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WS201 Smart Fill Level Monitor Sensor

The WS201 is a wireless fill-level monitoring sensor that securely monitors a small container's fill level, especially tissue boxes. Employing cutting-edge Time-of-Flight (ToF) technology, the WS201 delivers precise distance measurements for accurately gauging the fill levels of paper towels and toilet paper. The sensor features non-contact detection with wireless LoRaWAN® deployment, making it ideal for facilities management and washroom monitoring applications.

Features

  • ToF Technology: High-focusing detection ranges from 1 to 55 cm with ±1 cm accuracy
  • 25° Field of View: Optimized for small container monitoring with ±5° accuracy
  • Percentage Reporting: Reports remaining fill amount by percentage with pre-set alarm thresholds
  • Ultra-Compact Design: Easy installation tailored for most tissue boxes
  • Ultra-Low Power: Standby mode ensures durable battery life
  • Damp-Proof Coating: Reliable operation in various bathroom conditions and humid environments
  • NFC Configuration: Simplified setup and configuration via NFC
  • LoRaWAN® Connectivity: Compatible with standard LoRaWAN® gateways and network servers

Use Cases

  • Facilities management in commercial buildings
  • Washroom supply monitoring
  • Restroom maintenance optimization
  • Hospitality and healthcare facility management
  • Smart building applications
  • Automated refill scheduling

Thinger.io Integration

The WS201 integrates seamlessly with Thinger.io through LoRaWAN® connectivity, enabling real-time monitoring of fill levels, automated alerts, and data visualization for proactive facilities management.

Requirements

A LoRaWAN server is required to communicate the WS201 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

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