Introduction: Narrow Band IoT: Smart Lighting & Metering Paves Way for a Better and Healthier Ecosystem
Automation has found its way within almost every sector. Starting from
manufacturing to healthcare, transportation, and supply chain, automation has seen the light of the day. Well, all of these are undoubtedly appealing, but there is one that seems to stand out. Until now, the emphasis was laid on remote connectivity of devices, home automation, bots, etc.
A recent addition has been the onset of solutions tailored to automate everyday school activities while blending a system that can cut down on the total power consumed. Considering the fact that the daily power consumption in schools is pretty high, institutions are now looking for alternatives that would help them cut the bar. One excellent approach is smart lighting.
Smart lighting involves narrowband IoT devices to sense and track the light density within a closed space and automatically adjust the power to save electricity. A similar process is followed when a room is empty but has lights on. The system can detect the room temperature and initiate switching off the power automatically. What's best about the system is the fact that everything is done remotely.
Smart lighting based on IoT technologies is one of the trending and cost-cutting solutions for power consumption. From detecting light density to room temperature, comparing LUX with outside intensity and finally, triggering power controls, it aids all. Devices like Acura8m have been ideally designed keeping in mind the need to reduce cost and save power.
Step 1: How Does the System Work?
The all-new technology Narrowband IoT or in short, NB-IoT has the potential to turn smart metering a simple job. These meters have sensors that collaborate to collect small amounts of data at regular intervals. Upon gathering sufficient information, this is passed to a gateway which is then connected to a server. In simple terms, the meters connect directly to the cloud using nB-IoT.
It has a wireless infrastructure and hence, seems to be less complicated. An added advantage of using NB-IoT for connectivity is the fact that they are power efficient. This implies that a single device can run for years without having the need to replace it. Imagine, installing a smart system within your warehouse and then visiting the location time and again to change the battery. This would not just add overheads but can also turn the system vulnerable.
NB-IoT, on the other hand, is power efficient and can last for years before seeking a replacement. NB-IoT modules are installed at different locations and in different classrooms where they can effectively track the room temperature and the light intensity to optimize consumption.
Step 2: Advantages of Narrowband IoT
Until now, the sensors deployed were expensive and the organizations had to spend a considerable amount to purchase an energy-rich chip. NB-IoT, on the other hand, is based on power consumption technology and has energy-saving abilities when they are not in use or in a stand by the environment. This prevents unwanted usage of energy and at large, facilitates energy consumption.
Furthermore, our devices are designed to cover up large spaces. What this means is that our devices entail a wider coverage area and are nominally priced. The NB-IoT device progresses with repeat modulation improving the signal quality and corresponding penetration in big buildings.
Being based on LTE, it gels well with the existing infrastructure and is compatible with all. One can efficiently integrate the device performing a software upgrade to leverage the benefits of the same.
Communicating over long distances isn't a problem anymore as the device is based on a plug and play system. Sensors can be directly attached to the IoT device eliminating the need for local connection.
Narrowband IoT embeds LTE security measures that are approved by 3GP. This creates the impression that the device is fully secure and none can evade the system privacy.
Step 3: Takeaway
Smart lighting isn't only limited to the schools but can be implemented anywhere and everywhere. You may take assistance of SSLA in the UK regarding the same. Given the current situation where power usage is increasing every day, it is important to build smarter solutions that can prevent its wastage and devise an infrastructure that facilitates better consumption. Narrowband IoT is one device that triggers the formation of smart systems to manage distribution and optimize consumption.
