24 ELECTRIC.IE • The Magazine & Website for the Irish Electrical Industry • LoRaWAN stands for Long Range Wide Area Network. It’s an open source off-the-shelf communication protocol. It is used to connect sensors and devices to the internet. Once connected to the internet the devices can send and receive data wirelessly. Why LoRaWAN is the best network for smart buildings in Ireland LoRaWAN is not the only wireless network available for devices to connect to, there's a wide variety of others with differing capabilities. Well known networks include Bluetooth, WiFi, Zigbee and 5G. However, LoRaWAN is the best network choice for smart buildings for three key reasons. 1: Power & Range Excellent battery life and communication range. 2: Coverage Nationwide LoRaWAN coverage in Ireland. LoRaWAN sensors and devices in your building connect to the LoRaWAN network automatically. You do not need to install a router or hub to operate as a communication bridge. and managing energy usage is paramount. What are IOT Energy Monitors? Energy monitors are simple devices that monitor electricity usage in real time to varying degrees of detail. Din-rail meters such as the Eastron SDM-230-LoRaWAN are installed into a distribution board and capture crucial performance data e.g. Active Energy (KwH), Voltage, Current, Active Power (W), Power Factor. This data is uploaded at regular intervals to enable real-time monitoring and tracking. AMR (automated meter reading) sensors don’t require electrical installation and pick up pulses emitted by main electricity meters. The sensors collect the pulse RFE SDM230-LoRaWAN-MID ‒Take Control of your Energy Data while Reducing your Energy Costs on a LoRaWAN system. 3: Range of Sensors Smart and robust LoRaWAN sensors are currently available for a range of building management applications such as electricity, gas and water monitoring, temperature and humidity monitoring, air quality checks, asset tracking and more. Energy Monitoring For businesses, manufacturers and operations teams it has never been more important to track energy use. With prices increasing and climate obligations coming into force, understanding Energy Management Solution
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