MonitEM-IoT: 24/7 EMF monitoring for Smart Cities and utilities

Continuous EMF monitoring for distributed infrastructures

The Wavecontrol MonitEM-IoT is a connected solution for continuous electromagnetic field monitoring. The system is intended in particular for Smart City, industrial, utility and network operator applications, enabling distributed EMF monitoring networks with limited on-site intervention.

EMCO Elektronik is the local sales and technical contact for Wavecontrol solutions and products in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

24/7 RF field monitoring up to 8 GHz

The MonitEM-IoT continuously records RF field levels, supporting permanent monitoring of radio applications including mobile communications and 5G. According to the provided information, monitoring is supported up to 8 GHz.

Continuous data acquisition makes it possible to follow field levels over extended periods and verify whether defined exposure limits are being respected.

LTE-M and NB-IoT for distributed monitoring points

A key feature of the MonitEM-IoT is its integrated LTE-M and NB-IoT communication capability. Measurement stations can therefore be deployed in distributed locations without requiring local communication infrastructure.

This is particularly relevant for monitoring networks involving a large number of geographically distributed measurement points. The devices can be integrated into existing IoT or Smart Grid environments.

More than three years of battery operation

The MonitEM-IoT is designed for more than three years of battery operation. For the operating concept described in the supplied information, this removes the need for a local mains supply or solar panels.

For remote or widely distributed installations, this can reduce installation and maintenance requirements while supporting the economical deployment of larger permanent monitoring networks.

Centralized remote configuration, reporting and alarm management

Measurement stations can be managed through a central Control Center, allowing important operating and analysis functions to be performed remotely.

• Remote configuration of measurement stations
• Centralized data analysis
• Automated report generation
• Alarm notifications when limits are exceeded
• Map view of monitoring locations
• Access to historical measurement data

This allows operators to supervise multiple measurement stations centrally without requiring an on-site visit for every configuration or data analysis task.

Typical applications

The MonitEM-IoT is particularly relevant for applications in which electromagnetic fields need to be monitored continuously across multiple locations.

• Network operators and utilities
• Smart City infrastructures
• Substations and Smart Grid components
• Critical infrastructures
• RF field monitoring around mobile communication and 5G applications
• Industrial and utility infrastructures

With a height of 25 cm and a weight of 555 g, the system has a compact design. According to the provided information, commissioning can be carried out via an app.

EMCO supports technical selection

The design of a permanent EMF monitoring network depends on factors such as the infrastructure to be monitored, the number and positioning of measurement points, and the required communication and data analysis concept.

EMCO Elektronik supports customers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as the local Wavecontrol contact for the technical evaluation and selection of the appropriate solution for their application.