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Building on technology from the recent acquisition of device-to-cloud LoRaWAN®-based solutions firm, Haxiot, Digi International broadens its IoT footprint with an end-to-end LoRaWAN starter kit that is scalable, flexible, and secure.
Digi LoRaWAN Starter Kit (XON-9-L1-KIT-001)
The Digi LoRaWAN starter kit provides a complete rapid prototype and development environment with device, gateway, and IoT cloud for developing end-to-end LoRaWAN solutions.
- Digi 8-channel LoRaWAN HXG3000 Ethernet gateway
- Client shield with LoRaWAN module, LED, digital input, and temperature sensors
- Digi X-ON cloud platform 30-day free trial account with scan-and-go mobile provisioning
Benefits of LoRaWAN
LoRa®, short for long range, is a wireless radio frequency technology that was developed to offer a low power and long range solution for battery-powered IoT products. The LoRaWAN wireless protocol is standardized and widely available, with the technology now operable across an interconnected worldwide ecosystem managed by the LoRa Alliance®. The following are key benefits of the LoRaWAN protocol:
- Long Range: Connects devices up to 30 miles apart in rural areas with the ability to penetrate dense urban or deep indoor environments.
- Low Power: Battery life capacity up to 10 years.
- Advanced Security: End-to-end AES128 encryption, mutual authentication, integrity protection and confidentiality.
- Simple Integration: Highly compatible with existing infrastructures with access to expansive global LoRaWAN networks.
- Geolocation: Compatible with GPS-free tracking applications, offering low power benefits.
- Mobile: Maintains communication with devices in motion without strain on power consumption.
- High Capacity: Supports millions of messages per base station to meet the demand of public network operators serving large markets.
- Low Cost: Simple integration, long battery life and operational efficiencies provide for cost savings.
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- Digi 8-channel LoRaWAN HXG3000 Ethernet gateway
- Each gateway supports 1.5 million messages per day delivered to the X-ON cloud.
- Offers high receive sensitivity and up to 27 dBm transmit power to deliver long-range, non-line-of-sight, two-way communications over LoRaWAN.
- Client shield with LoRaWAN module, LED, digital input, and temperature sensors
- Supports rapid prototyping and development of LoRaWAN sensors on ST® Nucleo and Arduino® platforms.
- Features the LoRaWAN module, addressing long-range, low-power, wide-area networks (LPWAN), with stackable Arduino connectors, digital input switch, RGB LED, u.FL connector, antenna and temperature sensor.
- An embedded AT command language and simplified Mbed C++ Embedded API support rapid integration.
- The module is certified with support for Class A, Class C, and secure multicast.
- Digi X-ON cloud platform 30-day free trial account with scan-and-go mobile provisioning
- Demonstrates automated provisioning for devices and gateways.
- Configure, monitor, and control LoRaWAN devices
- Configure cloud APIs such as Azure IoT, AWS IoT
- Digi Wireless Design Services
- Leverage Digi International’s extensive experience in designing and deploying end-to-end LoRaWAN solutions. Digi’s design services can provide consulting support or augment your engineering team at any phase of your project.
Why Choose the Digi LoRaWAN Starter Kit?
- Overall more superior RF performance
- Reduce survey and installation time and costs
- Reduce operational costs by eliminating equipment staging and supply chain for distributors
- Reduce the hardware cost - less gateways needed per site
- Faster time to market
- Expand network capabilities and eliminate ongoing in-house support cost, and lower total cost of ownership
Digi LoRaWAN Starter Kit Key Applications
- Oil & Gas
- Logistics & Tracking
- Environmental Monitoring
- Animal Health
- Plant Maintenance
- Manufacturing
- Water/Wastewater
- Agriculture
- Predictive Maintenance
- Utilities
- Smart Grid
- Farm Automation
Get Started with the Digi LoRaWAN Starter Kit
About Savannah Cuthbert
Savannah Cuthbert is part of the Digital Marketing team at Symmetry Electronics. She has a Bachelor’s in Marketing from California State University, San Marcos and specializes in content strategy, copywriting, and social media planning. Using a focused approach, Savannah leverages her broad marketing experience to develop articles that showcase unique industry insights.