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FAQ.
What is a Smart Hydrant?
A Smart Hydrant is a fire hydrant that does more than flow water. It knows its environment: Who it is. Where it is. And, what's going on around it; And it communicates this information to the utility via a "web-based" architecture.
What's going on around it? What does that mean? Plain English Please! Imagine a hydrant that can monitor for distribution system leaks within a 500 ft. radius. A hydrant that can monitor for un-authorized usage and notify you instantly. A hydrant that can advise you when it needs attention. A hydrant that can communicate with your fixed network AMR, AMI or Advanced Infrastructure Management System. A hydrant with 2 way communications. (1)
Now that's a Smart Hydrant!
How much, and who makes them?
The Smart Hydrant Module™, which is easily attached to any existing hydrant, is a collaboration between b3o enviroTek and the leading USA manufacturer of advanced, digital leak detection systems.
Smart Hydrant™ will be released in two versions:
Version 1 - Will combine patented distribution system leak detection, on-line data analysis capabilities, a 10-15 year battery life and data collection via a drive/walk-by controller. Version 1a (2/2009) will communicate with AMI, such as Itron's SaveSource™ fixed network AMR system. The core capability of identifying leakage, up to a 500 ft. radius from the hydrant, is an integral feature of each SmartHydrant™ version.
We are currently accepting orders for a SmartHydrant™ starter kit for $9,995.00 which includes 30 SmartHydrant-1 modules, a data collection controller and on-line data analysis. Delivery begins 3rd quarter, 2008.
Version 2 - Will combine the capabilities of Version 1 with our Fire Hydrant Monitoring and Data Management System, two way communications that include alert notifications, and 2-way AMI interfaces. Target priced under $500.00 per hydrant.
Watch for Version 2 product announcements later in 2008, with deliveries targeted for 2009.
Pre-Release orders for Version 1 are now being accepted.
OEM inquiries are encouraged.
Check back often for updates.
Contact Us!
b3o enviroTek
Smart Hydrant Systems
Tampa * Nashville * Charlotte * Atlanta
(1) Some capabilities relate to Version 2.
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