LoRaWAN Motorized Smart Valve for Water Protection
Engineered for reliability and automated response, the ioX-Connect LoRaWAN Motorized Smart Valve delivers remote water shutoff capability for the most demanding commercial and industrial environments. Below are the technical details and specifications for this device:
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Category
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Specification
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Details
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Valve Construction
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Valve Type
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2-Way Motorized Ball Valve
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Valve Sizes
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DN8–DN25 (1/4"–1")
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Body Material
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SS304 or SS316 Stainless Steel
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Sealing Material
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FKM & PTFE
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Actuator Material
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Engineering Plastics (PPO)
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Connection Type
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Internal Thread — BSP or NPT
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Performance
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Open/Close Time
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≤ 7 seconds (once downlink received)
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Life Cycle
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70,000 operations
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Max Working Pressure
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1.0 MPa
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Rated For
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Water systems only
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LoRaWAN Connectivity
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Protocol
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LoRaWAN v1.0.3, Class A
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Frequency
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868 MHz or 915 MHz
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Activation
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OTAA, pre-keyed for ioX-Connect
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Power
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Battery
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2 × AA Lithium Batteries
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Note
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Batteries removed for shipping, installed locally
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Physical & Environmental
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Protection Class
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IP67
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Liquid Temperature
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2°C – 90°C (35.6°F – 194°F)
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Ambient Temperature
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-15°C – 50°C (5°F – 122°F)
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Control
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Manual Override
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Pull-and-twist safety knob with position indicator
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Remote Control
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Open/close via ioX-Connect platform downlink
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Default Heartbeat
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~20 minutes
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Automated Protection, Zero Complexity
From Box to Automated Leak Response in Under 10 Minutes
- Install the valve on your water supply line using standard BSP or NPT threaded connections
- Insert the 2 AA lithium batteries and power on the actuator
- The valve appears automatically in the ioX-Connect platform (pre-provisioned)
- Configure leak response rules in ioX-Pulse to pair with your water leak sensors
It’s Not Just a Valve, It’s a System: The ioX-Connect Platform Advantage
Why a Standalone Valve is Only Half the Solution
A motorized valve without an integrated platform is just a remote switch. The ioX-Connect Smart Valve is part of a complete ecosystem where sensors detect conditions, the platform analyzes data and applies rules, and actuators respond automatically. This closed-loop architecture turns reactive maintenance into proactive protection.
With ioX-Connect, your Smart Valve is connected to your water leak sensors, your alerting rules, your dashboard, and your historical data — all in one platform. When a sensor triggers, you don’t just get a notification. The valve closes, the event is logged, and your team is alerted with full context.
Comparison: DIY Approach vs. ioX-Connect Integrated System
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Feature
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Generic LoRaWAN Valve (DIY)
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ioX-Connect Smart Valve
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Onboarding
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Manual provisioning, network server setup
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Pre-provisioned — power on, it appears
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Leak Response
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Custom scripting required
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Built-in rules engine in ioX-Pulse
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Monitoring
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Separate dashboard needed
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Unified dashboard with all sensors + valve
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Alerting
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DIY notification system
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Integrated alerts with full event context
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Security
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Self-managed encryption
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End-to-end LoRaWAN encryption + platform security
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Firmware
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Manual updates per device
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OTA updates across fleet (where supported)
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Support
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Community forums
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Direct ioX-Connect technical support
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Scalability
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Architecture planning required
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Add devices to existing network instantly
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Building-Wide Water Leak Protection
Install the Smart Valve on the main water supply line and deploy ioX-Connect water leak sensors on each floor or in each critical zone. When any sensor detects water, the ioX-Pulse platform triggers the valve to close automatically, stopping flow to the entire building before damage spreads.
- Eliminates hours-long manual response times
- Protects against after-hours and weekend leaks when no one is on-site
- Reduces insurance claims and water damage remediation costs
- Centralized visibility across all properties from one platform
- Automated protection eliminates the need for on-site response to every alert
- Scalable from a single building to hundreds of locations
- 24/7 protection without requiring occupant awareness
- Prevents catastrophic water damage during extended vacancy periods
- Remote valve control from anywhere via the ioX-Connect dashboard
- Protects high-value equipment from water damage
- Automatic isolation limits damage to the affected zone
- Event logging provides documentation for maintenance and compliance
- Control water flow to remote tanks without a site visit
- LoRaWAN range covers large campuses and rural installations
- Battery power means no electrical infrastructure needed at the valve location
Multi-Site Property Management
Property managers overseeing multiple buildings can deploy Smart Valves across their entire portfolio and monitor valve status from a single ioX-Connect dashboard. Each building gets automated leak protection without requiring on-site staff.
Unoccupied Buildings and Vacation Rentals
Empty properties are especially vulnerable to undetected water leaks. A burst pipe in a vacant building can run for days before anyone notices. The Smart Valve paired with leak sensors provides automated shutoff that protects the property whether anyone is there or not.
Mechanical Rooms and Critical Infrastructure
Boiler rooms, chiller plants, and HVAC mechanical spaces contain equipment and piping that can leak without warning. Deploying the Smart Valve on supply lines to these areas, combined with leak sensors at critical points, creates an automated isolation system.
Remote Water Tank and Supply Line Control
For facilities with remote water tanks or supply lines that are difficult to reach quickly, the Smart Valve enables remote open/close control without dispatching a technician. LoRaWAN’s long range (up to 10 km line-of-sight) makes it viable for remote installations.
