Explore Dragino’s LoRaWAN Ecosystem: Long-Range IoT That Just Works

LoRaWAN is a wireless protocol designed for low-power, long-range communication between smart devices. It’s ideal for IoT applications where sensors are deployed across large areas like farms, campuses, cities, or industrial sites and need to operate for years on battery power without Wi-Fi or cellular plans.

Dragino is a trusted manufacturer of LoRaWAN-ready devices, offering a wide selection of sensors, gateways, and interface modules. Whether you’re automating a building, monitoring crops, or tracking remote equipment, Dragino provides easy-to-deploy solutions that scale with your needs.

What Makes Dragino Devices So Practical?

Most Dragino LoRaWAN modules fall into two main categories based on how they are powered:

• LB Series: Equipped with a high-capacity 8500mAh Li/SOCl₂ battery. Designed for multi-year operation (up to 5+ years), even in outdoor conditions.
• LS Series: Includes a 3000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery and a small built-in solar panel for self-recharging in sunlight. Ideal for fully off-grid deployment with indefinite runtime.

These models are waterproof, optimized for low power consumption, and require little to no maintenance making them perfect for "set it and forget it" use cases.

How LoRaWAN Devices Communicate

• Sensor Node: Sends data (like temperature, vibration, GPS) periodically via LoRa radio.
• LoRaWAN Gateway: Receives LoRa transmissions and forwards them to the internet via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, or cellular.
• Network Server: Authenticates the sensor's unique ID/keys and routes the data to your app or dashboard.

The result? A long-range, low-power, wireless network you can deploy almost anywhere with just a gateway and the right sensors.

Key Product Categories

Environmental & Agricultural Monitoring

• Soil Moisture / EC: Monitor how much water is available to crops and track soil health.
• Temperature / Humidity: Deploy sensors in barns, greenhouses, or open fields.
• Ultrasonic Level Sensors: Check tank fill levels, feed bins, or water troughs.
• Water Pressure: Detect drops in pressure that may indicate leaks or pump failure.

Smart Building Solutions

• Door / Window Sensors: Know if something’s been opened and for how long.
• Water Leak Detectors: Place near water heaters, sump pumps, or pipes for early warnings.
• Motion / Vibration: Detect presence or equipment malfunction in quiet zones.
• Smart Relay / Outlet: Remotely toggle fans, pumps, or equipment over LoRaWAN.

Industrial Interfaces

• 4–20mA / 0–10V Analog: Connect legacy sensors to LoRaWAN.
• RS485 Modbus: Gather data from Modbus sensors or meters wirelessly.
• Pulse Counters: Track usage from water, gas, or energy meters.
• Current Monitors: Check motor or circuit loads with CT clamps.

Asset & Personnel Tracking

• TrackerD: Combines GPS, motion, temperature, and button-based alerts. No SIM card required.
• Rechargeable: USB-charged with configurable sleep and wake behaviors.
• Open Source: Programmable via Arduino for full customization.

Real Example: Smart Farm Deployment

Let’s say you manage a small farm and want to monitor your resources efficiently without needing daily trips or complex wiring.

• S31B-LB sensors in barns and sheds track temperature & humidity.
• SE01-LS solar-powered nodes buried in fields measure soil moisture & conductivity.
• A PS-LB water pressure sensor installed on irrigation lines tracks line pressure.
• LWL04 water leak sensors near pumps alert you to any spillage or failures.
• A TrackerD on a trailer gives you periodic location updates for mobile assets.

All of these report wirelessly to a central DLOS8N outdoor gateway mounted on your barn roof. The data flows through a LoRaWAN network server (e.g., The Things Network), and you monitor everything from your phone or computer.

No Wi-Fi. No trenching. No recurring SIM fees. Just a flexible, private, battery-powered network.

Gateways: Indoor & Outdoor Options

• LPS8N: Compact indoor gateway with 8-channel LoRa, Wi-Fi/Ethernet backhaul, and web UI.
• DLOS8N: Rugged outdoor gateway with pole mount, ideal for large fields or municipal sites.

One gateway can typically cover several kilometers in open terrain, or a building complex in urban conditions.

Conclusion

Dragino Technology makes it easy to build scalable, long-range, wireless sensor networks. Whether you’re tracking temperature in a greenhouse, monitoring pressure in a pipeline, or detecting door movement in a building, there’s a Dragino LoRaWAN device built for the task.

With durable enclosures, long battery life, solar options, and full LoRaWAN compliance, Dragino is a top choice for affordable, flexible IoT deployment even for users new to LoRaWAN.