Automated reading and reporting of power and water— combining dTect Gateway Pro, Bove Technology smart meters, and the LIFE Lift Intercom System into one seamless solution.
Automated monitoring of water and power consumption, plus GSM-enabled building safety — all managed through a single integrated system. Communication is facilitated via GSM or Sigfox depending on the application and available coverage.
A commercial postpaid power and water consumption reading and reporting solution. Automates meter reading to invoicing, giving property managers complete visibility and control.
Globally proven ultrasonic smart meters with wireless communication via Sigfox — plus remote valve control and precision thermal energy measurement, deployed across 90+ countries.
GSM-powered lift intercom system providing reliable emergency communication for any elevator installation. Connects trapped occupants directly to an emergency response line — no landline required.
Our integrated approach eliminates manual processes, reduces human error, and gives you instant visibility and control over every utility point on your property.
Bove Technology smart water meters and Eastron electrical sub-meters continuously capture consumption data at each point of use — wirelessly and with high precision.
The dTect Gateway Pro collects all readings, aggregates them, and transmits to a cloud or on-premise platform via GSM or Sigfox — whichever suits the application and site coverage — accessible from any device, anywhere.
Set thresholds, receive alerts, and generate automated invoices — turning complex utility management into a simple dashboard task.
Alongside utility management, the LIFE Lift Intercom ensures every elevator on your property has a direct GSM emergency line — protecting occupants 24/7.
Map every meter on every unit across your property portfolio.
Continuous data capture — monitor trends and anomalies as they happen.
Automated alerts for leaks, unusual spikes, or over-limit consumption.
Responsive web platform — manage from desktop, tablet, or mobile.
Encrypted data, audit trails, and regulatory-compliant emergency systems.
Recover tenant utility costs accurately — reduce revenue leakage.
Answers about our water monitoring, power management, and LIFE lift intercom solutions.
Automated water monitoring uses smart meters — like the Bove Technology ultrasonic meters — installed at each consumption point. These meters continuously measure flow and transmit readings wirelessly — via GSM or Sigfox depending on the application and available coverage — to the dTect Gateway Pro. The gateway aggregates all data and makes it available automatically through a web portal. No manual meter reading is required. You can view usage per unit, spot anomalies such as leaks, and compare readings against bulk supply bills to verify accuracy.
The dTect Gateway Pro connects to Eastron electrical sub-meters installed on each tenant's supply line. It reads kWh data continuously and presents it through an online dashboard. Property managers can view current and historical usage per unit, set consumption thresholds, receive alerts when thresholds are exceeded, and remotely switch off power where appropriate. The system also facilitates automated invoicing, eliminating the need for manual reads and reducing billing disputes.
Smart meters and the gateway are designed with data buffering capabilities that store readings locally during communication outages. Once connectivity is restored, all buffered data is synchronised. The LIFE Lift Intercom operates on GSM cellular networks and typically includes battery backup, ensuring emergency communication remains active even when mains power fails — a critical safety requirement for lift installations.
Bove Technology's ultrasonic water meters have no moving parts, which means no mechanical wear and exceptional long-term accuracy. Eastron electrical meters such as the SDM630 series provide multi-channel, Class 1 or Class 0.5 accuracy measurement. Both meter types are MID (Measuring Instruments Directive) compliant where applicable and are built for the utility sub-metering environments where accuracy directly impacts revenue recovery.
The dTect platform is designed for commercial and multi-tenant residential properties — apartment complexes, office parks, shopping centres, student accommodation, and mixed-use developments. The LIFE Lift Intercom is appropriate for any building with one or more lifts, from small walk-up blocks to high-rise commercial towers. Both solutions scale from single-site to large property portfolios.
LIFE is a GSM-based emergency intercom solution designed specifically for lifts. It enables trapped or distressed occupants to make an emergency call directly from the lift cab to a designated response number — without requiring a traditional telephone landline. The unit uses a standard SIM card on any GSM cellular network, making it easy to install in new or existing lifts regardless of the building's telephony infrastructure.
Yes. South African law (SANS 1545 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act) requires that all passenger lifts be equipped with an emergency communication device. The LIFE intercom fulfils this requirement using GSM technology. It provides the mandatory two-way voice communication from the lift cab to an external point, satisfying regulatory inspectors and ensuring your building remains compliant during annual lift inspections.
Installation is straightforward. The GSM unit is mounted in the lift control cabinet or within the cab, connected to the emergency call button and speaker. A SIM card from any local network operator is inserted, and the destination phone number(s) are programmed via SMS or a configuration interface. The system can store multiple call destinations and will cycle through them until the call is answered. Our technicians handle the full installation and commissioning process.
Absolutely. dTect provides an end-to-end service covering supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing support for all three solutions — dTect Gateway Pro power/water monitoring, Bove Technology smart meters, and LIFE lift intercoms. Having a single point of contact simplifies procurement, installation scheduling, and ongoing maintenance while ensuring all systems are correctly integrated and documented.
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