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Advantech LoRaWAN Solution Brings Huge Benefits to Your IoT Projects

LoRaWAN is a low-power, wide area networking protocol that wirelessly connects devices to the internet, offering long-distance coverage and deep indoor connectivity for energy-efficient, cost-effective, and secure IoT communication.

Leveraging the power of LoRaWAN technology, Advantech has developed a one-stop LoRaWAN solution which is comprised of LoRaWAN I/O modules WISE-4000 series, gateways WISE-6610 series, and sensors WISE-2000 and EVA-2000 series. The solution allows businesses to easily deploy a secure LoRaWAN network that can be applied to different vertical markets for industrial 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:

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

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

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

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

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

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

LoRaWAN-enabled sensor nodes enable data collection with low-power, long-range connectivity, facilitating equipment monitoring in large areas.

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LoRaWAN
Smart Sensors

EVA-2000 & WISE-2000 Series

LoRaWAN-enabled sensor nodes enable data collection with low-power, long-range connectivity, facilitating equipment monitoring in large areas.

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LoRaWAN I/O modules feature wireless I/O sensor nodes based on LoRa network technologies targeting both indoor and outdoor applications.

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Industrial LoRaWAN
Wireless I/O Module

WISE-4000 Series

LoRaWAN I/O modules feature wireless I/O sensor nodes based on LoRa network technologies targeting both indoor and outdoor applications.

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The high-performance LoRaWAN gateway offers reliable connectivity for industrial environments. It supports the LoRaWAN protocol for building LoRaWAN private and public networks, as well as various protocols including MQTT.

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Industrial
LoRaWAN Gateway

WISE-6610 Series

The high-performance LoRaWAN gateway offers reliable connectivity for industrial environments. It supports the LoRaWAN protocol for building LoRaWAN private and public networks, as well as various protocols including MQTT.

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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:

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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.

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Maximum Battery Life

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

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End-to-End Security

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

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Unlicensed Bands

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

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Rich Ecosystem

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

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Strang ROI

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


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, and proprietary LPWAN. 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 NB-IoT LTE-M Wi-Fi RFID
Distance 2 km - 20 km 5 km 1 km - 10 km 1 km - 10 km 15 m - 100 m 5 - 10 m
Data Rate 50 Kbps 50 Kbps 50 Kbps 1 Mbps 300 Mbps 40 Kbps
Power Consumption Low Low Low Medium Medium Low
License-free Yes Yes No No Yes Yes
Security AES-128 bit AES-128 bit 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, Mesh One-to-one

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Application Cases of LoRaWAN Solution

Agriculture

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Management of Large-Scale Greenhouse

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

Building

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Campus Energy Management

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

Factory

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Vibration Monitoring of Machine Motor

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

Mining

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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

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Refinery Process Management

  • Monitor rotating pump facilities with vibration sensors
  • Improve daily operations, enhance efficiency, boost safety

Semiconductor

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Acid & Alkali Emission Monitoring

  • Remote inspection of pumps and motors in disposal systems
  • Ensure environmental safety

Environmental Monitoring Solution

LoRaWAN smart sensors EVA-2000 series and LoRaWAN I/O modules WISE-4610 together with LoRaWAN gateways WISE-6610 create an effective environmental monitoring solution to optimize factory operation.

Energy Monitoring Solution

Enhance the performance of electrical equipment and energy systems in industrial factories through the implementation of a energy monitoring system. By accurately measuring electrical currents, you gain valuable insights into the operational status of essential facilities like fans and pumps. Additionally, track load trends efficiently, allowing you to make informed decisions for a more resource-conscious and energy-efficient environment.

Predictive Maintenance Solution

Vibration sensor and PT1000 temperature sensor both play key roles in predictive maintenance as it can monitor machine health and detect problems before unplanned down times occur. By utilizing LoRaWAN, this turnkey predictive maintenance solution provides long-range bidirectional communication between sensors and gateways.

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