A Simplified Approach to Water and Wastewater Control
Water and wastewater operators need equipment data they can access remotely, alarms that reach the right people and pump control they can configure without a custom programming project. Cattron’s SCADA solutions and RemoteIQ™ deliver those capabilities together, making them a better choice than a standard PLC-based system for small to midsize sites with these requirements.
Aquavx™ Pro and Aquavx ProPlus combine control, communications and alarm management in one device. RemoteIQ Water provides cloud dashboards and historical analytics that help operators oversee equipment across multiple sites. Together, they simplify the work of getting connected and staying informed.
A comparable system built around a programmable logic controller (PLC) often requires separate components, additional software and custom integration. With Aquavx Pro and RemoteIQ, more of what operators need is already built in.
Bring Essential Functions Together in One Device
Building a complete remote monitoring and control system around a standard PLC can involve a separate cellular gateway, an operator display (HMI), and a protective enclosure. Each component adds purchasing decisions, wiring and integration work.
Aquavx Pro combines a remote terminal unit (RTU), cellular modem, local display, and input/output connections in one IP67-rated enclosure. Its built-in rugged color display and keypad give technicians access to local readings and configuration without adding a separate human-machine interface (HMI).
This consolidated design reduces the number of separate components needed to deliver the monitoring and control functions a remote site requires.
Connect Remote Sites with Less Setup
Getting equipment data off-site can add complexity to a PLC project. Depending on the system, cellular connectivity may require a separate gateway, SIM card, carrier agreement and network configuration.
Aquavx Pro includes an integrated LTE cellular modem and ships pre-activated to connect automatically to Cattron’s RemoteIQ platform upon power-up. RemoteIQ provides cloud dashboards, historical data analytics, alarming and notification and fleet management capabilities. Cellular data service is bundled with the RemoteIQ subscription, simplifying service management.
Aquavx units also support direct data sharing with one another over cellular through peer-to-peer networking. Native Modbus RTU/TCP support and an Ethernet port provide additional options for connecting equipment. For sites with existing SCADA systems, Aquavx supports integration through Modbus, a cloud API or MQTT.
Configure Pump Control Without Custom PLC Programming
Common pump control requirements should be straightforward to implement. With a standard PLC, functions such as lead/lag operation, pump alternation and runtime balancing typically require custom programming.
Aquavx Pro includes built-in function blocks for these applications. An online configuration wizard walks users through I/O mapping, alarms and pump control without requiring ladder logic, structured text or installed PLC programming software.
Dedicated function blocks also support flow totalization, averages and rate-of-change calculations. A built-in expression engine enables calculated values using references to other registers.
For applications that fit these capabilities, field technicians can configure the system without developing a custom PLC program. That can reduce engineering demands and help move projects into operation sooner.
Make Alarm Notifications Part of the System
Remote monitoring is most useful when the right people know a condition needs attention. In a PLC-based installation, alarm notifications may depend on a separate dialer or SCADA notification system.
Aquavx Pro includes an alarm engine with high and low setpoints, deadbands and configurable callout rosters. Voice, SMS and email notifications support escalation and acknowledgment, helping teams establish how alarms reach personnel and how responses are tracked.
These built-in capabilities allow operators to implement alarm notifications without adding separate SCADA software for that function.
Reduce the Cost and Complexity of a Complete System
The controller purchase price tells only part of the story. A useful comparison also includes communications hardware, the operator interface, enclosure requirements, alarm equipment and programming and commissioning.
Aquavx Pro can reduce those costs by consolidating hardware and replacing custom PLC programming with configuration for supported applications. Its online wizard and integrated communications can also shorten deployment time compared with a project that requires a custom panel build and software development.
The RemoteIQ subscription bundles cellular data service, reducing the need to manage separate carrier agreements. For operators overseeing multiple sites, this integrated approach simplifies both the initial project and ongoing connectivity management.
A Better Approach to Water and Wastewater Control
With Aquavx Pro, Aquavx ProPlus and RemoteIQ, operators gain a system designed around water and wastewater requirements. Built-in pump functions reduce programming work. Integrated cellular communications simplify connectivity. Alarm notifications and cloud dashboards give teams access to the information they need without having to assemble those capabilities from separate products.
For small to midsize sites served by its built-in functions and I/O capacity, this makes Aquavx Pro and RemoteIQ a better solution than building a comparable system around a standard PLC. The result is fewer components to integrate, less custom engineering and a more direct path to connected monitoring and control.
Download Cattron’s Aquavx Pro vs. PLC comparison flyer to explore the features side by side or contact our team to see how Aquavx and RemoteIQ can simplify your water and wastewater operations.