The demand for dense measurement data networks in water and wastewater facilities increases rapidly. In order to gain an overall view it is required to consider especially measurement data from regions with poor infrastructure and unavailable energy networks. Systems for network-independent data logging shall be considered apart from network-powered facilities during selection, planning and operation.

The following guideline highlights the possibilities the network-independent data logging will provide considering the lack of power supply on the measurement point, the risk of vandalism, the transmission of measurement data and the commissioning of the measurement system from a practical perspective.
The conclusion shows an example of the total costs of a measurement system. It quickly becomes clear that a mere comparison of purchasing costs does not represent the real costs over the entire operating period.

Author:
Mr. Stephan Frank
NIVUS GmbH
Manager Product Management