I-CON® Systems recently launched two innovative products designed to transform how correctional facilities monitor, manage and control water usage. The new NEXUS® Pro+ Controller (main image, above) and the NEXUS® Pro+ Port Swap Monitoring Kit (image below) provide correctional staff real time data and monitoring results that change the way correctional facilities reduce excess and wasteful water usage by inmates. This data helps reduce water waste, lower maintenance costs and improve overall facility security.
The NEXUS® Pro+ Controller delivers real-time feedback at the valve level, enabling facilities to quickly detect leaks, identify operational issues and address potential problems before they escalate into costly repairs or disruptions. By providing continuous monitoring and immediate feedback, the controller helps staff maintain optimal system performance while reducing maintenance demands.
The NEXUS® Pro+ Controller is a standalone or communicating controller, comes with integrated pressure and temperature monitoring functionalities and can be used to control up to eight valves. It connects effortlessly to I-CON® flush valves, lavatory, and shower valves. The controllers can be networked together through an I-CON® ENVISAGE® Pro Water Management System, allowing control, real-time monitoring, alerts, and setting adjustability from anywhere in the facility. It will notify staff if any issues arise, so they can fix them before problems escalate.
Working alongside the controller, I-CON®’s NEXUS® Pro+ Port Swap Monitoring Kit provides instant and reliable detection of potential tampering, unauthorized valve changes, and controller related issues. If an issue is detected, the system automatically disables operation and alerts maintenance staff. In addition, color-coded LED indicators provide real-time status and fault alerts, while color-coded wiring and a dedicated pressure transducer connection simplify installation and set-up.
Together, these technologies, as part of the full I-CON® product line, deliver a comprehensive monitoring solution that can be incorporated into both new construction projects and retrofit applications within existing facilities.
Why does this matter?
Beyond conserving water and reducing utility costs, the technology helps correctional facilities mitigate several costly and disruptive challenges, including:
• Facility flooding caused by excessive flushing
• Unnecessary water consumption from repeated in-cell flushing
• The destruction of evidence and disposal of contraband during searches
By reducing water waste and preventing plumbing-related incidents, correctional facilities can operate more efficiently while lowering costs for taxpayers.
“Correctional facilities that implement I-CON® systems typically experience significant reductions in water consumption, often reducing usage by up to 60 percent while lowering maintenance costs by as much as 40 percent,” said Shawn Bush, Founder, I-CON®. “Our integrated product ecosystem provides facilities with a single-source solution for managing water-related challenges. Whether installed during new construction or as part of a modernization project, these technologies deliver real-time monitoring, enhanced operational control, and greater peace of mind for facility staff. They also help prevent cell flooding, reduce excessive water usage, and eliminate contraband flushing when facilities are placed on lockdown.”
Facilities that implement a complete I-CON® water management system typically achieve a return on investment within two to five years, making the technology a cost-effective solution for correctional institutions operating within tight budget constraints.
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