Water transport and distribution Realize secure plant operations and reliable leakage management with our monitoring and control solutions for the water distribution network.

The challenge

Reduce power dissipation and ensure a reliable water supply

The water distribution network is the heart of the water supply. It connects the water treatment system with the consumers. The focus here is on cost-effective extensions and plant operations. Here, it is essential that remote stations are continuously monitored and controlled. This is necessary to ensure the appropriate water pressure and to identify and reduce water losses –cause by leaks, for example.

The solution

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Future-proof long-distance water supply

An extensive supply network is often required to make drinking water available at many points. Continuous access to all systems for control and monitoring purposes is absolutely essential in this. With this in mind, Phoenix Contact provides turnkey solutions, from remote monitoring, to leakage management systems, right through to minimizing water losses. A cloud connection of the individual controllers allows access to all relevant system data through a secure connection.

Device management

The use of PLCnext Control devices allows communication to a cloud with little effort. Data from the connected devices at each well can be called up over a direct connection. Information such as operating hours, utilization, and power consumption is transmitted to any cloud via MQTT, for example.

Benefit from maximum availability, because you can access your data anytime, anywhere. This transparency makes it possible to establish immediate measures or long-term steps, such as maintenance management. Well control through the cloud is also possible, and can be established as a redundant system.

Pressure regulation to reduce water losses

The quantity of drinking water required from the network varies during the day, meaning that the flow rate and pipeline pressure are of great importance when considering leakage losses.

Together with partners, Phoenix Contact has developed a solution for minimizing losses in the pipeline. The solution is based on pressure management that does not depend on what is removed from the system.

Solutions for the water distribution network

In a water distribution network, it is essential that remote stations are continuously monitored and controlled. Phoenix Contact offers special solutions for leakage and pipeline management based on modular control technology.

In addition to data transmission, various media such as SHDSL, wireless, and cellular technology are used. The solutions support modular extension and with parameterization instead of programming, they can be easily started up.

Solutions for the water distribution network

Power supply units

Supply your application reliably with our power supplies. Choose the ideal power supply that meets your needs from our wide range of different product families.

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Automation technology

Use your preferred programming language for automation and connect your system to your cloud.

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Secure remote communication

We provide appropriate industrial routers and cybersecurity that will allow you to communicate securely with your machines and systems anywhere in the world.

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Your advantages

Cloud connection made possible easily with the use of PLCnext Technology
Minimization of water losses with leakage management systems
Data transparency: from the control room or mobile end device

Contact person

Fabian Pasimeni

Global Industry Manager Urban Infrastructure

smartcity@phoenixcontact.com

I would be happy to consult with you on your modernization or extension projects. Benefit from our long-standing experience and extensive range of services.