Accurate Water Flow Monitoring with Solar Power for Outdoor IoT Applications
The Dragino SW3L-LS-004 is a LoRaWAN-based liquid flow monitoring device designed for outdoor environments. With a 450 pulses per liter ratio, it delivers accurate and real-time consumption data for water management, leak detection, and remote industrial flow monitoring. The device features a solar panel and a 3000mAh Li-ion backup battery, enabling reliable operation even in off-grid locations.
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✅ Key Features
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📏 Pipe Size: G1/2'' (DN15)
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🔄 Pulse Ratio: 450 pulses = 1 liter
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☀️ Power Supply: Solar panel + 3000mAh rechargeable Li-ion backup battery
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🔋 Battery Life: Up to 5 years
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🌐 Protocol: LoRaWAN v1.0.3 Class A
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📶 Frequency Band: EU868 (868MHz)
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🌡️ Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
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💧 Waterproof Rating: IP67
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🔧 Configuration: BLE support + OTA firmware updates
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📊 Data Logging: Historical records + configurable alarms supported
🏭 Typical Applications
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Building water usage monitoring
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Leak detection in plumbing and irrigation systems
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Wastewater and greywater flow tracking
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Flow control in agriculture and smart farms
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Industrial fluid monitoring
📊 Technical Specifications
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Power Supply: Solar panel with 3000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery
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Power Consumption:
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Sleep Mode: 5μA @ 3.3V
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LoRa TX: 125mA @ 20dBm
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Frequency Range: 862–1020 MHz
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RX Sensitivity: Down to -139 dBm
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Max TX Power: +22 dBm
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Package Dimensions: 14.5 × 10 × 5 cm
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Weight: 290 g
📥 Product Downloads
- Device Type: LoRaWAN® Outdoor Liquid Flow Sensor
- Model: SW3L-LS-010
- Pipe Size: G1/2" (DN15)
- Flow Sensor: DW-004 (450 pulses = 1 liter)
- LoRaWAN® Protocol: v1.0.3 Class A
- Frequency Bands: EU868 (862–1020 MHz)
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 85°C
- Power Supply: 3000mAh Li-ion battery with integrated solar panel
- Battery Life: Up to 5 years (depending on usage)
- Current Consumption:
- Sleep Mode: 5μA @ 3.3V
- LoRa TX: 125mA @ 20dBm, 82mA @ 14dBm
- LoRa Sensitivity: down to -139 dBm
- LoRa TX Power: up to +22 dBm
- Ingress Protection: IP67 (water and dust resistant)
- Dimensions: 205 × 30 × 30 mm
- Weight: ~290 g
- Cable Length: 2 meters
- Installation: Wall or pipe mounted
- Features:
- Periodic data uplink (default 20 minutes)
- Continuous flow alarm support
- Configuration via AT Commands
- OTA firmware upgrade
- Bluetooth v5.1 support
- Data logging feature (Datalog)