Water damage is a leading source of insurance claims in multi-residential buildings. Condoplex Water Detection & Auto Shut-Off finds the leak early and stops the water automatically.
The FCSWWS series of wireless water sensors alert you before disaster happens, ideal for building common areas, utility rooms, compressor trays, in-suite kitchens and bathrooms. Optional extendable probes cover hard-to-reach areas. Completely wireless, the FCSWWS installs anywhere needed.
The FCSWWS is part of an overall water detection system that alarms on-site — not the cloud — instantly sending an alarm signal over a closed network to the guard screen when it detects water.
How it works: When an FCSWWS sensor detects water, the system closes the motorized shut-off valve on the supply line and alerts the guard desk at the same time.
Where it’s used: Sensors go wherever water can escape (utility and mechanical rooms, common areas, and suite kitchens and bathrooms) in condominiums, apartment buildings, senior and assisted living residences, commercial buildings and new construction.
Why it matters: Water damage is a leading source of insurance claims in multi-residential buildings. Stopping a leak early limits the damage, the repair cost and the disruption to neighbouring units.
Key Features
What makes the FCSWWS Water Sensor different
Two mounting types: wall or ground deployment
Extendable water probe and sensing cables for hard-to-reach areas
Regular supervision signals to check system integrity
Low battery detection and out-of-range alerts
On-site alarms — not cloud-dependent
Planning Water Leak Detection and Automatic Shut-Off
Start with where a leak would do the most damage, then decide how the system should respond.
A detection-only setup sends an alarm to the guard screen so staff can act. Adding a motorized shut-off valve on the supply line lets the system close the water as well as raise the alarm. Alarms travel over a closed on-site network, so detection does not depend on the internet.
Water detection runs on the same server as the rest of the building's Condoplex systems and is managed with them through Property Connect Plus. A certified dealer can recommend sensor locations and whether to add automatic shut-off. For wider project planning, see our building security solutions.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Does the water detection system rely on the cloud?
No. Alarms are sent instantly over a closed on-site network to the guard screen — not to the cloud — so detection keeps working regardless of internet status.
Where can the sensors be installed?
Anywhere water risk exists: building common areas, utility rooms, compressor trays, in-suite kitchens and bathrooms. The sensors are completely wireless, with extendable probes for hard-to-reach areas.
How does an automatic water shut-off system work?
When a sensor detects water, the system closes the motorized shut-off valve on the supply line and alerts the guard desk at the same time. Automatic shut-off can be added to a detection system, and the alarm is sent over a closed on-site network rather than the cloud.
How do I know the sensors are still working?
Each sensor sends regular supervision signals to confirm system integrity and reports low battery and out-of-range conditions.
