OTT HydroMet has added additional communication options to its water level and temperature logger, the OTT ecoLog 1000. Now equipped with low-power LTE-M (CAT M1) connectivity, the device provides water professionals with simple, fast access to their water level data.
LTE-M is a type of low-power wide area network communication technology standard for a wide range of cellular devices and services in machine (M2M) and IoT applications, such as networks of groundwater monitoring sites. LTE-M has 5G compatibility making it future proof as cellular networks evolve. Mobile devices, smartphones, and tablets operating with Android, iOS, or Windows 10 are all supported. In addition, simple local communication is available via Bluetooth.
By supporting 4G and cellular IoT transmission, LTE-M increases the speed and lowers the cost of data transmission, enabling users to conduct two-way remote operations such as configuration, network management, data download, or the viewing of real-time data.
Robust, simple to install, and running on low power with a 10-year battery life, the ecoLog 1000 has been designed specifically for long-term, unattended deployment. Enhanced connectivity further reduces the requirement for site visits and lowers the cost of ownership.
