The Road That Came With Proof
NRW Reduction · AMR Metering · Billing · Field Service · SCADA Integration
Every litre produced.
Every litre accounted for.
Cognecto connects ultrasonic AMR meters across your distribution network to a cloud MDM. Track real-time consumption, detect leaks automatically, and automate billing to slash non-revenue water (NRW) and recover revenue.
Layer 01
Smart Metering
Ultrasonic AMR · DN15–DN40 · 15-yr battery
Layer 02
NRW Analytics
Zone-wise loss · Leak detection · DMA monitoring
Layer 03
Billing & Revenue
Slab tariffs · Automated bills · SAP integration
Layer 04
Consumer App
Live consumption · Bill payment · Complaints
Layer 05
Field Service App
Technician dispatch · Fault workflow · OTA updates
Layer 06
SCADA & Integrations
SCADA · SAP · ERP · Multi-brand meter support
NRW reduction · WATCO Odisha
−34%
Non-revenue water reduced 34% in 6 months using Cortex consumption anomaly detection across 120 km of networks.
Billing accuracy improvement
+28%
Automated AMR billing increased accuracy by 28%, dropping consumer disputes to near zero.
Meter battery life · No replacement
15 yrs
Ultrasonic AMR meters operate at <28µA, ensuring a 15-year lifecycle with zero battery replacements and industry-lowest TCO.
Layer 01Smart Metering & IoT Connectivity
Every meter reads itself.
Every reading reaches the cloud.
Manual meter reading drives delayed billing, disputed consumption, and untraceable NRW losses.
Cognecto's ultrasonic AMR meters eliminate mechanical wear and drift. LoRaWAN and NB-IoT instantly transmit consumption, tampers, and leak signatures to the MDM. Every read is cryptographically signed and instantly available for billing and analysis—no manual intervention required.
Ultrasonic flow sensing — no moving parts, no wear, accuracy maintained for lifetime
ISO 4064:2014 · MID Certified · FCRI Certified · IP68 — utility-grade compliance
90-day onboard data storage — no data loss during connectivity interruptions
Bi-directional flow measurement — tamper detection via reverse flow monitoring
Connectivity options
LoRaWAN
NB-IoT
eSIM / LTE-M
RS-485 / Modbus
REST API
MQTT
DLMS / COSEM
M-Bus
Technical Specifications · Ultrasonic AMR Smart Meter
Flow sensor typeUltrasonic — no moving parts
Available sizesDN15 · DN20 · DN25 · DN32 · DN40
Accuracy classClass 2 (ISO 4064 Metrological)
Flow range ratioQ3/Q1 = 400:1 across all sizes
Working pressure0.3 bar to 16 bar (PN16)
Battery life15 years @ <28 µA power
Protection classIP68 — fully submersible
InstallationAny position — horizontal or vertical
Data storage90-day onboard accumulation flow
AlertsTamper · Leak · Reverse flow · Excess flow · Burst
ISO 4064:2014
MID Certified
FCRI Certified
IP68
Class 2 Accuracy
E1 EMC Grade
Multi-brand meter integration — Boson connects to what's already deployed
Manage mixed meter estates (Itron, Honeywell, legacy mechanical units) without rip-and-replace.
Boson integrates with existing infrastructure via pulse adapters, RS-485/Modbus, M-Bus, and APIs. It normalises data from every brand into a single MDM schema, letting legacy and new AMR meters operate side-by-side.
Supported meter brands & protocols
Itron
Honeywell / Elster
Sensus
Landis+Gyr
Neptune
Kamstrup
Badger Meter
Generic Pulse Output
RS-485 / Modbus
M-Bus / wM-Bus
DLMS/COSEM
Mechanical + Adapter
Layer 02NRW Analytics, Leak Detection & Zone Monitoring
Find the loss.
Before it becomes a crisis.
Indian utilities lose 30–50% of total production to NRW. Most losses remain invisible across thousands of connections.
Cognecto segments your network into District Metered Areas (DMAs), comparing inlet flows against the sum of consumer readings in real time. Threshold divergences—leaks, bursts, or illegal taps—trigger instant alerts with precise locations, stopping massive losses before they escalate.
DMA-level water balance — inlet vs metered consumption per zone, continuously
Minimum Night Flow analysis — smallest flow at 2–4 AM isolates background leakage
Pressure zone monitoring — pressure drop signatures identify pipe failure points
Tamper alerts — reverse flow, magnetic interference, meter removal detected instantly
Burst pipe detection — sudden flow spike triggers field dispatch within minutes
WATCO Odisha outcome — 34% NRW reduction, 120 km network, 6 months
−34%
NRW reduction — WATCO Odisha first 6 months
14
Anomalies detected before failure — Jal Jeevan network
₹52L
Emergency repair cost avoided — single burst event
120 km
Network under continuous Cortex monitoring
Layer 03Automated Billing, Slab Tariffs & Revenue Management
Consumption reads automatically.
Bills generate themselves.
Estimated bills and data entry errors drive the majority of consumer grievances. Automated AMR billing eliminates them entirely.
Cognecto ingests real-time reads, applies configurable slab tariffs, and auto-dispatches bills via SMS, WhatsApp, and app. We automate arrears tracking and payment reconciliation, while bidirectional SAP integration ensures immediate financial consolidation.
Configurable slab tariffs — domestic, commercial, industrial, BPL in one system
Automated bill generation — SMS + WhatsApp + consumer app delivery
Arrears management — overdue tracking, payment plans, disconnection workflow
Zone-wise revenue reports — collections vs demand, per DMA, per ward
SAP / ERP bidirectional integration — billing records sync to financial systems
Dispute resolution — meter read evidence available for any billing dispute instantly
Consumer App · Field Service AppTwo apps.
Request a demo →
Two apps.
One for the consumer. One for the field.
Consumer · Android & iOS
Consumer Self-Service App
Consumers monitor live meter readings, history, and bills directly. The app enables one-tap payments, dispute resolution, and SLA-backed complaint tracking without calling the utility.
Live consumption view — hourly, daily, monthly with usage trend
Bill viewing, download and payment — UPI, card, net banking
Complaint registration — with SLA tracking and resolution status
Leak alerts — notified when unusual consumption detected on their connection
Payment history and receipt download
Field Technician · Android
Field Service Technician App
Auto-dispatch work orders directly to the nearest technician's app for leaks and complaints. Technicians navigate to the site, submit digital fault forms with photos, and close tickets entirely via mobile.
Work order dispatch — GPS-routed to nearest technician automatically
Digital fault forms — structured data capture with image upload
Meter replacement workflow — old meter out, new meter in, reading linked
New connection inspection — site photos, connection confirmed, account activated
OTA firmware updates — push new meter configs without site visits
Layer 06SCADA Integration, ERP Connectivity & Network Architecture
Plugs into what
you already operate.
Don't replace your SCADA—extend it. Cognecto enriches existing supervisory control with granular, per-consumer AMR data.
Boson operates as a universal IoT gateway, normalizing data from LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, and RS-485 into a single schema. This feeds both the Cognecto MDM and your existing SCADA. Billing data syncs effortlessly with SAP IS-U or Oracle via REST APIs or batch transfers.
SCADA integration — OPC-UA, MODBUS TCP, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104
SAP IS-U / SAP FI — billing records pushed bidirectionally
LoRaWAN network — Cognecto-hosted or integrate with existing LoRa infrastructure
NB-IoT / eSIM — SIM-enabled meters for areas without LoRa coverage
REST API & webhook — real-time event push to any third-party platform
GIS integration — meter locations and network topology in ArcGIS / QGIS
Data flow architecture
AMR Meters
→
LoRaWAN · NB-IoT · eSIM
Boson IoT Layer
→
Cloud MDM · Normalised schema
Cortex Knowledge Graph
→
NRW Analytics · Billing · Alerts
Integrations
→
SCADA · SAP · GIS · Consumer App
SCADA & enterprise integration protocols
OPC-UA
Modbus TCP
DNP3
IEC 60870
SAP IS-U
REST API
Webhook
ArcGIS / QGIS
In the field. On the record.
Deployed across urban utilities,
Deployed across urban utilities,
national programmes, and industrial water.
−34%
NRW reduction
+28%
Billing accuracy
120 km
Network monitored
"Non-revenue water was our single biggest operational cost. We knew water was being lost — we did not know where, how much, or who was responsible. Cortex built the knowledge graph of our network: every sensor reading, every consumption anomaly, every billing discrepancy linked to the pipe segment and district it came from. NRW fell 34% in the first six months. Billing accuracy improved by 28%. Both outcomes from the same data, structured correctly for the first time."
−34%
Non-revenue water
+28%
Billing accuracy
120 km
Network under Cortex
WATCO Odisha · Urban Water Distribution · 120 km Network
Jal Jeevan Mission · Ayodhya Water Supply · Uttar Pradesh
Ion Exchange · Water Treatment & Distribution · India
Why CognectoWhy utilities choose Cognecto
Why utilities choose Cognecto
for smart water.
Not a meter supplier. Not a SCADA integrator. An end-to-end water intelligence platform — from the meter in the ground to the bill on the consumer's phone — with one partner responsible for every layer.
01 / End-to-End Single Partner
Meters → IoT → MDM → Billing → Consumer App — one vendor.
Most utilities cobble together a meter supplier, a connectivity provider, a software vendor, and a billing system — and spend years resolving data gaps between them. Cognecto supplies and integrates all five layers. One contract, one SLA, one escalation path. The accountability that fragmented procurement cannot provide.
02 / Multi-Brand Integration
Your existing meter estate keeps working. Cognecto adds intelligence.
Rip-and-replace is not a precondition. Boson's IoT layer integrates with Itron, Honeywell, Sensus, Kamstrup, and generic pulse-output meters through RS-485, M-Bus, DLMS, and API adapters. New Cognecto AMR meters and legacy units share one MDM, one billing engine, and one NRW analytics layer — protecting the utility's existing infrastructure investment.
03 / Proven NRW Outcomes
34% NRW reduction at WATCO Odisha. ₹52L avoided at Jal Jeevan.
These are not projections — they are documented outcomes from live deployments. The NRW reduction at WATCO Odisha and the burst pipe early warning at Ayodhya both came from the same underlying capability: real-time water balance analytics that identifies loss points before they compound. That capability is live from day one of deployment.
04 / Government Programme Ready
Jal Jeevan Mission · Smart Cities · AMRUT — native compliance.
Cognecto's smart metering solution is designed for the Indian government programme environment — FCRI-certified meters for statutory metrological compliance, LoRaWAN network architecture for Jal Jeevan and AMRUT smart city deployments, and billing software compatible with urban local body accounting systems. Programme-ready from procurement to commissioning.
Common questions
Everything you need to
Everything you need to
evaluate for your network.
Specific questions about Jal Jeevan, AMRUT, or SCADA integration requirements? Our team responds within 2 hours.
Request a demoWhat LoRaWAN network infrastructure is required to deploy?
Cognecto can deploy on your existing LoRaWAN network (if one is already in place under Jal Jeevan or Smart City programme) or install LoRa gateways as part of the project scope. A single gateway covers 2–5 km radius in urban environments and up to 15 km in open rural areas. For areas without LoRa coverage, NB-IoT SIM or eSIM-enabled meters provide an alternative without gateway infrastructure. Network assessment and technology selection is part of our Site Survey & Design phase.
Can Cognecto meters work alongside our existing meter estate without replacing it?
Yes. Boson integrates with existing meters through pulse output adapters (for mechanical meters), RS-485/Modbus bridges, M-Bus concentrators, and direct API connections. New Cognecto AMR meters and legacy units are managed in the same MDM, the same billing engine, and the same NRW analytics platform. A utility can start with AMR deployment in high-NRW zones and expand progressively — without running parallel systems.
How are billing slabs configured for domestic, commercial, and BPL consumers?
The billing module has a fully configurable tariff engine. Slab structures are defined by consumer category (domestic, commercial, industrial, BPL/subsidised, government), consumption band, and season. Multiple tariff schedules can run simultaneously — for example, a subsidised flat rate for BPL consumers and progressive slabs for commercial connections. Changes to tariff structures take effect from the next billing cycle without any code changes. All tariff configurations are audit-logged with the effective date.
How does the NRW system identify where losses are occurring?
The network is divided into District Metered Areas (DMAs). Each DMA has an inlet bulk meter and a set of consumer meters. Cortex continuously calculates the water balance — inlet volume minus the sum of consumer meter readings. The difference is apparent NRW for that zone. Minimum Night Flow analysis (measuring the smallest flow between 2–4 AM when legitimate demand is lowest) isolates background leakage from commercial losses. Pressure anomaly signatures help identify burst locations. The result is a geographic NRW map ranked by loss severity — field teams go to the worst zones first.
Does the solution integrate with SAP for financial and billing reconciliation?
Yes. The billing module integrates with SAP IS-U (Industry Solution Utilities) and SAP FI (Financial Accounting) bidirectionally. Billing records, collection data, and arrears are pushed to SAP in real time or via scheduled batch transfer — whichever the organisation's IT standards require. For utilities without SAP, Cognecto's native billing and revenue management module handles the full workflow independently. Oracle Utilities and custom ERP systems are also supported via REST API.
What certifications do the meters carry for government procurement compliance?
Cognecto's ultrasonic AMR meters carry ISO 4064:2014 (international water meter standard), MID (Measuring Instruments Directive — European conformity), FCRI certification (Flow Control Research Institute — India's national flow meter certification required for government procurement), IP68 (fully submersible), Class 2 metrological accuracy, and E1 EMC grade. These certifications satisfy all drinking water supply and municipal department procurement requirements including Jal Jeevan Mission, AMRUT, and Smart City programme specifications.
From meter to bill. End-to-end. One partner.
Your network is losing water
Your network is losing water
right now. Cognecto
tells you exactly where.
Deploy AMR meters on LoRaWAN or NB-IoT. Connect your existing meter estate via API. Configure DMA zones and NRW thresholds. Go live with automated billing, consumer app, and field service — within 30 days. No manual reading. No disputed bills. No undetected leaks.
✓ FCRI · ISO 4064 · MID certified meters
✓ LoRaWAN · NB-IoT · eSIM · RS-485 · API
✓ Active — WATCO Odisha · Jal Jeevan · Ion Exchange
✓ SAP IS-U · SCADA · GIS integration ready