Revolutionising Water Flow Measurement with IoT
Water Utilities, Fire Rescue & Hardware Equipment
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What was the Challenge?
Despite their advanced manufacturing capabilities, TSI faced a significant challenge: ensuring accurate monitoring and analysis of flow data.
They required a comprehensive solution including IoT integration for seamless data collection, real-time monitoring, and efficient metrics analysis, all while reducing the manual effort and errors associated with traditional methods.
A few key issues!
Manual measurement processes were time-consuming and prone to errors.
Difficulty in real-time monitoring and data analysis.
Inefficiencies in managing & logging water flow data across various locations and devices.
Our Solution
To address these challenges, we collaborated with TSI to develop an advanced IoT-powered system engineered to connect with their Flowmeter device, automating and streamlining flow measurement processes.
We integrated cutting-edge hardware with a robust, user-friendly software application designed to fetch, record, and analyse real-time data, enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the entire process.
IoT-Enabled Flowmeter Integration
- Integrated TSI's sophisticated flowmeter, capable of connecting to water sprinklers, utilities, and fire rescue equipment.
- Enabled the device to measure pressure, volume, and other critical parameters efficiently through our IoT application.
Comprehensive Application Development
- Created a mobile application to connect with the flowmeter via Bluetooth, allowing real-time data fetching and analysis.
- Developed a web-based interface for Super Admin, Controller, and Admin roles to manage and monitor data effectively.
Key Features of the Application
Super Admin Interface (Web-based)
Dedicated, secure panel to view data for users, readings, analytics, and app usage in multiple languages.
Cloud storage for all data, accessible via the admin panel.
Capabilities to create new companies (Controllers) and manage user data.
Advanced filtering and reporting functionalities.
Controller Interface (Web-based)
Secure panel to create sub-managers, view logs, assets, and users.
Real-time data viewing and report generation.
Mobile login to connect flowmeters and capture logs.
Admin Interface (Web-based)
Additional administrative controls and data access.
Comprehensive log and asset management.
Real-time data connectivity and reporting.
User Interface (Mobile-based)
Onboarding with registration via individual details and a Unique Code.
Bluetooth pairing with flowmeters and GPS-enabled data logging.
Real-time viewing of pressure, flow, turbidity, battery temperature, and volume.
Detailed log information including battery, meter ID, action number, chlorine level, etc.
An example of the data capturing process
The Flowmaster device Sent via Bluetooth
The TSI mobile app
Data secured to the Cloud
Monitored & Controlled
via Dashboard
Technical Development Highlights
Advanced IoT Integration
Leveraged IoT technology to enable real-time data collection and transmission from flowmeters.
Developed a scalable, secure cloud infrastructure for data storage and accessibility.
User-Centric & Scalable
Mobile-first approach ensuring ease of use and accessibility. Intuitive interfaces for different user roles.
Designed to be scalable, accommodating thousands of Flowmeter connections and large volumes of data.
Robust Security Measures
Ensured encryption of all personal data both in transit and at rest.
Implemented multi-factor authentication for secure access.
Real-Time Analytics
Immediate data processing and visualisation for informed decision-making.
Continuous learning algorithms to enhance data accuracy and system efficiency.
Outcomes & Impact
Enhanced Efficiency
Reduced manual measurement efforts and streamlined real-time monitoring and data logging, improving operational efficiency.
Improved Data Accuracy
Achieved near-instantaneous data accuracy, enhancing reliability for water utilities and fire rescue operations.
Cost Savings
Significantly lowered operational costs by reducing the need for manual data collection and management.
Technologies we used to build the platform
Hardware and & Integration
Microcontrollers
Arduino
Utilized for interfacing with sensors and enabling Bluetooth connectivity.
Sensors
Pressure Sensors
To measure pressure variations.
Flow Sensors
To measure the flow of liquids or gases.
Turbidity Sensors
To measure the cloudiness or haziness of a fluid, which indicates the quality of water or other fluids.
Communication Modules
Bluetooth Modules
For short-range wireless communication.
Wi-Fi Modules
For connecting to the internet and facilitating data transmission over longer distances.
Software Development
Mobile Application Development
Kotlin
For developing Android applications.
Swift
For developing iOS applications.
Web Application Development
Frontend
Using React.js for building user interfaces.
Backend
Using Node.js with Express for handling server-side operations and API creation.
Database Management
Cloud Databases
AWS DynamoDB for real-time, NoSQL database storage.
SQL Databases
PostgreSQL for managing structured data in a relational database.
IoT Platforms and Cloud Services
IoT Platforms
AWS IoT Core
For device management, secure communication, and data processing in the cloud.
Cloud Services
AWS Lambda
For serverless computing, allowing you to run code in response to events without managing servers.
AWS S3
For scalable storage of data, such as sensor logs, images, or any other files.
Data Processing
Apache Kafka
For real-time data streaming and processing, allowing for efficient handling of large volumes of data.
Analytics Tools
Elasticsearch and Kibana
For powerful search capabilities and real-time data visualization and analytics.
Apache Spark
For large-scale data processing and analytics, capable of handling big data workloads.
Some of the clients TSI is serving!
Here’s what the client has to say!
“Collaborating with the team to integrate IoT into our devices has been transformative. Their deep understanding of hardware integration combined with their software development expertise was exceptional.
We were impressed by their ability to seamlessly connect our flowmeters with the application. We are thrilled with the results and the positive impact on our business.”
