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> Introduction to LoRaWAN and its advantages

> Applications of LoRaWAN solution

> Benefits of Advantech LoRaWAN solution

> Advantech LoRaWAN solution for environmental monitoring

> Advantech LoRaWAN solution for machine condition monitoring

> Webinar and online courses about LoRaWAN solution

What is LoRaWAN?

LoRaWAN is a low-power, wide area networking (LPWAN) protocol designed to wirelessly connect end nodes to the internet. LoRaWAN devices transmit signals over a long distance and provides deep indoor coverage. It supports energy-efficient, cost-effective, and secure communications for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

LoRaWAN Offers Critical Benefits

LoRaWAN is an open and interoperable standard created for mass IoT deployment. It has the most public and private network deployments of all low power WAN's, and provides global network coverage. It removes barriers that block network communication, so the signals can penetrate through concrete and steel to reach devices in difficult locations. LoRaWAN is also very robust so that it can operate in harsh weather conditions and noisy communication environments. Meanwhile, LoRaWAN is incredibly power efficient, using very little energy when communicating with objects. LoRaWAN sensors can run on batteries for years!

Here we list the top 6 features including:

Long-Range Connectivity

LoRaWAN devices transmit and receive signals over an average distance of 10 km in rural areas and 3 km in urban areas.

Maximum Battery Life

LoRaWAN devices operate in low power mode which can extend the battery life.

End-to-End Security

AES 128 encryption is used to secure the entire network from devices to application servers.

Unlicensed Bands

LoRaWAN utilizes unlicensed bands allowing users to deploy networks without frequency spectrum license fee.

Rich Ecosystem

LoRaWAN has a large ecosystem of device manufacturers, network server providers, and application developers.

Strong ROI

LoRaWAN network improves the ROI with its low-cost end nodes, open source software, and minimal infrastructure.

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Scalable & Interoperable LoRaWAN Architecture

A typical LoRaWAN network is deployed in a star-of-stars topology. This provides a highly flexible communication network by supporting multiple transmission paths between end devices and gateways. The gateways forward the data to a Network Server which manage the network and transmit data to the application servers.

The Differences between LoRaWAN and Other Wireless Protocols

The following table shows differences between LoRaWAN and other wireless technologies, including RFID, Wi-Fi, NB-IoT, LTE-M, proprietary LPWAN and Mesh. It helps you understand more about the features of LoRaWAN and choose the right technology for your IoT projects.

	LPWAN			Cellular		LAN
	LoRaWAN	Proprietary LPWAN	SmartMesh IP	NB-IoT	LTE-M	Wi-Fi	RFID
Distance	2 km - 20 km	5 km	Indoor: 100 m Outdoor: 300 m	1 km - 10 km	1 km - 10 km	15 m - 100 m	5 - 10 m
Data Rate	50 Kbps	50 Kbps	250 Kbps	50 Kbps	1 Mbps	300 Mbps	40 Kbps
Power Consumption	Low	Low	Low	Low	Medium	Medium	Low
License-free	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	Yes	Yes
Security	AES-128 bit	AES-128 bit	Device authorization (3 levels) AES-128-bit Message integrity check Key changeover and rotation	3GPP (128 to 256 bit)	3GPP TS 33,401 (128 to 256 bit)	Open system, shared key, legacy 8021X, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK	EPC raw data transmission
Topology	Star	Star	Star	Star	Star	Star, Mesh	One-to-one

Applications of LoRaWAN Solution

Agriculture

Management of Large-scale Greenhouse

Collect environmental and crop growth data in real time
Reduce waste and improve workforce efficiency

Building

Campus Energy Management

Collect data from meters and monitor power consumption
Facilitate remote control of facilities and enhance energy management

Factory

Vibration Monitoring of Machine Motor

Monitor the status of motors with online monitoring system
Reduce equipment downtimes and improve personnel safety

Mining

Underground Water Management

Monitor pumps and extractors at well fields to control water levels and water flows

Reduce labor and time required to manage facilities in harsh environments

Oil & Gas

Refinery Process Management

Monitor rotating pump facilities with vibration sensors

Improve daily operations, enhance efficiency, boost safety

Semiconductor

Acid & Alkali Emission Monitoring

Remote inspection of pumps and motors in disposal systems

Ensure environmental safety

Advantech LoRaWAN Solution Brings Huge Benefits to Your IoT Projects

Leveraging the power of LoRaWAN technology, Advantech has developed a one-stop LoRaWAN solution which is comprised of LoRaWAN I/O modules, gateways, and sensors. The solution allows businesses to easily deploy a secure LoRaWAN network that can be applied to different vertical markets for facility monitoring. It offers an alternative to traditional one-by-one inspections to monitor equipment and facilities, which can improve business resiliency and efficiencies.

The superior features of Advantech LoRaWAN solution include:

LoRaWAN devices update data every 30 minutes and run on batteries for 2-3 years

Long range communication between devices and gateways up to 15 km (L.O.S)

Advantech LoRaWAN devices are industrial grade which can be used in harsh environments

Advantech LoRaWAN gateway configured with LoRaWAN Network Server (LNS) supports Modbus and MQTT protocols

Advantech LoRaWAN gateway can flexibly connect up to 500 LoRaWAN devices using RouterApp and Node-red

Advantech LoRaWAN devices with built-in site survey tool can correct wireless network signals

Environmental Monitoring Solution

Machine Condition Monitoring Solution

LoRaWAN I/O modules together with LoRaWAN gateways create an effective environmental monitoring solution. Advantech offers LoRaWAN I/O modules,

WISE-4610

, and

WISE-2200-M

, which support the Modbus/RTU protocol. The modules are compatible with a variety of I/O ports, including AI, DI, DO, PO, and RS-485, which means they can be connected to sensors directly and adopted in different applications, such as facility temperature monitoring, energy management, gate on/off counting, and detection of pressure, liquid levels, and leakage.

LoRaWAN I/O modules collect field data and wirelessly transmit the data to

WISE-6610

LoRaWAN high-performance gateway, which supports Modbus and MQTT protocols for building LoRaWAN private and public networks. The entire system can be implemented quickly and at a lower cost because LoRaWAN technology allows a large number of modules to connect to one gateway, and covers long transmission distances without cable installation.

Product Bundles

WISE-4610 & WISE-6610

For any multiple
applications

WISE-2200-M & WISE-6610

For connecting Modbus sensors
and meters

WISE-2200-M & 96PD-THS16B

For temperature &
humidity monitoring

WISE-2200-M & WISE-M502

For energy
management