Universal SmartSWITCH is a non-electrical, contact based sensor in the LightLOC family designed for monitoring manholes and handholes. This highly adaptable sensor offers other monitoring solutions such as cabinet doors, junction boxes, and anywhere else movement of a barrier is necessary to gain access to an asset. It was developed to overcome the distance limits of copper-based contact switches and is capable of being monitored from up to 25+ km. Monitoring devices include any of the LightLOC processors.

Like all the LightLOC sensors and monitoring systems, the Universal SmartSWITCH was designed to be a near zero-false-alarm solution. It is extremely tamper resistant, rugged, and corrosion resistant to survive in submerged and corrosive environments. Since it is fiber-optic based, it is immune to EMI. No electrical power is needed at the location of the sensor, allowing it to be installed where there is no power available or where power cannot be safely delivered.

Universal SmartSWITCH was designed for easy installation. The elimination of fiber optic splicing saves material and labor costs during installation and maintenance over the lifetime of the sensor.