How Data is collected?

FatigPro comes in two versions.

  1. Passive version that works with RFID. The data needs to be collected using an RFID reader. Depending on the power of the reader, the data collection distance can be up to 10-15 meters.
Sensors and electronics can be separated by a simple wire so that antenna can be placed in a suitable location for efficient transmission. The cable can be extended up to 5 meters.

Data can be collected manually or, drone, or by placing readers where the structure is approaching. (Like train; as it approaches the station data is collected by stationary readers.

2. Active version. This one is a battery-powered sensor and sends messages through a selected IoT communication medium. Sigfox, NBIoT, Lora, BLE, Wifi are possible solutions.

One of our favorites is LoRa. Due to the low bandwidth of data and infrequent transmission requirements, a small coin-size battery can power the FatigPro electronics for 40 years. (Yes! There are 40-year life batteries…)

Data can be collected locally totally privately or can be collected through a global network things network.

You can even collect the data from the Lora satellite anywhere around the world.

The sensor and the electronics can be separated to keep electronics away from the harsh environments. This may also be important to get the antenna in the best transmission position.

Lora can transmit messages to a distance of 4-5 km. With a special antenna and line of sight, the distance can be increased up to 100+ km.

There is also Lacuna satellite (cube sat) that receives data from a ground LoRa station and really the data to a terrestrial station while passing over the poles. The cost is very low yet the capabilities are endless. This solution requires satellite antennas for LoRa which is reasonable in cost.