Customer Projects and applications using innovative QTech solutions
Water Tank Level Monitoring
Water Tank level monitoring is often needed for rural properties and farms. These locations are usually remote and without cellular coverage – so how can you check the water level and usage remotely?The Water-Insight TLM is a solar powered IoT (Internet of Things) solution. Our web-based dashboard technology provides you with tank level information and valuable…
Security Access with HMI
We recently received an enquiry for an automated water dispenser site, which needed swipe card security access with a HMI. The customer requirements included: Swipe card access Graphical user interface panel Monitoring and logging of volume volume Logging of date and time to the DATRAN database. The team proposed a solution based on the SAC…
Water Theft Detection
Stealing water – water theft is real. How can a utility provider identify where water theft is occurring? If the distribution network has no leaks, and each subscriber has a water meter with telemetry at the point of use, assessing if water is being stolen is relatively easy. However, these scenarios are costly to implement…
Latching Relays
Remotely control latching irrigation relays using QTech wireless controllers. Latching relays are controlled by the QTech Latching Solenoid Driver, LSD01. The LSD01 operates the popular 12 Volt 4 Ohm DC single coil latching solenoid irrigation valves. This gives you the option to interface to Baccara and Burmad type valves widely used in irrigation systems.The LSD01…
Remote Control Sports Field Lighting
QTech Wireless Point to Point (WP2P) modules can be used to remotely control sports ground lighting from a central location. Typical applications include rugby fields, hockey pitches or even car parks. This will save you the time and effort of going to each lighting tower before and after each game. The system uses a vandal…
SMS Generator Control
The QTech SMS Lite controller can be used to remotely control and monitor your generator via text messages over the 3G or 4G cellular networks. Starting your generator is now as simple as sending a text. There are many different types of generators available, but you need to ensure that a remote start kit is…
QRTU Upgrade Kits
QTech developed the QRTU over 30 years ago. Due to their robust design, many of these modules are still functioning in the field decades later. This case study shows how a customer used the QRTU upgrade kit to benefit from the powerful capabilities of the DATRAN XL4 Plus RTU. This upgrade was carried out at…
DATRAN in Australia
DATRAN Australia Pty Ltd was formed to actively supply, promote and implement the wireless control systems and DATRAN™ range of tried and proven telemetry products into the Australian and surrounding markets. Datran Australia Pty Ltd Phone: + 61 (0) 419 639 226 Address: 129B Main Street Lithgow NSW 2790, Australia Email: support@datran.com.au Map: Click here DATRAN Australia are…
Orchard Irrigation Project
Recently QTech was approached by Think Water Gisborne who were experiencing issues with an existing irrigation controller. The system had become unreliable and they needed a solution which would allow them to control 9 irrigation valves in an orchard. The site had power available at the control shed but none at the valves. Each valve…