Gateways and converters
Edge Lite Indoor LoRaWAN Gateway
Discover the 8 Channel Indoor LoRaWAN Gateway by MachineSens IoT, designed for reliable and efficient data transmission in industrial IoT applications.
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IoT Sensor Gateways and Protocol Converters
MachineSens IoT gateways carry data from wireless sensors to the BuildOT One cloud platform. The range includes indoor and outdoor LoRaWAN gateways, an NRF gateway and a Bluetooth LE gateway. Three converters bring wired Modbus RS485 and BACnet equipment online over LoRaWAN, 4G LTE or MQTT for UAE and GCC buildings.
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Gateways and converters
Edge Pro Outdoor LoRaWAN Gateway
Edge Pro is an industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway with 8 or 16 channels for large smart building and campus deployments in the UAE.
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Edge Connect NRF Gateway
Edge Connect is a compact NRF gateway that links up to 125 MachineSens devices, such as ThermoSense thermostats, and publishes their data over MQTT.
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Edge BLE Gateway
Edge BLE Gateway from MachineSens IoT connects Bluetooth LE sensors to the cloud over Wi-Fi or Ethernet for UAE and GCC buildings and BuildOT One.
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Convert+ Modbus RS485 to LoRaWAN
Convert+ turns Modbus RS485 meters and controllers into wireless LoRaWAN devices, so existing equipment reports to BuildOT One without new cabling.
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ConvertIQ LTE
ConvertIQ LTE from MachineSens IoT converts Modbus RS485 devices to 4G LTE with MQTT over TLS for UAE and GCC buildings, feeding BuildOT One.
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Pulse Convert+ BACnet and MQTT Gateway
Pulse Convert+ is a BACnet IP and MQTT gateway that links BMS devices to IoT platforms and BuildOT One, with TLS 1.2 security on a fanless industrial PC.
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Compare MachineSens IoT gateways
| Product | What it measures or does | Connectivity | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edge Lite Indoor LoRaWAN Gateway | 8-channel indoor LoRaWAN gateway | LoRaWAN in, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or LTE out | Single buildings and indoor coverage |
| Edge Pro | 8 or 16-channel outdoor LoRaWAN gateway | LoRaWAN in, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or cellular out | Campuses, communities and large sites |
| Edge Connect Wireless IoT NRF Gateway | NRF gateway for up to 125 devices | NRF 2.4 GHz in, Wi-Fi out | NRF sensors and controllers |
| Edge BLE Gateway | Bluetooth IoT gateway with MQTT, HTTP and TCP | Bluetooth LE in, Wi-Fi or Ethernet out | Asset tracking and occupancy sensing |
| Convert+ Modbus RS485 to LoRaWAN converter | Reads up to 12 Modbus registers and sends them over LoRaWAN | Modbus RS485, LoRaWAN EU868 Class C | Modbus meters with no cable route |
| ConvertIQ LTE | Modbus RS485 to 4G LTE with MQTT over TLS | Modbus RS485, 4G LTE | Remote plant rooms with no site network |
| Pulse Convert+ | BACnet IP and MQTT gateway with TLS v1.2 | BACnet IP, MQTT | Bringing an existing BMS into the cloud |
Most projects use one or two gateway types. LoRaWAN gateways serve most MachineSens sensors and meters, and they cover large floor areas with few units. Converters are added only where wired equipment already exists. Every gateway and converter sends its data to BuildOT One, where it sits next to readings from every other device.
Products in this range
- Edge Lite Indoor LoRaWAN Gateway. A compact indoor LoRaWAN gateway with a built-in network server. It suits fast rollouts inside one building.
- Edge Pro. An industrial outdoor LoRaWAN gateway with up to 16 channels. Use it where one gateway must cover a large area.
- Edge Connect Wireless IoT NRF Gateway. A compact NRF gateway for up to 125 devices. It publishes data as JSON over MQTT.
- Edge BLE Gateway. A Bluetooth gateway for BLE sensors and tags. It is PoE capable and updates over the air.
- Convert+ Modbus RS485 to LoRaWAN converter. A small converter that lets Modbus devices talk over LoRaWAN. It is a common partner for Energy Eye meters.
- ConvertIQ LTE. A Modbus to cellular gateway. Data travels both ways, so you can read values and send commands.
- Pulse Convert+. A BACnet to MQTT protocol converter on a fanless industrial PC. It links BACnet HVAC, lighting and energy systems to MQTT platforms.
How to choose
- Match the radio to the sensors.LoRaWAN sensors need an Edge Lite or Edge Pro. NRF devices need Edge Connect. Bluetooth tags need the Edge BLE Gateway.
- Pick indoor or outdoor.Edge Lite covers indoor floors. Edge Pro covers rooftops, campuses and open sites.
- Bring wired kit online.Use Convert+ to put Modbus meters on LoRaWAN, ConvertIQ LTE where there is no network, and Pulse Convert+ to read an existing BACnet BMS.
- Check the backhaul.Decide whether the gateway will use Ethernet, Wi-Fi or a SIM before installation.
- Ask for a coverage survey.Walls, shafts and basements affect range, so a short survey sets the right number of gateways.
Works with BuildOT One
Gateway data flows into the Data Integration layer, which links BuildOT One with other building systems. AirBMS uses it for wireless building management, and Energy and Utilities uses it for metering. Because every gateway lands in the same platform, you can add new sensor types later without a second system. For the wider approach, see Building Performance Management.
Where they are used
MachineSens IoT gateways run in offices, hotels, schools, universities and residential communities across the UAE and GCC. LoRaWAN gateways carry IAQ data across HCT campuses. An NRF gateway links ThermoSense thermostats at a private school in Dubai. Wireless metering at a beachfront hotel in Ajman cost about 30% less than an RS485 retrofit. See also commercial real estate.
Frequently asked questions
What does an IoT sensor gateway do?
It receives data from wireless sensors and forwards it to a cloud or local server, usually over Ethernet, Wi-Fi or cellular. MachineSens gateways publish the data over MQTT to BuildOT One.
What is the difference between a gateway and a converter?
A gateway collects radio traffic from many sensors. A converter connects one wired device, such as a Modbus meter or BACnet system, to a wireless or cloud network.
Which LoRaWAN band do MachineSens gateways use?
MachineSens deploys LoRaWAN on the EU868 band in the UAE. The Convert+ converter also runs on EU868, in LoRaWAN Class C.
Can I connect an existing BACnet BMS?
Yes. Pulse Convert+ reads BACnet IP data and publishes it over MQTT with TLS v1.2.
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