Discover how LoRaWAN gateways streamline machine communication in Industrial IoT. Learn how integrating legacy systems with modern LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) technology and Alleantia's plug&play solutions can transform industrial digitalization.
- The Future of Industrial Digitalization
- Challenges of Industrial Connectivity
- How LoRaWAN Gateways Simplify Machine Communication
- The Practical Benefits of Alleantia Integration
- How to Implement LoRaWAN with Alleantia
The Future of Industrial Digitalization
Industrial digitalization is no longer a vision, it’s a vital necessity.
LoRa and LoRaWAN play a crucial role in Industrial IoT by enabling LPWAN (Low Power Wide Area Network) connectivity, where the network server efficiently manages data transmission between edge devices and cloud applications.
As Industrial IoT adoption grows, businesses need reliable connectivity solutions.
A LoRaWAN Gateway enables seamless communication between industrial devices, while a LoRaWAN Network provides the scalability required for large-scale operations.
However, managing both wired and wireless systems can be complex—this is where Alleantia simplifies the process.
Yet, many businesses find themselves juggling multiple connectivity technologies just to keep pace with the evolving landscape of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and the reality of their large variety of legacy production systems.
Some machines used traditional wired protocols, while for retrofitting and for newly added wireless sensors, many solutions rely on LoRa technology.
This meant separate platforms for each connectivity type, creating silos that hinder data collection and analysis. Sound familiar?
The Challenges of Industrial Connectivity, why is Industrial Connectivity So Complex?
When you walk through most industrial facilities, you’ll see a blend of old and new technologies. Traditional legacy equipment might still be running strong but requires serial or LAN connections to share operational data.
At the same time, facilities often introduce state-of-the-art wireless sensors to track vibration, temperature, or other performance metrics—especially in large or widely distributed environments.
That’s where LoRa (Long Range) technology can really shine. LoRa sensors provide low-power, long-range communication, making them perfect for monitoring sparse devices over expansive areas.
Even more advantageous, they can be configured on private networks, offering businesses enhanced control over data, security, and expenses.
Nonetheless, managing a combination of wired and wireless configurations usually requires several platforms to handle the various data streams, in addition to physical connections.
The result is unnecessary complexity: more integration work, maintenance fees, and a less cohesive operation. This fragmented approach can slow decision-making and inflate costs when trying to deploy analytics or predictive maintenance tools.
A LoRaWAN Network allows businesses to monitor widely distributed industrial assets with minimal energy consumption
With a LoRaWAN Gateway, sensors can transmit critical data over long distances without needing complex infrastructure.
How Alleantia Unifies LoRaWAN and Wired Industrial Systems
Alleantia has made its mission to simplify machine connectivity by seamlessly integrating any industrial protocols and any machine in a very simple way, plug&play, into one unified architecture.
Rather than forcing you to manage separate systems for wireless sensors and LAN/serial connected industrial devices, Alleantia Core software platform brings them all together.
PICTURE THIS: you’re monitoring a network of LoRa-equipped temperature sensors spread across a remote section of your facility, while you also need to gather performance and operational data from legacy machines in the main factory.
Alleantia bridges the gap by ingesting data from both sources—through a LoRa Gateway (communicating via MQTT protocol) for the wireless side, and through existing LAN-Serial setups for the wired side, with near-zero effort.
Alleantia’s software seamlessly connects legacy machines with modern LoRaWAN Gateways, ensuring a unified IIoT ecosystem,
Instead of managing separate platforms for wired devices and a LoRaWAN Network, Alleantia provides a single solution for real-time monitoring.
The platform’s machine drivers for LoRa sensors (like the ones listed here) allow you to connect immediately and start visualizing sensor data in your chosen applications with minimal hassle. Or, using Alleantia Machine Insight, into the specific Machine Views.
The integrated Alleantia architecture can be deployed in a virtual or physical architecture, supported by the versatility of Alleantia IoT software.
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Why Use a LoRaWAN Gateway in Industrial IoT?
- Extended range - A LoRaWAN Gateway covers large industrial areas, making it ideal for remote monitoring.
- Energy efficiency - Devices on a LoRaWAN Network operate on low power, extending battery life.
- Scalability - Easily integrate new sensors into an existing LoRaWAN Network without complex wiring.
Practical benefits
Let’s go back to our example manufacturer. Before implementing Alleantia, they had separate systems and dashboards for their LoRa-based sensors and their legacy machine performance metrics.
They spent valuable time hopping between different screens to piece together a full picture of operations.
After deploying Alleantia, they quickly saw a difference:
- Single Integration API with a consistent interface for all data sources, the manufacturer’s engineers no longer had to learn separate platforms or write different codes for each connectivity type.
- Reduced Complexity - Maintenance became simpler. One software architecture means fewer patchwork solutions and lower risk of errors.
- Faster Decision-Making - Data flows into the same system. Managers can easily run unified reports, spot inefficiencies, or react to problems in real time.
- Scalability - Bringing new LoRa sensors or expanding to additional machines is straightforward, ensuring the solution grows alongside production needs.
Why It matters
In an environment where digital transformation is crucial, companies can’t afford to be bogged down by fragmented systems.
By integrating LoRa sensors and traditional equipment into a single IIoT architecture, businesses can accelerate their journey to smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, and proactive decision-making.
Implement LoRaWAN with Alleantia
Simply, choose the LoRa vendor you prefer, provided that the LoRa private gateway uses MQTT or other protocols supported by Alleantia (e.g. Modbus TCP).
We support already Milesight and Advantech WISE technologies sensors, in any case adding others is a very fast process, and we could do included in the software license cost.
- Select a LoRa Gateway that supports MQTT or Modbus TCP.
- Configure the sensors and link them to your network.
- Use Alleantia’s plug-and-play drivers for instant integration.
- Monitor and analyze data from a unified dashboard.
Ready to simplify your IIoT integration architecture?
Don’t let connectivity challenges hold you back from tapping into the full potential of industrial digitalization. Alleantia’s comprehensive approach helps unify your wired and wireless data streams so you can focus on what truly matters—optimizing operations and driving innovation.
Ready to integrate a LoRaWAN Gateway into your Industrial IoT Network?
Contact Alleantia to learn how our platform can unify your LoRaWAN Network with existing industrial devices for seamless data management.
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