IoT Metering Solution

LoRaWAN Sub Metering
Systems (Water + BTU)

Our smart sub meter network gives UAE buildings zero-cable sub-metering with 10-year battery sensors. Automated tenant billing. Live leak alerts. BACnet gateway integration for dashboards and OPEX benchmarking.

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Live
Leak & Usage Alerts
10yr
Battery Life
Zero
Manual Reading
LoRaWAN
Protocol
How It Works

No Cabling. No IT Changes. Just Data.

Our submetering systems with LoRaWAN communication clip onto existing water, BTU thermal, and electricity meters — transmitting readings wirelessly up to 2km to a rooftop gateway. No network infrastructure changes, no cable pulls, no disruption.

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Sensor Clipping
Pulse readers attach to existing meters in minutes. Magnetic mounting.
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LoRaWAN Uplink
Data transmitted every 15 minutes to rooftop gateway. 10-year battery.
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BACnet Gateway
Gateway converts to BACnet/IP — feeding directly into BMS dashboards.
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Live Dashboards
Usage per unit, leak alerts, trend logs, and automated billing reports.
What We Meter

Water, BTU & Energy

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Water Sub-Metering
Hot and cold water per apartment, floor, or zone. Automatic leak alert when flow is detected overnight.
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BTU Thermal Metering
Chilled water energy (BTU/hr) per tenant — meeting Dubai Municipality sub-metering requirements.
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Electricity Sub-Metering
kWh per unit with interval data for ToU analysis and DEWA monthly reporting.
Best For
Residential Towers
Villas & Townhouses
Shopping Malls
Hospitals
Mixed-Use Developments
Hotels
Compliance
Dubai Municipality Sub-Metering
DEWA Billing Standards
SEWA
Abu Dhabi DM
Related Solutions
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Water Leak Detection
Pinpoint leak sensing for critical infrastructure
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BMS & Smart Building Integration
Full DDC and SCADA platform
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LoRaWAN Sub-Metering in UAE Buildings
When wireless beats wired Modbus, and what to specify
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City Smart Suite: Building IoT in Dubai
LoRaWAN sensor networks and real-time analytics

Zero Manual Reading. Live Billing Data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is LoRaWAN sub metering?

LoRaWAN sub metering means measuring the electricity, water or cooling consumption of individual tenants or areas using meters that send their readings wirelessly over LoRaWAN, instead of over RS-485 wiring. Gateways installed on site pass the data to a network server and then to a dashboard or billing platform. It is used for cost allocation, energy transparency and identifying high-consumption units.

What is LoRaWAN and how is it used for metering?

LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless protocol designed for low-power, long-range IoT connectivity. In building metering, LoRaWAN gateways are installed on-site and compatible meters transmit consumption data wirelessly to a network server and then to a dashboard or integration platform. This avoids the need to run RS-485 Modbus wiring between every meter and a central controller.

Can LoRaWAN meter data be used for tenant billing?

LoRaWAN can transmit compatible meter data to dashboards or third-party platforms. Billing use depends on the approved meter type, accuracy class, installation method, data validation, communication reliability, and client billing requirements. Intellicon does not provide billing software or metrological certification — those are confirmed with the relevant authority and billing platform.

Which meters are compatible with LoRaWAN?

Meters with a built-in LoRaWAN module or an RS-485/Pulse output that can be connected to a LoRaWAN conversion module are compatible. Common types include electricity meters (kWh), water meters (m³), and BTU/energy meters for chilled water. Intellicon confirms meter compatibility with the LoRaWAN network server and dashboard before supply.

What is tenant sub-metering and why is it used?

Tenant sub-metering measures the electricity, water, or cooling consumption of individual tenants within a multi-tenanted building, independently of the main utility meter. It is used for cost allocation, energy transparency, and identifying high-consumption units. Intellicon installs and integrates sub-metering systems for commercial towers, villas, and mixed-use developments.

What is required for a smart metering installation?

A smart metering installation requires: a site survey to confirm meter locations and network coverage, confirmation of the utility metering policy with the building owner, selection of compatible meters and gateways, network server configuration, and dashboard setup. Meter installation in DEWA-governed circuits is subject to DEWA approval and approved contractor requirements.

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