Enless LoRaWAN sensors can be integrated with BACnet-compatible MultiTech Conduit AP gateways. This combination allows integrators BMS to deploy a private LoRaWAN network and transmit sensor data to a building management system.
To facilitate this integration, Enless provides codecs tailored to the MultiTech Conduit AP BACnet environment.
How does the MultiTech LoRaWAN integration work?
The architecture consists of several steps:
- Enless sensors measure building data
- LoRaWAN frames are sent to the MultiTech gateway
- The Enless codec decodes radio data
- The data is converted into BACnet objects
- BMS leverages data for monitoring and control
A BACnet-compatible MultiTech Conduit AP gateway can thus serve as a bridge between LoRaWAN sensors and the building automation infrastructure.
Watch the video to learn about the Enless and MultiTech integration
The following demonstration shows how Enless sensors are integrated with MultiTech Conduit AP BACnet gateways:
What is the role of the LoRaWAN codec?
A LoRaWAN frame contains raw data that cannot always be processed directly by an BMS. The codec converts this frame into understandable information such as:
- The temperature
- Humidity
- The CO₂ level
- The status of an entry
- A count value
- Battery level
The Enless codecs then allow this data to be presented as BACnet objects in the MultiTech environment.
What prerequisites should be checked?
Before deployment, the integrator must check several items:
- The MultiTech model's compatibility with the BACnet environment
- The LoRaWAN frequency used in the country
- Enabling LoRaWAN Mode on Enless Sensors
- Registration of OTAA credentials
- Selecting the codec corresponding to each sensor part number
- Mapping BACnet objects in the BMS
- Radio coverage inside the building
The compatibility of the gateway model, its firmware, and the codec must be verified before commissioning.
What are its applications in the construction industry?
The combination of Enless sensors and a MultiTech LoRaWAN gateway meets various needs of the BMS :
- Temperature and Humidity Monitoring
- Indoor Air Quality Monitoring
- Remote Meter Reading
- Reporting of Status and Alarms
- Monitoring Equipment Operation
- Optimization of Energy Consumption
LoRaWAN technology makes it easier to deploy sensors in existing buildings thanks to its long range and battery-powered radio communication.
MultiTech Gateway or Enless Gateway?
A MultiTech gateway may be a good choice when the integrator is already using the Conduit AP BACnet ecosystem.
Enless also offers a LoRaWAN gateway designed for BMS projects. In particular, it provides native decoding for Enless sensors. The available interfaces should be verified based on the selected software version.
The choice therefore depends on the existing architecture, the required protocols, and the equipment to be integrated.
How do I get the Enless codecs for MultiTech?
Integrators can visit the Enless Help Center or contact the Enless team to obtain the codecs and verify the compatibility of their architecture.
You can also explore the Enless LoRaWAN sensor lineup or contact Enless to discuss your MultiTech LoRaWAN integration project.
