A Pioneering Breakthrough in Water Quality Monitoring

A pioneering breakthrough in water quality monitoring has been launched, having a profound impact on the UK water industry.

ATi’s (UK) state-of-the-art new MetriNet multi-parameter water quality monitor for networks is a brand-new approach to smart sensor technology, with amazing capabilities. 

At the heart of the system is ATi’s new series of smart digital sensors, the industry-leading M-Nodes, that come complete with all the communications protocols needed and expected in today's digital age.

The M-Nodes are connected to the water supply using a purpose designed ‘click-connect’ flow cell arrangement, connected in series to minimise water usage and can run at pressures up to 6 bar. This means that MetriNet systems can be used in closed bypass arrangement to completely eliminate water loss.

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 really is the name of the game with M-Node sensors.

For those looking for a complete solution, M-Nodes can also be connected to the MetriNet User Interface (MUI), which connects to up to 8 M-Node sensors and links to the outside world via any ‘ftp’ based system.

ATi General Manager, Dr Mike Strahand, said: “The MetriNet offers a sustainable solution to meet the complex challenges currently facing the water sector. It will ultimately help to drive down complaints, increase SIM scores and result in pro-active network management to safeguard water quality for customer use.”