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Smart home kit for tanks and cisterns LoRaWAN Milesight: level of 6 tanks with ultrasonic sensors, submersible probes and minimum thresholds
Smart home kit for tanks and cisterns LoRaWAN Milesight: level of 6 tanks with ultrasonic sensors, submersible probes and minimum thresholds
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Water network kits · tanks and cisterns
Tanks and cisterns kit, 6 measuring points
Level of cisterns, basins and tanks with three types of sensor: ultrasonic from the lid, submersible probe from the bottom, threshold from the outside of plastic tanks. Battery sensors, LoRaWAN radio transmission, minimum and maximum alarms on your smartphone.
Milesight devices
Battery sensors, no cables
Outdoor IP67 gateway
Minimum and maximum alarms
Customisable kits. This is one of the Milesight LoRaWAN kits in the Smart Home Kit section. For different installations, custom kits or bespoke automation, write to us from the contact section.
6 tanksTwo ultrasonic, two with a submersible probe, two with a threshold sensor: one type for each situation.
Ultrasonic from 0.25 to 10 mMeasurement from above, without contact with the water, on open or covered cisterns and basins.
Probe up to 5 mHydrostatic measurement from the bottom, with an accuracy of 0.5% of the range, for buried basins and sumps.
Threshold on plastic tanksStrip glued on the outside: it gives a warning when the water drops below the chosen height.
What it does
- The two ultrasonic sensors, mounted on the lid or above the basin, measure the distance from the water surface and derive the level from it.
- The two submersible probes, lowered to the bottom, measure the water column up to 5 m: they are suitable for buried basins, cisterns with a domed lid or with internal obstacles, where ultrasound does not work well.
- The two threshold sensors are applied to plastic tanks from the outside, without drilling: they report when the water drops below the height at which the strip is glued. They do not give the continuous level, they give the refill alarm.
- Minimum and maximum thresholds are set for each tank: when one is exceeded, the notification arrives on your smartphone.
- From the level trend you can read draw-offs and refills, and estimate consumption per day and per period.
- The outdoor gateway collects the data of all the tanks, even when they are far apart, and sends it to the cloud through the company network or over 4G.
- History, charts and notifications can be consulted from a smartphone and from a PC.
For a different number of tanks, a different split between ultrasonic sensors, submersible probes and threshold sensors, basins deeper than 5 m, sites without mains power where a solar gateway is needed, tanks very far apart from each other: tell us the type, material and height of your tanks from the contact section and we will propose the correct configuration with a quotation.
1Outdoor LoRaWAN gateway, on a pole or at the top of a wall: it collects the data of all the tanks and sends it to the cloud over PoE Ethernet or 4G.
2Ultrasonic level sensor, on the lid of the cistern or above the basin, vertical. Two in the kit.
3Level sensor with submersible probe: transmitter body outside the basin, probe lowered to the bottom. Two in the kit.
4Threshold sensor for plastic tanks: strip glued on the outside, at the height of the minimum level. Two in the kit.
How it is installed
Gateway. At the top of a pole (diameter from 67 to 127 mm) or in the upper part of an external wall, with the two antennas vertical, clear above the wall and at least 35 cm from the nearby walls. PoE power along the Ethernet cable: the injector stays indoors, near a socket. Connectors wrapped with insulating tape and waterproof tape, earth connection made. IP67 protection, operation from -40 to +70 °C.
Ultrasonic sensors. Vertical above the liquid, on the lid or on a bracket, with the measuring cone clear: at least 30 cm from the tank wall, away from the filling pipe and from internal ladders, pipes or tie rods. Not suitable for domed lids. At least 25 cm must remain between the sensor and the maximum level; measuring range up to 10 m. Operation from -15 to +60 °C.
Submersible probes. The stainless steel probe is lowered through the manhole hanging from its own cable, without letting it knock against the bottom; in basins with moving water it must be inserted into a perforated protection tube. The transmitter body is fixed outside the basin, on a wall or on a pole, never in a sealed compartment: the cable carries the atmospheric pressure reference and its vent holes must stay clear.
Threshold sensors. Only on non-metallic tanks with a flat wall of uniform thickness, up to 3 mm: plastic, acrylic, glass. The strip is glued on the outside, well adhered, at the height at which the alarm is wanted; the transmitter body is fixed next to it, within 1 m of cable. Then the guided calibration is carried out, filling the tank first to half the strip and then beyond it. The body is IP67, the strip is not: it must be kept away from rain and water jets.
Configuration. Via NFC with a smartphone and the manufacturer's free app: installation height, reading interval, minimum and maximum thresholds, name of each point. The gateway is configured from a browser. No cables and no paid software are needed.
Documentation included. A written installation guide with the distances from the walls, the mounting height of the sensors, the calibration procedure for the threshold sensors and the switch-on sequence, and the initial configuration of heights and thresholds based on the tanks indicated when ordering.
What is in the kit
| Qty | Device | What it is for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Outdoor LoRaWAN gateway, IP67, with PoE Ethernet, Wi-Fi and 4G | Collects the data of all the sensors and sends it to the cloud. Two 60 cm antennas supplied. |
| 2 | Ultrasonic level sensor, range 0.25-10 m, IP67 | Continuous level from above, without contact, on cisterns and basins. |
| 2 | Level sensor with submersible probe, range 0-5 m | Continuous level from the bottom, accuracy 0.5% of the range. IP68 stainless steel probe. |
| 2 | Level threshold sensor for non-metallic tanks | Alarm when the water drops below the strip glued on the outside. |
Milesight devices of the highest quality with the manufacturer's warranty. Batteries included in all the sensors, stated life up to 10 years with one reading every 10 minutes at 25 °C; the gateway is powered over PoE.
Available connectivity options
- Customer network (PoE Ethernet): 1 outdoor LoRaWAN gateway
- 4G with the customer's SIM: 1 outdoor LoRaWAN gateway
- Stand-alone solar 4G: 1 solar LoRaWAN gateway with 4G. For sites without mains power; SIM not included; no Ethernet port
In the complete kit the material for the gateway changes accordingly (network cable, pole, PoE injector). The SIM for the 4G versions is not included.
Choose the version
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- The Milesight devices in the table
- Installation guide and initial configuration
- For those who already have a pole, brackets, network cable and fittings for the lids
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Complete kit with installation material
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- Everything in the basic version
- Pole with brackets for the gateway, 20 m outdoor Ethernet cable, PoE injector and cable glands with sleeve
- 2 PVC 2-inch wall passages with gasket to mount the ultrasonic sensors on the lid
- 2 stainless steel cables with carabiner to secure the submersible probes, stainless steel clamps to fix the sensors to a pole or a pipe
- Anchors, clamps, double-sided tape, numbered labels and an installation diagram
Before you order
Is an internet connection needed near the tanks?
It is needed only at the point where the gateway is installed, not at the tanks: the sensors transmit by radio. In the basic version the gateway connects to the company network with the Ethernet cable, which also carries the power. If there is no network, the same gateway works over 4G with a data SIM (not included, any operator, traffic below 1 GB per month): it only needs a socket for the PoE injector. For sites without mains power the version with a solar gateway is available. You choose when ordering.
How far from the gateway can the tanks be?
The manufacturer states up to 2 km in an urban area and 15 km in open ground. In practice what counts is the height of the gateway and what lies in between: with the gateway high up and in line of sight, tanks scattered around a farm are normally covered by a single unit; for large areas or with high ground in between a second gateway is added. Buried basins and semi-basement rooms reduce the range: in those cases the transmitter body is brought above ground. One gateway handles hundreds of sensors.
Which sensor goes on which tank?
Ultrasonic: cisterns and basins with a flat lid or open to the sky, with at least 30 cm clear around the sensor. Submersible probe: buried basins, tanks with a domed lid, or with internal obstacles, up to 5 m of water. Threshold sensor: thin-walled plastic tanks, where it is enough to know when it is time to refill. On metal tanks the threshold sensor does not work. If the 2+2+2 split does not match your tanks, we change it: write to us from the contact section.
I have more than 6 tanks, or deeper basins
The kit is composed around the real tanks: sensors of the type needed are added, the gateway and the platform stay the same. Submersible probes also exist with a range of 10 m and more. Write to us from the contact section stating the number, type, material and height of the tanks: we will send you the composition and the quotation for the adapted kit.
Is it suitable for liquids other than water?
The kit is designed for water: drinking water, rainwater, irrigation water, fire-fighting reserve. The submersible probe is rated for water. For other liquids write to us from the contact section before ordering. The kit is not intended for fuels and flammable liquids.
Battery life
The ultrasonic sensors and the submersible probes have a replaceable lithium battery with a stated life of 10 years with one reading every 10 minutes at 25 °C. For the threshold sensors the manufacturer states more than 10 years. Shorter intervals and harsh temperatures reduce the life. The charge level is visible in the app.
Where is the data consulted and are there any fees?
On the manufacturer's app and portal, from a smartphone and a PC, with charts, thresholds and notifications; no fee for basic use. Where there is a remote control system, a SCADA or a management system, the gateway can send the data to that system as well (MQTT or HTTP): the configuration is included.
What happens if the connection is lost?
The sensors carry on measuring. The ultrasonic ones and the submersible probes keep up to 1,000 readings in memory, which are recovered when the line is restored. As long as the gateway has no internet the notifications are not sent: where the minimum alarm is critical, as in a fire-fighting reserve, the 4G version is preferable.
Is an electrician needed?
No. The sensors are battery powered and are fixed with screws, clamps or double-sided tape. The gateway is powered at extra-low voltage from the Ethernet cable: the PoE injector is plugged into an ordinary socket indoors. The work involved is mounting the pole, laying the network cable and, for the ultrasonic sensors, the hole in the lid.
Protection rating
The gateway, the ultrasonic sensors and the transmitter bodies are IP67, for permanent outdoor installation; the submersible probes are IP68. The ultrasonic sensors work from -15 to +60 °C, the other transmitter bodies from -30 to +70 °C, the submersible probes from -20 to +70 °C. The strip of the threshold sensors is not protected against water: it goes on tanks under cover or must be sheltered.
What is not included
- Tanks, cisterns, basins and their lids: these are the ones in your installation
- The data SIM, if the gateway is used over 4G
- The network point and the socket for the gateway's PoE injector
- In the "devices only" version: pole, brackets, network cable, wall passages and small fittings
Shipping
Shipping: free in Italy and throughout the EU. Delivery in 10-20 working days.