Wireless Telemetry; Networking Options; System Overview; Overview - RST Instruments RSTAR Affinity Gateway Installation And Commissioning Manual

1.10 W
IRELESS
The RSTAR Affinity Connectivity Solution uses LoRaWAN for wireless telemetry (for
communication network) between gateways and data loggers. The LoRaWAN
wireless technology is used to build a private wireless network for applications where
small-sized payload is transmitted over long distances (in the range of kilometers)
with low-power consumption. This technology is ideal for sending low bandwidth
sensor data.
1.11 N
ETWORKING
The RSTAR Affinity Connectivity Solution is equipped with numerous networking
options between the RSTAR Affinity gateway and the cloud or on-premises hosts,
making it capable of working with data collection equipment in a variety of
challenging environments. The gateway may be configured to connect to the network
through ethernet, Wi-Fi or cellular.
By default, the gateway will choose a network option based on the least cost and
highest bandwidth option available. These network options, in order of preference,
are ethernet, Wi-Fi, and cellular.
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW

2.1 O
VERVIEW
The RSTAR Affinity gateway has an IP65 rated waterproof enclosure than can be
mounted using pole or wall mount options.
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