Configurable IoT Framework

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Our IoT framework enables rapid development and deployment of customized IoT solutions, particularly those requiring extended operation on battery power.

Our IoT framework consists of edge nodes, gateways and a cloud server. It provides several advantages for those seeking to design and deploy an IoT solution. Our edge nodes require no infrastructure and can last on battery power for over a decade whilst providing regular updates from sensor readings.

The edge node can host a wide variety of sensors as it supports a range of communication protocols including USB, I2C, SPI and UART. Edge nodes can communicate wirelessly up to 3 miles in urban, and 10 miles in rural areas and do not rely on cellular or other network infrastructure. The edge nodes also support edge processing, including efficient implementation of neural networks and other advanced machine learning methods including support for TensorFlow.

The gateway can support communication with several thousand edge nodes and provides the link between them and a cloud based server via an internet connection. Wi-Fi, Cellular, Ethernet and Satellite can all be supported. Our cloud-based server provides for a convenient means to design a customized user interface meaning you can get to market quicker, with technical confidence.

Example applications

Condition monitoring – infrastructure and equipment
Activity detection
Agricultural monitoring
Asset tracking
Predictive maintenance
Pollution monitoring
Smart building monitoring
Smart city infrastructure

The Framework

An infographic showcasing the way Plextek's configurable IoT framework works

Edge Nodes: These devices communicate to a gateway using a licence-free wireless protocol, requiring no infrastructure.

Gateway: This device can communicate with up to several thousand edge nodes, and provides connectivity to the cloud server.

Cloud: A cloud based server where users can visualise data from the edge nodes and reconfigure.

The Edge Node

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    Support

    Supports edge processing and machine learning

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    Very long range

    Communication range up to 3 miles urban and 10 miles rural

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    Protocols

    Supports USB, I2C, SPI and UART Protocols

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    Bring your own sensor

    Can host a wide variety of sensors including: motion, vibration, temperature, humidity, pressure, moisture and more

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    Low SWaP

    Only 120 x 80 x 35mm, 200g. Ten year battery life on a D-Cell battery

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    Tuneable

    Tuneable between 150 MHz – 960 MHz

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    Stand alone

    No infrastructure required

Plextek's IoT Edge Node

The Gateway

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    Scalable

    Supports communication with several thousand edge nodes

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    Robust

    Provides the link between the Nodes and a cloud based server

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    Adaptable

    Can support Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Cellular or Satellite links to the cloud

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    Compact

    Size: 140 x 80 x 40mm Weight: 200g

Plextek's IoT Gateway Node
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