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Industrial IoT, explained plainly

Practical guidance for preparing a sensor deployment: choosing a network, battery life, sealing, level measurement. Written for the people who run the sites, not for radio engineers.

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DigitalWan sensor installed on field equipment

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Measuring tank level with a 60 GHz radar

60 GHz radar, ultrasonic or pressure probe: how to measure the level of a tank, reservoir or container remotely, and how to avoid false readings.

  • 60 GHz radar
  • Level
  • Water
  • Industry
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MSU-MD7 master unit

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10 years of battery life: what really makes it last

How does a battery-powered IoT sensor run for ten years? The role of the lithium cell, transmission frequency, network choice and temperature, explained simply.

  • Battery life
  • Battery
  • LoRaWAN
  • Deployment
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DigitalWan sensor fitted under a chamber cover

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IP65, IP67, IP68: making sense of the IP rating

What does IP68 actually mean on an industrial sensor? A breakdown of the two digits, the common pitfalls, and how to choose between IP65 and IP68 on site.

  • IP68
  • Enclosures
  • Installation
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DigitalWan industrial IoT gateways

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LoRaWAN or LTE-M: which network for your IoT sensors?

LoRaWAN or LTE-M for an industrial IoT sensor deployment: range, battery life, cost and coverage. The criteria that matter, with three real-world cases.

  • LoRaWAN
  • LTE-M
  • Networks
  • Deployment
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