How the Lorax Platform Works
The Lorax Natural Gas Customer Safety Platform combines connected methane detection, secure communications, utility-grade monitoring, and intelligent gas shut-off to help utilities protect customers and extend visibility beyond the gas meter.This is a Paragraph Font
Detect methane. Monitor conditions. Communicate alarms. Take action.
The Lorax platform enables utilities to identify hazardous conditions, monitor connected safety devices, and remotely or automatically isolate gas service when required.
Products
Indoor Natural Gas Detector
Protect customers before a hazardous leak becomes an emergency.
The Lorax Indoor Natural Gas Detector uses laser-based TDLAS methane sensing technology combined with secure LTE-M connectivity to provide continuous monitoring of residential gas environments. Alarm events, device health, and connectivity status are automatically reported to utility personnel, enabling improved visibility into customer-side safety conditions.
Key Features
• TDLAS methane detection technology
• LTE-M connectivity with utility visibility
• Real-time alarm notification
• Long-life battery operation
• Remote device monitoring and diagnostics
Lorax Device Management Platform
Centralized visibility for connected utility safety devices.
The Lorax Device Management Platform provides utilities with a secure, scalable environment for monitoring, managing, and maintaining connected field devices. Operators gain real-time visibility into alarms, device health, communications status, firmware versions, and operational analytics through a single dashboard.
Key Features
• Fleet management and device provisioning
• Real-time telemetry and alarms
• Secure firmware distribution
• Rules engine and workflow automation
• Cloud-hosted or utility-owned deployments
Lorax Smart Valve
Remote and automatic gas shut-off when it matters most.
The Lorax Smart Valve enables utilities to remotely disconnect service or automatically isolate gas flow when hazardous conditions are detected. Integrated LTE-M communications and long-life battery operation provide rapid response capabilities while reducing the need for manual field intervention.
Key Features
• Remote gas shut-off capability
• Automatic response to detector alarms
• LTE-M communications
• 10+ year battery design
• Utility-grade deployment architecture
Lorax Commercial Smart Valve
Automated gas isolation for commercial and industrial applications.
Designed for larger service connections and critical facilities, the Lorax Commercial Smart Valve extends remote and automatic gas shut-off capabilities beyond residential deployments. The platform supports integration with methane detectors, fire systems, environmental sensors, and utility operational workflows.
Protecting Natural Gas Customers Through Intelligent Detection and Control
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