor inputs
• Stores data at user defined intervals from 0.1-60 minutes
• Stores over 300K values, or 30 days of data for 8 sensors at 1 minute data interval
• Options for cellular modem, Wi-Fi, or wired Modbus, Ethernet/IP, or Profibus DP
• Internal Micro-SD RAM card provides data backup in the event of communication problems
• Addition of a low power solenoid valve allows intermittent sample flow
• Sensor diagnostics report problems in clear message form
• Zero and span data stored internally so calibration can be done anywhere
• Internal clock records total run time on the sensor
• Calibration timer can alert users when calibration is due
• Two alarm set points are available

Applications

Due to it’s modular build flexibility, individual M-Node sensors and RTU’s can be specified creating unique and bespoke monitoring solutions for:

• Mains Conditioning
• Chlorine Decay Modelling
• Leakage
• Flow Reversal
• Flushing
• Network Resilience
• Legionella
• Renal Dialysis
• HVAC
• Food and Beverage

M-Node digital water quality sensors

At the heart of the MetriNet solutions are ATi’s industry-leading M-Nodes, complete smart, digital sensors and transmitters housed in miniaturised bodies with the ability to measure 16 water quality parameters.

M-Nodes are equivalent to traditional online instruments and are connected to the water supply using a purpose designed ‘click-connect’ flow cell arrangement. M-Nodes are connected in series to minimise water usage and can run at pressures up to 6 bar. M-Nodes are ultra low-powered and run autonomously for years at a time on small batteries. Alternatively, they can be powered from a local plc or telemetry system.

Flexibility is key with M-Nodes, they can be connected to any data gathering system. The modular nature enables users to assemble a bespoke monitoring package that fits individual site requirements. All M-Nodes plug directly into the MetriNet system and are powered directly from the communications bus.

MetriNet Multi-Parameter Water Quality Monitor - Brochure