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With our LoRaWAN solution, we make it easy for you to get started with the Internet of Things (IoT). Whether you want to use ultrasonic sensors in agriculture, GPS trackers for logistics or heat cost allocators for smart building solutions – we offer you the right components and support for your project.
LoRaWAN Starter Project
Our all-in-one package gives you the opportunity to fully evaluate LoRaWAN technology and apply it to your specific requirements.
- ✓Everything from a single source: We provide you with the necessary hardware, software and individual advice from our experienced LoRaWAN experts.
- ✓Benefit from our expertise: Numerous municipal utilities have already successfully set up their own LoRaWAN® networks with our support.
- ✓Fit for the digital future: We qualify your in-house team for independent implementation and sustainable use of LoRaWAN technology.
Network planning and simulation
Our software-supported network simulation enables you to efficiently get started with LoRaWAN network construction and optimise the coverage of your LoRaWAN infrastructure.
- ✓Detailed simulation: With the help of topographical data, building models and precise RF wave propagation models, our communications engineers create a well-founded network simulation.
- ✓Optimised basis for decision-making: The simulation provides you with a solid basis for all decisions relating to network construction.
- ✓Minimised effort: You simply supply the potential gateway locations and their installation height – we take care of the rest, saving you valuable time and investment costs.
Review of gateway locations
In our LoRaWAN workshop, your employees will not only learn everything they need to know about the installation and optimal placement of LoRaWAN gateways, but also how to minimize potential problems such as interference and set up a mesh network that meets your requirements.
- ✓Independent network setup: With the knowledge gained, your team can successfully carry out the LoRaWAN network setup in-house.
- ✓Targeted performance optimisation: If the performance of individual gateways falls short of expectations, we are at your side with targeted analyses.
- ✓Smooth network operation: Our many years of experience help us to quickly identify and correct installation errors - for an efficient and reliable network.
Stakeholder communication
We support you in effectively involving all relevant stakeholders in the development of your LoRaWAN network.
- ✓Public announcement: Whether press releases or information events - we support you in the public communication of your project.
- ✓Development of external sites: We are also at your side when it comes to using external sites as gateway locations.
- ✓Well-founded advice: With our know-how and scientifically sound assessments, you benefit from a structured and transparent project process. Our team has extensive project experience to ensure smooth implementation.
Steps to a successful LoRaWAN network setup
Successfully setting up a LoRaWAN® network requires careful planning and a structured approach. The following steps will help you lay the foundation for a powerful, secure and efficient network that perfectly meets your requirements.
- Requirements analysis and target definition: Determine the requirements of your application and set clear targets for the network. Clarify what data is to be collected and how often it is needed.
- Site selection and network simulation: Identify potential gateway locations and determine the ideal installation height. A network simulation that takes topographical conditions and building structures into account provides a sound basis for optimal placement.
- Hardware selection: Select the appropriate gateways and sensors to suit your specific environment and data requirements. Pay attention to robustness, range and energy consumption.
- Installation and configuration of the gateways: Install the gateways according to the simulation and configure them for transmission. Professional installation and precise placement are crucial for good network performance.
- Training and competence building in the team: Train your employees in the maintenance and further development of the network so that they can make adjustments and optimisations independently in the long term.
- Test run and network optimisation: Carry out test runs to check coverage and stability and optimise the network if necessary. Local adjustments may be necessary to ensure the best possible performance.
- Operation and monitoring: Set up a monitoring system to permanently monitor network operation and react to deviations at an early stage.
- Maintenance and continuous improvement: Plan regular maintenance measures and continuously check whether optimisations are necessary to make the network structure sustainable and efficient.
LoRaWAN use cases
LoRaWAN is an extremely versatile technology that is ideal for numerous applications in the Internet of Things (IoT). In cities, it enables the networking of street lighting, waste management and car park monitoring, leading to more efficient use of resources and a higher quality of life. In the energy and water industry, LoRaWAN is successfully used for smart metering of (water) meters, leakage detection and network monitoring to ensure safe and optimised operation.
LoRaWAN is also widely used in industry, for example for asset tracking, predictive maintenance and machine monitoring, which can minimise downtime. In agriculture, the technology supports more precise and sustainable use of resources through soil moisture measurement and temperature monitoring. LoRaWAN is also used in environmental monitoring, for example to measure air quality, noise pollution or water levels and thus to be able to react to environmental changes at an early stage.
Thanks to its flexibility, long range and low energy consumption, LoRaWAN enables customised and reliable solutions that can be used efficiently even in remote or hard-to-reach areas.
LoRaWAN explained simply
LoRaWAN® is a network protocol for wireless, energy-efficient communication over long distances. It is mainly used for the Internet of Things (IoT) and enables the connection of battery-powered devices such as sensors and actuators.
LoRa is the underlying modulation technology that enables energy-efficient and reliable data transmission. LoRaWAN uses this as a basis and is a network protocol that regulates communication between end devices and gateways as well as data processing in the cloud.
LoRaWAN is available worldwide. In many countries, there are public and private networks operated by network providers or companies. Alternatively, you can set up your own LoRaWAN network.
A LoRaWAN gateway receives data from end devices (e.g. sensors) and forwards it to a network server. It serves as a bridge between wireless devices and the internet.
For a functioning LoRaWAN network, you need LoRaWAN-capable end devices, one or more LoRaWAN gateways, a network server and internet access for the gateway to communicate with the cloud.
LoRaWAN enables applications such as remote monitoring and control, environmental and weather data collection, smart city solutions, industrial applications and agricultural applications.
The range of LoRaWAN depends on the environment. In urban areas up to 5 km and in rural or open areas up to 15 km or more.
A LoRaWAN antenna is a crucial component of a gateway or end device that enables the transmission and reception of LoRa radio signals. The range and signal quality depend heavily on the antenna.
LoRaWAN devices send data to gateways via LoRa radio signals. These forward the data to a network server, which processes it and, if necessary, transmits it to an application in the cloud.
The advantages of LoRaWAN are a long range, low energy consumption, low operating costs, support for millions of devices and the open standard, which offers flexible application options.
LoRaWAN is particularly suitable for applications with low data volumes, battery- or solar-powered devices and for use in areas that are difficult to access or in remote areas.
LoRaWAN offers strong security through AES-128 encryption at device, network and application level as well as separate key management. The connection to the application server is not encrypted by default, so additional measures such as TLS should be used. With proven security practices, LoRaWAN is a very secure technology.
The data rate of LoRaWAN is between 0.3 kbps and 50 kbps, depending on the distance between the device and the gateway. It is optimised for small data volumes, not for high bandwidths.
The main differences between LoRaWAN and NB-IoT are that LoRaWAN operates in the unlicensed spectrum, offers a wide range, is cost-effective and is ideal for decentralised networks, while NB-IoT uses the licensed spectrum, enables higher data rates and requires an existing cellular infrastructure.
No, LoRaWAN operates at low power and in licence-free frequency bands, which makes it safe for people and the environment.
What our network says
Stadtwerke Göttingen IoTree
"Connecting remotely readable heat meters to PHYSEC's IoTree® platform enabled us to significantly reduce average flow and return temperatures and volume flow in our district heating networks. These optimizations result in high annual cost savings."
Municipal Utilities
Goettingen AG
Stadtwerke Bochum Netz GmbH
"We have been working and developing together with PHYSEC in the field of Internet of Things since 2018. Together, we have quickly and reliably established an area-wide LoRaWAN® network within Bochum and use the data hub IoTree® to visualize and evaluate received data - without compromising on IT security."
Municipal Utility
Bochum Netz GmbH
Stadtwerke Göttingen LoRaWAN
Stadtwerke Göttingen
"The IoTree® platform provides convenient access to our LoRaWAN® data. Due to the intuitive operation, the various settings and the map function, we always have a perfect overview of our devices. Thus processes get optimized and enable a smooth workflow."
Municipal Utilities
Goettingen AG
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