Introduction
X2M supplies a range of hardware devices for measuring, monitoring and controlling utility resources across water, gas and electricity networks. Every metering or sensor device connects to the Vision by X2M platform which uses X2M’s FME edge computing technology for local processing, autonomous decision-making and two-way communication.
Hardware can connect over various standard communications protocols (3G/4G/5G, NB-IoT, LTE-M, LoRaWAN, Sigfox, WiSUN, ZigBee) and operates reliably in challenging field environments, including underground pits, remote sites and battery-only installations.
Street light lamps and controllers are available that can be integrated with light poles to provide efficient and effective control over a range of street light deployment models include AI-enabled fault detection and alerting.
Water Meters
X2M’s smart water meters connect to the Vision by X2M platform, giving municipal water authorities live consumption data, automated meter reading, leak detection and remote valve control across their entire network. Smart water meters include LoraWAN, NBIoT or Cat M1 communications within the water meter which allows remotes monitoring and control of the meter and elements within it. Various sizes and manufacturers of smart water meters are available.
Key capabilities
Automated meter reading
Replace manual meter visits with remote, automated data collection. Vision reads meters on schedule and surfaces consumption data in near real time.
Leak detection and anomaly alerts
Based on data collected from the smart water meter, the Vision by X2M platform identifies unusual consumption patterns, potential leaks and infrastructure faults. In Gochang City Council’s deployment, leak detection reduced wastage by 19%.
Remote valve control
Open and close valves in the smart meter remotely through the Vision platform, enabling faster response to emergencies and more efficient network management.
Welfare monitoring
Water usage patterns can identify welfare concerns. In Gochang, more than 200 cases were detected through non-use patterns, triggering welfare checks for vulnerable residents.
Underground pit operation
X2M’s meters with integrated communications operate reliably in underground pits where manual readings were previously impractical, using battery power and store-and-forward data transmission. (data is saved locally and sent when a connection becomes available)
Consumption analytics
Analytics for resource planning, demand forecasting and billing accuracy across your entire water network.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Measurement | Meters are available in a range of sizes depending on the market |
| Accuracy class | Dependant on use case and regulatory requirements |
| Communication | Integrated communications (NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, Cat M1) |
| Battery life | 8-10 years depending on model and requirements |
| IP rating | IP67 or IP68 depending on model and use case |
| Certifications | KC certified in South Korea, NMI approved in Australia |
Platform integration
X2M’s smart water meters are connected and managed through the Vision by X2M platform. Vision provides the cloud-based data aggregation, device management and analytics layer that makes remote water monitoring possible at scale. Water metering is one of several utility verticals that Vision supports as a single, unified platform.
Energy Meters
X2M’s smart energy metering connects electricity infrastructure to the Vision by X2M platform, providing two-way communication for embedded networks, microgrid management, feeder control, battery and inverter monitoring, and solar generation tracking.
Electricity meters can be used to measure resident electricity usage in residential or land lease estates, measure commercial usage or measure usage across multiple tenants in multi-use precincts such as Resi Venture’s Miners Rest.
The Indian government’s programme to digitise 250 million smart electricity meters represents a major growth opportunity. X2M has been working with a major Indian conglomerate with X2M expected to enter this market in the near term.
Key capabilities
Embedded network or microgrid management
Vision by X2M monitors and controls all components of a microgrid: feeders, batteries, inverters and solar generation assets. Two-way communication enables remote adjustments and automated responses.
Battery and inverter control
Monitor charge/discharge cycles, inverter performance and storage capacity in real time. Connected to Hive.AI for AI-optimised battery management.
Solar generation tracking
Track solar output against forecasts, identify underperforming arrays and optimise generation schedules.
Smart community integration
Purpose-built for smart community developments where residential energy generation, storage and consumption are managed as an integrated system.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Voltage / current range | Various paramters available |
| Accuracy class | Class 0.5 or 1 depending on use case |
| Phases supported | Single and three phase |
| Communication | 4G/5G, NB-IoT, LoRaWAN, Cat M1 |
| Certifications | NMI certified as per Australian regulations |
Platform integration
X2M’s smart energy meters are connected and managed through the Vision by X2M platform.
Street Lights
X2M’s street light and security light lamps and smart controllers give municipal authorities efficient and effective control over their lighting operations across their entire network. Smart bidirectional controllers include wired Modbus RTU RS-485 and Cat M1 communications within the controller which allows remote monitoring and control of the street light circuits and elements within it. Various sizes and types of LED lamps and controllers are available.
Key capabilities
LED Lamps
Replace old style sodium and HID lamps with modern LED lamps with 50W, 100W,125W and 150W versions available.
GPS timer based controllers
Based on GPS time based schedules, these 2 channel and 4 channel controllers can switch LED lamp circuits on and off or dim the LED according to a factory preprogrammed schedule.
Bidirectional Controllers
Remotely or locally schedule LED lamp circuits to switch on and off or dim in response to changing conditions. Interlocking controls, lamp power measurement, failure detection within LED lamps and AI-enabled based field service calls and optimisation enabling faster response to emergencies and more efficient network management.
Street Lighting Distribution Boards
4 and 8 channel street light distribution boards allows control of multiple street light circuits from one DB and utilising the bidirectional controllers can provide local and remote scheduling of circuits for effective lighting control.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| LED Lamp | LED lamps are available in 50W, 100W, 125W and 150W. Colour rendering index 81.6Ra, power factor 97%, light efficiency ~160lm/W, life 50,000 hours |
| Controller | GPS prescheduled or remote controlled |
| Communication | Integrated communications (wireless LTE, wired Modbus RTU RS485) |
| Operations | On, off, dimming from remote or manual. Monitoring of lamp power, current, leakage, ELB trip |
| Temperature/Humidity | -20C to 50C, operating humidity 20%-80% |
| Certifications | KC certified in South Korea |
Platform integration
X2M’s bidirectional street lights are connected and managed through the cloud platform providing device management and an analytics layer that makes remote street light management possible at scale.
Ready to connect your infrastructure?
Whether you’re managing water, gas, electricity or street light networks, we can walk you through how X2M’s hardware and the cloud platform work together for your specific requirements.