The PipeSens-M is LANCIER Monitoring's district heating pipe monitoring system that uses LoRaWAN ­communication for fast and effective data transmission. It can be easily integrated into existing LoRaWAN networks. It is designed in particular for recording measuring points in street caps and for harsh environments and can be easily integrated into existing LoRaWAN networks.

As a LoRa node, the PipeSens-M sensor measures the insulation and loop resistance of surveillance pairs in the insulation layer of district heating pipes on a daily basis, both in the Nordic, hierarchical and NiCr system, thus ensuring monitoring according to EN 14419.

The rapid detection of damage enables immediate reaction and thus prevents major damage and costs.

The battery-powered PipeSens-M is independent of external power sources. It transmits measured values and device status information via LoRaWAN to the control room. Here a meaningful route assessment and visualisation can be carried out.

The range of data transmission in the LoRaWAN is up to 2 km in urban areas and up to 15 km in rural, less built-up areas, depending on the local structural conditions. Data transmission is also possible through manhole covers, building walls and even out of cellars.

The PipeSens-M can also be used as a replacement for manual measuring point control. This saves the complex coordination of appointments with operators or residents as well as the time-consuming entry into manholes etc.

The PipeSens-M is particularly suitable for:

• NiCr, Nordic (EMS) system and the hierarchical system.
• Measuring points in road caps and harsh environments
• Small and large route sections.
• All routes whose previous monitoring system did not trigger a central alarm.
• Any operator of heating networks.