Optimal coverage in every situation
Our receiver creates a wireless network with optimal coverage for our sensors. Inside a greenhouse or outside in open fields.
How it works
- To ensure good wireless coverage for our sensors, every location gets one or multiple receivers.
- The sensors are wirelessly connected with the receiver. Every measurement is directly sent from the sensor to the receiver.
- The receiver is connected to the internet and sends every measurement to our cloudplatform for further processing. Connecting to the internet can be via 4G, WiFi or Ethernet.
- For making it easy, we supply a 4G data simcard in Europe and the USA.
- Installation of the receiver is super simple (‘Plug & Play’) and can be easily be done by the grower.
Features
Depending on the situation, one or multiple receivers will be used to create a wireless network for the sensors that covers the entire location.
The coverage is depending on the location, the crop, and the distance between the crop and the antenna.
- Outdoors – As a rule, the higher the antenna, the better the overage. We have achieved over 1km (0,6miles) in dense raspberry plants without any data loss.
- Indoor – Besides the type of crop, is the coverage determined by the size and height of the greenhouse. As a rule of thumb, one receiver in vegetables can cover 2-2,5 ha. The coverage for strawberry in a glasshouse is significantly better.
The installation of the receiver is super simple (‘Plug & Play’):
- The receiver only has to be installed and plugged.
- The enclosure is designed to attach the receiver in different ways making it very versatile.
- We pre-programme the WiFi details before installation ensuring it works out of the box.
The receiver is designed to ensure all data is sent to the cloud:
- Buffering – In case the internet connection fails, the receiver will buffer all measurements until the connection is restored. All buffered data will then be sent to the cloud. This ensures that no data will be lost.
- Self-healing – In case of a failure, the receiver will automatically restart to minimise the delay in sending data to the cloud.
- Pro-actieve monitoring – All receivers are pro-actively monitored by us. In the event a receiver goes offline, we will inform our customers so they can take immediate action. This helps to minimise downtime and data loss.
- Remote updates – We make sure that all receivers have the latest software. Software updates are done remotely without the help of our customers.
The receiver can be used anywhere in the world.
- The enclosure is waterproof making it possible to use it indoor (greenhouse) out outdoors (open field).
- The receiver can handle all type of mains voltages used around the world. And we supply the right power socket.
- We support different types of wireless network frequencies between the sensor and the receiver that complies with the local regulations.
Indoor or Outdoor
Depending on the location, we supply an indoor or outdoor receiver.
Indoor
At indoor locations, we supply an indoor version of the receiver. These are normally placed above the concrete path in the greenhouse, but it also possible to place them above the plants.
We normally supply receivers with a 10m (30ft) long power cable making it easy to install it at the right spot. Only a power socket is required.
Outdoor
For outdoor location, we determine with the customer what the best location is for installing the receiver and what accessories are required. In most cases, the receiver is placed on the roof, attached to the building, or on a pole.
All outdoor receivers are by default supplied with a lightning arrestor
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