Product Introduction; Product Description - Grundfos AQtap Service Instructions With Installation And Operating Instructions

7. Product introduction

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Fig. 4 AQtap interfaces and components
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1 Antenna
2 User interface
3 Condensate drain
4 Power in
5 Water outlet
6 Water inlet
7 Shut-off valve
8 Stainer
9 90° elbow
10 Galvanic separator
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Fig. 5 AQtap inside components
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1 Control unit
2 SIM card
3 Power supply unit
4 Battery
5 Flow sensor
6 Solenoid valve

7.1 Product description

AQtap
AQtap is an intelligent water dispenser that addresses some of
the main challenges of providing a reliable and sustainable water
supply in the developing world. Through an integrated platform
for revenue collection and online management of water points,
AQtap supports the financial viability and accountability of water
service operation.
AQtap supports user friendly dispensing of drinking water to
consumers through a simple and intuitive interface and system
for credit transactions using smart cards.
Consumers load credits directly at the AQtap onto their
WaterCards, either through local water credit vendors or via
mobile credit platforms.
When tapping water, the water credits of the consumers'
WaterCard are automatically deducted in a transparent way.
The water dispenser has a robust construction, it operates
precisely and with minimum wastage of water. The AQtap can be
operated with grid and / or solar power. The internal battery is
used as a backup power for approximately 12 hours of operation
with 250 tappings.
aqTOP
aqTOP is a terminal for water credit distribution and smart card
activation. aqTOP can be used as a supplement in large water
kiosks and mini grid applications (multiple dispensers) to avoid
that the credit distribution disturbs the water tapping.
Water Management System
The Water Management System (WMS) is an online platform that
monitors and manages connected AQtap water dispensers.
Smart cards
Smart cards are required for all actions at the AQtap. Four user
profiles are available for different actions.
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