Actility - Pepperl+Fuchs - Akenza Smart Level Monitoring

Multiple industries are already using the level monitoring solution and acknowledge IoT technology for better growth. Beverage, dairy, petroleum, water, and pharmaceuticals are a few sectors that are tremendously following this approach. Actility level monitoring solution enables better and more accurate results along with collective data storage for easy access from anywhere. It works to reduce the workload and operation costs, which further leads to an increasing business profit.

The WILSEN.sonic.level wireless LoRaWAN ultrasonic sensor is at the heart of the smart level monitoring and management solution. It is used to remotely monitor fill levels in containers, tanks, and silos. As well as monitor water levels of rivers, lakes, and flood basins.

The sensor transmits more than just filling levels. GPS data from the sensor allows assets such as containers to be tracked, while other information such as temperature readings ​​and battery charge status enables it to benefit from predictive maintenance capabilities.

This solution is deployed with a local LoRaWAN private network operated by Actility and an application operated by the akenza IoT platform.

 

*Actility global IoT SIM is a simcard that allows private LoRaWAN networks anywhere, without any installation hassle, and with no hidden costs.

For detailed documentation and step-by-step setup instructions for this kit, refer to the Product Information/Technical documents section below.

Powered by Pepperl+Fuchs, akenza.io, and Actility

$617.51
(VAT excluded)
In stock
Usually delivered in 15-20 working days
Commercially available
This product is already in mass production. Production batches are in route or stock is available. All certifications for the regional areas where the products are sold are obtained from competent institutions.

Key features highlights :

Innovative ultrasonic sensor solution to ensure industrial flexibility


What are the challenges?

  • Industry environment experts are worried about challenging environmental and natural disasters such as rivers and lakes overflowing their banks and flood basin levels, as they do manual observations instead of using technologically stress-free environments.
  • Waste Management executives are frustrated when it comes to relying on the non-interconnected waste management system. Managing waste management crews is a challenging job. They need a remote monitoring system so that the containers are only collected once filled to a set amount.
  • Logistics experts are annoyed as they cannot share tanks or silos fill levels data in an automatic manner with their suppliers, because they don’t have the data on their existing supply logistics system and it is not tailored to their needs.

Applications Examples

  • Smart Farming: Modern agriculture supplies both food and energy. The WILSEN.sonic.level helps farmers to remotely monitor the fill level of distributed feed silos or the pit of a biogas plant. Using such an IoT system relieves the farmer of inspection rounds and creates space for essential tasks in his efficient operation.

  • Smart Environment: The wireless sensor WILSEN.sonic.level monitors fill levels of rivers, lakes, and flood basins. It transmits additional information such as temperature, geolocation, and battery status even across many kilometers helping to better protect against flooding.

  • Smart Cities: The demands placed on cities and municipalities to provide citizens with convenient, environmentally friendly living arrangements are increasing. The WILSEN.sonic.level enables intelligent disposal management, in which the filling levels of used glass, old clothes, and recyclables containers are monitored remotely so that the containers are only collected once filled to a set amount.

  • Smart Logistics: Efficient supply chains in a globalized world must not run out of raw materials and supplies. The WILSEN.sonic.level helps to determine the fill level in tanks or silos. It gives the supplier the opportunity to offer their customers a supply logistics system that is tailored to their needs.

Our starter kit includes: 


1 x Pepperl+Fuchs WILSEN.sonic.level UCC2500 sensor or UCC4000 sensor 

1 x Browan Pico NEXT LTE Gateway pre-installed and configured

3 x Months subscription to the akenza.io platform, including up to 2 devices

3 x Months subscription to ThingPark Enterprise SaaS service

Options


1 hr. of application onboarding assistance service by akenza


1 x Milesight UG65 Semi-Industrial LoRaWAN® Gateway

 

WILSEN.sonic.level UCC2500 and WILSEN.sonic.level UCC4000 sensor comparison

 

WS-UCC2500-F406-B15-B41-01-02

WS-UCC4000-F406-B15-B41-01-02

Sensing range (ultrasonic)

150 ... 2500 mm

250 ... 4000 mm

Dead band       

0 ... 150 mm

0 ... 250 mm

Resolution

10 mm

16mm

Description :

Wireless IoT solution to make containers, tanks, and silos smart


Pepperl+Fuchs - IoT Sensor for Intelligent Fill Level Management

The WILSEN.sonic.level battery-operated wireless level sensor is used primarily in smart city, logistics, farming, and environment sectors. The sensor parameters allow it to be adjusted for a diverse range of installation conditions and for detecting different materials.

Multisensor

WILSEN.sonic.level UCC2500 sensor for distances up to 2,5m Wireless ultrasonic sensor

WILSEN.sonic.level UCC4000 sensor for distances up to 4m Wireless ultrasonic sensor

Industrial Use

Its suitability for industrial use sets the WILSEN.sonic.level apart from other IoT sensors—it has a rugged housing with IP66/67 protection and can also be used outdoors at temperatures of -25 °C … +70 °C.

Comprehensive measurement data acquisition

  • Ultrasonic sensor for level measurement
  • Geolocation via GPS
  • Temperature values and
    battery status
  • Robust housing with IP66/67 protection

Low-Power Wide-Area Networks for the Internet of Things Leader

ThingPark Enterprise is the leading LoRaWAN private networking solution that streamlines the digitalization of your business processes by connecting your most valuable assets with efficiency.

Deploying ThingPark Enterprise, you will benefit from a dependable, secure, and scalable private LoRaWAN connectivity infrastructure to enable various IoT use cases. 

ThingPark Enterprise streamlines IoT network operations,  providing enterprises with a proficient UX to quickly build a multi-gateway LoRaWAN network and feed data to IoT applications. ThingPark Enterprise dashboards provide key operational insights & alarm management.

Your LPWAN gateways and devices are managed by a fully geo-redundant platform with 24/7 supervision.

Akenza: A Horizontal IoT Platform That Can Be Used in Different Verticals and for Many Use Cases.

Data Flows: Define your data processing chain in minutes

  • Data Flows allow you to create your data path instantly and without coding. Save valuable time by defining a generic data processing flow from the devices to the connectivity, through the data normalization, and towards your desired output application.

Device Connectors: Benefit from a wide range of data input sources and connectivity technologies

  • Profit from a vast offer of device connectors to support your project's different protocols and connectivity technologies. Thanks to the centralized connectivity management of Akenza, you can manage your connectivity portfolio with minimal effort. The variety of available input sources ensures your solution stays adaptable and resilient to technological change.

Device Management: Supporting you in every phase of the device life cycle

  • Keep total control over all your assets at any time. A comprehensive set of features supports you in managing your device fleet at any scale.
  • Bulk Actions
  • Device Lifecycle Notifications
  • Asset Tags
  • Custom Fields

*Optional backhaul as a service with Actility global SIM


Streamline delivery, installation, and operational processes with Ready-to-Use Pre-connected LoRaWAN gateways including backhaul connectivity powered by Actility global IoT SIM.

Pre-configured LoRaWAN gateways are ready for the plug-in, minimal-cost installation. However, due to IT security policies, it is increasingly difficult to use the existing LAN for backhaul IP connectivity. The perfect solution is to equip LoRaWAN gateways with our global IoT SIM: just ship to the customer site, and the private network will be immediately operational as soon as the gateway is plugged into the main power. 

Note:

  • The service is primarily restricted to LTE-only coverage. If you are in a region that has only 3G coverage, please contact us.
  • This service is restricted to LoRaWAN Gateways running ThingPark Network server
  • For the list of supported countries per region, visit here. Please get in touch with us if your country is not on the supported list.
Specifications :
Seller Actility
SKU KITPEP1000
Product Attributes Dev kit
Product Capabilities Distance / level sensor, Liquid level sensor
Solution Represented Smart Cities, Energy and Utilities, Smart Industries, Facilities Management, Smart Building, Smart Metering
Use Case Tank level monitoring, Water metering & leak detection
Battery Specification (Wh) 13000 mAh
Power Supply High capacity lithium battery 3.6 V
Operating Temperature (Min to Max) -25 ... 70 °C (-13 ... 158 °F)
Technical datasheet

Quick start guide 

Lead-time if in stock (in working days) 15-20
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