Trashbin Sensor
The Trashbin Sensor is a LoRaWAN-enabled device designed for monitoring trash fill levels in waste management applications. Using ultrasonic distance measurement technology, the sensor provides real-time data on bin capacity, enabling optimized collection routes and efficient waste management operations.
Features
- Ultrasonic Distance Measurement: Monitors fill level with high accuracy
- LoRaWAN Connectivity: Long-range wireless communication with low power consumption
- Battery Level Monitoring: Tracks device battery status for maintenance planning
- Temperature Sensor: Monitors ambient temperature conditions
- Compact Design: Space-efficient form factor suitable for various bin types
- Wide Operating Temperature Range: -30°C to 85°C
- Long Battery Life: Optimized for extended deployment periods
Technical Specifications
- Measurement Range: 300 to 4500mm
- Measurement Accuracy: ±10mm
- Resolution: 1.0mm
- Sensor Type: Ultrasonic sensor (40kHz)
- Operating Temperature: -30°C to 85°C
- Dimensions: 26 x 34 x 77mm (typical configuration)
- Weight: Approximately 350 grams
- Frequency Plans: EU863-870 (region-dependent)
- LoRaWAN Data Rate: 250bps to 5470bps
- Antenna: Internal antenna
- Sensor Sampling Rate: Configurable from 10s to 3600s
Use Cases
- Smart city waste management optimization
- Real-time bin fill level monitoring
- Route optimization for collection services
- Operational cost reduction through efficient scheduling
- Overflow prevention and improved service quality
- Environmental monitoring in waste collection areas
Thinger.io Integration
The Trashbin Sensor integrates seamlessly with Thinger.io through LoRaWAN network servers, enabling centralized monitoring and management of waste bin fill levels across multiple locations.
Requirements
A LoRaWAN server is required to communicate the Trashbin Sensor 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.