Aquana, LLC., a subsidiary of Geospace Technologies, announced a new remote shutoff valve that the company calls the Actuator Valve Serial (AVS). It is an IP68-rated remote disconnect ball valve claimed to integrate with any advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
An IP, or ingress protection, code is an international standard that indicates how well a device protects against water or dust. The first digit in this case indicates that the device is dust-right in an 8-hour test. The second digit, 8, means the valve can prevent water entry even if immersed in a meter of water (just over three feet).
Advanced Metering Infrastructure, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, is a system that can frequently collect real-time data to identify unusual water usage patterns. The AMI can signal the AVS to slow or shut down water flow.
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