KANKANAL Weather Station
All-in-one LoRaWAN environmental monitoring system for real-time climate insights — ideal for smart agriculture, infrastructure, meteorology and industrial automation.
KANKANAL Weather Station
All-in-one LoRaWAN environmental monitoring system for real-time climate insights — ideal for smart agriculture, infrastructure, meteorology and industrial automation.
Product Overview
The KANKANAL Weather Station is a high-performance, solar-powered LoRaWAN device engineered to measure key atmospheric parameters including temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, rainfall, wind direction, and wind speed. Built with industrial-grade ultrasonic and piezoelectric sensing technologies, it is designed to withstand extreme outdoor environments. Data is transmitted via long-range LoRaWAN connectivity to DeviceBoard, enabling real-time monitoring, predictive analytics and automated environmental workflows.
1. Professional Multi-Sensor Weather Monitoring
- Integrated measurement of temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind speed, wind direction, and rainfall.
- Temperature: –40°C to 85°C with ±0.3°C accuracy.
- Humidity: 0–100% RH with ±3% accuracy.
- Wind Direction: 0–360° ultrasonic detection with ±3° accuracy.
- Wind Speed: 0–60 m/s ultrasonic measurement with ±0.3 m/s or ±3% accuracy.
- Barometric Pressure: 500–1100 hPa with ±0.5 hPa accuracy.
- Rainfall: Piezoelectric sensor with 0.01 mm resolution.
2. Solar-Powered with Battery Backup
- 15W monocrystalline solar panel provides continuous, off-grid operation.
- High-capacity rechargeable batteries ensure dependable performance in cloudy conditions.
- Low-power design optimizes energy use for long-term deployments.
- Solar panel includes rugged mounting hardware suitable for poles and long-term exposure.
3. Harsh Outdoor Durability
- Sensor housing: aluminum alloy for superior structural strength.
- Weather protection:
- IP65 rated main sensor head
- IP67 rated WTS Hub enclosure
- UV-proof & salt-spray resistant – ideal for coastal, agricultural and industrial regions.
- Operating range: –40°C to +85°C for sensor module.
4. Long-Range LoRaWAN Connectivity
- Up to 15 km line-of-sight wireless transmission range in rural deployments.
- Receiver sensitivity: –137 dBm for deep coverage.
- Supports global LoRaWAN frequency plans (EU868, US915, AS923, AU915, etc.).
- Class A low-power operation for optimized battery efficiency.
- Internal antenna for streamlined installation and compact form factor.
5. Built-In Data Storage & Reliability Features
- Stores 19,000+ records locally in case of network downtime.
- Automatic data retransmission ensures no loss of historical climate information.
- Threshold-based alarms for extreme weather events (wind, temperature, rainfall, etc.).
- USB Type-C interface for debugging and configuration.
6. BLM Configuration & Rapid Deployment
- Supports configuration through BLM-enabled mobile app.
- User-friendly setup with no specialized tools required.
- Lightweight components and pole-mounted design allow effortless field installation.
7. Seamless Integration with DeviceBoard
- Sensor data streams into KANKANAL DeviceBoard for real-time dashboards, alerts and automation workflows.
- Combine with irrigation controllers, pumps, alarms, or smart agriculture nodes for automated environmental responses.
- Powerful rule automation: trigger events based on rain, wind speed, temperature, or storm conditions.
- Supports multi-site monitoring for farms, industrial zones, campuses or remote weather networks.
8. Typical Use Cases
- Smart Agriculture — irrigation scheduling, microclimate awareness, greenhouse tuning.
- Weather Intelligence — local forecasting, micro-weather networks, research stations.
- Smart Buildings & Campuses — environmental safety monitoring & automated responses.
- Industrial Operations — wind and rainfall-driven safety logic for cranes, cooling towers, outdoor machinery.
- Disaster Preparedness — flood risk monitoring, storm detection, emergency alerting.
9. Key Advantages
- All-in-one weather sensing in a single compact unit
- Solar-powered with battery backup for continuous operation
- Industrial-grade ultrasonic and piezoelectric sensing
- IP65/IP67 durability for harsh outdoor environments
- Long-range LoRaWAN connectivity up to 15 km
- Seamless integration with KANKANAL DeviceBoard and automation rules