Optical Distance Monitor
The IoTsens LoRaWAN® Optical Distance Monitor is equipped with a LIDAR sensor for monitoring filling levels. Thus, it becomes an optimal tool in waste management, and can also be used in the detection of liquid levels in tanks, among other applications.
About this device
The IoTsens LoRaWAN® Optical Distance Monitor is equipped with a LIDAR sensor for monitoring filling levels. Thus, it becomes an optimal tool in waste management, and can also be used in the detection of liquid levels in tanks, among other applications.
The Optical Distance Monitor supports 4 regional frequency plans and operates as a Class A LoRaWAN device.
Key features
- Sensors: distance, battery, temperature.
- 4 frequency plans supported: AS923, AU915-928, EU863-870, US902-928.
- Battery powered (D), user replaceable.
Vendor
At a glance
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Hardware specifications
| Model ID | lidar-device |
| Dimensions | 90 × 190 × 80 mm |
| Weight | 400 g |
| IP rating | IP65 |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to 65 °C |
| Relative humidity | 0% to 1% |
| Power | Battery — D, replaceable |
Sensors & capabilities
Certifications & compliance
Standards
Network profiles
Capabilities are defined per firmware version and frequency plan, exactly as published in the repository.
Firmware 1.0
| Frequency plan | MAC | Reg. params | Class | Join | Max EIRP | Certified |
| AS923 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 14 dBm | — |
| AU915-928 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 14 dBm | — |
| EU863-870 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 14 dBm | — |
| US902-928 | 1.0.2 | RP001-1.0.2-RevB | A | OTAA | 14 dBm | — |
Frequency plan coverage
Add to The Things Stack
Manual setup
Create an application
In The Things Stack console, go to Applications → Create application and pick a unique application ID.
Register an end device
Choose From the LoRaWAN Device Repository and search for “Optical Distance Monitor”. Select your firmware version and frequency plan.
Enter device credentials
Provide the DevEUI, JoinEUI and AppKey printed on the device label or QR code.
Power on & verify uplinks
Within a few minutes you'll see the join request and uplinks in the Live data tab.