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Managed Sensors

Meet today’s regulatory requirements and tomorrow’s resource demands with a more comprehensive, flexible, and reliable water sensor programme.

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A fully integrated and flexible solution to conquer the challenges of today and tomorrow

Select hardware built to your purpose

Broad compatibility across sensors and manufacturers means your devices always fit your specific needs.

Set up your network for connectivity resilience

Flexible communications protocols ensure data flows how you want across all geographical conditions.

Extend battery life and reduce OPEX

Find efficiencies in your network that extend the battery life of your devices and control costs.

Maximise your AMI investments

Get more value from prior purchases and existing programmes to keep pace with new and evolving needs.

Streamline contracts and suppliers

A single, coordinated service model simplifies contract management and sidesteps multiple procurement cycles.

Secure your supply chain

Arqiva is a Critical National Infrastructure provider, able to adapt your sensor programme if providers fail.

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Arqiva Managed Sensors

Add sensors without adding complexity

Growing a water monitoring programme with multiple providers, evolving technologies, and piecemeal decisions can quickly sprout a list of problems, from compatibility and connectivity issues to cost and complexity challenges. Arqiva Managed Sensors cuts through the noise and nuisances of connected tech with a fully integrated and flexible water sensor service. Compatible hardware options, flexible communications protocols, customisable data flows, and reliable connections backed by a Critical National Infrastructure provider means your sensor programme is easy to deploy, simple to manage, and ready to scale.

All the pieces and total peace of mind

Source your sensors from Arqiva or integrate devices from other suppliers. Our service accommodates a broad range of sensors from multiple manufacturers, so you can select the device built for your needs while reducing the risk of future supplier disruption.

An Arqiva Managed Sensors solution works with a wide variety of sensor inputs and network types to maximise compatibility and expand device and connectivity options. Remote telemetry units (RTUs) are available in ATEX and non-ATEX versions, supporting 4mA to 20mA output sensors or analogue 2 wire on/off switches depending on application and device needs.

Ensure reliable connectivity across your estate with industry- leading communications protocol options. Choose among FlexNet, LoRaWan, and Cat1-Bis to connect meters, sensors, and SmartPoints to connectivity stations, finding the combination that fits your specific geographical challenges, data volume and frequency needs, and OPEX considerations. Efficient protocol usage extends sensor battery life and helps control costs.

Data from your connected devices has to be flexible enough to fit the formats of your business and secure enough to protect each and every transmission. Arqiva Managed Sensors delivers data to the management system of your choice, whether by direct integration with the Arqiva MS Portal, your OSS system [via API into an existing data platform,] or as raw data files. And we’re an ISO 27001-certified Critical National Infrastructure provider, so your data is protected at the highest standards available.

When your sensors spot a problem, you’re perfectly positioned to recognise and repair the issue quickly thanks to world-class, always-on monitoring from Arqiva’s Network Monitoring Centre.

Arqiva’s Managed Service offering provides expert consultation on sensor installation, calibration battery swaps, data integration, partner management, hardware integration, and security audits. Count on our knowledgeable team to maximise the cost-effectiveness of your sensor programmes without the aggravations or costs of transforming your in-house team.

Where data flows, water follows

Track drinking water quality

Measure clean water quality, evaluating indicators such as pH, turbidity, chlorine, pressure, and temperature.

Monitor wastewater

Keep an eye on sewer levels, flows, and blockages to mitigate the risks of overflows.

Detect leaks

Track pressure at water mains to immediately detect and act on major trunk leakages.

Keep your devices in top condition

Monitor the health of your assets and inform timely predictive maintenance with vibration monitoring.

Measure environmental impact

Evaluate environmental impact using data on river water quality, abstracts, soil, and boreholes.

Monitor water pressure

Track pressure in pipes to protect assets, reduce leaks, and ensure you meet compliance standards.

Testimonial

“We’re looking at leveraging value out of the network. We have had a very successful R&D programme on combined sewer level monitors. We’re looking at
integrating Active Leakage Control technologies, like
noise and pressure monitors. I think it’s going to be a
multifunctional smart network.”

Doug Spencer
Head of Smart Water Metering, Anglian Water

The company you keep

In a world of evolving technologies and ephemeral providers, Arqiva is a partner you can trust to deliver superior service over the long term.

Proven at scale

We’ve handled the UK’s largest smart meter programmes, installing more than 5 million devices so far.

A century of experience

In operation for more than 100 years, Arqiva forges close relationships with our clients that stand the test of time

Cybersecurity leaders

Trust your data to an ISO 27001-certified Critical National Infrastructure provider.

Singular service model

Our simple, integrated service model consolidates suppliers to streamline complex contract management and eliminate multiple procurement cycles.

Boost your buying power

Gain efficiencies that help control costs and keep pricing competitive outside formal procurement windows.

Superior stability

Reduce your risk of losing suppliers by partnering with a Critical National Infrastructure provider built for long-term stability.

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Fully integrated

Get the big picture

Arqiva Managed Sensors is a more integrated and effective approach to providing connected data for the water industry. Our flexible and reliable platform brings together your data needs, connectivity options, and hardware preferences into a single, holistic solution. You’ll optimise battery life and reduce OPEX, ensuring the value of your investments pays dividends for years to come.

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Singular model

Simplify contract management

Streamline the complexities of typical contract management with Arqiva’s single, coordinated service model. Eliminate dependence on multiple procurement cycles by consolidating supplier relationships, and boost your buying power thanks to ongoing price competitiveness outside formal procurement windows.

Broad compatibility

Reduce supplier risk

An Arqiva Managed Sensors solution works with a wide range of sensor inputs across numerous reputable manufacturers, so you get the device options and features that align with your goals. Enjoy total flexibility around your hardware and connectivity protocols from a Critical National Infrastructure provider that’s leading the field.

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Elite experience

Partner with a proven leader

With more than 5 million smart devices installed, our expert teams take care of everything from installation and maintenance to calibration and data delivery. World class 24/7 monitoring, field engineering support, and strong relationships with network providers ensure exceptional customer care with responsive and effective service.

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Adaptable platform

Future-proof your programme

While traditional technology firms push their individual platforms, Arqiva’s Managed Sensors is an integrated solution that helps support your long-term success. Our customisable and modular platform scales seamlessly, uniting multiple smart data sets from clean water, smart metering, or sewer level monitoring. Maintain control of your data, unlock key insights, and break down the silos standing between you and big innovations.