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LoRaWAN Introduction

LoRaWAN sensors and devices. Long range, low power monitoring solutions for remote sites, environmental monitoring and industrial applications which already have an established LoRaWAN network.

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Yabby3 LoRaWAN
Yabby3 LoRaWAN
Oyster3 LoRaWAN
Oyster3 LoRaWAN
G62 LoRaWAN
G62 LoRaWAN
Private LoRaWAN networks
Multi-year battery life
GNSS with gateway fallback
Rugged IP67 to IP68 housings
AES-128 encryption
Data into TG Online
TG Tracking LoRaWAN devices

Three trackers built for private LoRaWAN networks

These devices need compatible LoRaWAN network coverage at the operating site. Check the exact model and discuss your network and gateway setup before choosing hardware.

Available on request Yabby3 LoRaWAN
YABBY3-LORAWAN

Yabby3 LoRaWAN

Ultra-rugged and compact battery-powered GPS asset tracking device for LoRaWAN® networks featuring 7 years battery life.

R2,300 excl. VAT
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LoRaWAN regions
AU915, AS923-1, AS923-2, AS923-3, AS923-4, EU868, IN865, KR920, RU864, US915
Location
Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; ~1m 2D RMS accuracy*; LoRaWAN gateway geolocation fallback when there is no GNSS (network specific)
Batteries
3 x AAA lithium (LiFeS2), user-replaceable. Batteries not included.
Battery life estimates**
Once-daily location updates: 7 years. Movement-based: 2 years. Hourly: 7 months.
Tracking
Periodic or movement-based; sleep mode when stationary; speed and heading reported with each position update
Housing
Ultra-rugged and waterproof, IP68 and IK06 rated
Dimensions
Standard 84 x 63 x 24 mm. Livestock collar 109 x 60 x 30 mm. Snap housing (smallest size, not IP rated) 75 x 45 x 25 mm.
Operating temperature
-30°C to +60°C
Input voltage
4-5.5 VDC
Smarts
Geofence alerts, battery life monitoring, theft recovery
Security
AES-128 encryption on LoRaWAN® networks
Certifications
CE, UKCA
Product details
Oyster3 LoRaWAN
OYSTER3-LORAWAN

Oyster3 LoRaWAN

Ultra-rugged battery-powered GPS asset tracking device for LoRaWAN® networks featuring 10 years battery life.

R2,500 excl. VAT
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LoRaWAN regions
AU915, AS923-1, AS923-2, AS923-3, AS923-4, EU868, IN865, KR920, RU864, US915
Location
Concurrent GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS; ~1m 2D RMS accuracy*; LoRaWAN gateway geolocation fallback when there is no GNSS (network specific)
Batteries
3 x AA, user-replaceable: alkaline, lithium (LiFeS2) or lithium thionyl chloride (LTC). Lithium or LTC recommended for best performance. Batteries not included.
Battery life estimates**
Once-daily location updates: 10+ years. Movement-based: 5 years. Hourly: 2 years.
Tracking
Periodic or movement-based; sleep mode when stationary; speed and heading reported with each position update
Housing
Ultra-rugged and waterproof, IP68 and IK07 rated
Dimensions
108 x 86 x 30 mm
Weight
180 g
Operating temperature
-30°C to +60°C; use LTC batteries for extreme temperatures
Input voltage
4-15V DC, reverse polarity protection
Smarts
Geofence alerts, battery life monitoring, theft recovery
Security
AES-128 encryption on LoRaWAN® networks
Certifications
FCC, ICASA, CE, UKCA, ACMA
Product details
Available on request G62 LoRaWAN
G62-LORAWAN

G62 LoRaWAN

Robust and ultra-rugged LoRaWAN® vehicle and heavy equipment tracking device with inputs/outputs for fleet management, equipment monitoring.

R3,000 excl. VAT
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LoRaWAN regions
AU915, AS923-1, AS923-2, AS923-3, EU868, IN865, KR920, RU864, US915
Location
Concurrent GPS / GLONASS; ~2.0m CEP accuracy*; LoRaWAN gateway geolocation fallback when there is no GNSS
Power
8-36V DC input; 1100mAh LiPo internal backup battery in case of loss of power or tampering
Inputs/outputs
1 x analog input, 2 x digital inputs, 1 x switched ground digital output, 1 x ignition digital input
Smarts
Run hour monitoring and on-device odometer readings; geofence alerts
Housing
Ultra-rugged nylon glass, IP67 rated
Dimensions
125 x 80 x 25 mm
Weight
170 g
Operating temperature
-20°C to +60°C
Installation
7 wire harness, 1m length
Security
AES-128 encryption on LoRaWAN® networks
Certifications
CE
Product details

Device prices exclude VAT. Software is quoted separately. G62 LoRaWAN and Yabby3 LoRaWAN are available on request.

* Positioning accuracy specifications reflect ideal conditions. Device configuration, installation, environmental conditions, augmentation services, and many other factors may lead to variations in positioning accuracy.

** Battery life estimates are influenced by several factors including temperature, installation and orientation of the device, the frequency of location updates, network coverage, sensor integrations, peripherals, accelerometer settings, and more.

How it works

How a LoRaWAN deployment fits together

Every LoRaWAN deployment has four parts. Your devices report to a gateway, the gateway passes the messages to a network server, and the network server delivers the data to your application, such as TG Online.

01

Device

The tracker or sensor on your asset. It wakes, sends a small encrypted message and goes back to sleep. Because each message is small and infrequent, LoRaWAN devices can run for years on batteries.

02

Gateway

Mounted on a mast at your site and connected to the internet. It picks up device messages over roughly 10 to 20 km, depending on the site, and forwards them. It does not read the data.

03

Network server

Receives the messages, removes duplicates picked up by more than one gateway, decrypts them and passes them on. You can host your own or use a public network such as The Things Network.

04

Application

Where the data ends up: stored and displayed for you to use. That can be TG Online, or your own system.

Planning tip: an 8-channel gateway handles about one message per second, so 300 devices can each report roughly every five minutes. Talk to us about how many assets you have and how often they need to report before choosing hardware.

Choosing

When LoRaWAN is the right fit, and when it is not

Choose LoRaWAN when

  • Your site already has, or will have, a private LoRaWAN network with gateway coverage where the assets live.
  • Assets are many, stay inside private LoRaWAN coverage and need ultra-low power with multi-year battery life, so a small, infrequent position report is enough.
  • Data passes through a network server, your own or a public one, before it reaches TG Online.

Choose a cellular tracker when

  • Assets travel beyond your own network, on public roads or between sites.
  • You need frequent live positions or driver behaviour alerts.
  • There is no gateway coverage at the operating site and none planned.
Answers

LoRaWAN FAQs

How does LoRaWAN tracking work?

The tracker sends a small, encrypted position message by radio. A LoRaWAN gateway within range picks it up and forwards it to a network server, which removes duplicate copies, decrypts it and passes it to your application, such as TG Online, where you see positions and reports.

Do I need my own LoRaWAN network?

These devices need compatible LoRaWAN coverage where the assets operate: a LoRaWAN gateway within range that forwards their messages to a network server. The network server can be your own or a public one, such as The Things Network. Talk to us about your network and gateway setup before choosing hardware.

What does a gateway do, and how far does it reach?

A gateway receives messages from devices around it and forwards them over its internet connection to the network server. It does not read the data. Range is roughly 10 to 20 km, depending on the site.

How long do the batteries last?

With one location update a day, the Yabby3 LoRaWAN is rated for about 7 years and the Oyster3 LoRaWAN for 10 years or more. More frequent updates shorten battery life, and temperature, installation and network coverage also affect it. The G62 LoRaWAN runs on vehicle power, with a backup battery.

Which device suits my assets?

Yabby3 LoRaWAN is compact and battery powered for smaller assets. Oyster3 LoRaWAN is a rugged battery-powered unit with the longest battery life. G62 LoRaWAN is wired into vehicles and heavy equipment, with inputs and outputs, run hour monitoring and odometer readings.

Should I choose LoRaWAN or a cellular tracker?

LoRaWAN suits many assets that stay inside your own network coverage and only need small, infrequent position updates. Choose a cellular tracker when assets travel on public roads or between sites, when you need frequent live positions or driver behaviour alerts, or when there is no gateway coverage at the site.

Is the data secure?

Yes. Each device encrypts its messages with its own key, using AES-128 encryption on LoRaWAN networks.

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These devices need compatible LoRaWAN network coverage at the operating site. Check the exact model and discuss your network and gateway setup before choosing hardware.

Discuss your LoRaWAN network See LoRaWAN devices