Trikdis IO8-LORA wireless expander module

With Trikdis LoRa wireless expansion devices, it is possible to create multiple remote connection points for the Trikdis FLEXi SP3 alarm system control panel.

One of its members is the IO8-LoRa expansion module. There are 8 contacts on the module, which can optionally be input (e.g. alarm zone) or controllable output (gate opening, pump start). A total of up to 8 controllable devices or zones can be doubled, and 16 alarm zones can be connected to it via wire.

Features

Communication:

• Line-of-sight wireless range up to 5000 m.
• Up to 8 iO8-LoRa wireless expanders can be connected to the “FLEXi” SP3 control panel.

Inputs and outputs:

• 8 I/O terminals, each one can be set as an input (IN) or output (OUT).
• Input (IN) types: ATZ, EOL, NC, NO.
• Different value of resistors can be used in EOL and ATZ type circuits.

Connection:

• The iO-8-LoRa wireless expander is connected to the “FLEXi” SP3 control panel via the RF-LoRa transceiver.

About LoRa technology in general

LoRa devices are revolutionizing the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling data communication over longer distances than usual while consuming very little energy. LoRa is ideal for applications that transmit small amounts of data at low bit rates, and the data can be transmitted over longer distances than WiFi, Bluetooth, or ZigBee. It is also an ideal choice in places where the mobile network is too expensive and Wi-Fi coverage is not available.

LoRa is already widely used in street lighting, parking, buildings, smart metering and fleet management. The LoRa solution provides an intelligent sensor and control security system that allows connected devices to be easily controlled and receive messages in order to make intelligent decisions about the services offered.

Trikdis chose LoRa communication technology because it allows messages to be transmitted over much greater distances than traditional wireless networks. In many cases, this can significantly reduce the cost of building a complex smart security system due to infrastructure investments, battery replacement and overall operational costs. Such a solution allows devices or sensors to be connected at a distance of up to 1-5 kilometers, sometimes even further. This technology also passes through obstacles more easily than traditional radio communication, so it confidently transmits the signal over thick concrete walls or even on the ground, naturally with some loss of distance.

Advantages of LoRa technology:

• Low cost installation and operation
• Flexible deployment model
• End-to-end security
• Low power consumption, longer battery life
• High coverage for IoT where speed and latency are not critical factors
• Long range that penetrates obstacles more easily