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Metering Node

The Metering Node is an M-BUS Master Gateway and LoRaWAN Converter designed to integrate M-BUS metering devices into LoRaWAN networks. This device enables remote reading and monitoring of utility meters and industrial equipment with M-BUS interface, transmitting accumulated data via LoRaWAN protocol to gateways for centralized management and analysis.

Features

  • M-BUS Master Interface: Reads data from devices with M-BUS interface
  • LoRaWAN Connectivity: Wireless data transmission using LoRaWAN protocol
  • Multiple Input Types:
  • 4-20 mA analog input
  • Digital input
  • Pulse counting
  • Compact Design: 115 x 140 x 40 mm dimensions
  • Data Accumulation: Collects and stores meter readings before transmission
  • Long Range Communication: LoRaWAN technology enables wide-area deployment
  • Low Power Operation: Optimized for battery-powered or external power scenarios

Use Cases

  • Remote utility meter reading (water, gas, heat, electricity)
  • Smart metering infrastructure
  • Industrial equipment monitoring
  • Building management systems
  • Energy consumption monitoring
  • Multi-utility data collection and centralization

Thinger.io Integration

The Metering Node integrates seamlessly with Thinger.io through LoRaWAN network servers, enabling remote monitoring, data visualization, and management of M-BUS connected meters within the Thinger.io platform.

Requirements

A LoRaWAN server is required to communicate the Metering Node 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.

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