Learn how a multi-tank hospital automated water level monitoring and pump control using Rapidon, an IoT-based relay system with LoRa connectivity, ensuring 24×7 water availability, zero overflow, and reduced manpower.
The Challenge
The Challenge: Complex Water Distribution, Zero Visibility The hospital operated a multi-source water network — with supply lines from a pond, well, and municipal connection, all feeding a series of storage and overhead tanks across different buildings. Manual monitoring meant operators had to physically check tank levels several times a day and switch pumps on or off depending on demand.This created multiple challenges: Irregular water distribution during peak hours. Frequent overflows in some tanks and dry run conditions in others. High manpower dependency for pump switching and reporting. Inability to monitor levels in distant areas or during night shifts. The hospital's maintenance team needed a solution that could automate tank-level control, remotely manage pumps, and operate reliably even across large distances.
Our Solution
The Turning Point: Introducing Rapidon Volkkommen Industries deployed Rapidon, an intelligent IoT-based relay control system, designed for remote equipment management and real-time automation. Each tank and pump station was fitted with a Rapidon unit, connected to level sensors that continuously measured water height. Using LoRa communication, data from all tanks was wirelessly transmitted to a central dashboard — enabling long-range connectivity even in areas with no Wi-Fi coverage. Whenever a tank reached its low-level threshold, Rapidon automatically activated the corresponding pump. Once the tank filled, it cut off power instantly, preventing overflow.All actions, status updates, and alerts were displayed on the V-VAC IoT platform, accessible to the facility's engineering team from anywhere. Inside Rapidon: Real-Time Control Meets Reliable Communication Rapidon's design allowed the hospital to digitize and automate its entire water management system with minimal wiring and zero infrastructure change. Key operational capabilities included: Real-time ON/OFF control of pumps via cloud dashboard or mobile interface. Automatic switching logic based on tank-level thresholds. LoRa-based communication ensuring uninterrupted performance across large premises. Instant alerts and live status for every pump and tank. Centralized monitoring of multiple water sources and distribution zones. This setup eliminated the need for round-the-clock manual supervision — each Rapidon unit worked as a smart controller capable of local decision-making and remote override.
Key Results
The implementation delivered measurable improvements across operations, efficiency, and cost reduction:
The Results: Reliable Supply, Reduced Wastage
The transformation was immediate and measurable:
100% water availability across all hospital blocks, 247.
Over 30% reduction in water and energy waste through optimized pump usage.
Zero overflow and dry run incidents after automation.
Faster response time, as facility managers received instant notifications on system status.
Reduced manpower, freeing staff for more critical maintenance activities.
With multiple Rapidon devices linked over LoRa, the system delivered seamless coordination between sources, ensuring that the right tank filled at the right time — every single day.
The Impact: A Hospital That Runs on Intelligence
For the hospital administration, the success went beyond convenience.By implementing Rapidon, they ensured uninterrupted water supply, energy-efficient operations, and data transparency — crucial for both compliance and sustainability goals.
What was once a manual, error-prone process is now a smart, autonomous water management network — scalable to include chiller plants, cooling towers, and wastewater systems in the future.
At Volkkommen Industries, Rapidon stands as a testament to how IoT automation and LoRa technology can redefine essential infrastructure in mission-critical environments like healthcare — making every drop count, and every operation smarter.