The ATIM - Tm1D HP is an industrial sensor belonging to the IoT family of devices. These sensors function on the principles of Internet of Things (IoT) which allow objects to be sensed and controlled remotely across existing network infrastructures through smart computation methods.
The module features a temperature sensor that can communicate using LoRa modulation for long range transmission (predominantly in the ISM band) and a digital link for short distance transmission enabling elevated levels of flexibility and versatility.
The installation of ATIM - Tm1D HP sensor is straightforward. The primary position of the sensor is determined by the nature of the data it is intended to collect. The functionalities are activated after correct placements and configured to enable the readings relay coherent data.
The LoRaWAN long range transmission capacity consists of a spread spectrum modulation in the sub-GigaHertz frequency bands. In simple terms, the ATIM - Tm1D HP adopts LoRaWAN for data communication, delivering vast coverage and efficient power utilization.
LoRaWAN has the ability to maintain multiple network connections at a single time and ensures secure data transmission due to its embedded end-to-end AES128 encryption, mutual authentication, integrity protection, and confidentiality methods.
The ATIM - Tm1D HP is power-efficient due to its low-energy consumption architecture and its intelligent power-management system. The device is powered by an integrated battery, and most of the time, it remains in power-saving mode – only activating when it needs to transmit or receive data. This architecture allows the sensor to have a potentially lengthy lifespan.
The ATIM - Tm1D HP can be utilized in a wide range of applications. Some typical use cases are environmental monitoring (temperature, humidity, etc.), smart agriculture (monitoring soil conditions, smart irrigation systems, etc.), predictive maintenance in industrial settings, and many more.
Despite the numerous advantages of the ATIM - Tm1D HP, there are certain limitations. Some of these include the reliance on unlicensed spectrum and potential interference from other RF devices, possible latency issues due to the nature of LoRa modulation, and limitations on the rate of data transmission caused by duty cycle regulations. Moreover, the sensors have to be within range of a gateway to transmit data effectively, and the range could be affected by environmental factors like terrain and obstacles. Also, the nature of the collected data can be limited by the specific scope and design of the device.