Multi-Tech Base Stations let you deploy a LoRaWAN network in a couple of clicks
Multi-Tech has offered an elegant solution that allows you to deploy LoRaWAN networks with just a few mouse clicks! How did they do it?
As is well known, LoRa technology is well suited for applications in which you need to exchange data with a large number of remote devices distributed over the territory or inside buildings, but on condition that each such device generates a relatively small amount of data. For example, it can be a system for managing urban lighting, collecting data from water / heat / electricity meters, building automation, and process control.
Through the use of broadband signals and unlicensed LoRaWAN frequency bands:
This is in theory. But in practice?
Experiments show that these properties of the LoRa technology are generally confirmed, but until recently there was no universal solution that would simply and quickly deploy a LoRaWAN network. The engineers at Multi-Tech have decided to fix this. They created Universal Conduit Gateways (for indoor use) and Conduit IP67 Base Stations (outdoor), for which you can use the Node-Red graphical user interface to configure / program.
LoRaWAN Conduit Gateway from Multi-Tech
LoRaWAN Conduit IP67 Base Station from Multi-Tech
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Node-Red is notable for simply dragging the mouse and connecting graphic elements together, you can create your own applications in just a few mouse clicks! For an introduction to Node-Red, you can watch a five-minute video at http://nodered.org/
There are many opportunities, it is impossible to tell about everything. For example, you can send messages received via the LoRa network, via TCP / UDP, to e-mail, to your phone as an SMS, and even publish to Twitter!
Advanced users can write Nodejs applications and use them as separate Node-Red blocks.
Multi-Tech gateways and base stations can operate as stand-alone LoRaWAN servers or in conjunction with external servers. Ethernet or 3G / LTE are used to connect equipment with the outside world.
For ease of use, Multi-Tech offers free use of the DeviceHQ cloud platform, which allows you to remotely configure and manage base stations and Conduit gateways. In the same place, developers can get acquainted with examples of applications published by their colleagues, or publish their own applications. However, the gateways are not tied to any cloud service and can be operated autonomously.
If you later need to use a more complex application, the user can upgrade the gateway or base station with the mLinux distribution with Java, Ruby, Perl, Python, C / C ++, PHP, C #, JavaScript, as well as SQLite (Database), Ligttpd (Web Server ) BusyBox (Core Utilities). And, of course, no one forbids creating your own mLinux assemblies.
PS Starting with FW 1.3, you can also use your own individual applications written in C / C ++, Python, or Nodejs in gateways and BS with Node-Red.
Next: Configure the LoRaWAN gateway and create our first IoT application
As is well known, LoRa technology is well suited for applications in which you need to exchange data with a large number of remote devices distributed over the territory or inside buildings, but on condition that each such device generates a relatively small amount of data. For example, it can be a system for managing urban lighting, collecting data from water / heat / electricity meters, building automation, and process control.
Through the use of broadband signals and unlicensed LoRaWAN frequency bands:
- compatible with existing wireless data networks / technologies
- possess high noise immunity
- capable of serving tens and hundreds of thousands of devices
- provide a large coverage area and low power consumption of terminal devices
This is in theory. But in practice?
Experiments show that these properties of the LoRa technology are generally confirmed, but until recently there was no universal solution that would simply and quickly deploy a LoRaWAN network. The engineers at Multi-Tech have decided to fix this. They created Universal Conduit Gateways (for indoor use) and Conduit IP67 Base Stations (outdoor), for which you can use the Node-Red graphical user interface to configure / program.
LoRaWAN Conduit Gateway from Multi-Tech
LoRaWAN Conduit IP67 Base Station from Multi-Tech
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Node-Red is notable for simply dragging the mouse and connecting graphic elements together, you can create your own applications in just a few mouse clicks! For an introduction to Node-Red, you can watch a five-minute video at http://nodered.org/
There are many opportunities, it is impossible to tell about everything. For example, you can send messages received via the LoRa network, via TCP / UDP, to e-mail, to your phone as an SMS, and even publish to Twitter!
Advanced users can write Nodejs applications and use them as separate Node-Red blocks.
Multi-Tech gateways and base stations can operate as stand-alone LoRaWAN servers or in conjunction with external servers. Ethernet or 3G / LTE are used to connect equipment with the outside world.
For ease of use, Multi-Tech offers free use of the DeviceHQ cloud platform, which allows you to remotely configure and manage base stations and Conduit gateways. In the same place, developers can get acquainted with examples of applications published by their colleagues, or publish their own applications. However, the gateways are not tied to any cloud service and can be operated autonomously.
If you later need to use a more complex application, the user can upgrade the gateway or base station with the mLinux distribution with Java, Ruby, Perl, Python, C / C ++, PHP, C #, JavaScript, as well as SQLite (Database), Ligttpd (Web Server ) BusyBox (Core Utilities). And, of course, no one forbids creating your own mLinux assemblies.
PS Starting with FW 1.3, you can also use your own individual applications written in C / C ++, Python, or Nodejs in gateways and BS with Node-Red.
Next: Configure the LoRaWAN gateway and create our first IoT application
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/312424/
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