ALTUS Connect Series Manual

GATEWAY LORA
Connect Series
1. Product Description
The use of wireless data communication technologies in automation, data collection, and telemetry systems is a growing
trend, especially as a driving force behind the revolutions of Industry 4.0. The advantages of using wireless technology are
numerous, and its dissemination is still below its real potential, mainly due to doubts about the security, stability, and reliability
of this type of communication. Wireless communication solutions significantly reduce cabling, installation, and commissioning
costs. In addition, they also extend to the maintenance stage because this type of communication allows access to data that
could not be accessed by wired technologies. Access to this data and its subsequent analysis can prevent unnecessary downtime
in processes and systems, which increases the availability, productivity, and safety of the infrastructure provided.
The LoRa (Long Range Communication) standard is the wireless modulation used to create the long-range communication
link. LoRa is based on spread spectrum modulation, which maintains the same low-power characteristics as FSK (Frequency-
Shift Keying) modulation, but significantly increases the communication range. Spread spectrum has been used in military and
space communications for decades due to the long communication distances that can be achieved and robustness to interference,
but LoRa is the first low-cost implementation for commercial use.
These features enable the creation of urban or rural networks due to the coverage area that gateways like the GW700 can
cover. Due to its Sub-Gigahertz operating band, the penetration of LoRa communications also allows interactions with devices
located underground or in the basements of establishments.
In private networks, it is possible to deploy servers without the need for large operating resources or licensed software.
Although there are commercial software solutions for these networks, open developments have evolved security aspects over
the last few years for professional applications.
The GW700 has been designed for aggressive environments, such as some industrial plants and exposure to the weather,
as it has an IP 67 degree of protection and is therefore perfectly suited to urban, rural, or industrial environments. It also has a
power supply system with various protections that comply with the main international standards.
In addition to having connectivity with LoRa devices developed by Altus, the GW700 can interact with any LoRa device
on the market. Thousands of devices are currently available on the market for monitoring temperature, humidity, and water
levels. In addition, the GW700 can be incorporated into any network with other gateways on the market without the need for
any adaptation or conversion equipment.
Its main features are:
LoRaWAN communication standard
A high-performance gateway operating on 915-
928MHz frequencies according to region
Network security using encryption and security keys
that prevent access to the network without using them
Efficient message publishing algorithm to maximize the
use of devices with batteries and/or techniques for pow-
ering wireless devices
Ethernet communication interface
Enclosure with IP 67 degree of protection for use out-
doors
Removable antenna with the possibility of using an ex-
ternal antenna
Configuration and monitoring via integrated web server
Integrated network diagnostics monitoring
Real-time clock
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GW700
CE125150 Rev. C