Southern Brazil

Water Management in Horizontal Gated Communities:
Real-Time Monitoring at Massive Scale

In a gated community in southern Brazil — covering approximately 370,650 acres — WiserMeter implemented a remote metering solution that sets new standards for efficiency and coverage in large-scale projects.

Sector Residential
Protocol wMBus 434 MHz
Coverage Up to 1 km radius
Frequency 1 reading / minute
LegitFix #3 1 KM METERS 302 NODES 5 wMBus 434MHz
Project Scope

Massive coverage. Real-time precision.

370,650ac
Monitored Area
302
Smart Water Meters
5
LegitFix Data Concentrators
1min
Data Collection Frequency
wMBus 434 MHz protocol · transmission every 8 seconds · 15-year hardware lifespan
01 / CHALLENGE

Cover the uncoverable — without compromise.

The goal was to establish a metering infrastructure that could operate across a vast, sparsely populated horizontal community — delivering accuracy and coverage typically reserved for high-density vertical environments.

  • Operate effectively across a vast area with low building density.
  • Provide frequent and accurate meter readings at scale.
  • Enable individualized water consumption management, even in a predominantly horizontal layout.
02 / SOLUTION

302 meters. 5 concentrators. Zero blind spots.

A total of 302 water meters were installed, each equipped with radiofrequency modules operating on the 434 MHz wMBus protocol, transmitting data every 8 seconds.

To ensure efficient data reception, five LegitFix data concentrators — developed by WiserMeter — were installed on utility poles strategically distributed across the community. This setup captures readings from all meters every minute, ensuring high coverage and reliability.

Meters located up to 1 km away in a straight line from a LegitFix were successfully read — and many are read by more than one concentrator, providing built-in redundancy.

03 / KEY RESULTS

Coverage, redundancy, intelligence — all at minute-by-minute scale.

This project showcases WiserMeter's capacity to deliver robust, scalable solutions even in challenging environments such as large horizontal condominiums.

Optimized Coverage

Meters located up to 1 km away in a straight line from a LegitFix were successfully read.

Built-in Redundancy

Many meters are read by more than one concentrator — ensuring resilience and a high SLA for data capture.

Anomaly Detection

Minute-by-minute readings enable fast identification of leaks and abnormal nighttime usage.

Low Operational Cost

Despite high transmission frequency, modules have an estimated 15-year lifespan — minimal maintenance required.

Turning Data Into Water Efficiency

More than data collection.
Intelligence for decision-making.

This project showcases WiserMeter's capacity to deliver robust, scalable solutions even in challenging environments such as large horizontal condominiums. More than just data collection, we provide intelligence for decision-making and promote sustainable water resource management.

Sustainable living &
utility bill savings are just a click away.

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