LoRaWAN contact closure sensor NEON

wireless

Overview
Contact sensor for industrial applications, designed for fast, non-intrusive installation and continuous remote monitoring of asset position. Built for hazardous and hard-to-reach environments with long battery life and LoRaWAN connectivity.

Key benefits

• Flexible mounting options allow quick, tool-free installation on a wide range of assets, enabling deployment in under two minutes without interrupting operations.
• LoRaWAN wireless connectivity provides secure, near real-time position updates, ensuring reliable monitoring even in hazardous or hard-to-reach industrial environments.
• Certified for demanding conditions (IP65, ATEX/IECEx Zone 1) with up to 5 years battery life, reducing maintenance frequency and maximising uptime.

How it works
Based on magnetic field detection, the sensor measures the presence of a magnet (and thus the asset) at regular intervals. When the sensor detects the magnet is not present, it sends an alert message which can trigger alarms or workflows. Device state changes and battery condition are reported to the application platform in near real time.

Key features

• LoRaWAN transmitter with integrated magnetic sensor
• Process temperature range: -40°C to +80°C
• IECEx / ATEX Zone 1 certified (suitable for explosive atmospheres)
• Up to 5-year battery life (depending on environment)
• Fully LoRaWAN compatible
• Designed and implemented according to high security standards
• 100% ownership of data
• Installation within live environments – continuous operation
• Integration with existing data backends or DCS
• Compatible with various asset types (no legacy constraints)

Specifications
Protocol: LoRaWAN (private LoRaWAN)
LoRaWAN Region: EU868 / US915 / AS923 (on request)
LoRaWAN Frequency Bands: 869 MHz; 915 MHz; 923 MHz
Maximum RF output power: +13.8 dBm
Battery Rated Capacity (Ah): 3.6
Battery Life: Up to 5 years
Mounting: Band clamp or wall mount
Operating Temperature Range (Transmitter): -40°C to 80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
Water and Dust Resistance: IP65
Condition detection: Detects presence of magnet within 50 mm of sensor
Message Frequency: On state / every 24 hours
Message Information: State change and battery condition
Certifications: ATEX / IECEx Rating: Ex II 2G Ex ia IIB T4 Gb; ATEX / IECEx Certificates: 18ATEX0106 / DEK 18.0063; cFMus Rating: Class I Division 1; Groups C + D; T4 Ta = -40°C to +80°C / Zone 1; cFMus Certificates: FM20US0015X / FM20CA0007X

Technical specifications

• Model family: NEON Contact Sensor
• Wireless protocol: LoRaWAN (private LoRaWAN)
• Frequency bands supported: 869 MHz, 915 MHz, 923 MHz
• RF output power: +13.8 dBm
• Battery: 3.6 Ah (rated capacity)
• Expected battery life: Up to 5 years (environment dependent)
• Mounting options: Band clamp or wall mount
• Operating temperature: -40°C to +80°C (-40°F to 176°F)
• Ingress protection: IP65
• Detection range: Detects magnet presence within 50 mm
• Message cadence: On state / every 24 hours; reports state change and battery condition
• Certifications: ATEX / IECEx (Ex II 2G Ex ia IIB T4 Gb) and cFMus (Class I Division 1; Groups C + D; T4)