Mobile App Integration for Advanced Frost Protection

Technostacks collaborated with Norway’s largest plastic pipe systems manufacturer to develop a BLE-enabled heating cable management system with a mobile app. The solution simplified setup, enabled real-time monitoring, and provided secure access control with proactive error management. This IoT-based approach enhanced efficiency, reliability, and remote maintenance for frost protection systems.

Client

Norway’s largest manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipe systems

Service

Product Development, Mobile App Integration, and IoT Engineering

Timeline

12 Months (Completed)

Challenge

They needed a comprehensive solution to address the following:

Manual Complexity: Simplifying the setup process for heating cables and temperature regulation.
Real-Time Monitoring: Enabling users to monitor operational data without physical interaction with the switch.
Error Management: Providing actionable error notifications to reduce downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Access Security: Offering tiered access levels to prevent unauthorized changes to critical settings.
Future Proofing: Ensuring the system can adapt to updates and advancements through firmware upgrades.

Outcome

Technostacks collaborated with the manufacturer to create a system integrating BLE-enabled devices with a powerful mobile app. The solution streamlined heating cable management and enhanced user experience by offering effortless configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.

Highlights:

Frost Protection: Efficiently managed T75 and T300 heating cables to prevent frost damage.
Mobile Integration: Enabled easy access to configurations and monitoring via iOS and Android apps.
Error Handling: Displayed sensor and power issues in-app, with step-by-step resolutions.
Secure Access: Implemented tiered access levels for end-users, electricians, and advanced settings.
Future Ready: Supported firmware updates through the mobile app for seamless device maintenance.

Brief

Norway’s largest manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipe systems partnered with Technostacks to modernize frost protection for isothermal water and pressure drainage systems. The system paired with a mobile app provided users an effortless way to configure, monitor, and maintain heating cables. The solution reduced operational complexities and enhanced system reliability by automating processes and enabling remote management.

Challenges

Setup Simplification: Designing a user-friendly process for configuring cable type, length, and temperature limits.
Data Visibility: Ensuring users can monitor critical operational data remotely.
Error Resolution: Offering clear and actionable error messages to reduce troubleshooting time.
Controlled Access: Restricting advanced settings to authorized personnel to maintain system integrity.
Device Maintenance: Facilitating firmware updates to future-proof the system.

Solution

Technostacks delivered an end-to-end IoT-based solution, comprising a BLE-enabled switch and a feature-rich mobile app.

Key features included:

Configuration Wizard: Simplified setup with step-by-step cable and temperature selection.
Real-Time Monitoring: Displayed temperature, boost time, and power output for enhanced visibility.
Error Alerts: In-app notifications with guided fixes for common issues like sensor failures.
Secure Access: Multiple user levels for tailored control and functionality.
Firmware Management: Enabled one-click updates through the mobile app.

Impact

Efficiency: Reduced manual efforts in setup and maintenance, saving time for users.
Convenience: Enabled remote management and troubleshooting from iOS and Android devices.
Reliability: Improved system uptime with proactive error handling and firmware updates.
Security: Ensured system integrity with controlled access levels.

86.6%

Client Retention Rate

200+

Delivered Assets

6.4X

ROI of Re-Design