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	Parker Water and Sanitation District Streamlines Monitoring and Control with FreeWave Wireless Communications Network

Parker Water and Sanitation District Streamlines Monitoring and Control with FreeWave Wireless Communications Network

Technology Category	Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network
Applicable Industries	Cities & Municipalities Utilities
Applicable Functions	Facility Management Maintenance
Use Cases	Predictive Maintenance Remote Asset Management Water Utility Management
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	The Parker Water and Sanitation District faced the challenge of supporting rapid population growth in Parker, Colorado, which required a highly efficient and reliable communication system to enhance operations and ensure high-quality water service. The existing network needed an overhaul to provide uninterrupted and economical Machine to Machine (M2M) communications. The district sought a solution that could integrate seamlessly with its existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control water and wastewater operations effectively. Read More
About Customer	The Parker Water and Sanitation District serves over 17,000 single-family equivalents (SFEs) within Parker, Colorado, covering a service area of approximately 43 square miles. Parker is the fastest-growing town in the fastest-growing county in the United States, experiencing a 50-fold population increase in its short municipal history. The district aims to provide secure, long-term, high-quality water service to support this explosive population growth. The district's mission is to ensure that its customers receive the best possible service through efficient and reliable operations. Read More
Solution	The Parker Water and Sanitation District partnered with Process Control Dynamics, Inc. (PCD Sales) and FreeWave Technologies to implement a new M2M communication network. FreeWave provided network design, path study analysis, and diagnostic tools, including Tool Suite software, which allowed the district to diagnose and configure wireless radios from SCADA programmers' desktops. This eliminated the need for remote field repairs, saving significant time and resources. The district mapped out and identified locations for network gateways to ensure effective data transmission. FreeWave's wireless radio models, including HTplus, FGR Series Radios, and FGR2-IO, were integrated into the network. The new network design included three layers: network gateways, HTplus radios connected to the gateways, and a subnet of FGR radios. This setup ensured reliable data transmission and allowed communication with every PLC in the network. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Functional Applications - Remote Monitoring & Control Systems

Networks & Connectivity - Network Management & Analysis Software

Networks & Connectivity - Wireless Local Area Network

Applicable Industries

Cities & Municipalities

Utilities

Applicable Functions

Facility Management

Maintenance

Use Cases

Predictive Maintenance

Remote Asset Management

Water Utility Management

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

The Parker Water and Sanitation District faced the challenge of supporting rapid population growth in Parker, Colorado, which required a highly efficient and reliable communication system to enhance operations and ensure high-quality water service. The existing network needed an overhaul to provide uninterrupted and economical Machine to Machine (M2M) communications. The district sought a solution that could integrate seamlessly with its existing Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system to monitor and control water and wastewater operations effectively.

About Customer

The Parker Water and Sanitation District serves over 17,000 single-family equivalents (SFEs) within Parker, Colorado, covering a service area of approximately 43 square miles. Parker is the fastest-growing town in the fastest-growing county in the United States, experiencing a 50-fold population increase in its short municipal history. The district aims to provide secure, long-term, high-quality water service to support this explosive population growth. The district's mission is to ensure that its customers receive the best possible service through efficient and reliable operations.

Solution

The Parker Water and Sanitation District partnered with Process Control Dynamics, Inc. (PCD Sales) and FreeWave Technologies to implement a new M2M communication network. FreeWave provided network design, path study analysis, and diagnostic tools, including Tool Suite software, which allowed the district to diagnose and configure wireless radios from SCADA programmers' desktops. This eliminated the need for remote field repairs, saving significant time and resources. The district mapped out and identified locations for network gateways to ensure effective data transmission. FreeWave's wireless radio models, including HTplus, FGR Series Radios, and FGR2-IO, were integrated into the network. The new network design included three layers: network gateways, HTplus radios connected to the gateways, and a subnet of FGR radios. This setup ensured reliable data transmission and allowed communication with every PLC in the network.

Impact #1	Established an integrated and reliable communication network based on network design and path studies.
Impact #2	Developed a M2M network capable of delivering real-time communication across long distances, despite hilly terrain and variable Colorado weather.
Impact #3	Gained the ability to diagnose and configure communication issues from the desktop, along with top-notch customer support.

Impact #1

Established an integrated and reliable communication network based on network design and path studies.

Impact #2

Developed a M2M network capable of delivering real-time communication across long distances, despite hilly terrain and variable Colorado weather.

Impact #3

Gained the ability to diagnose and configure communication issues from the desktop, along with top-notch customer support.

Benefit #1	Serves over 17,000 single-family equivalents (SFEs).
Benefit #2	Covers a service area of approximately 43 square miles.
Benefit #3	Experienced a 50-fold population increase in Parker, Colorado.

Benefit #1

Serves over 17,000 single-family equivalents (SFEs).

Benefit #2

Covers a service area of approximately 43 square miles.

Benefit #3

Experienced a 50-fold population increase in Parker, Colorado.

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Parker Water and Sanitation District Streamlines Monitoring and Control with FreeWave Wireless Communications Network

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