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LDS03A - Door Sensor

The Dragino LDS03A is an outdoor LoRaWAN door sensor designed to detect and monitor door open/close status in real-time. It transmits door status events to IoT servers via LoRaWAN network, making it ideal for outdoor and rugged environments requiring long-range wireless monitoring.

The LDS03A features datalog capabilities to record open/close events with retrievable history, and includes an open alarm feature that can trigger notifications when a door remains open beyond a configured threshold.

Features

  • Open/Close Detection: Real-time monitoring of door status
  • Datalog Feature: Records open/close events with retrievable history via LoRaWAN
  • Open Alarm: Configurable alert when door remains open for extended periods
  • Long Battery Life: Powered by 8500 mAh Li-SOCI2 battery with up to 10 years of operation
  • Periodic Reporting: Sends data every 2 hours plus event-triggered transmissions
  • Ultra-Low Power: Optimized for long-term deployment
  • Outdoor Rated: Designed for rugged outdoor environments
  • LoRaWAN Connectivity: Long-range wireless communication

Use Cases

  • Building access control and security monitoring
  • Outdoor facility management
  • Asset protection and perimeter security
  • Remote site monitoring
  • Smart building applications
  • Industrial door monitoring

Thinger.io Integration

The LDS03A integrates seamlessly with Thinger.io through LoRaWAN network servers, enabling centralized monitoring, data visualization, and alarm management for door sensor deployments.

Requirements

A LoRaWAN server is required to communicate the Dragino LDS03A into Thinger.io, some options are:

Alongside, the corresponding plugin for the selected LoRaWAN server needs to 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 already preconfigured, check that the auto provision prefix matches the one selected in your LoRaWAN server plugin in Thinger.io, or change it to your desire.

Usage

Start sending uplinks for autoprovisioning devices and buckets. This product also provides a predefined dashboard and downlinks.

Additional Resources

Dragino resources can be found at: