BOSCH Parking Lot Sensor
The BOSCH wireless smart parking sensor is a LoRaWAN® end device designed for parking space occupancy detection. It utilizes dual-sensor technology combining a magnetometer and radar for highly reliable vehicle detection. The sensor enables active parking lot management features including search, navigation, and reservation capabilities. Additionally, the BOSCH parking lot sensor integrates a GPS receiver for precise location tracking and a temperature sensor for environmental monitoring.
Key Features
- Dual-sensor detection: Magnetometer and radar for accurate occupancy detection
- GPS receiver: Precise geolocation of parking spaces
- Temperature sensor: Environmental monitoring capability
- LoRaWAN® connectivity: Long-range, low-power wireless communication
- Robust design: Suitable for outdoor parking lot installations
Sensors and Measurements
| Sensor | Measurement | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Magnetometer | Magnetic field variation | Detects vehicle presence by measuring magnetic field changes |
| Radar | Object detection | Provides secondary occupancy verification |
| GPS | Latitude/Longitude | Enables precise parking space positioning |
| Temperature | °C | Monitors ambient temperature conditions |
Use Cases
- Smart city parking management
- Shopping center and retail parking guidance
- Airport and transportation hub parking systems
- Street parking monitoring
- Commercial and industrial parking facilities
- Parking search and navigation applications
- Parking space reservation systems
Thinger.io Integration
Requirements
A LoRaWAN server is required to connect the BOSCH Parking Lot Sensor to Thinger.io. Supported options include:
The corresponding plugin for the selected LoRaWAN server must be installed in your Thinger.io instance.
Get Started
Installation
Look for the plugin in the Thinger.io Plugin Store and install it in your Thinger.io instance. Once the plugin is installed, a new Product will be created for this device.
Configuration
The Product is preconfigured for immediate use. Verify that the auto provision prefix matches the one selected in your LoRaWAN server plugin in Thinger.io, or adjust it as needed.
Usage
Start sending uplinks for automatic device and bucket provisioning.
This product provides: - Parking occupancy status tracking - GPS position data storage - Temperature monitoring - Predefined dashboard for visualization