Ecomatik IoP Measurement Systems
Intelligent algorithms and machines, talking trees, smart home, smart city, smart agriculture and the Internet of Things - modern communication technology, data processing and automation permeate all areas of human activity.
Our plant sensor technology, in combination with the latest technology for energy-saving, long-range data transmission (via low power Long Range Wide Area Network, LoRaWAN) creates a new type of interface, connecting you to the Internet of Plants (IoP), opening the door to an entire world of new possibilities and applications.
With the Ecomatik IoP products, information on a wide variety of plant vitality parameters and plant growth conditions can be continuously recorded and fed into further, subsequent information processing. The basis for a clear online data visualization for more efficient monitoring of vitality and growth behavior, simply from your desk or on the go on your mobile device, as well as further automation and optimization of your work-flow and production processes.
IoP-S (LoRa node with 2 analog inputs)
A small but fine LoRa node with two analog inputs for measuring, e.g. two dendrometers or one LAT-B3 leaf and air temperature sensor.
IoP-M (LoRa node + Multi-Interface)
Small, energy-saving and with a large number of connection options, the IoP-M node, is a LoRa node with RS485 interface combined with our Multi-Interface. Together the IoP-M is a real all-rounder:
If both devices are combined to form a Multi-IoP node, almost all Ecomatik sensors, but also many sensors from other manufacturers, can be integrated and result in a lean and cost-efficient solution for transmitting the most relevant plant data and environmental parameters via LoRa.
One of the many different sensor equipment options of a Multi-IoP node would be:
1x soil moisture and soil temperature sensor
1x trunk dendrometer
1x fruit dendrometer
1x LAT-B3 leaf temperature sensor
1x Air humidity, air temperature and air pressure sensor
You are very welcome to receive more individual configuration options on request.
Our IoP-S and IoP-M nodes are integrated via a LoRaWAN gateway, which establishes the connection to the Internet and the LoRa server on which the measurement data is stored. If you do not yet have an existing LoRa network with gateway and no LoRa server, we will be happy to find a suitable solution for your application. These range from a simple solution with your own gateway and the use of one of the many free LoRa servers (e.g. The Things Network) and online data visualization (e.g. Things Speak) to a customer-specific solution with your own LoRa server, database and data visualization.
It's Ecomatik.
We make your plants talk!
Advantages of our IoP Systems
- Small, robust, weatherproof
- High transmission ranges of more than 10 km possible (i.a. depending on the environment and the gateway used).
- Low power consumption, battery-operated with internal, replaceable 8400 mAh battery, very long battery life (depending on the connected sensors and transmission interval)
Speziell IoP-M
- Compatible with a wide range of sensors with analog or digital outputs (SDI-12, I2C)
- User-friendly: Sensor combination of the respective Multi-IoP node is customizable. Nodes are delivered fully pre-configured for the connected sensors.
- Customizable programming of the measuring functions possible: e.g. calculation of different parameters from raw vlaues of connected sensors, averaging of several connected individual sensors, etc.
- Precise and high-resolution analogue measurements
Limits of our Multi-IoP Systems
- 4 analog input channels only
- Without an external battery, not suitable for energy-intensive sensors (systems with external energy supply on request)
Technical data
Device name | IoP-S: | IoP-M: |
Application | Battery-powered sensor measurements with remote data transmission under outdoor conditions | Battery-powered sensor measurements with remote data transmission under outdoor conditions |
Compatible Sensors | Sensors with analog output signal, e.g.: Sensors with digital output signal (I2C): | Sensors with analog output signal, e.g.: Sensors with digital output signal (SDI-12 & I2C), e.g.: |
Special Features | small, robust in a weatherproof housing, inexpensive, easy to use, long battery life | small, robust in a weatherproof housing, inexpensive, easy to use, long battery life |
Number of analog Input Channels and digital interfacing options | 2 analog input channels, 1x I2C (for SHT31 only) | 4 analog input channels, 1x UART (3.3V), 1x I2C (3.3V), 1x SDI-12, 1x RS485 (ASCII) |
Measurement & Transmission Interval | Adjustable, depending on the connected sensor types. Suitable for most applications are intervals of 10 to 30 minutes. In this context, airtime limitations of the LoRa service used may have to be observed (payload 12 bytes, data transmission rate depending on signal strength at the gateway, configuration option: spreading factor automatically regulated or fixed). | |
Transmission characteristics | LoRaWAN v1.0.3 Class A Available frequency bands (please specify when ordering): | LoRaWAN v1.0.3 Class A Available frequency bands (please specify when ordering): |
Analog Measurement Resolution | 11 Bit (real noise-free resolution, in ratiometric measurements) Resolution in case of dendrometer models with different measurement range: | 16 Bit (real noise-free resolution, in ratiometric measurements) Resolution in case of dendrometer models with different measurement range: |
Accuracy | ±5 mV ±0.2% of reading | ±0.1mV ±0.1% of reading |
Provided Sensor Supply-voltage for analog and digital Sensors | 3.3 V (switched, not regulated) and 5V (switched, regulated) | 3.3 V and 5 V (switched, regulated) |
Power & Battery Life | 8500mAh Li-SOCI2 battery Battery life: typically > 1 year, depending on the measurement and transmission interval, connected sensors and radio transmission power. | |
Configuration interface of LoRa node | Programmable via AT commands in a serial terminal using a TTL serial adapter to connect node to PC with Windows or macOS operating system and via downlink. (If required nodes will be supplied pre-programmed) | Programmable via AT commands in a serial terminal using a TTL serial adapter to connect node to PC with Windows or macOS operating system and via downlink. (If required nodes will be supplied pre-programmed) |
Operating conditions & Protection class | normal outdoor conditions, IP67, temperature -20 to 70 ° C, 0 to 100% relative humidity | normal outdoor conditions, IP67, temperature -20 to 70 ° C, 0 to 100% relative humidity |
Size & Weight | 6x10x5 cm (only node housing), 320 g (only LoRa IoP node, without connected sensors) | 6x10x5 cm (only node housing), 320 g (only LoRa IoP nodes with multi-interface, without connected sensors) |