Energy-independent SubGHz node with embedded sensors

This device combines ultra-low energy consumption with energy autonomy, using solar or renewable power for uninterrupted operation. It features high-precision measurement with integrated sensors for temperature, humidity, acceleration, and pressure, plus options for additional sensor modules. Its wireless transmission supports long-range connectivity via configurable SubGHz (LoRa, Sigfox). Compact and lightweight, it is easy to install and maintain, offering durability and maintenance-free performance. Applications include infrastructure monitoring, smart home & office, waste management, agritech, museums and other asset tracking scenarios.
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS
- Infrastructure monitoring
- Smart Home & Office
- Logistics optimization (i.e. waste management)
- Agritech
- Museum
- Asset tracking
KEY FEATURES
ULTRA-LOW ENERGY CONSUMPTION
Designed for extremely low power consumption, the device is ideal for long-term applications without the need for frequent battery replacements.
ENERGY AUTONOMY
Equipped with an autonomous power system that utilizes solar energy or other renewable sources, ensuring uninterrupted operation.
HIGH PRECISION MEASUREMENT
Integrated sensor platform with temperature, humidity, acceleration and pressure sensor and the possibility to add sensors with additional dedicated modules.
WIRELESS TRANSMISSION
Long range embedded radio.
Configurable SubGHz connectivity
(LoRa and Sigfox)
EASY INSTALLATION
The device is compact and lightweight, facilitating installation and maintenance.
DURABILITY
Maintenance-free long-lasting device.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating frequency | 868 MHz (Europe) 915 MHz (US) |
Modulation |
LoRa and Sigfox |
Communication protocol | LoRaWAN and Sigfox |
Transmission power | up to14 dBm |
Sensitivity | -137 dBbm |
Power supply | energy harvesting/battery-free or battery |
Operating temperature | -40°C to +85*C |
Dimensions | 41 x 45 x 5 mm |
Weight | 10 gr (without external case) |
Certifications | RED |
EMBEDDED SENSORS
1. TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY SENSOR
Temperature range | -40°C to +85°C |
Temperature accuracy | ±0.1°C |
Humidity range | 0% to 100% RH |
Humidity accuracy | ±1.8% RH |
2. ACCELERATION SENSOR
Measurement range | ±2g / ±4g / ±8g / ± 16g (±16g by default) |
Output data rate | 1.6 Hz o 1600 Hz (1600 Hz by default) |
Low noise | down to 181 μg/√Hz |
ODR | 1.6 Hz to 800 Hz |
Digital output interface | high-speed I2C and SPI |
3. PRESSURE SENSOR
Pressure range | 260 hPa to 1260 hPa |
Pressure accuracy | ±0.2 hPa |
Low pressure sensor noise | 0.34 hPa |
High-performance TCO | 0.45 Pa/°C |
Temperature compensation | embedded |
Pressure data output | 24 bit |
ODR | 1 Hz to 200 Hz |
Digital output interface | high-speed I2C and SPI |
ADDITIONAL SENSORS
- The system includes a connector for adding and integrating additional sensors on a daughter board.
- The connector provides power to the sensors and enables communication with the microcontroller via hgh-speed I2C and SPI interfaces.
ENERGY TRANSDUCER
The system embeds an energy transducer with a boost converter to be used with harvesters having an open-circuit voltage (Voc) less than 3.0 V. For harvesters with an opencircuit voltage Voc greater than 3.0 V, the boost converter is optional. It is therefore recommended, whenever possible, to use transducers with an open-circuit voltage greater than 3.0V and an operating voltage of 2.5V to achieve greater energy efficiency and cost effectiveness. The minimum power that the energy transducer must provide is 30 μW.
Boost converter | Embedded to be used with harvesters with Voc < 3.0V |
Optional Boost converter | for harversters with Voc > 3.0V |
Recommended transducer open | Voc_Min = 3.0V |
Recommended operating voltage | Vope = 2.5V |
Minimum output power | Pout = 30 μW |
Efficiency | greater energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness with Voc > 3.0V |
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Block diagram of the Maintenance-Free Wireless Sensor Node, illustrating the main components and their interconnections.