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About the <a class="wpg-linkify wpg-tooltip" title="<h3 class="wpg-tooltip-title"><span class="wpg-tooltip-term-title">LoRa Protocol — LoRaWAN</span></h3><div class="wpg-tooltip-content"><p><a href="https://multitech.com/iot-wiki/"><br /> IoT Wiki & Glossary<br /> </a></p> <p>LoRa Protocol or LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless communication protocol designed for Low-Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN) used in Internet of Things (IoT) applications. It is a low-power, long-range wireless protocol that enables the transmission of small data packets over long distances with low power consumption, making it ideal for IoT applications that require low data rates and long-range connectivity.</p> <p>LoRaWAN operates in the unlicensed spectrum and uses chirp spread spectrum modulation to enable long-range communication while maintaining a low power consumption. The LoRaWAN protocol also uses a star topology, where individual end devices communicate with a central gateway, enabling the network to cover large areas with minimal infrastructure.</p> <h3><strong>The LoRaWAN protocol has several features that make it suitable for a wide range of IoT applications, including:</strong></h3> <ol> <li><strong>Long range</strong>: LoRaWAN can transmit data over several kilometers/miles in an urban environment and up to tens of kilometers in rural areas, providing wide coverage with minimal infrastructure.</li> <li><strong>Low power consumption:</strong> LoRaWAN devices can operate on battery power for years, making them ideal for IoT applications where frequent battery replacements are not practical.</li> <li><strong>Low cost:</strong> LoRaWAN is a low-cost solution, as it uses unlicensed spectrum and requires minimal infrastructure to operate.</li> <li><strong>Secure:</strong> LoRaWAN provides end-to-end encryption, ensuring secure communication between devices and the central gateway.</li> </ol> <p>LoRaWAN is used in a variety of IoT applications, such as smart cities, industrial automation, smart agriculture, and asset tracking, where long-range, low-power connectivity is essential. Overall, LoRaWAN is a key technology in the LPWAN ecosystem, providing a reliable and cost-effective way to connect a large number of IoT devices over long distances.</p> <p class="wpg-read-more"><a href="https://multitech.com/iot-wiki/lora-protocol-lorawan/">Read More</a></p></div>" href="https://multitech.com/iot-wiki/lora-protocol-lorawan/" >LoRaWAN</a>® Wireless Temperature Sensors for Indoor Use

About the LoRaWAN® Wireless Temperature Sensors for Indoor Use

LoRaWAN Temperature Sensor with External Probe for Indoor Use

This sensor uses an external probe to measure temperatures. Ideal for food service, cold chain monitoring, restaurants, laboratory monitoring, server rooms and warehouses. If the temperature rises above or falls below the configured threshold, an alert is sent to the wireless network.

LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature Sensor for Indoor Use

This sensor measures the temperature of the air surrounding the sensor without any external probes such as a thermocouple or thermistor. Ideal for smart building applications, it can be used for detecting freezing temperatures to protect plumbing and other infrastructure, detect heat failure in second homes or remote buildings, restaurant food safety, detecting cooling system failures, industrial temperature monitoring and general low precision ambient temperatures.

LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature & Humidity Sensor for Indoor Use

The wireless temperature and humidity sensor uses air flow to measure temperature and humidity levels with accuracies of +/- 0.1°C and +/- 1.5 %RH respectively.

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Ordering Options

Ordering Part Number Description Region
RBS3010NA05BN00 LoRaWAN External-Probe Temperature (Indoor Use) United States/ Canada
RBS3010EU05BN00 LoRaWAN External-Probe Temperature (Indoor Use) European Union/ United Kingdom
RBS3010AU05BN00 LoRaWAN External-Probe Temperature (Indoor Use) Australia/ New Zealand
RBS3010NA19BN00 LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature (Indoor Use) United States/ Canada
RBS3010EU19BN00 LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature (Indoor Use) European Union/ United Kingdom
RBS3010AU19BN00 LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature (Indoor Use) Australia/ New Zealand
RBS3010NA0EBN00 LoRaWAN Probeless Air Temperature & Humidity (Indoor Use) United States/ Canada
RBS3010 EU0EBN00 LoRaWAN Probeless Air Temperature & Humidity (Indoor Use) European Union/ United Kingdom
RBS3010AU0EBN00 LoRaWAN Probeless Air Temperature & Humidity (Indoor Use) Australia/ New Zealand

Specifications

Table 1. LoRaWAN External-Probe Temperature (Indoor Use)
Category Description
Operational Characteristics
LoRa® Region United States/ Canada European Union/ United Kingdom Australia/ New Zealand
Sensor Type LoRaWAN External-Probe Temperature (Indoor Use) LoRaWAN External-Probe Temperature (Indoor Use) LoRaWAN External-Probe Temperature (Indoor Use)
Part Number RBS3010NA05BN00 RBS3010EU05BN00 RBS3010AU05BN00
LoRa® Wireless
Frequency Band (MHz) 902-928 863-870 915-928
Channel Plan US915 EU868 AU915/AS923
Protocol LoRaWAN compliant
Antenna Peak (typical) Antenna Gain 0.3dBi 0.3dBi 0.8dBi
Power
Battery Powered Yes
Battery Type/Qty CR123A x 1
User Replaceable Yes
Battery Life Optimized solution: up to 10 years battery life; see GitHub - MultiTech-Sensors/Technical_Information: Tech Data, Decoders, and Battery Life Calculators
Physical Characteristics
Sensor Type External Temperature External Temperature External Temperature
Dimensions (L×W×H) 2.81" x 1.46" x 0.75" (71.37mm x 37.08mm x 19.05mm)
Weight 52g
Enclosure Type ABS Plastic, IP30, indoor rated
Mounting Double Sided Tape or Screw
Range -40° to +50°C
Resolution 1°C
Accuracy +/- 1°C (1.6°F) @ 25°C
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40° to +50°C
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -40°C to +45°C
Certifications
Compliance FCC/IC, REACH, ROHS CE, RED, UKCA, REACH, ROHS AS/NZS CISPR 22; RCM; AS/NZS 4268:2012 + a1:2013, MPE Standard 2014; AS/NZS 62368.1:2018 / IEC 62368-1:2014
Warranty
Warranty 2-Years / www.multitech.com/legal/warranty
Table 2. LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature (Indoor Use)
Category Description
Operational Characteristics
LoRa® Region United States/ Canada European Union/ United Kingdom Australia/ New Zealand
Sensor Type LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature (Indoor Use) LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature (Indoor Use) LoRaWAN Probeless Temperature (Indoor Use)
Part Number RBS3010NA19BN00 RBS3010EU19BN00 RBS3010AU19BN00
LoRa® Wireless
Frequency Band (MHz) 902-928 863-870 915-928
Channel Plan US915 EU868 AU915/AS923
Protocol LoRaWAN compliant
Antenna Peak (typical) Antenna Gain 0.3dBi 0.3dBi 0.8dBi
Power
Battery Powered Yes
Battery Type/Qty CR123A x 1
User Replaceable Yes
Battery Life Optimized solution: up to 10 years battery life; see GitHub - MultiTech-Sensors/Technical_Information: Tech Data, Decoders, and Battery Life Calculators
Physical Characteristics
Sensor Type Internal Temperature Internal Temperature Internal Temperature
Dimensions (L×W×H) 2.81" x 1.46" x 0.75" (71.37mm x 37.08mm x 19.05mm)
Weight 34g
Enclosure Type ABS Plastic, IP30, indoor rated
Mounting Double Sided Tape or Screw
Range -40° to +50°C
Resolution 0.1°C
Accuracy +/-0.2°C Typ. from 0° to 50°C +/-0.6°C Typ. from -40° to 0°C
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40° to +50°C
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -40°C to +45°C
Certifications
Compliance FCC/IC, REACH, ROHS CE, RED, UKCA, REACH, ROHS AS/NZS CISPR 22; RCM; AS/NZS 4268:2012 + a1:2013, MPE Standard 2014; AS/NZS 62368.1:2018 / IEC 62368-1:2014
Warranty
Warranty 2-Years / www.multitech.com/legal/warranty
Table 3. LoRaWAN Probeless Air Temperature & Humidity (Indoor Use)
Category Description
Operational Characteristics
LoRa® Region United States/ Canada European Union/ United Kingdom Australia/ New Zealand
Sensor Type LoRaWAN Probeless Air Temperature & Humidity (Indoor Use) LoRaWAN Probeless Air Temperature & Humidity (Indoor Use) LoRaWAN Probeless Air Temperature & Humidity (Indoor Use)
Part Number RBS3010NA0EBN00 RBS3010EU0EBN00 RBS3010AU0EBN00
LoRa® Wireless
Frequency Band (MHz) 902-928 863-870 915-928
Channel Plan US915 EU868 AU915/AS923
Protocol LoRaWAN compliant
Antenna Peak (typical) Antenna Gain 0.3dBi 0.3dBi 0.8dBi
Power
Battery Powered Yes
Battery Type/Qty CR123A x 1
User Replaceable Yes
Battery Life Optimized solution: up to 10 years battery life; see GitHub - MultiTech-Sensors/Technical_Information: Tech Data, Decoders, and Battery Life Calculators
Physical Characteristics
Sensor Type Internal Temperature & Humidity Internal Temperature & Humidity Internal Temperature & Humidity
Dimensions (L×W×H) 2.81" x 1.46" x 0.75" (71.37mm x 37.08mm x 19.05mm)
Weight 34g
Enclosure Type ABS Plastic, IP30, indoor rated
Mounting Double Sided Tape or Screw
Range -40° to +50°C (Temperature) 10-90% (Humidity)
Resolution 0.1°C (Temperature) 1% (Humidity)
Accuracy +/-0.2°C Typ. from 0° to 50°C (Temp) +/-0.6°C Typ. from -40° to 0°C (Temp) 2% Typ. (Humidity)
Environmental
Operating Temperature -40° to +50°C
Operating Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -40°C to +45°C
Certifications
Compliance FCC/IC, REACH, ROHS CE, RED, UKCA, REACH, ROHS AS/NZS CISPR 22; RCM; AS/NZS 4268:2012 + a1:2013, MPE Standard 2014; AS/NZS 62368.1:2018 / IEC 62368-1:2014
Warranty
Warranty 2-Years / www.multitech.com/legal/warranty

See the LoRaWAN Wireless Sensors User Guide for more information.