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vedirect_lorawan [2017-11-22 16:37] – mvadervedirect_lorawan [2018-11-24 12:47] – [2.1 Recommended LoRaWAN gateways] lanzy
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 The VE.Direct LoRaWAN (Long Range wide area network) module is essentially a radio transmitter which broadcasts data (in this instance information about the status of your Victron installation) to a nearby Internet of Things (IoT) gateway. The gateway should be within about 2km of your location if you live in a town, but could be as far away as 30km if you live in a rural location. This device uses infrastructure provided by 'The Things Network'. Their network of gateways is constantly expanding and you can check coverage in your area here: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/map.  The VE.Direct LoRaWAN (Long Range wide area network) module is essentially a radio transmitter which broadcasts data (in this instance information about the status of your Victron installation) to a nearby Internet of Things (IoT) gateway. The gateway should be within about 2km of your location if you live in a town, but could be as far away as 30km if you live in a rural location. This device uses infrastructure provided by 'The Things Network'. Their network of gateways is constantly expanding and you can check coverage in your area here: https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/map. 
  
-You can even expand the IoT infrastructure to your area by establishing a new gateway. The hardware cost would be a few hundred Euro's, and you would need a power supply and an internet connection. +You can even expand the IoT infrastructure to your area by establishing a new gateway. The hardware cost would be a few hundred Euro's, and you would need a power supply and an internet connection. 
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 +==== 2.1 Recommended LoRaWAN gateways ==== 
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 +  * https://www.lorixone.io/en/products 
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 +==== 2.2 Bandwidth and frequencies ====
  
 Note that whilst it's free to use, and long range, LoRaWAN is not high bandwidth. Therefore data is only sent once an hour ...some less important data is only sent once every 24 hours. (See below for more information.) Note that whilst it's free to use, and long range, LoRaWAN is not high bandwidth. Therefore data is only sent once an hour ...some less important data is only sent once every 24 hours. (See below for more information.)
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 The EU version can be used in most of Europe and certain countries in Africa. The US model can be used in the Americas. [[https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/wiki/LoRaWAN/Frequencies/By-Country|Here is a list]] of frequency plans and regulations, arranged by country. The EU version can be used in most of Europe and certain countries in Africa. The US model can be used in the Americas. [[https://www.thethingsnetwork.org/wiki/LoRaWAN/Frequencies/By-Country|Here is a list]] of frequency plans and regulations, arranged by country.
  
- +===== 3. Product compatibility =====
-===== 3. Compatibility =====+
  
 This module has one VE.Direct port and is compatible with: This module has one VE.Direct port and is compatible with:
vedirect_lorawan.txt · Last modified: 2023-10-10 11:54 by sloges
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