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Dean Marsh , IoT Solutions Architect at Connexin strain on resources with callouts consuming many hours , recording results for audit purposes requires significant effort and the potential of incurring human error when issues are not identified , flagged or actioned .
By implementing Internet of Things ( IoT ) technologies , low-cost wireless devices can be connected around properties to collect data which was not economically available before and now enable complete remote asset management monitoring . Sensors can detect a broad range of issues such as temperature , humidity , mould growth , Legionella bacterium and water ingress , directing staff resources where needed most . This means that potential problems can be escalated as soon as they arise and be quickly rectified .
The automated nature of these devices means they are extremely easy to install ( without any cabling ), are low maintenance and require very little power , with batteries lasting many years before they need replacing . The latest generation hardware requires no batteries and uses energy-harvesting , meaning it has potential to outlast a building . This makes it a cost-effective solution to install and manage , as the frequency of checks can be increased without additional cost . Moreover , documentation is automatically generated so administration and overheads from compliance-related auditing are reduced , if not fully removed , the carbon footprint of the workforce is lowered ( as they do not have to visit properties to perform these checks ) and most importantly allows organisations access to realtime data to be proactive rather than reactive , reducing risk for all concerned .
Leveraging LoRaWAN networks
By connecting these devices to a Long Range Wide Area Network ( LoRaWAN ), data insights and analysis can be captured to enable the monitoring process to really begin . The sensors provide greater transparency and a true picture of a property , allowing organisations to gain a better understanding of behaviour inside the property .
For example , fuel poverty can impact the conditions of a property if it is not heated to a safe level – defined as 18 to 21 degrees . The temperature can be constantly monitored with
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