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For decades, control panels have worked the same way. Lights flash, buzzers sound, and someone nearby responds. That approach still works, but it depends on people being in the right place at the right time. In 2025, we expect more from the systems that keep our water, wastewater, and industrial equipment running. Remote visibility is no longer a luxury. It is the new standard.
The Problem With Traditional Control Panels
Traditional panels only provide local awareness. When an alarm sounds, someone has to be on site to hear it. If a pump fails overnight or a lift station loses power on a weekend, no one knows until the problem becomes expensive. That downtime, cleanup, and loss of productivity could often be avoided with early notification.
Telemetry Changes the Game
Telemetry brings control panels into the connected age. By adding WiFi or cellular communication directly to the panel, operators can see real time alarm and power status updates from any phone, tablet, or computer. There is no programming or external gateway to manage. When something goes wrong, you know immediately, whether you are across the plant or across the country.
A few benefits include:
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Immediate alerts for high level or power loss conditions
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Access to connection strength and status for proactive maintenance
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Reliable communication without extra hardware or setup headaches
How It Compares To SCADA
SCADA systems have been the gold standard for remote monitoring for decades. They offer complete visibility and control but come at a high cost. SCADA requires dedicated servers, communication infrastructure, software licensing, and ongoing maintenance. For many facilities, that investment is out of reach.
Sump Alarm’s built in telemetry offers a practical alternative. You get remote monitoring and alarm visibility without the infrastructure cost of a SCADA system. It installs easily, communicates through WiFi or cellular networks, and provides the critical alerts that keep your operation running. You gain real time visibility at a fraction of the cost and complexity.
Why Built In Beats Add On
Adding telemetry after installation often means more wiring, extra boxes, and additional configuration. Built in telemetry is simpler. It arrives from the factory as one tested system that is ready to perform. Install time is shorter, performance is consistent, and the connection works out of the box.
It also simplifies purchasing. Instead of sourcing a panel and a separate monitoring system, the complete solution is delivered together and backed by one warranty.
The Sump Alarm Difference
Sump Alarm builds UL 508A listed control panels in the USA that combine proven reliability with modern connectivity. Each panel is engineered for long life and simple setup, with WiFi and cellular options available for Simplex, Duplex, and Low Pressure Dosing configurations.
We also supply the same telemetry modules separately to retrofit existing systems or to support OEM panel builders who want to offer connected capability without redesigning their enclosures.
Highlights include:
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UL 508A listed and NEMA 4X rated for indoor or outdoor environments
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Integrated WiFi or cellular telemetry with secure cloud access
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Logs alarm notifications, power loss, and signal strength for visibility over time
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Five year warranty and U.S.-based technical support
Who Benefits From Built In Telemetry
Connected monitoring is no longer just for large utilities. Affordable, integrated communication delivers value at every level.
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Municipal and industrial operators: Gain visibility and reduce response times.
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Contractors and OEMs: Deliver more capable systems without adding complexity.
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Facility managers and homeowners: Receive instant alerts when power is lost or high level alarms occur.
The Future Is Connected
Every control panel should come with telemetry by default. Remote visibility improves safety, reduces downtime, and gives owners the confidence that their systems are performing as they should. The next generation of control panels is defined not by what is inside the box, but by the information you can access from anywhere.
At Sump Alarm, that future is already here. Our telemetry is affordable, reliable, and ready to connect.
Explore the Lineup
See the full range of Sump Alarm UL 508A and telemetry enabled control panels:
sumpalarm.com/collections/control-panels
To learn more about integrating our telemetry into your next OEM build or adding it to existing systems, call 314-787-8059.