Modular Plant Monitoring System – LoRaWAN / NB-IoT: Internet of Plants (IoP) | Ecomatik

The Internet of Plants (IoP) solution from ECOMATIK is a modular and scalable system designed for continuous monitoring of plant and environmental parameters. It enables plants to become “connected” through low-power measurement nodes using LoRaWAN or NB-IoT / LTE-M communication technologies.

The system combines:

• IoP-S: Compact nodes for specific low-power sensors
• IoP-MI8: Multi-sensor stations for advanced monitoring applications
• IoP-Logger: LoRa gateway with embedded LoRa stack server and local data logging function

Optional cloud hosting and online visualization services provide access to real-time and historical data.

Advantages

• Modular and scalable architecture suitable for scientific and agricultural projects
• LoRaWAN or cellular transmission depending on site topology
• Wide compatibility with analog and digital sensors
• Low power consumption with long battery lifetime
• Customizable configurations based on sensor type and quantity
• Option for local data storage or direct server transmission

Main Features

• Modular architecture including compact measurement nodes, multi-sensor stations, and dedicated gateway
• Long-range wireless transmission via LoRaWAN or cellular networks (NB-IoT / LTE-M)
• Multi-sensor compatibility: analog and digital interfaces (I2C, SDI-12, UART depending on model)
• High measurement resolution suitable for demanding scientific applications
• Low power design with replaceable battery supply
• Local data logging option or direct transmission to remote server
• Custom configuration depending on number and type of sensors
• Cloud data access with optional hosting and online visualization services

Typical Applications

• Tree and crop growth monitoring
• Sap flow and water potential measurement
• Localized climate monitoring
• Distributed sensor networks for agricultural fields
• Research programs in plant physiology

Why Choose Internet of Plants (IoP)

Internet of Plants (IoP) delivers a comprehensive solution for advanced plant monitoring by combining measurement accuracy, flexible architecture, and long-range communication. Its modular design allows adaptation to field constraints (dense areas via LoRaWAN or wide areas via NB-IoT), ensuring seamless integration of scientific-grade ECOMATIK sensors.

Model Comparison