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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.

MacSync LWQS X1 LoRaWAN water quality EC sensor front view for industrial water conductivity monitoringMacSync LWQS X1 industrial water EC sensor side profile for IoT water quality analytics
MacSync LWQS X1 wireless LoRaWAN water quality monitoring sensor rear enclosure for industrial deploymentsMacSync LWQS X1 industrial LoRaWAN water EC sensor for smart water quality monitoring applications

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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

EC Sensor Measurement
Sensing Principle
2-Electrode Contact Method
Range
0–2000 μS/cm, 0–5000 μS/cm (Cell Constant: 1.0)
Resolution
1 μS/cm
Accuracy
±1% of Full Scale (FS)
Working Temperature
0°C to +65°C
Working Pressure
< 0.6 MPa
Ingress Protection (Probe)
IP68

Wireless Transmission
Wireless Protocols
LoRaWAN® (v1.0.4), Macnman MacTalk Protocol
Antenna
Internal high-efficiency antenna
Supported Bands
IN865 / RU864 / EU868 / US915 / AU915 / KR920 / AS923
Tx Power
23 dBm @ 865 MHz
Sensitivity
-137 dBm @ 300 bps
Activation
OTAA
LoRaWAN® Class
Class A (Default), Configurable to Class C via Maya
Supports Major LNS
Private LNS, ChirpStack, TTN, MQTT, Orbiwise, Netmore, and on-premise industrial IoT deployments

Device Management
Configuration Method
Via Macnman Maya Android App
Local Configuration
BLE-Based Local Configuration
Remote Configuration
Over-the-Air Configuration (Downlink Commands)
Status LED
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED

Server Data Reporting Modes
Data Reporting Mode
Periodic / Event-based / Hybrid
Transmission Interval
Independent uplink interval for optimized power consumption
Threshold-Based Alerts
Configurable parameters threshold alerts for intelligent event-triggered transmission
Sampling Interval
Configurable data acquisition interval (e.g., 1 min to 24 hours)

Battery Performance (BO Series)
Battery Type
Li-SOCl₂ Cell (19Ah) Industrial grade
Power Consumption
~100 µA in sleep mode / ~50 mA during transmission
5-Minute Reporting Interval
~2 Years (Estimated)
15-Minute Reporting Interval
~4 Years (Estimated)
60-Minute Reporting Interval
~7+ Years (Estimated)

Solar Option
Solar Panel
20 W High-Efficiency Solar Panel
Rechargeable Battery
Integrated 8000 mAh Solar Rechargeable Battery

Communication Options
BLE Connectivity
For local configuration and diagnostics via Maya App
Cloud Protocols
MQTT / HTTPS / TCP/IP (Gateway Dependent)

Security & Encryption
Data Encryption
AES-128 LoRaWAN® encryption
Authentication
OTAA Device Activation
Firmware Protection
Secure boot and signed OTA updates

LED Status
LED Type
1 × Internal Multi-Color LED
Solid Blue
Device connected to Maya App
Flashing Blue
OTA (Over-the-Air) update in progress
Slow Blinking Green
Attempting to connect to the LoRaWAN® network
Single Red Blink
Confirmed parameter modification

Physical Characteristics
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +80°C
Humidity Range
0% ~ 100% RH (non-condensing)
Ingress Protection
IP65 standard (IP67 optional variant)
Housing Material
Glass Filled Nylon
Color
Matte White
Weight
~175 g
Mounting Options
Pole Mount / Wall Mount
Device Dimensions
~152 mm × 62 mm × 43 mm

Certifications & Compliance
WPC
Compliant
RoHS
Conforms to RoHS directive

MacSync LWQS X1 Variants

Variant NamePower SourceIdeal DeploymentSKU
MacSync LWQS X1 BO19 Ah Industrial Lithium BatteryIdeal for remote drinking water systems, borewells, reservoirs, STP/WWTP installations, industrial process water monitoring, and outdoor water quality monitoring deployments without wired power availability.857
MacSync LWQS X1 SO20 W Solar Panel + 8 Ah Rechargeable BatteryDesigned for long-term industrial water quality monitoring, wastewater treatment infrastructure, smart water utility deployments, reservoirs, rivers, lakes, and Industrial IoT outdoor water monitoring applications.858

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 *

MacSync LWQS X1 LoRaWAN weather station box contents with mounting accessories and installation kit

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Accessories marked with (*) must be purchased separately and may not be included in the package.


MacSync LWQS X1 Product 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.

MacSync LWQS X1 LoRaWAN water quality EC sensor probe dimensions drawing for industrial conductivity monitoring

MacSync LWQS X1 industrial water EC sensor enclosure dimensions for LoRaWAN water quality monitoring installations