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TEDAMOS LoRa

LoRa (Long Range) is a wireless communication technology specifically designed for the energy-efficient transmission of small amounts of data over long distances. Thanks to its extended range and extremely low power consumption, LoRa is ideal for sensors that transmit measurement data only at defined intervals.

With LoRaWAN, sensors can be deployed on construction sites, in tunnels or across remote terrain without the need for cabling – making it ideal for temporary installations and hard-to-access monitoring locations.

A LoRaWAN network consists of three main components:

  • Sensor nodes with integrated LoRa communication modules
  • A gateway that receives and forwards data
  • A LoRa server for centralised network management

In Switzerland, a nationwide network of LoRaWAN gateways is available. Dedicated local gateways are only required in special cases, such as tunnels, basements or projects located outside Switzerland.

Benefits of TEDAMOS LoRa

Wireless Sensors Without Cabling
No cables means lower installation costs and reduced susceptibility to failures.

Extremely Energy Efficient
Sensors can operate for up to five years without battery replacement.

Automated Data Transmission
Monitoring data is automatically transmitted to the TEDAMOS Web Portal at freely configurable intervals – typically once per hour. This enables continuous monitoring without the need for manual data collection.

Long-Range Communication
Reliable data transmission over large distances thanks to the LoRaWAN network.

Ideal for Construction and Infrastructure Projects
Perfect for construction sites, slope stabilisation projects, tunnels and environmental monitoring applications.

Sensors Compatible with LoRa

  • Piezometers and pore water pressure sensors
  • Crackmeters (displacement sensors)
  • Load cells
  • CO₂ monitoring, air pressure, temperature, humidity and particulate matter sensors
  • Wind sensors
  • GNSS trackers (navigation-based solutions or XYZ coordinate transmission) and many more...

In principle, any low-power sensor can be connected to TEDAMOS LoRa, whether analogue, digital or based on vibrating wire technology.

 

Typical Applications

  • Construction site monitoring (settlements and movements)
  • Infrastructure monitoring (bridges, tunnels and railways)
  • Environmental monitoring (groundwater, air quality and weather conditions)
  • Geotechnical monitoring (piezometers and inclinometers)
  • Natural hazard monitoring (slope movements and rockfalls)

In-House Expertise in LoRa Sensor Technology

In collaboration with ZHAW, we developed our own LoRa communication modules: TEDAMOS LoRa. More than 1,500 modules have been manufactured in our in-house workshop, integrated with a wide range of sensors and successfully deployed in the field.

Thanks to complete in-house development and production, we can implement project-specific adaptations with maximum flexibility while remaining independent of external hardware suppliers. This enables us to provide reliable and tailored solutions for a wide range of monitoring applications.