Smart IoT solutions

Leveraging our nationwide presence, we have been among the first to start rolling out our LoRa WAN network to provide high-quality services to our existing and future customers in a new and rapidly progressing industry, in the field of IoT (the ‘Internet of Things’).

A network of individual sensors, capable of communicating with each other, enables the extracting of a set of data that may reveal correlations that traditional methods are unable to detect. Such data and previously hidden correlations may, in turn, become the basis for new services and measures to achieve further savings – or simply make everyday tasks easier.

One of the greatest advantages of LoRa WAN technology is the extreme energy efficiency of both sensors and gateways (base stations). The sensors and data sources may function for up to 5 to 10 years without an external power source, continuously transmitting information and measurement data concerning the area or equipment being monitored. While data is typically transmitted from the sensor to the gateway, information may flow in both directions, i.e. it is possible to intervene and control the process.

WHY CHOOSE US?

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVES High-level data security Industrial quality Easy integration	NO SIM No mobile subscription Independent radio communication Any LoRa device can be connected	LONG SERVICE LIFE Battery-powered devices 5-10 years of guaranteed service life Indoor and outdoor use

 

OUR SERVICES

Our basic IoT services include data communication through our LoRa WAN network and data processing (currently, only within Hungary). Roaming will also become available as foreign networks evolve. According to the needs of our customers, access is provided to our network through which information received from sensors or other data sources able to connect to the LoRa WAN network are transmitted to the requested server. Since data are encrypted using the highly reliable AES128 encryption standard, the network enables the transmission of confidential information such as the consumption data of corporate or household utilities (water, gas, electricity, heating) or the communication of certain property protection systems. Optionally, we offer basic data processing and protocol adaptation services to our customers.

Moreover, Antenna Hungária will soon begin to gradually open its LoRa WAN network to developers so they can test its capabilities in real time, without particular risks or expense. Following a simple registration process, registered developers will be granted access to a personalised and dedicated test environment, where they can test and record the LoRa tools they have developed. First, they will have a chance to test sensors, whereas later we would like to offer opportunities to integrate and test substantially more complex developments in a live environment.

If you are interested in our services, please contact us at: phone: +36 1 464 2053, e-mail:

Please provide your details and write your message!

Name:

Phone:

Email:

Message:

Send

TECHNOLOGICAL BACKGROUND

LoRaWAN™ is the standard for a radio communication network of extremely low capacity yet capable of bridging large distances, which has been developed to support the implementation of network-independent, long-life, battery-powered systems. Such systems often include IoT (Internet of Things) equipment in situations where no fixed energy source is available on site or its installation would be too expensive or risky, and an alternative solution needs to be sought to avoid the need to lay a cable.

 The LoRa WAN standard simplifies and streamlines cooperation between various smart devices and systems. Eliminating the need for complicated installation instructions, LoRa WAN restores freedom for both users and developers, while facilitating the application of the ‘Internet of Things’ for business purposes.

Radio communication between the end devices and gateways is transmitted over a so-called ‘spread spectrum’ connection, on different frequencies (channels) and at varying data rates depending on the quality of the radio environment and the desired settings. The system adjusts itself to the actual circumstances, automatically defining these parameters for each device (e.g. sensor). 

In certain applications, data security is a key priority. These include systems transmitting confidential information such as public utility networks (consumption, meter serial numbers etc.), smart city networks (street lighting, parking control etc.) or medical applications (health condition, emergency reports etc.). The LoRa WAN resolves that issue by multi-layer encryption, using unique identifiers to encode communication:

• Network identifier (EUI64)
• Application identifier (EUI64)
• Device identifier (EUI128)

The LoRa WAN classifies end devices into three classes in terms of serving various customer requirements:

• Class A end devices, with a strictly defined gateway -> end device direction of communication. While complying with the 1% rule referred to above, the end device may transmit at any time; two reception time windows will only open for reception when transmission has ended. When they have expired, until the next transmission, the sensor will not respond to messages from the gateway. This is the most energy-efficient mode.
• Class B end devices, with a defined gateway -> end device direction of communication. It differs from the operation of Class A devices in that it enables the generation of a higher number of reception time windows on the end device/sensor side. In practice, this means that the sensor wakes up to receive messages at pre-defined intervals. While this is less power-efficient, it enables addressing the sensor at specific intervals.
• Class C end devices, with an unspecified gateway -> end device direction of communication. In this mode, the end devices can be addressed at any time, which makes the system excellent for less time-critical process control.
• WARNING: The reception direction is only active when the end device is not transmitting. Simultaneous transmission and reception are not possible (simplex mode).

The cost of such IoT devices, including sensors and other accessories, is declining steadily, which will soon make them readily available not only for businesses but also for private individuals, including you.