The iCOMOX Intelligent Condition Monitoring Box, powered by Analog Devices technology and developed in collaboration with Shiratech, is a highly adaptable open-source sensor fusion platform. Depending on the application, communication options available include SmartMesh IP (SMIP), Narrow Band IoT (NB-IoT), and Power over Ethernet (PoE). In this article, learn about the pros and cons of each of these options.
Prior to making a choice about which communication method to use for the iCOMOX, an important thing to consider is the IEEE802.15.4 wireless transmission standard. With a low power consumption and immunity from sources of radio interference, it can be advantageous to base wireless sensors off of this standard. SMIP networks are based on IEEE802.15.4, and consist of an adaptable network of individual nodes with each node representing a sensor or machine. NB-IoT connectivity piggybacks off of 3GPP LTE cellular networks, and can support a slightly higher data transmission rate than SMIP. PoE networks are relatively new, and can transmit power and data over the same wired connection. While the benefit of wireless data transmission is lost, there may be efficiencies gained by not having to run separate power and data cables. For more information about how each of these options could benefit your application, click through to the article.
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