LoRaWAN Water Meter

WHAT’S IN THE BOX?

Discover the perfect solution for homes, businesses, commercial, light industrial, and agricultural needs! Now, effortlessly establish a cost-effective wireless flow metering network across your entire property, supporting up to hundreds of metering points.

Picture this: Bid farewell to water bill surprises and the worry of costly leaks. With Bluebot, conveniently monitor and track your water usage, receiving real-time alerts for any leaks or overuse.

The Bluebot smart water meter is a one size (and price) fits all, stand-alone solution made so everyone can easily know their water. Effortlessly clamping onto the exterior of the pipe, it seamlessly adjusts to fit eighty (80) pipe size and type combinations through patented Robot AI servoing guided by the Bluebot mobile App.

From up to thousands of feet away, each Bluebot meter auto-connects to the cloud via LoRaWAN radio transmission, streaming high-quality water data to the mobile App, a web dashboard, or even integrating with your own software through API.  No more hassle with Wi-Fi or repeaters at each meter install point just to get your data. Plus, with Bluebot’s dedicated power source, forget about changing batteries.

The provided LoRaWAN Gateway transceiver seamlessly manages all meter connections to the internet and Bluebot Smart Flow Cloud™. Connect the Gateway directly to your router, use available Wi-Fi, or take advantage of 4G LTE capability for ultimate flexibility (See Diagram Page X).

Count on Bluebot – a pioneer in the flow technology industry, delivering unparalleled performance and the broadest range of high-resolution water monitoring data. Enjoy peace of mind with reliable and efficient water management!

The LoRaWAN solution will ship with the quantity of Meter boxes ordered and the quantity of Gateway’s ordered.

Meter Box: Each LoRaWAN Bluebot meter ships with everything needed to have a successful installation.

• LoRaWAN Bluebot smart flow meter
• 10ft (3m) USB-C power cable to power the Meter
• 1x Antenna for Meter
• C-holders, replacement coupling pads
• Microfiber towel
• Sandpaper disc

Gateway Box: The LoRaWAN Gateway ships in a box and includes everything needed for a successful installation and setup.

• LoRaWAN Gateway
• 1x Antenna for Gateway
• Power cable
• Ethernet cable
• Mounting hardware
• 4G LTE Sim card (not included)

DOWNLOAD THE APP
Get started today by downloading the bluebot app and creating an account.  Search “bluebot water” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY
Bluebot auto-adjusts itself to fit eighty (80) pipe size and type combinations through patented Robot AI servoing guided by the Bluebot mobile App.  As more pipe sizes and types are added in the future, customers get them for free.

Pipe Sizes:
Standard : 3/4”, 1.0”, 1.25”, 1.5”, 2.0”
Large: 2.5”, 3.0”, 4.0” (Special Calibration “Prime Versions”)

Pipe Types: Copper (Type L & M), PVC (Sch. 40 & 80), CPVC (Sch. 40 & 80), PEX, PE, Galvanized, Ductile Iron, Stainless Steel

PERFORMANCE SPECS
Accuracy: +/- 1.0% to 2.0% of flow reading (application, pipe size and type dependent)
Repeatability: +/- 0.2%of flow reading
Low
Flow
Capability: From 0.1 to
0.5 gpm | 0.38 to 1.9 lpm (Pipe size dependent)
High Flow Capability: Maximum 
flow
 for 
pipe
 size

LoRaWAN NETWORKING
Data Communication: LoraWAN radio communication protocol
Flow Meter: No Wi-Fi needed; Meter auto-connects to a LoRaWAN Gateway via RF
Connection Range: Up
to
1.2mi (2km) in urban areas;  Up
to
10mi (15km) clear
line
of
sight
Number of Devices: Connect up to 100 devices per Gateway (Model specific)
Number of Locations: Unlimited
LoRaWAN Gateway: Connect to the internet via Ethernet, Wi-Fi, 3G/4G LTE; Flow data streamed to Cloud
LoRa Signal Outage: Meter automatically reconnects to cloud when Signal is restored.

OPERATING SPECS
Measured Fluid: Water / Grey Water
Temperature:
 0°
C 
to 
50°
C
 | 
32°
F
 to 
122°
F
Power Supply: Supplied with 10ft (3m) power cable, USA plug /110VAC (No batteries required)
Power Outage: Meter automatically reconnects to cloud when Power is restored.
Meter Input Power: 5V, 1A

INSTALLATION
App: Download the Bluebot App at the Apple App Store or Google Play, Search “bluebot water”
App Guided Commissioning: Appx. 10 min App led;  3-steps 1)
 Survey, 
2) 
Connect
 to 
network,
 3) Clamp
 on 
pipe, auto-adjusts and sets
Method:
 Clamp‑on outside of pipe,
 no 
pipe
 cutting
 or shutdowns required
Meter Orientation:
 Any 
angle, 
horizontal, vertical, bi-directional flow

PHYSICAL SPECS
Meter: Ingress rating indoor/outdoor use NEMA 6 / IP67; Footprint Length 4.13in (105mm); Weight 0.8lbs (0.36kg)
LoRaWAN Gateways: Indoor options available; Outdoor versions ingress rating NEMA 6 / IP67; Sizes vary

SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY
Apple Phone/Tablet iOS 14 or newer
Android Phone/Tablet Android OS 12 or newer
Web Dash – All internet browsers

GENERAL
Technology: Transit-Time Ultrasonic
Patented: US
105510231 Adjustable Angle Technology (AAT)
FCC ID: 2AHMR-ESP07S
CE Approved

ABOUT LoRaWAN

LoRa, or Long Range, is a wireless modulation technique derived from Chirp Spread Spectrum (CSS) technology. It encodes information on radio waves using chirp pulses – similar to the way dolphins and bats communicate!

LoRaWAN, or Long Range Wide Area Network, is a wireless communication protocol designed for low-power, long-range communication between devices in the Internet of Things (IoT). LoRaWAN^® is an international, open radio standard, which is managed by the LoRa Alliance^TM.

Bluebot leverages LoRaWAN bidirectional communication, a high level of security through modern encryption technologies and low energy demands to enable efficient and cost-effective connectivity, making it ideal for applications like smart homes, buildings, cities and agriculture as well as industrial IoT.

DATA

Bluebot Smart Flow Cloud: Uses Amazon Web Services (AWS), Manages all data; Serves client Apps; API; S3
Resolution: 42,000 flow data points per day with .000000 
six
 decimal
 points
Applications:
 iOS App,
Android App, Flow Dash, API, S3

APP FEATURES 

• Live Flow: View your flow real-time in a graph
• Dollarize: Enter your water cost and read your flow in dollars and cents
• Units: Select how you want to see your flow usage –  gallons, liters ,or dollarize
• Data Retention: Hour, Day, Month graphing, Custom date ranges
• Reports: Download usage reports for analysis (.xls , .csv, .pdf)
• 24/7 Alerts:
 SMS text and Notifications; Flow over time,
 usage volume‑based,
 Dollarize based, flow started, flow stopped
• Naming & Grouping: Identify each meter by name/location and add to a group location
• Cost
 Allocation:
 Sub-metering, accounting, budgeting
• Data 
access
 sharing:
 TBA
• Diagnostics: Meter health and status
• In-Field adjustment: K-Factor and Zeroing
• Re-Scan: Move meter to a new pipe size and type
• Inclusive
design:
 Color‑blind
 data
 color
 pallet,
 large
 buttons
• API 
data
 availability:
 Open 
API 
for 
data
 access
 available
 upon
 request

FLOW DASH

The Bluebot Flow Dash complements the Bluebot App and is a web-based control panel for all things Bluebot. Log into the Flow Dash through the Bluebot.com website using the same account credentials as the App.

Features:
1. View graphs and historical data
2. Analyze your flow data
3. Do account administration
4. Adjust your subscription to select the modules and feature you need
5. Set up Flow API keys
6. Perform historical data downloads
7. View and manage your entire fleet of Bluebot flow devices across all our properties.
8. Access custom modules built for your flow application
9. Manage teams and share access to meters between users

CALIBRATION & DATA QUALITY

Elevate your confidence in Bluebot flow meters through our unwavering commitment to calibration and data quality.

Factory Calibration: Each flow meter undergoes a meticulous 4-point calibration on our NIST traceable primary flow standard, covering its entire flow range. Calibration certificates are available upon request, ensuring transparency and precision.

Network: Before shipment, every flow meter is connected to the Bluebot Smart Flow Cloud™ via a Wi-Fi network, guaranteeing optimal networking quality.

K‑Factor
Adjustment:
 App enabled tool to adjust 
expected 
vs.
 actual
 water
 flow
 usage in the field

Set Zero Point: An app-enabled tool used to eliminate environmental or ultrasonic noise (false flow) if detected, ensuring accurate and reliable data.