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B.One element suite

Build your own metering platform

The flexible digital metering software platform for water utilities.

Digital water metering delivers more than just consumption data. It provides reliable insights that support early leak detection, streamline manual processes and enable more informed operational decisions. This creates a solid basis for improving efficiency and making smarter use of water resources. B.One element suite gives you the flexibility to realise these benefits through a modular software platform. Designed for water suppliers that want greater control of their digital metering infrastructure, B.One element suite lets you build, manage and expand your platform to match your organisation and existing systems. From data collection and network management to integrations, visualisations and digital services, B.One element suite gives you the freedom to choose the technologies, workflows and functionality that best fit your organisation. Its architecture allows you to build on your existing infrastructure and avoid vendor lock-in.

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Why choose B.One element suite?

The flexibility to build your digital metering platform your way

B.One element suite combines a flexible software platform with open integrations and modular functionality, giving you the freedom to build, manage and expand your digital metering infrastructure on your own terms.

Flexible platform

Configure the solution to match your organisation, workflows and technical requirements.

Full control

Manage your own platform, data, network and integrations.

Open architecture

Integrate with existing systems through open APIs and standard interfaces.

Scalable solution

Expand your platform with new modules and functionality as your organisation evolves.

Is B.One element suite right for your organisation?

B.One element suite is designed for water utilities that want greater ownership of their digital metering infrastructure. The platform gives you flexibility and control, but also requires technical resources to configure, integrate and operate the solution.

Brunata can support implementation and onboarding, while your organisation or partners manages the day-to-day operation of the platform.

What is required

  • Resources to configure and manage the platform
  • Technical capabilities in-house or through partners
  • Active decisions about network and platform set-up

What it gives you

  • More control over data, workflows and integrations
  • More flexibility to adapt the solution to your organisation
  • Less dependency on standard setup and vendor-managed processes

One platform. Three modules

B.One element suite combines three integrated software modules that give you the flexibility to build, manage and expand your own digital metering platform. Use the modules individually or together, integrate them with your existing systems and scale the platform as your needs evolve.

element go, element iot and element apps work together to support every stage of your digital metering journey, from field work and connected devices to dashboards, integrations and digital services.

From field work to full documentation

element go helps you digitalise the practical service processes behind your metering infrastructure.

Use element go to plan installations, manage meter replacements, prepare work orders, assign tasks to field staff and document every step of the process using a smartphone or tablet.

element go supports installation, maintenance, replacement and dismantling of meters, sensors and other devices. It records location data via GPS, documents completed and incomplete tasks, and transfers captured data to B.One element iot or downstream systems such as ERP or inventory platforms.

Key capabilities

  • Installation, replacement and maintenance of meters and IoT sensors
  • Digital work orders and task management
  • Mobile app for field technicians
  • GPS-based location registration
  • Digital documentation of completed and incomplete tasks
  • Integration with B.One element iot, ERP and inventory systems

Use case: Planning and documenting meter replacements

A utility is replacing old water meters across several districts. With B.One element go, the team can prepare work orders, assign tasks to technicians, register locations via GPS and document each completed or incomplete visit directly on a smartphone or tablet. This gives the utility a clear overview of progress and ensures that field data is captured digitally and transferred to B.One element iot or connected business systems.

From connected devices to controlled data

B.One element iot is the platform for managing meters, sensors, gateways, networks and data streams across your infrastructure. It gives you the tools to connect devices, manage gateways, process large amounts of data, define automations and alarms and integrate data with your existing systems. As your digital infrastructure grows, element iot provides a central overview of connected devices, communication networks and the data they generate.

The platform supports LoRaWAN® network server functionality, as well as other network and communication technologies. It also provides device and gateway management, flexible data models and automatic mapping of digital twins. The platform is technology-neutral, scalable, GDPR-compliant and built with security by design.

Key capabilities

  • Device and gateway management
  • LoRaWAN® network server functionality and support for other network technologies
  • Meter and sensor data management
  • Rules, alarms and event handling
  • Open APIs and system integrations
  • Digital Twin mapping and flexible data models

Use case: Monitoring connected meters and reacting to deviations

A utility wants full visibility of its digital metering infrastructure and communication network. With B.One element iot, it can manage devices and gateways, collect and structure meter data, define automations and alarms, and monitor events across the network. This helps the utility detect issues earlier, identify irregular data or communication issues and maintain an overview as the infrastructure grows.

From data to digital solutions

B.One element apps is a low-code construction kit for building dashboards, visualisations, applications and integrations around your own workflows. You can create your own applications without extensive programming knowledge, or use ready-made apps that are already integrated into the platform.

B.One element apps can support solutions for remote meter monitoring, water loss management, low-voltage network monitoring, predictive maintenance, CO2 monitoring, smoke detector dashboards, smart waste dashboards and many other use cases.

Key capabilities

  • Low-code application builder
  • Dashboards and data visualisations
  • Ready-made and custom applications
  • Workflow-based applications
  • Integration with external systems
  • Configurable user interfaces

Use case: Extending your existing digital ecosystem

A water utility may already use existing systems for consumer communication, administration or operational follow-up. B.One element apps makes it possible to build dashboards, visualisations and applications around your existing workflows. Data from meters, sensors and other connected devices can be presented in digital services or integrated into existing business systems, making it easier to use the same data across your organisation.

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LoRaWAN® – our preferred choice for wireless metering

LoRaWAN® is our preferred communication technology for wireless metering. Built on an open and globally proven standard, it combines long-range communication with low power consumption, making it well suited for connecting water meters and other IoT devices across your infrastructure.
With B.One element suite, you choose and manage the network infrastructure yourself. By choosing LoRaWAN®, you can build on a widely used and scalable technology that supports both your current metering needs and future IoT applications.
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Smart water meters – your choice

B.One element suite gives you the flexibility to work with the water meters that fit your infrastructure and requirements. You can use your existing meters, choose other compatible meter types or select smart water meters from BrunataZENNER.
Our range includes ultrasonic and mechanical water meters for both individual consumption and larger flows in the distribution network, with options for remote reading through technologies such as LoRaWAN® and Wireless M-Bus. With B.One element suite, you choose the meters and manage the installation yourself.
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Customer case

Stadtwerke Dillingen expands its digital infrastructure with B.One element suite

Stadtwerke Dillingen began expanding its own LoRaWAN® network in 2020. Since then, the network has been continuously expanded and is used for remote reading of meters, with data processed in B.One element suite.

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Looking for a different approach?

Let us handle the complete solution

If you prefer one partner to take care of your digital metering infrastructure, B.One complete brings meters, network, platform, operation and support together in one fully supported solution.
We handle the implementation and ongoing operation, while Brunata Online gives you the tools you need to work with meter and consumption data in your daily operations.
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Frequently asked questions about B.One element suite for water utilities

What is included in B.One element suite?

B.One element suite is a modular software platform consisting of three integrated modules: element go, element iot and element apps. The modules can be used together or individually, depending on your organisation’s needs and technical set-up.

Does Brunata install meters and communication networks?

No. Unlike B.One complete, B.One element suite is a software platform. Your organisation or its selected partners are responsible for installation, network set-up and the ongoing administration of meters, networks and data.

Does B.One element suite require technical resources?

Yes. B.One element suite is designed for organisations that want to manage their own digital metering infrastructure. It is therefore best suited to utilities with technical resources or partners who can configure, integrate and operate the platform.

Can B.One element suite integrate with existing systems?

Yes. B.One element suite is built on an open architecture and supports standard interfaces and APIs, making it possible to integrate with ERP systems and other business applications.

Can B.One element suite be deployed on-premises?

B.One element suite is available as Software-as-a-Service, hosted in Germany and
GDPR-compliant out of the box. As an alternative, you can host it on-premises, depending on how much control you want to keep in your own organisation.

Which communication technologies are supported?

B.One element suite supports LoRaWAN® as well as other communication technologies, allowing you to connect and manage meters, sensors, gateways and networks through one platform.