Sergio Thaddey
Head of Product Management Water
Our SONICO® NANO domestic water meter offers the highest precision up to R2000 in nominal diameters from DN15 to DN40. With a service life of up to 20 years, it detects even the smallest leakage currents, protects the supply network from contamination, and impresses with its high installation flexibility and seamless integration into communication systems in LoRa/wMBus dual mode.
We guarantee the highest measurement accuracy and repeatability up to an approved measuring range according to MID of R2000 and deliver precise results even at very low flow rates, in all flow directions, and under any installation conditions. By detecting leaks, backflows, and potential contamination, we ensure maximum safety in the water network. Thanks to our high installation flexibility, we reduce installation costs, while over-the-air updates provide new functions and extend the service life of the devices. Our sustainable product design increases operational efficiency in the long term, and the certified billing of forward and reverse volumes ensures transparency and reliability throughout the entire measurement process.
The SONICO® NANO measures precisely up to R2000 according to MID, even with rapidly changing flow rates and under demanding installation conditions, detecting even the smallest leaks or pipe breaks and thus contributing to minimizing water losses and optimizing network performance.
The SONICO® NANO securely stores up to 4000 measurement data points in its internal memory. Encrypted NFC and wireless communication interfaces provide reliable protection against tampering. Robust and carefully selected materials, along with a design optimized for utility applications, enable use in demanding environments, reduce overall costs, and minimize the carbon footprint.
The SONICO® NANO can be used in a wide variety of installation situations, regardless of flow direction or installation conditions. Thanks to its robust design, automatic flow direction detection, and standardized interfaces, it is suitable for demanding environments and integrates seamlessly into software systems. This provides maximum flexibility and reliability for a wide range of applications
The SONICO® NANO provides network-relevant information by continuously recording and reporting important operational data such as flow rate, temperature, and backflow. This supports the monitoring and optimization of the water network, enables early warnings of anomalies, and contributes to reducing operating costs and increasing security of supply.
The customer-friendly data interfaces include an open API communication interface for direct integration into customer-specific data management systems, as well as high integration flexibility through water flow direction detection and dual mode for automatic fixed-network or drive-by network integration.
The INFINIO® digital ecosystem and the GWF LIFE app work together to ensure safe and efficient commissioning as well as reliable management of the security keys. At the same time, they enable direct and seamless integration of the device into the local network.
GWF 4D Technology® is suitable for all nominal diameters and installation lengths from DN15 to DN40 and all measuring point requirements. It offers the highest measuring accuracy and reliability, regardless of installation conditions or environmental factors.
The GWF 4D Technology® delivers highly precise, installation-independent flow measurements over an exceptionally wide measuring range up to R2000 according to MID, detects leaks immediately and operates reliably and with low pressure loss thanks to a dry, obstruction-free measuring channel – even under demanding conditions.
Based on time-reverse acoustics, GWF has developed a unique methodology for processing and correcting ultrasonic signals. The signal structure operates in "disks," thus capturing the entire flow channel. Furthermore, instead of cumbersome and sensitive correction tables, GWF uses proprietary correction algorithms based on the physical flow profile. This improves measurement stability and the repeatability of results, even under adverse conditions.
The implementation of 4D Technology® leads to optimized signal generation and post-processing of the measurement data. Additionally, the signal-to-noise ratio on the receiver side is maximized by the patented process, guaranteeing high performance.
The unique approach to transducer handling and product integration ensures long-term product stability. The overall mechanical design is also groundbreaking: the SONICO® series is designed for a service life of more than 20 years. The straight, empty tube design without cavities and with its dry transducers offers clear advantages for all water and installation conditions. Finally, the material selection for housings, coatings, and other mechanical components meets the highest standards.
GWF has extensive experience in data communication and the integration of devices into systems for billing, network management, and process control. The ever-accelerating pace of change in standards, protocols, and modules demands maximum flexibility. GWFproducts are fully modular and offer open and flexible interfaces for system integration.
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A smart ultrasonic water meter is used when water suppliers require highly precise, low-maintenance, and digitally integrated consumption measurement – especially at low flow rates. The SONICO® NANO from GWF is a smart, robust, and highly precise water meter ideally suited for consumption monitoring in distribution networks and the digitalization of metering infrastructure.
The key customer benefits include consistently high measurement accuracy, reduced operating costs due to wear-free technology, and transparent consumption data available at any time. In addition, digital integration enables more efficient billing and provides a better basis for decision-making in network operations.
The SONICO® NANO from GWF combines these advantages and, in conjunction with INFINIO® enables a seamless solution for data acquisition, visualization and leak detection.
Precise measurement data is the basis for detecting leaks and unusual consumption patterns. In combination with INFINIO® , GWFcomplete solution for visualizing and managing measurement data, the SONICO® NANO enables transparent analysis and actively supports water suppliers in leak detection and reducing water losses.
Yes, the SONICO® NANO is designed for modern smart metering applications and can be integrated into digital reading systems. In conjunction with INFINIO® GWF enables a seamless solution from data acquisition to visualization and analysis – for efficient and data-driven network management. Thanks to its dual-mode functionality with LoRaWAN and Wireless M-Bus (fallback), the SONICO® NANO also offers high operational reliability and flexible communication in the field.
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