KIPTEC - Edge Intelligence Enabler.

A blend of hardware & software built into the sensor, transforming it into a true all-in-one solution.

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Easy is the new smart.

Setting up a monitoring site can feel like more hassle than progress, with multiple devices to integrate and potential failure points. And it only gets harder as your network grows.

That’s why we created KIPTEC.

KIPTEC stands for KISTERS Intelligence Platform Technology for Embedded Connectivity. In simple words, it’s the technology that transforms classic environmental sensors into Edge sensors – also known as smart sensors: autonomous devices able to handle everything on their own once powered.

While Classic KISTERS sensors already measure with precision and reliability, KIPTEC adds an extra boost — making Edge sensors possible and giving customers choice.

What exactly makes a sensor "Edge" or "smart"?

While some customers aren’t sure what they are, others confuse them with cloud platforms or complex multi-device setups. With an Edge sensor, what used to require multiple components is now handled by one sensor. Eliminating the need for external loggers, modems, or complex integrations.

Meet KIPTEC-enabled Edge Sensors.

Advanced capabilities:

Event-based transmission — captures and sends critical changes.
Store-and-forward — ensures no data loss during communication gaps.
Smart power management — optimizes energy use for extended operation.
Integrated telemetry — insert SIM, set APN, start transmitting.

Environmental sensors reimagined from the ground up.

For you this means:

One device + power = all you need.
Deploy in minutes, count on it for years.
No multi-device setups, additional cabinets, wiring, or complex pairing.
Lower learning curves, fewer headaches.
Works in any environment.

Edge sensors are still a new concept in environmental monitoring, but we're making the transition easy.

Once you try them, you won’t want to go back.

<30sec

Provisioning time for cloud integration

>12months

Log storage*

75%

Power draw reduction compared to continuous logging **

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Coming soon.
KIPTEC inside, confidence outside.

Meet the first KIPTEC-enabled sensor: HyQuant Edge water radar sensor.

90% of surveyed customers are ready to experience HyQuant Edge. Be among the first.

“I’m excited to see the simplicity of installation combined with smarter data delivery” – surveyed customer.

How can KIPTEC-enabled Edge sensors help you?

One unit to buy, install, maintain. One vendor to handle.

Install them anywhere with minimal infrastructure and effort. They will start collecting data immediately.

Never miss a critical moment.

While their store-and-forward capability eliminates blind spots, their intelligent, event-based transmission provides timely, relevant insights when site conditions change.

Focus on monitoring the environment, not your devices.

They handle data autonomously, observe, self-diagnose, and adapt to save power. When paired with KISTERS telemetry, configure and update their firmware remotely.

Works with what you already have.

Seamlessly connect to any platform via standard protocols or use our cloud for automatic real-time data access – from anywhere with the KISTERS cloud.

KIPTEC enabled sensors support…

Network expansion — extend coverage quickly using existing infrastructure
Dense monitoring — fill gaps between main stations cost-effectively
Remote sites — autonomous operation with over-the-air updates (requires KISTERS telemetry)
Temporary or emergency deployments — rapid setup for floods, disasters, or studies

Simplified by design.

We help monitoring teams to deploy more sites affordably, reliably and quickly with fewer resources.

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Keep your data private, secure, and compliant.

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The result: Lower lifetime costs.

As integrated devices, KIPTEC-enabled Edge sensors reduce infrastructure needs and logistical challenges. Their durable, high-quality, all-in-one design and consistent software help reduce purchase, installation, and maintenance costs – Extending runtimes for years to come.

FAQs.

Is KIPTEC a product I can buy separately?

No. KIPTEC isn’t an add-on. It’s embedded during manufacturing and is only available in select devices, namely KISTERS Edge sensors. It cannot be added to third-party sensors or retrofitted into devices already deployed in the field.

What makes a KIPTEC-enabled Edge sensor different from IoT or traditional setups?

Traditional monitoring requires multiple devices (sensor + logger + modem), while basic IoT offers no local backup. KISTERS Edge sensors solve both problems by combining processing, logging, communication, and power management in a single unit with local storage ensuring no data is ever lost.

What's the difference between a Classic sensor and a KIPTEC-enabled Edge sensor?

Classic sensors serve integration-heavy setups and require external loggers and modems for data handling. Edge sensors add built-in components for autonomous data handling, making them ideal for rapid deployments where minimal setup and remote transmission are priorities.

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* Calculated for HyQuant Edge Q with 14 parameters logged every 5 minutes.
** Comparison of a HyQuant Edge with smart logging against a HyQuant classic connected to an iRIS 270.