ATIM - Dinda is a highly advanced sensor device suitable for IoT applications. Developed by ATIM, Dinda operates on the principles of Long Range Wide Area Network (LoRaWAN) and affords its users with long-range communication for small amounts of data.
Dinda utilizes the principles of LoRaWAN (Low Power, Wide Area), a MAC (Media Access Control) protocol for WANs designed to support a wide range of large networks. LoRaWAN enables its devices with low power consumption, long-range capabilities, and secure data transmission.
The ATIM - Dinda sensor collects ambient data and transmits it either directly to a central server or to an IoT gateway using its LoRa transceiver. The gateway then forwards the data to the server where it can be analyzed and visualized.
The Dinda's communication is bidirectional, allowing not only the transmission of data to the server but also the receipt of commands from the server.
Installation of the Dinda sensor is straightforward. It should be mounted in the location where data is to be collected. This could be on an outdoor structure for meteorological data or in an industrial environment for machine condition monitoring or a similar purpose.
Here are the steps for installing the ATIM - Dinda sensor:
Operating Frequency: Dinda works on the EU868, US915, AU915 and AS923 bands, allowing it a wide range of coverage.
Data Rate: The device operates on varying data rates depending upon the region's regulation band. For example, devices operating on EU868 can adjust data rates from 0 to 5, whereas US915 and AU915 can select from 0 to 4.
ATIM - Dinda is a low power device. It works on a small battery that can last for several years, depending on the data transmission frequency and payload size. This makes the device ideal for locations where power resources are limited.
ATIM - Dinda can be utilized in various sectors like agriculture for monitoring soil conditions, in smart city applications for monitoring environmental parameters or in industry for machine condition monitoring, and many more.
Within the Logistic industry, ATIM - Dinda devices can help track transport containers' real-time location and environmental conditions.
In Healthcare, these devices can monitor different environmental parameters in hospitals and labs, which could be critical for patient health and safety.
While the ATIM - Dinda sensor has numerous benefits, it is not without challenges. LoRaWAN’s low power consumption means it's limited in bandwidth, reducing the amount of data that can be transmitted at any given time.
Another limitation is that LoRa itself is just a protocol and not an end-to-end solution. It requires gateways and a central server setup and running additional software for data analysis and visualization.
Lastly, while Dinda can be powered with a small battery for extended periods, the battery will eventually die and need to be replaced – potentially an issue in remote or difficult-to-access location installations.