So sorry for the delay on this answer, the notif got lost!

These sensor towers will function almost completely differently from the previous ones, since they run on magic rather than technology. They do, however, connect in to the larger network through some magitech. Through the technology, he could "hack" enough, especially with his ability, to get more of the source code he's looking for. Maybe 20% or so.

Most people wouldn't be able to access the technology so well, but because of his power, I think he could.