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MultiTech Unveils Advanced LoRaWAN® DWS/ATH Sensor

In an exciting development for the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), MultiTech has announced the launch of its state-of-the-art DWS/ATH sensor, designed to revolutionize how facilities monitor their environments. This cutting-edge device offers comprehensive monitoring of doors, windows, temperature, and humidity, helping facility operators enhance energy efficiency and improve overall safety standards.

Mounds View, Minnesota-based MultiTech positions itself as a leader in industrial IoT hardware and services. With the introduction of the DWS/ATH, they aim to provide businesses with actionable insights that optimize facility operations. This technology is particularly crucial in a time when organizations face mounting pressure to enhance sustainability and compliance while ensuring occupant comfort.

Key Features of the DWS/ATH Sensor

The DWS/ATH sensor combines the functions of open/close state monitoring with precise environmental readings. It operates over LoRaWAN connectivity, enabling low-power, long-range communication that simplifies deployments across diverse commercial settings.

Duane Wald, MultiTech’s Chief Product Officer, remarked, “Door and temperature conditions directly impact energy usage, comfort, and compliance but are often invisible until a problem occurs. The new DWS/ATH provides real-time visibility into these critical factors, enabling immediate and automated resolutions that help reduce costs and risks.”

Through its compact design, the DWS/ATH sensor can facilitate a wide range of applications such as monitoring warehouse logistics, refrigeration units, commercial offices, and even restaurant interiors. Here are a few prominent use cases:

• - Warehouse Logistics: The sensor can monitor dock doors to prevent conditioned air loss and improve worker comfort near frequently opened doors.
• - Refrigeration Monitoring: It helps prevent food safety violations by detecting propped-open cooler or freezer doors and issuing alerts before temperature deviations occur.
• - Commercial Spaces: The sensor can automate HVAC adjustments based on real-time indoor and outdoor conditions, notably reducing energy waste when doors or windows are left open.
• - Security Applications: Providing alerts for unauthorized access to restricted areas enhances security, especially during off-hours.

Energy Efficiency, Compliance, and Comfort

The DWS/ATH sensor is engineered to deliver measurable improvements in several areas critical to facility management:

• - Energy Optimization: It automatically adjusts HVAC operations to conserve energy, particularly when doors or windows are open.
• - Compliance Reporting: The sensor tracks and logs environmental data for HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance regulations.
• - Occupant Health and Comfort: It ensures that climate control is balanced near high-traffic areas, significantly improving comfort levels for occupants.
• - Security Alerts: Immediate notifications regarding unauthorized access help mitigate security risks.

Matt MacDowell, Director of Marketing at MultiTech, added, “As facilities strive to enhance efficiency and address comfort and compliance challenges, the DWS/ATH provides the necessary environmental insight, combined with real-time LoRaWAN visibility, making smarter operations accessible.”

Seamless Integration and Deployment

MultiTech’s DWS/ATH sensor is meticulously designed for long-range, low-power IoT applications. It integrates smoothly with existing LoRaWAN infrastructure and MultiTech's extensive portfolio of gateways and routers.

• - Extended Battery Life: Suitable for large-scale rollouts, ensuring minimal maintenance.
• - Compact Design: Facilitates unobtrusive installation on various doors and windows.
• - LoRaWAN Class A Operation: Ensures secure and reliable connectivity.
• - Easy Onboarding: The sensor can be efficiently managed via the MultiTech Device Manager, ensuring a streamlined process for users.

Availability Details

The DWS/ATH Door, Window, Temperature, and Humidity Sensor is now available from MultiTech and its authorized distributors globally. For more information, visit their official website or reach out for sales inquiries.

With over 50 years of experience, MultiTech continues to innovate and provide leading-edge solutions in the communications technology landscape, enabling effortless cellular, Wi-Fi, and IoT applications for businesses worldwide.