HW-group Ares 12

Water leaks and unnoticed fluid ingress are among the greatest risks in modern infrastructures. Server rooms, data centers, industrial facilities, and warehouses are particularly threatened by outages caused by water damage. The HWg-Ares 12 is a professional solution that provides comprehensive remote monitoring over GSM/GPRS networks. With support for up to 14 sensors, including water and leakage sensors, it ensures reliable protection against water ingress and integrates additional key values such as temperature, humidity, power, and voltage.

Its independence from LAN or Wi-Fi makes the HWg-Ares 12 an ideal choice for environments without standard networking. In these cases, the mobile connection ensures continuous data transmission. Thanks to an internal backup battery, monitoring continues for up to 24 hours even during a power outage. This makes the device ideal for critical infrastructures such as cold chains, data centers, or building monitoring in exposed locations.

Water leakage protection is the main focus of the HWg-Ares 12 – by connecting 1D or 2D water sensors, even the smallest liquid amounts can be detected. Combined with the SensDesk portal and modern alarm methods via e-mail, SMS, or phone call, users are promptly informed of possible water intrusions to initiate countermeasures in time. This makes the HWg-Ares 12 a reliable early warning system against costly damages.

With its flexible connection options and extensions, the HWg-Ares 12 adapts to a wide variety of scenarios, from IT infrastructure to industrial process monitoring. In the set version, it comes with accessories such as an antenna, temperature sensor, power supply, and mounting plate and is ready for immediate use.

Technical Features of the HWg-Ares 12

• Connection for up to 14 sensors (1-Wire UNI/1-Wire interface)
• 2 digital inputs for dry contacts with S0 pulse counter
• Compatible with water leak sensors (1D/2D), temperature, power, and voltage sensors
• Stores over 250,000 events in the internal data logger
• Communication via GSM/GPRS, Quad-band, with external antenna
• Internal battery for up to 24 hours of independent operation
• Dimensions: 76 × 93 × 28 mm, wall or DIN rail mountable

Alarm and Monitoring Functions

• Immediate notification of water leaks, temperature deviations, or input alerts
• Up to five e-mail alarms to predefined recipients
• SMS or phone call alerts (via GSM/GPRS)
• Integration with the SensDesk portal for remote monitoring and data visualization
• Analysis of historical data up to two years back
• Optional relay control for switching external devices (pumps, valves, alarm systems)

Typical Application Areas

• Server rooms and data centers: protection of critical hardware and data from water leaks.
• Industrial plants: monitoring of water systems and cooling processes.
• Art depots and museums: continuous protection of valuable objects and exhibits.
• Food and pharmaceutical storage: ensuring strict climate conditions including leakage control.
• Mobile applications: IoT monitoring of cold chains, vehicles, or remote sites.

Data Management and Integration

Through the HWg SensDesk portal, measurements can be centrally managed. Users gain a real-time dashboard, can analyze trends, and export data. In combination with HWg-PDMS software, S0 pulses can be converted into consumption costs – crucial for energy management and reporting. Developers benefit from SDKs, open interfaces (SNMP, XML), and FOTA for simple remote maintenance.

Advantages for Water Leakage Protection

• Reliable GSM-based alerting independent of local network infrastructure
• Detection of even the smallest liquid amounts thanks to 1D and 2D sensor support
• Continuous operability during power outages (internal battery)
• Integration into IoT and SCADA systems
• Ideal for outdoor and mobile applications

Can the HWg-Ares 12 operate without a LAN connection?

Yes, the device operates exclusively via GSM/GPRS networks and does not require LAN or Wi-Fi infrastructure.

Which sensors can be connected?

The HWg-Ares 12 supports up to 14 sensors, including temperature, humidity, and water leak sensors (1D/2D), as well as dry contacts for additional alarm signals.

How does alarm notification work in case of a water leak?

Alerts are sent directly via e-mail, SMS, or phone call to up to five recipients. In addition, integration into SensDesk cloud portals is supported.