MacSync LWQS X1 LoRaWAN® Water Quality EC Sensor Datasheet
Product Overview
MacSync LWQS X1 is an industrial-grade LoRaWAN® Water Quality Sensor engineered for continuous online monitoring of water electrical conductivity (EC) across drinking water systems, wastewater treatment plants, industrial process water, cooling towers, reservoirs, rivers, lakes, borewells, and smart IoT water infrastructure.
Designed for high-accuracy and long-term deployment stability, the LoRaWAN Water EC Sensor continuously measures dissolved ionic concentration and water conductivity levels, helping industries and utilities monitor water quality, salinity variation, contamination risks, dissolved solids, and abnormal process conditions in real time.
Built around a precision industrial EC probe with advanced signal conditioning, MacSync LWQS X1 delivers stable and repeatable conductivity measurements with minimal sensor drift even in harsh outdoor and submerged monitoring environments. The rugged industrial enclosure and IP-rated sensing architecture make the device ideal for industrial water quality monitoring applications requiring reliable long-term field performance.
Optimized for ultra-low-power operation and long-range wireless telemetry, the sensor securely transmits conductivity and water quality data over LoRaWAN® networks, enabling multi-year battery-powered operation for remote and unmanned deployments. The device supports real-time cloud monitoring, threshold-based alerts, predictive maintenance analytics, and centralized IoT-based water management systems.
With support for LoRaWAN® v1.0.4, AES-encrypted wireless communication, OTA configuration using the Macnman Maya App, and compatibility with ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, LORIOT, Orbiwise, and private LoRaWAN® infrastructures, MacSync LWQS X1 provides a scalable and future-ready solution for wireless water quality monitoring and industrial water EC analytics.
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Key Features
Industrial LoRaWAN® Water Quality Sensor Advanced industrial-grade LoRaWAN® Water Quality Sensor engineered for continuous online electrical conductivity (EC) monitoring in industrial, municipal, and environmental water systems.
High-Accuracy Water EC Measurement Precision conductivity sensing technology designed for stable and repeatable water EC analytics across drinking water, wastewater, RO plants, and industrial process applications.
Real-Time Online Water Conductivity Monitoring Continuous IoT-based water conductivity monitoring with real-time telemetry for smart water infrastructure and industrial automation deployments.
Long-Range LoRaWAN® Connectivity Ultra-low-power long-range LoRaWAN® communication for remote water quality monitoring deployments across cities, industrial facilities, reservoirs, lakes, and distributed infrastructure.
Designed for Harsh Water Environments Rugged IP-rated industrial enclosure and corrosion-resistant EC probe engineered for submerged, outdoor, wastewater, and chemically aggressive environments.
Low Drift & Long-Term Stability Industrial signal conditioning and precision conductivity sensing architecture ensure low sensor drift and long-term monitoring stability.
Threshold-Based Water Quality Alerts Intelligent threshold-based event reporting for abnormal conductivity variation, contamination detection, salinity increase, and process anomaly alerts.
Multi-Year Battery Powered Operation Optimized ultra-low-power design enables long-term battery-powered deployment for unmanned and remote IoT water quality monitoring applications.
BLE Configuration via Maya App Simplified local configuration, diagnostics, commissioning, firmware management, and device tuning using the Macnman Maya Android App.
Compatible with Major LoRaWAN® Platforms Seamless integration with ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, LORIOT, Orbiwise, SCADA systems, cloud dashboards, and private industrial LoRaWAN® infrastructures.
Applications
Drinking Water Quality Monitoring Continuous LoRaWAN® water quality monitoring for municipal drinking water systems, overhead tanks, water distribution pipelines, and smart utility infrastructure.
Industrial Water EC Monitoring Real-time industrial water conductivity monitoring for process water systems, manufacturing facilities, industrial automation, and chemical processing plants.
Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Monitoring Online LoRaWAN® EC sensor deployments for sewage treatment plants to monitor dissolved solids, conductivity variation, and treatment process efficiency.
Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Analytics Industrial wastewater conductivity monitoring for influent and effluent streams to support environmental compliance and discharge quality analysis.
Industrial Effluent Monitoring Wireless water EC monitoring for industrial discharge systems to identify abnormal contamination, chemical leakage, and salinity fluctuations.
Cooling Tower Water Conductivity Monitoring Continuous conductivity analytics for cooling towers and circulating water systems to prevent scaling, corrosion, and chemical imbalance.
RO Plant & Desalination Monitoring Online water conductivity monitoring for RO plants and desalination infrastructure to evaluate membrane efficiency and process performance.
River, Lake & Reservoir Water Quality Monitoring Long-range LoRaWAN® water quality sensor deployments for environmental monitoring, pollution tracking, salinity analysis, and smart water ecosystem management.
Smart City & IoT Water Infrastructure Integrated IoT water quality monitoring solution for smart cities, utility telemetry, remote water analytics, and centralized cloud-based monitoring platforms.
Borewell & Groundwater Conductivity Monitoring Continuous groundwater EC monitoring for borewells, underground water reserves, agricultural water systems, and rural utility infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
MacSync LWQS X1 Variants
| SKU | Variant Name | Power Source | Communication | Ideal For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8900 | MacSync-L-WQEC-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | LoRaWAN® | Remote water EC monitoring for drinking water, reservoirs, borewells, rivers, lakes, STP, WWTP, and industrial water quality applications |
| 8901 | MacSync-L-WQEC-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | LoRaWAN® | Continuous industrial water conductivity monitoring for process water, cooling towers, RO plants, and wastewater treatment systems |
| 8902 | MacSync-M-WQEC-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | MacTalk | Battery-operated MacTalk deployments for remote water electrical conductivity monitoring |
| 8903 | MacSync-M-WQEC-PS-X1 | 9–36 V DC | MacTalk | MacTalk-based industrial water EC monitoring with continuous external power |
| 8904 | MacSync-B-WQEC-BS-X1 | Battery (19 Ah) | BLE | Local water EC monitoring, commissioning, calibration, and diagnostics using BLE connectivity |
What's in the Box?
Make sure the package contains the following items before installation and outdoor deployment.
- MacSync LWQS X1 Water EC Sensor
- Industrial Mounting Bracket *
- User Manual
- Warranty Card
- IP68 Cable Extender *
- Mounting Screws & Installation Hardware
- Power Adapter *
Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the package.
MacSync LWQS X1 Dimensions
The MacSync LWQS X1 LoRaWAN Water Quality EC Sensor features a rugged industrial-grade enclosure engineered for long-term industrial and outdoor water quality monitoring deployments. With compact dimensions of 152 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm, the device enables flexible installation across drinking water systems, wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), sewage treatment plants (STP), industrial process lines, reservoirs, borewells, cooling towers, rivers, lakes, and smart IoT water infrastructure.
Its compact low-profile design simplifies wall mounting and industrial installation while maintaining reliable conductivity monitoring performance in harsh operating environments including high humidity, water exposure, industrial contamination, dust, and extreme outdoor temperatures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MacSync LWQS X1 used for?
MacSync LWQS X1 is an industrial LoRaWAN water quality EC sensor for online conductivity monitoring in drinking water, wastewater, STP and WWTP. Typical applications include Drinking Water Quality Monitoring, Industrial Water EC Monitoring, Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) Monitoring, Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Analytics, Industrial Effluent Monitoring and Cooling Tower Water Conductivity Monitoring.
What does the MacSync LWQS X1 measure, and how accurately?
Measurement specifications of the MacSync LWQS X1:
- EC: range 0–2000 μS/cm, 0–5000 μS/cm (Cell Constant: 1.0), accuracy ±1% of Full Scale (FS), resolution 1 μS/cm.
Which LoRaWAN frequency bands and network servers does the MacSync LWQS X1 support?
The MacSync LWQS X1 supports LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4) and the Macnman MacTalk Protocol on the IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923 frequency bands. It joins the network by OTAA activation. It runs as Class A by default and can be set to Class C in the Maya app. Supported network servers: Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and on-premise industrial IoT deployments.
How long does the MacSync LWQS X1 battery last?
The battery-operated MacSync LWQS X1 runs on a 19 Ah industrial-grade Li-SOCl₂ cell. Estimated battery life is ~2 years at a 5-minute reporting interval, ~4 years at a 15-minute reporting interval and ~7+ years at a 60-minute reporting interval. A solar option adds a 20 W High-Efficiency Solar Panel with an Integrated 8000 mAh Solar Rechargeable Battery.
What is the IP rating and operating temperature of the MacSync LWQS X1?
The MacSync LWQS X1 has an ingress protection rating of IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant) and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C. Operating humidity: 0% ~ 100% RH (non-condensing). Mounting options: Pole Mount / Wall Mount.
How is the MacSync LWQS X1 configured?
The MacSync LWQS X1 is configured with the Macnman Maya Android app over Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). Settings can also be changed remotely with over-the-air downlink commands.
What is included in the box with the MacSync LWQS X1?
The box contains: MacSync LWQS X1 Water EC Sensor, User Manual, Warranty Card and Mounting Screws & Installation Hardware. Industrial Mounting Bracket, IP68 Cable Extender and Power Adapter are optional and may need to be purchased separately.
Related Products and Resources
- User manual: Water quality sensor user manual
- Setup guide: Common LoRaWAN sensor settings in the Maya app
- Compatible LoRaWAN gateways: MacLink Gen-2 industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway and Setu LX Series indoor LoRaWAN gateway
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- Help: Warranty terms and conditions and contact Macnman support