Smart meter and automatic shutoff valve
Eddy IQ
Eddy IQ is a smart ultrasonic water meter with a built-in shutoff valve for ¾ and 1 inch lines. It measures flow every minute, tells minor, major and extreme leaks apart and closes its own valve, even when the network is down.
At a glance
- Starting flow rate
- 0.026 gal/min
- Closes on its own, even offline
- Onboard valve
- Pipe sizes
- ¾ and 1 inch
- Certified for drinking water
- NSF 61 and 372
See it work
Watch Eddy IQ catch a running toilet and a burst pipe.
Run a scenario to see how the meter learns the line's regular use, what it flags and when its valve closes. Then look inside at the flow tube, valve, radio and battery.
Flow meter and valve in one
Eddy IQ
Installs in line on ¾ inch and 1 inch pipes. It measures flow continuously, logs consumption and closes its own valve when a shutoff rule calls for it. A behavioral learning period teaches it the line's regular use, so alerts flag what doesn't fit.
- Meter and shutoff valve in one body
- Learns the line's regular use in a behavioral learning period
- Flags continuous low flow, continuous use and extreme flow
- Feeds consumption data to reporting and submeter billing
Run a scenario
Each scenario, step by step
Learning period
- A behavioral learning period starts. The IQ logs when and how much water this line uses.
- Days pass. Morning and evening peaks and quiet nights become the line's regular pattern.
- The learned pattern sets the alert thresholds, so flow that doesn't fit, like a trickle at 3 a.m., stands out.
Normal use
- A fixture opens and water flows through the meter.
- The IQ logs consumption for reporting and billing.
- The fixture closes and flow drops back to zero.
Running toilet
- A toilet flapper sticks and water keeps trickling.
- Hours pass and the flow never drops to zero.
- The IQ flags continuous low flow and sends an alert.
Burst pipe
- A pipe bursts and flow jumps far above normal.
- Extreme flow trips the shutoff rule.
- The onboard valve closes and the flow stops.
Shutoff rules are configured per project.
Restoring water
- Water is restored from the dashboard or with the Open button on the meter.
Eddy IQ parts and specs
- The meter
- Registers flow from 0.026 gal/min (0.1 L/min)
- Reports every minute, with no accuracy loss over time
- Tells minor, major and extreme leaks apart
- 48 to 72 hours of backup power through an outage
- The valve
- Closes automatically when a leak rule trips
- Shutoff runs on the device, so it works even if the network is down
- Reopens from the dashboard or with the Open button
- Rated 0 to 230 psi
- Brass body
- NSF 61 and NSF 372 certified for drinking water
- AWWA C715-18, UL and FCC
- IP67 rated
- Pressure loss under 9.14 psi
- Flow measurement
- Measures flow continuously, around the clock
- Thresholds adapt to each unit's usual consumption
- Onboard shutoff valve
- Motorized valve in the meter body
- Closes when a shutoff rule trips or on command
- LoRaWAN radio
- Two-way: sends readings, receives valve commands
- Reports every minute
- Behavioral learning
- A learning period teaches it the line's regular water use
- Alert thresholds come from the line's own history
- Regular use stays quiet. Flow that doesn't fit gets flagged.
- Battery and power
- Built-in lithium battery keeps readings going
- 110 to 240 V adapter with 48 to 72 hours of battery backup
- Certifications
- NSF 61 and NSF 372, UL, FCC and AWWA C715-18
- IP67 enclosure
- Brass body for ¾ inch and 1 inch lines
What it does
Eddy IQ uses flow logic algorithms to identify continuous low flow, continuous water use and extreme water use patterns. Volume reports stream minute-by-minute, so the monitoring center has the data it needs to support response while the building team is already on it.
The same hardware ships consumption data for utility partners and submeter billing. One device covers protection, metering and monitoring center integration.
Three flow patterns, distinct alerts
Continuous low flow at 0.1 LPM. Continuous use at 2 LPM for 30 minutes. Extreme use at 20 LPM for 5 minutes. Each pattern routes through its own automation.
Automatic remote shutoff
On a flow alert, the integrated valve closes itself. The shutoff is local to the device, so it triggers even if the unit is offline or the network is down. The monitoring center confirms the action and notifies the property team in minutes.
Submeter-grade accuracy
0.1 LPM accuracy, no loss over time. Pressure loss stays under 63 KPa. The same device that protects the building bills the suite.
LoRaWAN backbone
915 MHz LoRaWAN penetrates concrete and steel where Wi-Fi and cellular fail. Compatible with other LoRaWAN smart-building devices on the same network.
Battery backup built in
Lithium battery for continuous metering plus an external 48 to 72 hour backup keep the device live through power outages.
Eddy platform integration
Every reading and event flows into the Eddy Dashboard and the monitoring program. The DN20 unit ships in one model, M-Bus capable, with wired plus wireless connectivity.
Where it fits
Eddy IQ installs on the main feed and at zone-level shutoffs in retrofits and new construction. It is the device Eddy specifies first when an asset needs flow-based detection plus automatic isolation.
Multi-family main feeds
Riser-level isolation in concrete towers and mid-rise residential portfolios.
Commercial mechanical rooms
Boiler and HVAC line protection in office and mixed-use buildings.
Construction project mains
Temporary risers during fit-out, with Eddy's monitoring center with Eddy from day one.
Submetering and consumption billing
The DN20 unit pairs LoRaWAN telemetry with wired M-Bus billing readouts.
Installation
What an Eddy IQ install looks like.
One brass body goes inline on the ¾ or 1 inch line. Eddy supplies the meter, its power adapter and the battery backup.
Swipe sideways to see the whole drawing
- Eddy IQ installs inline on a ¾ inch (DN20) or 1 inch (DN25) line. The meter and a motorized shutoff valve share one brass body.
- It reads flow every minute and closes its own valve, even offline. A wired M-Bus option is available on the ¾ inch model.
- Power comes from a 110 to 240 V adapter on a standard receptacle, with an external battery backup that keeps it running 48 to 72 hours in an outage.
- It reports wirelessly over two-way 915 MHz LoRaWAN, a signal that passes through concrete and steel, to the Eddy Gateway. The gateway connects to the Eddy cloud over Ethernet or LTE, which feeds the dashboard, alerts and a read-only API.
In the field
Eddy IQ in real buildings.
Meter and shutoff valve in one body, installed inline in suites and on risers.
Works with
Eddy IQ is one part of a single Eddy program. Every device reports into the same dashboard and the same 24/7 monitoring center.
Eddy H2O
Point-of-leak sensors add water, temperature and humidity alerts in the places a meter can't see.
Monitoring center
Operators follow up on every flow alert 24/7 and call your team through the escalation protocol.
Eddy IQ specifications
From the Eddy IQ spec sheet. Download the full datasheet for your market.
| Pipe sizes | ¾ inch (DN20) and 1 inch (DN25) |
|---|---|
| Measurement | Ultrasonic, reported every minute |
| Starting flow rate | 0.026 gal/min (0.1 L/min) |
| Accuracy | 0.025 gal/min, with no accuracy loss over time |
| Flow resolution | 0.01 gal/min |
| Leak detection | Minor, major and extreme leaks, each with its own alert |
| Valve | Motorized valve in the meter body |
|---|---|
| Closing | Automatically on a leak rule, or on command from the dashboard or monitoring center |
| Offline | Shutoff logic runs on the device, so it works if the network is down |
| Operating pressure | 0 to 230 psi |
|---|---|
| Pressure loss | Under 9.14 psi |
| Operating temperature | 39 to 194 °F (4 to 90 °C) |
| Ingress protection | IP67 |
| Body | C69300 brass |
| Protocol | LoRaWAN, 915 MHz (North America) |
|---|---|
| Wired option | M-Bus on the ¾ inch (DN20) model |
| Battery | Built-in lithium battery for continuous readings |
| Mains power | Auto-switching 110 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz adapter |
| Backup | 48 to 72 hours of external battery backup in an outage |
| Drinking water | NSF 61 and NSF 372 |
|---|---|
| Meter standard | AWWA C715-18 |
| Safety and radio | UL and FCC |
| Length without fittings | 7.48 in · 8.85 in |
|---|---|
| Length with fittings | 11.22 in · 13.18 in |
| Height | 4.09 in · 4.33 in |
| Weight without couplings | 2.56 lb · 3.05 lb |
| Weight with couplings | 3.00 lb · 3.93 lb |
Eddy IQ FAQ
What pipe sizes does Eddy IQ fit?
¾ inch (DN20) and 1 inch (DN25) lines. For larger lines, Eddy Link drives shutoff valves up to 18 inches.
How small a leak can Eddy IQ detect?
It registers flow from 0.026 gal/min (0.1 L/min) and tells minor, major and extreme leaks apart, each with its own alert.
How does Eddy IQ know what normal use looks like?
It learns it. A behavioral learning period teaches the IQ each line's regular use, and its continuous low flow, continuous use and extreme use alerts take their thresholds from that history. Regular use stays quiet, and flow that doesn't fit the pattern stands out.
Does the valve close if the network is down?
Yes. The shutoff logic runs on the device itself, so a leak rule closes the valve even when the unit is offline.
What happens in a power outage?
A built-in lithium battery keeps readings going, and an external backup supply adds 48 to 72 hours of operation.
Is Eddy IQ certified for drinking water?
Yes. It's certified to NSF 61 and NSF 372 and meets AWWA C715-18, UL and FCC.
Can Eddy IQ be used for submeter billing?
Yes. The same meter that protects the unit reports consumption every minute for reporting and submeter billing.
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