LoRaWAN® technology
Benefits
LoRaWAN technology: long-range, low-power tracking built for scale
LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) is a wireless communication protocol designed for long-distance data transmission using minimal power. It’s ideal for environments where GPS or Wi-Fi are limited or too costly to deploy - such as construction sites, logistics yards, mining operations, oil and gas refineries, manufacturing plants, and multi-building healthcare facilities.
Unlike traditional wireless systems, LoRaWAN is:
- Energy-efficient: enabling multi-year battery life on compact devices
- Wide-reaching: offering coverage of up to 10km in open environments
- Low-cost and scalable: supporting thousands of devices with minimal infrastructure
- Robust and secure: with end-to-end encryption and adaptive data rates
How does it work?
Devices that collect and send data
Small, low-power trackers or sensors are attached to assets, equipment or worn by workers. These devices record location and other data (such as motion or environmental conditions) and transmit it using LoRa radio signals.
Gateways that relay information
LoRa gateways act as bridges between the devices and the cloud. They receive the signals from multiple trackers, then forward the data via Ethernet, 4G or Wi-Fi to the network.
Platforms that manage and display results
The network and application servers authenticate devices, process the data and make it accessible through secure dashboards, alerts and reports. This gives real-time visibility across sites, indoors or outdoors, even in remote or hard-to-reach places.
Outdoor operation
Reliable tracking for demanding environments
RFiD Discovery harnesses LoRaWAN technology, pairing long-range, low-power communication with advanced cloud software and ATEX-certified LoRa trackers.
This provides a reliable, scalable and cost-effective way to track assets across demanding industrial environments - whether you're ensuring worker safety in a mining operation or monitoring containers and equipment across a large industrial yard.
Why LoRaWAN?
- Energy-efficient
Multi-year battery life on compact devices: perfect for large-scale deployments in remote or busy areas. - Wide-reaching
Coverage of up to 10 km in open spaces, suitable for extended yards, industrial zones or underground tunnels. - Low-cost and scalable
Supports thousands of connected devices using a lightweight and flexible network setup. - Robust and secure
End-to-end encryption and adaptive data rates provide stable, secure performance even in harsh conditions.
Indoor operation
Discover how LoRaWAN works across our solutions
Worker tracking for safety
Yard and outdoor storage management
