WMD MK5 SigFox

Utility Systems’ innovative water management device (WMD) has evolved. The WMD Mk5 is Utility Systems’ next generation water management device, and its first IoT device that can communicate directly with the cloud, allowing for meter readings and loading of prepaid water tokens. 

The WMD Mk5 Sigfox utilises the proven, secure and wireless Sigfox network for greater meter interrogation. By linking the WMD Mk5 IoT to a pulse output water meter, water service providers can receive data directly to their back-end database systems via the cloud. This allows for Advance Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and modernises Automated Meter Reading (AMR) which is crucial for reporting purposes.rst IoT device that can communicate directly with the cloud, allowing for meter readings and loading of prepaid water tokens. 

• AMI/AMR functionality via the SigFox network 
• The WMD Mk5 sends meter readings and status alarms directly to the SigFox network. The data is then stored on the SigFox backend system and USC then pull the data into our USC Backend where we use the data for analysis and customer reports.
• Prepaid Tokens can be sent down to the WMD via the SigFox network and thus enable end users to use our mobile App for this purpose. 
• End users or customers can also send Valve Open/Close commands via the SigFox network. 
• The WMD Mk5 also has a separate short range radio which is used to communicate with the USC User Interface Unit (UIU) so that the end user can use the UIU for Prepaid tokens and other functions. This radio can also be used to communicate with the USF RF Probe.
• An Infrared (IR) communications function allows for in-field service options if required using the USC IR Probe.
• A new Meter Probe has been incorporated in the MK5 design which can now also measure reverse flow from the water meter whilst still having tamper functions and 100% accuracy and the ability to easily connect to almost any water meter.
• The MK5 has been designed to have a minimum battery life of 5 years and also has an in-field replaceable Battery pack as part of the design.
• The MK5 is configurable with a multitude of settings for customer options.