SenseCAP Lorawan Wireless Light Intensity Sensor

Light is an important element in the photosynthesis process, and indoor light intensity is also affecting our life quality. SenseCAP wireless light sensor can help you know the exact light intensity and provide optimal light conditions.

SenseCAP Wireless Light Intensity Sensor measures the intensity of light in lux from 0 – 188000 lux, which is designed for outdoor use.

This battery-powered device incorporates a built-in Long Range transmitter based on SX1276 for long-range transmission, a digital light sensor, and a custom battery. It is specifically designed and optimized for use cases powering end devices by batteries for years. To minimize the power consumption, the device wakes up, transmits the collected light data to the gateway, and then goes back to sleep.

Under the best of circumstances, the battery is expected to last for 8 years, depending on the data transmission intervals. Please kindly note that the default interval is once per hour.

To fit in adverse conditions, it is designed with industry standards and equipped with an IP66 waterproof enclosure, supporting an extended operating temperature range, making it suitable for industrial applications in both indoor and outdoor severe environments.

SenseCAP Sensor Node adopts a modular design, integrating the data logger with the sensor probe, which is replaceable by other SenseCAP sensor probes.

Features:
Support LoRaWAN protocol Class A
High reliability and stability
An ultra-wide 22-bit dynamic range
Ultra-wide-distance transmission: 10km in line of sight scene, 2 km in urban scenes
Transmission Interval: every 1 hour
Battery life ≥ 8 years
IP66 enclosure, suitable for outdoor applications
Rapid installation and deployment

Multi-Scenario Application

Poultry farm and Livestock Shed
Light simulation influences the biological processes of living organisms. In poultry, light intensity and duration are two important factors that can impact poultry production. A moderate amount of suitable light intensity can benefit the growth of poultry thus increasing the yields.

Greenhouse
Photosynthesis influences plants’ nutrition accumulation that is related to the yields of vegetables. As a necessary condition for photosynthesis, light is a key factor to influence vegetable production. Staying light intensity optimal can minimize the potential production problems caused by light intensity.

Hydroponics
Hydroponics is a new soilless cultivation method for plants. The light environment is one of the indispensable physical environment factors for plant growth and development. Only when light intensity is above the light compensation point can plants grow normally. User light intensity sensor to better manage the light intensity and duration to help plants grow well.

Building and Street Lighting

Light intensity affects controlling automatic lights in smart building solutions and smart streetlamps control systems. Using a light sensor to trigger a bulb when it is dark saves the slight hassle of turning on the lights and saves power in the day when the sun is bright enough.