MFR-NODE
The MFR-NODE has been designed to provide flexible communication, sensor and power options. The MFR-NODE supports SDI-12, four 32-bit dry-contact counting digital inputs and four single-ended (two differential) 0 - 3 V analogue inputs, with selectable 12 V, 5 V or 2.5 V excitation and a 0-100khz frequency input.
With an onboard SD-Card, the MFR-NODE provides stand-alone data logging capabilities and full data redundancy in the event of temporary loss of communications or dropped packets – ideal for research applications. Data is stored in csv format for ease of use.
The MFR-NODE supports sensors with higher power requirements; a solar panel can charge either the internal lithium-ion battery or both the node and sensor can be powered by an external DC power system (e.g. battery or mains source).
LTE Cat M1/NB-IoT provides the option for remote installation in areas outside the range of LoRaWAN networks. Fully encrypted data communications, with JSON or csv files transmitted over MQTT(S) to a user-defined broker with dedicated MQTT support Microsoft Azure Iot Hub.
With the option of LoRaWAN or CAT M1/NB-IoT connection, the MFR-NODE is an ideal upgrade for older data loggers that relied on 3G communications as the network shutdown is approaching for those data networks. Please contact ICT International to discuss further your requirements, sales@ictinternational.com.au.
- Choice of CAT-M1 / NB-IoT communications or LoRaWAN™ low-power long-range connectivity
- AS923, AU915, EU868 and US915 available, with other region plans available upon request.
- Internal Lithium-ion, rechargeable by solar panel or external 12V or 24V DC power options
- External solar/battery input: 12-32V DC.
- Standard IP65 enclosure, optional IP67
- Supports the full range of SDI-12 commands, and sensors requiring constant excitation.
- Supporting SDI-12, 4x 32-bit dry-contact counting digital inputs.
- 24-bit ADC for 2x differential / 4x single ended sensor.
- Analogue channels 0 to 3 volts range (custom range available on request)
- 8GB SD Card for data storage
Battery: | 6.7Ah Lithium-Ion rechargeable. Optional 13.4Ah. |
Battery Life: | Up to 1 week without charge, dependent upon sensor configuration. |
External Power Supply: | 12-32V DC, 11W or 22W Solar Panel, or 12V mains supply. |
SDI-12 Commands Supported: | Measurement (M), Concurrent (C), Result (R). Other SDI-12 commands can be sent manually from the device (eg: change address, sensor specific commands). |
Configuration: | Command line based, Windows 10, Mac and Linux compatible. |
SDI-12 Sensor Capacity: | 2 standard, up to 10 with SDI-12 break-out box. |
LoRaWAN Features: | OTAA & ABP (Over the Air Activation or Activation by Personalisation), Adaptive Data Rates, Confirmed Messaging, Public/Private networks. |
Upload Interval: | From 1 second, user configurable. |