{"id":5852,"date":"2022-10-10T18:03:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T15:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/iot-technology\/lorawan-devices-and-monitoring\/"},"modified":"2023-06-27T11:46:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-27T08:46:50","slug":"lorawan-devices-and-monitoring","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/en\/iot-technology\/lorawan-devices-and-monitoring\/","title":{"rendered":"LoRaWAN devices and monitoring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FDB440&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; background_blend=&#8221;overlay&#8221; min_height=&#8221;20vw&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;f7b1356a-eab2-4102-9eed-bd0698c9f836&#8243; header_text_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|50%|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|30%|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|0%|||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>LoRaWAN devices and monitoring<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.17.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b64f7b53-e381-4a48-9e00-e7f869780f57&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>What is LoRaWAN?<\/h2>\n<p>LoRaWAN is a data transmission technology for wireless data transfer. It&#8217;s designed to transfer small amounts of data quickly and using very little energy. It connects battery-powered sensors to the Internet.<\/p>\n<p>LoRa stands for &#8220;Long Range&#8221;. The longer abbreviation, LoRaWAN, stands for &#8220;Long Range Wide Area Network.&#8221; LoRaWAN is a radio technology.<\/p>\n<p>LoRaWAN technology enables a range of practical solutions that can help with various monitoring purposes. LoRaWAN can be used to monitor equipment and machine utilization rates, measure temperature and humidity, or monitor water or fuel consumption.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/wireless-communication-technologies-range-data-123rf-181009213_m.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Wireless IOT radio technologies in a graph by data capacity and coverage&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Wireless communication protocols for IoT&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">The advantages of LoRaWAN are long signal range and low power consumption, but the trade-off is low data transfer capacity.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Key information about LoRa devices<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>How do LoRa devices work?<\/h2>\n<p>LoRa is a trademark used for devices that use the LoRaWAN standard. This means LoRa devices use radio communication to transmit data.<\/p>\n<p>LoRa devices can be compared to mobile phones: they have their own battery and can connect to the internet as long as the base station is within range. If the device is too far away from the base station, the internet connection will slow down and eventually break down.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What are LoRa devices used for?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LoRa devices are generally used for a wide range of measurement and monitoring applications. Among other things, LoRa sensors can be used to track and measure:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/en\/blog\/logistics-tracking-sensitive-cargo\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Temperature<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/en\/construction-iot\/ambient-conditions-monitoring\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Moisture<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/en\/location-tracking\/\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Location of equipment, vehicles, and machinery <\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Equipment and machinery <a href=\"https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/en\/blog\/efficient-fleet-management-through-monitoring\/\">usage tracking<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Impacts and acceleration<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water consumption<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How full an apartment building waste bin is<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How full a liquid storage tank is<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Water leaks<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559683\":0,\"335559684\":-2,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The number of visitors to a location<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The data collected can be used for analysis and monitoring. The data can also be used to trigger alerts when too-low temperatures, water leakage, high carbon monoxide levels or other undesired results are detected. This can be used to react if LoRa sensors detect temperatures that are too cold, a water leakage, or humidity that is too high.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/forklift-picking-up-pallet.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LoRa devices can also be used to detect vibrations and impacts.&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||5px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">LoRa devices can also be used to detect vibrations and impacts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How much do LoRa devices cost?<\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The prices of LoRa devices vary depending on their specific features and capabilities. This includes things like sensors, housing, and antenna. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Prices typically range from about 50\u20ac &#8211; 400\u20ac per device<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Highly specialized sensors for industrial use can cost thousands of euros. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_4,1_4,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Milesight-EM300-TH-Kaltiot.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;Milesight EM300-TH&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Milesight EM300-TH &#8211; Kaltiot&#8221; module_class=&#8221;aspect-ratio-3-4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/kaltiot.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Elsys-ELT-Ultra-etaisyystutka-transparent-kaltiot-1200px.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Elsys ELT Ultra&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Elsys-ELT-Ultra-etaisyystutka-transparent-kaltiot-1200px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" lang=\"EN-GB\" class=\"TextRun SCXW118209109 BCX8\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118209109 BCX8\">Kaltiot offers a comprehensive range of LoRa equipment from various manufacturers. We deliver the devices pre-configured and connected to the<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118209109 BCX8\"> Kaltiot<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW118209109 BCX8\"> Smart Tracker service. Below is a link to a page with a partial list of LoRa devices and other sensors we offer. In addition to those listed, we can supply sensors for almost any application, so if you don&#8217;t see what you need, ask us for more information!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjcxMzYifX0=@&#8221; button_text=&#8221;Devices we offer&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;button_url&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;b64f7b53-e381-4a48-9e00-e7f869780f57&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Key features of LoRa solutions<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>The benefits of LoRaWAN in IOT solutions<\/h2>\n<p>The benefits of LoRa networked devices for IoT solutions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Low power consumption<\/li>\n<li>Long signal range<\/li>\n<li>Simple installation and low hardware and licensing costs<\/li>\n<li>Network coverage can be improved by adding your own base stations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>LoRa devices are probably not a good solution for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Real-time data transfer<\/li>\n<li>Transferring large amounts of data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Long signal range<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LoRaWAN devices can operate in open terrain <strong>with a range of up to 20 km<\/strong>. In densely populated urban areas, the range is a few kilometres. As with mobile networks, the wireless signal strength varies depending on physical obstacles and height differences along the way. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finland has a nationwide network of LoRa base stations, so LoRa devices work almost anywhere in the country. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LoRaWAN is a global and open standard, so the network can be reinforced with additional gateways as needed. Many other countries also have a nationwide LoRaWAN network.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The main obstacle to signal range is the structures inside which the LoRa device is located. For example, if the equipment is in a metal machine cabinet in a basement, the signal may not pass through the metal and concrete layers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; ul_line_height_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Low power consumption<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The LoRaWAN standard has a strong focus on low power consumption. <strong>Battery life can be 5-10 years<\/strong>. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Battery life is affected by the amount of data being sent, transmission frequency, and signal strength. 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